Dr. Bhatti is amazing with my kids. He's hilarious and makes my kids laugh. His staff is very…read moregentle and loving, and my kids end up with an excellent experience. I highly recommend Dr. Bhatti for kids in the Albany and Amsterdam area.

Yesterday, my 4-year-old daughter visited Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry for a cavity in one of…read moreher molars. Although the dentist recommended having it treated, I was extremely anxious--mainly because of her young age, the fact that it was a baby tooth, and my concerns about the procedure and any medications involved. Still, I knew it needed to be addressed to prevent her from developing a painful toothache that could affect her daily life. At the appointment, we met the new provider, Kat (Katherine) Dority, and I cannot praise her enough. Even though I wasn't the patient, she showed incredible patience with me first--listening to my concerns, explaining why the treatment was recommended, and walking me through every step of the process. Her thorough explanations and calm reassurance significantly eased my anxiety. She was wonderfully gentle with my daughter, offering positive affirmations throughout the visit and explaining each step in a way a 4-year-old could easily understand. As someone who has never been a fan of dental visits--and clearly has a lot of anxiety around them--I was genuinely impressed. I would absolutely recommend this office, and especially Kat Dority. P.S. I forgot to mention, the filling procedure was quick and painless for my 4yo.

Worst Service I Ever Experienced My Child Was Pushed Along & Received No Help My Daughter Is Very…read moreFast Paced & I Was Told If She Couldn't Stay Still It Would Be An Issue The Staff Was Not Child Friendly They Gave My Child Weird Looks & Never Tried To Make Her Feel Comfortable No Real Tips On What To Do Moving Forward Neither With Her Teeth This Was Her First & Last Appointment At This Racist Location We Waited 1hr & 13 Mins After Our Assigned Appointment Other People Came After Us & We're Let In Before Us & I Arrived 15 Mins Before The Time We Were Scheduled There Was No Follow Up & I Paid Out Of Pocket For Service $300 Just For A Tooth Brush Clean & A Prescription Toothpaste Is Insane That Was $20 Never Again Staff Wasn't Very Pleasant & The Atmosphere Of A Children's Dentist Was Horrible

The smile lodge is worth the drive. I usually don't do reviews but I had to let others know just…read morewhat they are missing out on. I've taken my daughter to a few other dentist but these guys are top notch. They make sure the experience is kid friendly and FUN. The dentist had on a superhero outfit how cool is that! There are 4 waiting rooms each one playing your latest Disney movie so if your little one is having some anxiety about the dentist office the Disney movies plays as a great distraction, not to mention the awesome free photo booth to pass time while you wait..... Speaking of the wait... there's hardly ever a real wait!! There's nothing bad I can say about this place. Seriously lol.

This place is so useless. The care is shit call for a broken tooth the send you to the cleaning and…read morelooking a building in the back. And in two weeks later. After you listen to your child complain because they are unable they call. Not to mention it's over a 44 minute drive away. And the fucking annoying music that us knew songs and add the words smile lodge into them. I hate the scamming ass dentist.

Do NOT recommend Was…read morea patient for over 15 years, never missed an appt. ever. I missed one due to being sick with pneumonia, was required to pay a missed appt. fee in order to reschedule. After 15 years, no warning, even after knowing the reason. Second, if you forget to confirm your appt. they will cancel it without letting you know. My daughter has shown up for two appointments only to be told they were canceled because she didn't confirm the already agreed upon appointment. Apparently, it's OK for them to break appointments as they please, but not OK for their customers. The double standard is astonishing. When they cancel without notice: no accountability. When you cancel unexpectedly due to illness: immediate penalty. This practice has become rigid, punitive, and completely lacking in basic customer care or common sense. We will be finding a new dentist, and I would encourage anyone considering this office to be aware of their policies and how they are enforced -- and continue looking. There are plenty of good dentists.

Gloversville Family Dentistry took insurance payments, cash payments and had me take out a loan to…read morepay them more money for a bridge. They reasoned having to do root canals and gave me a temporary plastic bridge. When I tried to get my permanent bridge the "office manager" informed me they charged off my account that I was paying on regularly. They never provided my permanent bridge. Instead they refunded a small portion of all the money they were paid and reversed the claims paid by my dental insurance. They're affiliated with another Dentistry in Saratoga and didn't honor their treatment plan and treated me like a diseased animal without any consideration for my dignity nor well being. I would never recommend them to anyone.

Fantastic facility and staff…read more The take the extra steps to comfort children with autism or disabilities well worth the time and trust

We have to give Dr. Decker the 5 stars. He really went out of his way to help out my daughter who…read morehad a dental emergency. Thanks Dr. Decker. The dental office is very cool and has video games in the lobby. Cool! It is so popular and great that the only bad thing about the practice is there is at least a 6 month waiting list for new patients. They do accept new patients, but you may have to plan a bit in advance.

This place is exceptional!…read more We were visiting here from out of town and our 18 month old chipped 2 teeth at a playground. They saw us in 50 minutes as we drove over at high speed. They were able to perform X-rays, and then file down the chipped teeth so they weren't sharp without incident. Total emergency time chipped teeth to walking our dentist: 2 hours. Super friendly! Beautiful office setup!

