Skip to main content

Welcome to Bastien Dental Care

Giving Tallahassee a Reason to Smile!

1433 Piedmont Drive East Tallahassee, FL 32308

Call Us
Request an Appointment

Trusted, Comprehensive Dentistry in Tallahassee, FL.

At Bastien Dental, Richard J‑P Bastien, Lauren Weir, and W. Harrison Miller provide high-quality general and cosmetic dentistry for patients of all ages. From routine cleanings and crowns to porcelain veneers and dental implants, our team offers complete, personalized care under one roof. Looking for a dentist in Tallahassee you can trust with your entire smile? We focus on comfort, advanced technology, and long-term results. With sedation options available and a calm, welcoming environment, we make every visit as stress-free as possible. At Bastien Dental, you’re more than a patient — you’re part of our dental family.

Contact Us

What Services we Offer

Sedation Dentistry

Dental visits should feel calm, comfortable, and stress-free. Our IV sedation options help patients relax during treatment, making care easier for those with dental anxiety, sensitive teeth, or complex treatment needs. Whether you’re visiting for a routine procedure or advanced dental work, sedation dentistry allows you to receive the care you need in a deeply relaxed and supportive environment.

Read More

Preventative Dentistry

Preventative dentistry focuses on protecting your smile before problems develop. Through regular examinations, professional cleanings, and early detection of dental concerns, we help patients maintain strong teeth and healthy gums for life. Our team works closely with you to create personalized care plans and provide guidance that supports long-term oral health and reduces the need for future treatment.

Read More

Restorative Dentistry

When teeth become damaged, worn, or weakened, restorative dentistry helps rebuild strength, function, and comfort. Using treatments such as crowns, bonding, and custom restorations, we repair teeth while preserving their natural appearance.

Our goal is to restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently while ensuring your dental health remains stable and comfortable for years to come.

Read More

Dental Implants

Dental implants provide a long-lasting solution for missing teeth, restoring both appearance and function. Designed to look and feel like natural teeth, implants allow you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence again. Our practice offers comprehensive implant care from placement to restoration, helping patients regain comfort, stability, and a complete smile through advanced modern dentistry.

Read More

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry enhances the appearance of your smile while maintaining natural balance and harmony. Treatments such as veneers, whitening, and smile enhancements are tailored to your goals, helping improve tooth color, shape, and symmetry.

We focus on subtle, personalized results that boost confidence while keeping your smile healthy, functional, and beautifully natural.

Read More

Family & General Dentistry

Family and general dentistry provides comprehensive care for patients at every stage of life. From routine checkups to ongoing oral health maintenance, we focus on building lasting relationships and supporting your long-term dental wellbeing. Our welcoming environment and personalized approach ensure every visit is comfortable, helping you and your family maintain healthy smiles with confidence.

Read More
Dr.-Richard-Bastien
Bastien Dental Team
Bastien dental office and team
Bastien dental office and team

WE CARE
WE COMFORT
WE CRAFT

Dr.-Richard-Bastien

Dental Implants: Reliable and Beautiful Tooth Replacement

Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.

Dental implants are changing the way people live. With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. Most general dentists only place the crown portion of the implant. We have the training and technology to place the entire Implant from root to crown.  Schedule your consultation today.

Read more

Why do patients choose Bastien Dental?

Care and Commitment
From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the-art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that everything is clean, comfortable, and thoroughly sterilized. Your safety and comfort are our priority.
Honesty and Affordability
We know that the cost of care can be confusing. In addition to offering a number of in-office payment options to fit your budget, we also give you up-front cost information on your treatment ahead of time. We are in-network with a variety of insurance plans, and we offer various forms of dental financing with credit available in time frames that fit your needs. We are happy to help you navigate your dental insurance and alternative payment options.
Easy Access to Dental Care
We know that your time is valuable to you, and that’s why we offer dental appointment reminders and a quick turnaround time on calls and appointment requests. We are happy to answer any questions or concerns in the office, over the phone, or via email.
Comprehensive Care in One Place
At Bastien Dental Care, we are qualified to handle all aspects of your care, so you are always surrounded by people that you trust. If we must refer out, we promise to send you to carefully vetted colleagues who apply the same professional principles in their office that we do in ours.
Comfort
We respect and understand that many patients experience dental anxiety. At our office, we do everything we can to make sure that your experience is as enjoyable as possible. By communicating clearly what you can expect during your treatment, we are often able to alleviate dental fear. We encourage you to bring headphones and music to listen to during your treatment and ask us about dental sedation options.
Personalized Service

At our practice, you aren’t just a patient. We take an interest in you and your oral health needs. We think you’ll find a friend in our team during your visit!

What Our Patients Have To Say About Us…

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional, comprehensive dental care to our patients in a friendly and caring environment by educating and empowering them to maintain a state of optimal oral health and quality of life.

We are committed to providing our team with the right education and technology so that they may fulfill the highest standard of patient dental care. We are dedicated to sharing our knowledge with each other and also with our patients.

We work together as a team and share a genuine concern for our patients’ time, comfort and satisfaction. It is our personal goal to change our patients’ perception of dentistry so that they can fully enjoy their visits.

Our Tallahassee Dental Team is Here for You

Dr. Bastien

Dr.-Richard-Bastien

Dr. Bastien earned his dental degree from McGill University and completed advanced residency training at the V.A. Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. He later opened a modern, technology-focused practice in Tallahassee.

He provides comprehensive care for both adults and children, with advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, clear aligners, and Botox.

Fluent in French and Creole, Dr. Bastien serves a diverse patient community and is actively involved in both professional dental associations and local outreach programs.

Outside of dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his children, traveling, and soccer.

Dr. Miller

Dr. Miller

Dr. Miller was born and raised in Tallahassee, attending Maclay from Pre-K through to his high school graduation. He then graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Biology from the University of Georgia, following in the footsteps of much of his family.

Then, moving back to his home state, he graduated from The University of Florida College of Dentistry as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

He likes to read, hunt, and spend time with his wife and sons in his spare time.

Patients appreciate his calm demeanor, attention to detail, and commitment to making every visit a positive experience. Dr. Miller is honored to provide care in his hometown and is committed to delivering dentistry that is both modern and compassionate.

Dr. Weir

Dr. Weir

Dr. Weir is from a military family and has lived in eight states as well as Germany. She graduated from University of Florida with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and then went on to become a double Gator graduating from the University of Florida College of Dentistry as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

She went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at UT Health San Antonio. After completing the residency Dr. Weir became board certified in IV Sedation. She loves helping patients who have anxiety with dental work and hopes to make a positive experience for everyone.

In her free time, you will find Dr. Weir with her husband Dr. Miller and her sons, Tripp and Henry. She loves going to St. George Island and spending time with family and friends.

We want you to know that in our office you can expect to be treated with respect at all times. We strive to deliver the best diagnosis and treatment that medicine has to offer. We believe that these goals can be met through a continuous and open dialogue between you and our entire team. Contact us today, we look forward to hearing from you!

Meet the Team
Bastien Dental Team

Accessibility Toolbar