I just returned from having a crown and as always I am so impressed and incredibly happy with there servicece. From the moment you book the appointment to the actual procedure all the way through, this dental office is superior in every way. And they have the most amazing from desk staff. Dr Townsend is an awesome dentist. A true master. Thank you guys. You truly are the best! Jeff Diaz read more

I just had my 6 month cleaning at B&G. As always it was a great visit, very efficient, very painless!, and everyone there is very friendly. Mary always cleans my teeth and I so very highly recommend her. Thank you B&G, my only dental choice since 1982, always a great experience. Bob Bower read more

This practice is amazing. From the moment I called to let the office know that I had arrived for my appointment everyone was so kind. The wait time was less than 10 minutes which is great seeing as everyone was so busy. From my x-rays, to the cleaning, and check out, it was all quick, painless and relaxing. read more

This is the most relaxing dental office ever. 1st the offices are on a house who knew the outside very cute and quaint and the inside very calming and relaxing. They have a calming panel of art above your head in the ceiling. So it takes your mind off the dental work a bit. I've seen Dr. Bankhead and Dr. Groipen and both dentists are amazing and have great personalities. Their assistants are friendly and kind too. The equipment is top of the line. If you need gas to calm you they have that too. They go over every step with you and answer every question. They take their time and carefully work on your teeth. Everyone on their staff is great from check in to check out. I'd recommend my friends and family here. Btw they also have parking which is a plus. read more

When I was a kid I went to Dr Peters in West Roxbury. His nickname was "Painless Pete" would couldn't be further from the truth. Because of these experiences I had a fear of dentists. I needed to go back and it was suggested I go here. I'm glad I did, From the bright and colorful offices to the AWESOME staff it makes it a LOT easier to go to the dentist. My wife and I line on Cape Cod now but we still come to Hyde Park and West Roxbury to have out dental work done. You will not regret coming to Bankhead and Groipen. read more

I've barely just left Dr. Bankhead's office in West Roxbury, and I can't stop smiling! This is the first time in my entire life that I actually have a dentist I REALLY like. A little background: prone to chronic cavities, had more fillings then I can count on both hands. My mom is the same way, and so is her mom. Just got stuck with bad genes I suppose. This coupled with my irrational fear of the dentist left me with 3 years since my last dental visit. Last week was the breaking point-- woke up with such bad pain in a molar, I knew the end was near. Had an emergency root canal done by a dentist on Boylston St who charged me about the down payment on a car. But the past is passed, I've made peace with that. Since I knew I had more work to be done, I searched high and low for a respectable, accredited dentist in Boston who could ALSO give me an appointment in a reasonable amount of time. I probably made and cancelled about 6 other appointments before calling Dr. Bankhead. Not only did they schedule me right away, they actually made me feel appreciated! Fast forward to today, the entire consultation was both painless AND enjoyable. The receptionist was fantastic and friendly, as was the dental hygienist and x-ray tech that got me set up. Shortly after, Dr. Bankhead came in and took a look at my mouth. He was very through, but gentle. He walked me through exactly what needed to be done, and why. And also the pro's and con's to different fill material. This was a first for me! A dentist that actually cares about your comfort and helps you understand what needs to be done? I like this! I have some broken fillings to fix, but that seems to be the worst of it! No run-around, no nonsense, just a fair and comprehensive treatment plan. And perhaps the BEST part? It's all going to be affordable! For a FT college student w/o dental insurance, this is a HUGE plus. So I'm scheduled for 2 more appointments, and should be good again. I'm really looking forward to coming back and working with Dr. Bankhead's office! If you're anything like me (terrified of the dentist, racked with guilt, and in dire need of assistance) give Dr. Bankhead a try! read more

I hate going to the dentist. I had a lot of dental work several years back and since then, even the thought of a cleaning makes my skin crawl. A colleague of mine recommended, Dr. Richard Bankhead, and BAM - problem solved! Dr. Bankhead has a gentle, calming and humurous demeanor. On my first visit, I had a cleaning, which was painless. I was very disappointed (and scared) to find out that I had developed a cavity. My second visit was the true test: cavity drilled and filled. Low and behold, no pain and no stress. I admit a lot of that can be attributed to the laughing gas, but Dr. Bankhead really did listen to my concerns and made the entire experience bearable. I won't say it was pleasant, that would be a stretch. I am pushing 40 and it is nice that when that day comes and I have to say "Pull 'em, doc", Dr. Bankhead will be there to help me through it. read more