My child is absolutely traumatized from his last appointment. Long story somewhat short. I was lied…read moreto and the stuff didn't do their job properly. My son needed caps. I was informed the entire time that he would not remember any of this. It was a guarantee he wouldn't remember it. He remembered everything and felt everything. They didn't give him any time for the shot to kick in before he started drilling away at his teeth. My son screamed and cried the entire time that they were hurting him, and that he was feeling everything, for them to just reassure me that he wouldn't remember any of it and he was basically just over exaggerating. I called to speak with someone (Karen) She informed me that it's only a 50-50 chance that the medication would work, that is not at all what I was told. I told her if I knew that I would have just taken him to a dentist that puts them under. I was also told that the doctor doing the procedure was supposed to talk to me about the medication and he never did that. He came in asked how we were. Made sure I signed everything and then walked out. I also had no clue he was gonna be strapped down. He kept saying he couldn't breathe. Later he told me the strap was tight. He has asthma something they knew and I would assume would have been brought up. I'm so mad I didn't walk out as soon as I saw them doing that. They don't care about ur child. Just that paycheck. Go somewhere else.

I love going to my dentist appointments. The atmosphere is so peaceful.read more

Fraudulent practice sends fraudulent bills for hundreds of dollars more than the agreed upon…read moreamount. I have repeatedly tried to get them to correct their bill and they never get back to me. Wait times are 1+ hours sitting in waiting room and even longer when you get called back. Completely inept.

I want to write this review on Dr. ERIC MCMAHON. He's the most awesomest guy aside from being a…read morechildren's teeth doctor, he's a riot! In a good way, if in case, you're not into riots. He's funny, he's great with the kiddies and he's just a great people person. He treats everyone the same, staff, students and faculty alike. You can't say that about a lot of people. He's very down to earth and the kids love him! He tells silly stories that makes children listen to him with wide-eyed wonder and for no extra charge, he even does MAGIC and the greatest anti-jokes ever! As far as his skillage in dentistry, he's pretty damn fast, which is super important and necessary in working with pediatric patients. He's the absolute best and would definitely have my kids in his care!

Outstanding dentist for kids! Great with my daughters and Im pretty sure he went to Harvard…read more Thanks Dr.McMahon!!!

I have been very happy with the dentists (Dodd, Flaherty ) and technicians over the 3 years I have…read morebeen coming here for dental care. It's busy, but well run and the staff seems to be professional and have a nice camaraderie. Insurance is complicated, so make sure you understand what your policy covers and ask questions of the insurance people, not receptionists who might not know all the particulars. That's my only complaint: I misunderstood my policy after a comment and could not submit a bill that I mistakenly thought I could.

Ever since I moved to the Saratoga Springs area, I've been searching for just the right dental…read morepractice. I've been to three as of this week and Dr. Dodd is the chosen one...as is Heather as the most fabulous dental hygienist. This is a very busy office and Heather books up months in advance. I happen to be very lucky re: my teeth. I've had minimal dental work in my life and...knock wood...never had a cavity. So, my dental visits are purely for cleanings and check-ups. That said, they were recommended by someone that has had a ton of dental issues over the years and that has been a patient for quite some time. The folks at the front desk were professional, courteous and timely with my reminder call. My appointment started exactly on time and that's always worth an extra star.

My Journey with Dentures from Dahlia Dental, Amsterdam N.Y: A Cautionary Tale…read more Over five years ago, I began my journey with dentures. At the time, the dentist made a mold of my gums and had me return a few weeks later to pick up the finished set--both uppers and lowers. When I arrived, her assistant handed me the dentures to try on. Immediately, I noticed a problem: they didn't fit at all. They were so loose that they kept falling out. The dentist came in, observed the poor fit, and pulled out some denture adhesive--Polygrip or something similar. She demonstrated how to apply the adhesive and sent me on my way. At that moment, I trusted her expertise, not knowing any better. It wasn't until later that I learned dentures are supposed to fit properly without needing adhesive--at least not right away. Adhesive is typically only required years later as gums wear down or shrink. Shortly after, I went back to her and explained that I couldn't eat properly unless I loaded the dentures with adhesive. She attempted to fix the problem by shaving the dentures down while I was there. However, she told me she couldn't remove much more material, as it would make the dentures too fragile. That was the extent of her solution. Since that day, I've struggled immensely. I can't eat more than one meal a day without the adhesive failing, which causes the dentures to come loose and make my gums sore. After years of this, I've resorted to wearing them only for cosmetic purposes. Even then, I need to use a significant amount of adhesive just to keep them in place. Wearing them for more than half a day leads to soreness and discomfort. I deeply regret using her services and have carried this frustration for years. To this day, I feel upset whenever I think about the experience. It's particularly disheartening when I see others who have well-made dentures that fit comfortably. My mother-in-law, for instance, has a set that she simply puts in each morning--no adhesive needed. She can wear them all day without any issues eating or speaking. Seeing her experience made me realize how much I had been failed by my dentist. Now, I've retired and moved to Florida. I'm hoping my new insurance will cover the cost of a properly made pair of dentures. I refuse to go through the same ordeal again or let another dentist dismiss my concerns. I'm sharing this story to vent and to warn others about neglectful care of this dentist or any other. If you're starting your own journey with dentures, please advocate for yourself and don't settle for ill-fitting appliances. Someday, I hope my suffering will be alleviated, but until then, I remain frustrated by what I endured.

From the owner: At Dahlia Dental we provide affordable dental care for the whole family. We are conveniently…read morelocated in Amsterdam, New York and serve patients in Fulton and Montgomery counties and beyond. From fillings to crowns to same-day dentures, we do it all. We see adults and children of all ages. Your smile makes us smile too. Contact us today for an appointment.