Now Accepting New Patients
Our friendly Elkhart team is always ready to welcome new dental patients from Granger, Mishawaka, and surrounding areas. To begin, message us or call (574) 293-9832.
Comprehensive. High-Tech. Comfortable. The Watkins Family Dentistry Approach
Dr. Bruce Watkins and our entire office take pride in providing the Elkhart, IN, community with a wide variety of dental services. From preventive dentistry for your family to dental implants for missing teeth, you can rely on our expertise to deliver the highest level of care.
Our treatments are completed with innovative dental technologies, allowing you to achieve your desired results quickly, recover rapidly, and get back to your regular routine in no time.
We Use Advanced Dental Technology To Improve Your Care
Dr. Watkins keeps our Elkhart office equipped with sophisticated dental technologies, like:
Dental 3D Cone Beam CT Scanner
Our modern scanning tools allow us to make accurate models of your bite for more precise treatment.
Sapphire® Oral Cancer and Lesion Detection
Our oral cancer detection technology aids with the identification of small but potentially worrisome lesions.
Digital CAD/CAM Dentistry
Our manufacturing machinery allows us to create custom restorations in our own office.
Our Approach to Calmer Visits
Our Elkhart office is designed to put every member of your family at ease, starting with our welcoming staff and individualized care.
Parents appreciate our child-friendly environment, which can make it easier to bring the whole family in for appointments.
Need a little extra assistance to stay calm? We also offer sedation services to help you enjoy pain-free treatment and feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
Visit Dr. Watkins for Dedicated Dental Care
It can help to get to know our dentist before your visit. Bruce Watkins, DDS, graduated dental school in 1998. Then, he served the U.S. Naval Dental Corp at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Puerto Rico, and Okinawa.
Dr. Watkins completed his military service and founded Watkins Family Dentistry in 2002. Over the years, he built a thriving, state-of-the-art practice while also continuing his own dental education.
He maintains membership in several dental associations, and he achieved prestigious Diplomate status with the International Dental Implant Association.
Of all of his achievements, he is most proud that his practice has become a place where patients of all ages feel comfortable getting the dental care they need. We serve patients in Granger, Mishawaka, and nearby. To get started, contact our Elkhart office online or call
(574) 293-9832
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"He works hard to help you understand." Dr. Watkins Makes a Real Difference
Ethen
Elkhart, IN
2024
I haven’t been to the dentist and quite sometime and was embarrassed for sure. Everyone at this office was very understanding, and made sure to let me know it was totally okay and they would help me. Everyone was so kind, and i was able to ask all the questions i could think of about anything i wanted to know about any tool or what they were doing. My hygienist Haley was great at her job, and would throughly explain anything i maybe have noticed. Sarah at the front desk is spot on and will even message you reminders, she’s so sweet. The dentist Dr, Watkins is a man with a presence. He was quick, very professional, and you knew he meant business. I don’t think i could be in better hands
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Elkhart, IN
2023
I was in search of a good dentist office for my husband. He is private pay and this office had reasonable prices and had great reviews from the beginning. I spoke to Sarah and she won me from the start! Our 1st visit was literally the best treatment we have received from any dental office in the Elkhart area in a long time. They are kind, clean, and attend to your needs in an exceptional manner. Highly recommend!!
View on GoogleThe Dramatic Difference Made by Implants
Patients with missing teeth can benefit from implants. These prosthetic tooth roots allow our dentist to restore your teeth from root to crown. Learn more, starting with a one-on-one consultation. We will ask about your goals, concerns, and budget to design a personalized treatment plan.
Featured Procedures & Services
Dental Implants
We place dental implants and restore them with your crown, bridge, or denture of choice. Implants replace both the tooth and the tooth root, for increased stability and improved durability.
All-on-6 Dental Implants
If you are missing a full arch of teeth, our dentist can treat you with the innovative All-on-6 dental implant method. By attaching a denture to only six dental implants, you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence.
BOTOX Cosmetic
BOTOX Cosmetic injections can reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Our team can also use these injections to relax the jaw muscles, providing relief from TMJ Disorder and teeth grinding.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers can restore volume and youthful plumpness to your face. We offer multiple dermal fillers, including Restylane® Lyft, Restylane Silk, and JUVÉDERM. Our team is fully certified to administer these injections.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Dental anxiety causes many patients to avoid trips to the dentist. To help anxious patients get the care they need, our dentist can prescribe oral sedatives that can be taken before treatment.
Same-Day Crowns
Other practices may take weeks to get your crown because they need to work with a separate dental lab. With our CEREC machine, we can precisely craft natural-looking dental crowns and more in our office in one visit.
All Procedures & Services
General Dentistry
- TMJ Disorder Therapy
- Preventive Dentistry
- Dental Bridges
- Dentures
- Tooth Extraction
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Periodontics
Restorative Dentistry
- Same-Day Crowns
- Dental Implants
- All-on-6 Dental Implants
- All-on-4® Dental Implants
- Single-Tooth Dental Implants
- Mini Dental Implants
- Implant-Supported Dentures
- Implant-Supported Bridges
- Dental Crowns
- Ridge Augmentation
- Root Canal Therapy
- Full Mouth Reconstruction
- Fillings
- Inlays and Onlays
- Sinus Lift
Cosmetic Services
- BOTOX Cosmetic
- Teeth Whitening
- Dermal Fillers
- PDO Thread Lift
Sedation Dentistry
- Oral Conscious Sedation
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Smile Enhancement With CEREC® Same-day Crowns
Tour Our Elkhart Office
"Professional, caring and all around awesome." Elkhart Patients Trust Us
Edward Detwiler
Elkhart, IN
2023
This is a wonderful dentist office. With lots of caring people that work there. They go out of your way to make you feel comfortable. And do a professional job. I would recommend this dentist to anybody and everybody.
View on GoogleJoshua Ferrier
Elkhart, IN
2023
Wow! This dentist is the real deal! He is probably one of THE most thorough dentists I've ever been to! He does amazing work! I've been to other Dentist's that rush you out the door and could care less about the quality of work they do for you. Not Dr. Watkins! He repaired a filling that fell out on the side of my tooth yesterday. It looks even better than when it was filled the first time! Quality over quantity! If you are looking for an EXCELLENT dentist go see Dr. Watkins! His staff is friendly. The building is beautiful! The dental chairs are so soft and comfortable! All around great experience! Highly recommend! Thank you, Joshua
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