Great service . Today was my first appointment and was impressed with the professionalism and courteous staff. I would highly recommend them

I can't believe that: A) I am giving a dentist office 5 stars! B) I am not the only one to have done this! My aunt has been a Hygenist for Doctors Bankhead & Groipen for ages and I have no idea why I never went to her/them sooner. I guess the location was never that convenient for me, but I made the trip and it was totally worth it. My aunt cleaned my teeth last week and did a perfect job and did not hurt me, which is a big plus. And, today I went to Dr. Bankhead for a filling and some bonding and I loved him! I went to the Hyde Park office. He is the nicest Denstist I think I have ever been to. And, I agree with Bryan - he is so calming and has a great sense of humor. And the best part is that he gave me laughing gas before the novocaine! I have had more than my share of cavities/fillings over the years but I don't think I've had laughing guess since my pre-teen years. I'm not exactly looking forward to my next visit in 2 weeks but I'm also not dreading it! read more

I have had a few short trysts with different dentists over the last 5 years. First was the dentist in Chicago who claimed I had no cavities even when I saw black spots on my teeth. Then the overpriced La Jolla dentist who put in a terrible crown. That led me to my dentist soul mate who did a lot of great work in my mouth....before I had to move to Boston. There was the dentist who gave me fillings that didn't stop hurting for a year and then...at long last...there was Kirk. Dr. Kirk Bankhead is a great dentist. He has an excellent chair-side manner, always making me feel comfortable and never, ever rushed. I like to think of myself as having a high tolerance for pain, but when it comes to my mouth I am just a big, blubbering baby. Dr. Bankhead gives me the gas then coaches me through everything, knowing when to distract me when I get too anxious. He stays calm and it helps to keep me calm. The rest of the staff is wonderful as well, special shout out to Tim for being so patient with my whiny ass. They always call and remind me of appointments, work with my crazy schedule to set appointments, will happily research insurance and are consistently NICE! I love this dental office and I would recommend it to anyone! read more

Sometimes Yelp just doesn't come through. Yes, it's infrequent but this is one place I'm honestly shocked about. I called the West Roxbury office to find out how much a cleaning was because I did not have dental insurance. The guy tells me $125. I say okay and make an appointment. Fast forward to the actual visit - I meet the hygienist after waiting 20 minutes because they were running "a bit behind." She does an adequate job cleaning my teeth. Now, I've been to the dentist enough times to know what they're supposed to do. She doesn't bother flossing my teeth but I think whatever; maybe they're in really good shape or something. Next the dentist comes in (not sure of his name). He says hello, looks at my teeth for 20 seconds, and says everything looks good. No mouth/tongue cancer examination, nothing. Finally, I go to the counter to pay and they tell me it's $250! I tell them I had called and was quoted $125. They tell me it's an extra $125 for the dentist to come in and look at my teeth. I then tell them that I don't have insurance and I wouldn't have come in if I had known the price. The ridiculously magnanimous desk person found it in his heart to give me a "break" and only charge for the cleaning and not the exam. I was so caught off guard by the whole thing, I didn't know what to do. I called their office a few days later to tell them that neither the hygienist flossed my teeth nor, more importantly, did the doctor perform an oral cancer screening. The bitchy woman on the other end tells me they'll "look into it." Upon further reflection, I'm 99% sure they didn't give a crap about me because I had no insurance and wasn't a cash cow for them. Wow, Yelp. I swear I'm not making this up. I have no idea how this place has so many glowing reviews. Either my expectations are too high or other people's are too low. read more

I love this practice. Honestly, I cannot say enough good about the entire staff. My dentist is Dr. Martin and because I'm a scaredy-cat and dental phobic, he is always so gentle and calm. As much as I do not like to go to the dentist, I'll only ever go to this practice. They are WONDERFUL! read more

