Dr. Dillard's office was about 45 minutes from my house when I lived in Dallas, but he was always well-worth the drive. His staff really tried hard to fit my family into his schedule, and he was the ONLY dentist my dental-phobic teenager would agree to see. He pulled my wisdom tooth for me, at my request, letting me know that I could keep it if I wanted. He was always honest about our true needs, and never tried to "over-diagnose" to increase his profits. I'd still be going to him had I not moved 600 miles away. (Though if I don't find a new dentist soon, I may have to sneak back to Dallas for an appointment!)
About Hygienist: Always fun, with a great memory for people. (Although I think she may have been going to dental school, so she may be a dentist, herself, by now!)