I just got back from my first dentist appointment in four years. I was staying away because the last time (at a different office) I was brought to tears by the simple act of getting x-rays taken. This time was different. I went to the Hyde Park office and saw Dr. Kirk Bankhead. He is a kind, gentle person who did nothing but make me feel comfortable in that chair that usual gives me nightmares. His staff were exceptional as well. Tim took the x-rays and it was nothing like last time. He was also kind, gentle and patient. Marty got everything ready for the cleaning and brought a lovely, generous laughter into an often terrifying room. read more

Man, these guys are fantastic. The West Roxbury office is very nice, in a pretty house (easy parking), and it's actually cheery inside. It's also not covered in advertising for teeth whiteners and Invisalign and whatnot, which is a nice change of pace, and they definitely don't push all that expensive optional stuff on you. The staff have been friendly and helpful, and Dr Bankhead was fantastic when he put a pair of fillings in. No pain, very professional, and they try to make you as comfortable as possible. Luckily I have insurance, but they seem very flexible in terms of payment plans if you don't. I don't have other local dentists to compare him to, but this place is good enough I don't see any reason to "shop around." read more

These guys are the best dentists, especially for those who freak out going to the dentist! I HATEED going, I'd get serious anxiety even for a cleaning, let alone fillings etc. These guys were great at calming me and provided plenty of gas to put me out! I see Dr. Groipen but they are both great. read more

Overpriced. Rude staff members. Be prepared to break up your dental work into multiple trips in order to max out your insurance. This place has really gone downhill. read more

I hadn't been to the dentist in far too long. It's not that I'm afraid; I think it's just one of those things that once you miss a visit it's easy to fall off the proverbial bandwagon. So in my quest to find a dentist I turned to Yelp for some guidance. Thanks to the stellar reviews from my now fellow Yelpers, coupled with my wife's love of flamingos (check out their website), I decided to make an appointment. The cleaning went surprisingly well for being so long overdo. The hygienist, Jacob, indulged my slightly-off sense of humor and gave the most thorough cleaning I've had to date. When it came time for Dr. MacDonald to have a look, I was expecting the worst. Something like, "Well you're lucky we aren't fitting you for dentures after a five year hiatus." On the contrary, he was very friendly and has since persuaded me to add flossing to my daily regime. I didn't escape cavity-free as you may suspect. Though I was expectimg more than only two new cavities as punishment for my negligence. I have since returned to have one cavity filled by Dr. MacDonald who was again very friendly. One more filling to go and I'm back in business! Thanks, Dr. MacDonald! read more

Wonder of wonders! A permanent porcelain crown in under 90 minutes with no gooey impressions, no temp that falls off, and a highly competitive price! This, added to the friendly staff, makes this the best practice around. G&B have invested in the most modern German computer technology. That's right. A little robotic machine carves your permanent crown while you wait. One appointment! Amazing. read more

Great dentist, staff, and hygenists. I've been seeing Dr. Martin here for a little over a year now and he's been nothing short of excellent. Everyone in the office is super friendly and attentative. I love that they're open late and on the weekends as that it is ideal for working professional. I've never had trouble securing an appointment and usually they end up taking me early if they're schedule is available. I've had appointments ranging from cleaning and x-rays to fillings and periodontals. Everything has gone great and I'm always in and out in a timely manner. So glad I found a great dentist after moving to Boston read more

As a person who has had a long-running fear of dentists (since I was 14 or 15 years old), Bankhead & Groipen settled all my fears! They are gentle, considerate and caring. They explain everything carefully and make sure you are comfortable with everything they are doing. The entire staff is fantastic, from the front desk to the Hygenists to the dentists themselves. I could not recommend them more strongly! They are the best! read more

About as un-intimidating as you can try to make a dental office, the clinic sits on the corner of an intersection and is itself, rather small, in what was possibly a residential one-family house. They hang small stuffed animals and other decorations in every room so as to divert your attention away from the surgical tools, and contain your imagination from running wild. Each room is colorfully painted in pastel colors, with overhanging funky artwork. When illuminated, the screens over the ceiling lights show blue skies and clouds, even if it's in fact raining outside. I held back initially because 2 wisdom teeth extractions (one being surgical) rang at $750, but with dental insurance I convinced myself dental health is part of overall health. My dentist was quite polite and sweet to me. He gave me laughing gas to reduce the anxiety during the surgery, and later Vicodin to relieve pain. I'm not a big fan of gas and strong medications, but appreciated the hospitality nevertheless. read more

Dr. Derek Martin was extremely professional. He does outstanding work. Very neat, clean, and haven't had any problems. I highly recommend going to him. read more

I usually hate the dentist. But they make it pretty easy. I love them Very professional staff. They remind u about your apts by text and email. When u show up their friendly. They are Up front with the the cost of everything before hand. Awesome with kids. Dr McDonald is excellent. I had the best experience getting my cavity filled. I was falling asleep lol. wish I had found this place years ago! read more

So first, a little back ground on me. I like most people, don't enjoy the dentist. I had a lot of work done about 5 years ago at a dentist at Harvard Vanguard in Braintree. My dentist was negative, sloppy, painful, and he actually made me feel guilty for every problem he found. He then started scolding me boisterously in the waiting room in from of other patients when I asked him for something for the pain (after be basically tore apart my mouth). The experience made me feel so much anxiety and fear. I never wanted to go to the dentist again. Flash forward 5 years later. Despite brushing everyday, I was starting to experience some pain. I had a chipped tooth and sensitivity all over the place. I could only really chew comfortably with one part of my mouth and on the other side of my mouth, I would get terrible bad breath as result of the chipped tooth. Gross, I know. The amount of anxiety I had about visiting a dentist again was now not only about the process, but about what they'd find! Enter Dr. Rick Bankhead. I had heard about Rick as his practice sponsors a basketball team in a basketball league I play in. Upon a little research I couldn't believe how much his patients loved him. I decided it was time to bite the bullet and pay him a visit. The office was colorful, friendly, and comfortable. Rick's demeanor was friendly, funny, and gentle. I explained what hurt, and we took some Xrays. He showed me the Xrays on a big TV over the chair, and explained the problem areas and why I was in pain. He didn't make me feel bad about having some pretty major issues and we wrote up a game plan to start tackling the more serious problems. He told me we'd get through it together! So he threw me on some antibiotics (which relieved the pain that brought me in) and set up a date the next week to get to work. I was very nervous, but ready now that I had someone I knew I could trust. We did 2 fillings, 2 root canals, 2 crowns, and unfortunately we had to remove the chipped tooth way in the back (that was mostly gone anyway). Sounds like a lot right? Yeah. It was. 4 hours of work. But you know what? A little nitrous oxide, some well placed Novocain, and I didn't feel a thing! When I say I didn't feel a thing, I am not saying the pain was minimal. There was no pain. 2 root canals were done before I even realize he was doing them. I was consciously aware he was working on those teeth, but it felt like he was just prepping them. I had no idea he was performing a root canal and actually asked, when he was going to start. Before I knew it, he was cementing on the permanent crowns that were shaped on site! Even now, I can't tell which teeth are crowns, and which were my real teeth. They look that natural! The extraction was also painless! Rick novicained the hell out of the area to ensure I wouldn't feel it, and was constantly checking in with me to make sure I couldn't feel anything. It was a fairly extensive removal as the tooth was so far gone it came out in pieces, but it came out, he stitched me up and that was it. It's a couple days later now, and the pain is dull (and fading) and the bad breath/taste in my mouth, is gone! Even in the morning, my breath doesn't smell! I know I've written a book here, but I had to explain the whole story to leave the most accurate review. I couldn't be happier with the experience provided by Rick and Jane (his assistant). If you are searching for a dentist and this is your research method, search no more. Use these guys. You won't regret it. read more

This was my first visit & I've got to tell you, it was the best experience I've had in years! They are fast, professional and caring. I had a fantastic dentist in Chicago and tried several in and around Boston but none of them ever came close to my old guy. This experience surpassed the best I've had... I was extremely surprised to not only get great service in West Roxbury but a "next day" appointment. Full exam & X-ray (digital & super fast - thanks Fantasia) and got a filling in the same visit. Tomorrow I'll be back for the cleaning. This never happens for me. So, definitely check out this practice and tell them you want Dr. Kirk Bankhead - you'll be pleasantly surprised at how great he is. BTW, I don't have insurance and they are competitive with everyone else, so no surprises. read more

I hate the dentist and they know it .... But coming here makes me happy to see the dentist .... Groipen/Bankhead/ I'll see any of the dentists here they are all so great read more

I'm afraid of the dentist- or I *was* afraid. These guys are fantastic. Dr Bankhead is just great, and his assistant Jane is really nice, helpful, comforting. I've had to have some yucky stuff done in the past year, and they made it as pleasant as it could be. The professional calm and the funny gas gets me through. My manfriend is also a patient there- he sees someone else (not Bankhead or Groipen), and he really likes him too. read more

I'm another in a loooong line of people who hadn't seen a dentist in 5+ years (probably closer to 10). I had a badly decayed wisdom tooth and decide maybe I should do something about it before my jaw fell off. I had a consultation with a full set of x-rays at the West Roxbury office. I'm uninsured and it came out to $175 (consult fee waived b/c I was a new patient), which is never fun to pay, but the assistant and Dr. Bankhead were respectful and easy-going, and those x-rays are presumably the only ones I need to guide the next god-knows-how-many visits I will have. Fast forward a week and I was sitting in the Hyde Park office to get my demon tooth removed. The nitrous was free and most appreciated, and Dr. Bankhead and his assistant were friendly and comforting. He applied the novacaine perfectly (I've personally experienced a situation where it was less-than-perfect) and the job was done before I knew it (~10-15 minutes). It wasn't a deep-tissue massage, but it was a thousand times easier and gentler than I expected. Later that day, after the numbness wore off, I didn't even feel any pain for the rest of the day. This is even more impressive given that he had to use the drill and didn't damage my gums at all. Total for the day came to $225; a bargain if you ask me. It's gonna be a long road to fixing up years of neglect, but I'm so glad I picked the right office read more

Drs. Groipen and Bankhead are exceptional, especially with patients who are nervous at the dentists. They are gentle, caring, and very thorough. Their skills are amazing. Marie, dental hygienist, and all the staff are wonderful. Not enough positive things can be said. Been a patient for approximately 25 years. They are definately the best!! read more

After years of my husband and I going to Bankhead and Groipen I felt compelled to write this. Yes, the staff is friendly and professional. When we first started going, there were no complaints. Then approximately 4 years ago, my husband was experiencing chronic tooth pain and infections. He was placed on multiple antibiotics and had multiple dental procedures including implants....very expensive ones. I was having root canal upon root canals and crowns that failed. I was told it's just how it was. My husband changed dentist and was told that he was a grinder and had TMJ. This was never told to him at Bankhead and Groipen. He was treated with a mouth guard and had no other problems since. I in turn changed to the same dentist and when he did a full exam and looked at my mouth, he also told me that I too was a grinder and showed me my teeth and the wear and tear on them. Every tooth that Bankhead and Groipen worked on had to be redone and I too was given a mouth guard. After many years of going to them, they never once told either one of us that we were grinders and that it was breaking our teeth. Thousands of dollars given to them and work was awful. After changing dentists, we have had no problems and our current dentist is top notch on exam and what really needs to be done. read more

I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Kirk Bankhead and the entire staff at Bankhead and Groipen. Dr. Bankhead's talent, sense of humor and bedside manner have been consistently on point for the nearly 15 years that I have gone to this dental practice. I have yet to encounter any staff member who isn't exceptional at their job, friendly, reassuring and knowledgeable. Additionally, they offer the most current technology, so it's kind of like going to a science Museum and not the dentist . Thank you thank you for every time that you've saved my teeth! read more

They're real good for the first couple of visits. And then once they have you hooked, they start trying to sell you fillings like they're Skittles. Which is fine and all, if you like having your teeth drilled for no reason. We recently moved away and had to find a new dentist. We were mildly upset, because we had been going to these folks for the past few years. My wife and I both had our wisdom teeth out. Her's were a nightmare, but they made the best of a bad situation and had her taken care of. Or so we thought. Fast forward to our first visit with our new dentist. The conversation went something like this: Hygienist: "Honey, did you say you had four wisdom teeth removed?" My Wife: "Yep, all four." Hygienist: "Are you sure it wasn't three? Look at this." X-rays revealed that the wonderful folks at Bankhead & Groipen, DDS told my wife they had removed all four of her teeth when in fact they didn't. They removed three, and then apparently the fourth caused enough trouble to the point where they decided to only take half of it and sew her up without telling her. And then they proceeded to not mention it and charge us for all four teeth. The best part is that she still gets calls from B&G, DDS to schedule cleanings. I had all of my teeth out with no issues, and I've never received a followup call. We thought it was weird that they were hounding only her and didn't seem to care if I ever came in again. Now we understand why. They were probably dreading the day we'd visit another dentist and find out that they left half a tooth in my wife's skull without telling her. She now has to follow up with another oral surgeon to determine if any damage could have been caused, and if the half tooth has to be removed. Thanks Bankhead & Groipen, DDS! read more

Way too many patients, way too many doctors. Very chaotic. Not my type of office.

I cannot say enough good things about my experience here. The front desk staff is kind and knowledgeable, they were exceptionally helpful navigating insurance and payments and made sure to fit me into the schedule with ease. My estimate was well explained and accurate. I saw Dr. Townsend and he gave me a thorough consult and delivered me some bad news very gently and made sure to take the time to explain everything step by step. I'm one of those "waited way too long because of dentist anxiety" patients and I was treated with kind respectful encouragement by the entire staff as they navigated me through my first root canal and crown. The crown was made in the office and placed in the same appointment. I was always comfortable and felt well cared for. The office is clean and comfortable. Thank you to the entire team, your hard work goes a long way with your patients and you are appreciated! read more

These folks are fabulous! I go to the Hyde Park Office and everyone at the front desk is always welcoming friendly and helpful. Dr. Groipen is the best!!! Marie, the dental hygienist is knowledgeable and thourough. They are both experts in their fields. read more

I'm 30 years old, I work in the healthcare world, and have been to several different dentists locally and in different states over the years, Bankhead & Groipen is by far the most outstanding practice I have belonged to! Dr.MacDonald saved my teeth! I went to another dentist in West Roxbury for a couple of years previous to discovering this office and they would find every excuse to charge me, I finally had enough when they could not resolve my tooth pain and sensitivity and told me that I needed six cavities filled. I found this office on yelp, they came highly recommended. I showed up in pain, frustrated, and with a root canal that was only half way finished. Dr.MacDonald not only identified what the real problem was right away but he also kindly let me know that I did not have any cavities(go figure!!). He was able to finish the back tooth that just had a root canal done and place a GORGEOUS crown on it within a little over an hour!!! He also pointed out the tooth that was actually causing the pain and sensitivity and did a root canal and crown on that tooth. They have the latest technology in this office which allows them to make the crown right there and then as well as make the experience seem so pleasant and seamless! I have been coming to this office for almost three years now and I will never go anywhere else again. Maureen Favorito is my dental hygienist and she is also AMAZING. Dr.MacDonald along with his amazing team saved my teeth!!!!! I have an appointment scheduled for my mom with Dr.MacDonald in Decemeber, she has been extremely scared of having anything done to her teeth for years and I know she will be in great hands with Dr.MacDonald! This is the only office I trust so much so that I know they don't take my moms dental insurance and still rather have her see Dr.MacDonald and pay for everything privately vs. have her go anywhere else and that should say A LOT. I've also had my brother switch to this office and continuously recommend it to everyone that is looking for a dentist. Take it from someone that has had her share of experiences with everything from very high end dental offices to local neighborhood offices, this office is the best of the best!!! Thank you so much to all of you at Bankhead & Groipen!!!!! read more

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! First off let me tell you I am extremely phobic of the dentist. I had a dental emergency today and did not have a dentist in the area. I have a tooth that needed a crown and had a very large temporary filling that fell out. It left a half shell of a tooth and a big hole in my mouth. I called the office of Drs. Bankhead and Groipen this morning to see if they could help me (thank god I chose their office to call). I called them because of all their awesome Yelp reviews. The woman who answered the phone was so nice and helpful. She was able to get me an appointment today at the office of my choice. I ended up being scheduled with Dr. Macdonald at the W.Roxbury location. From the time I called to make the appointment, to checking in, to the dental pre-work, and to the dental work everyone was amazing!! I was nervous and self conscious about the condition of my tooth. Everyone was so comforting, it helped to calm me. I used to have a fabulous dentist in the past before moving to Dedham and Dr. Macdonald far exceeded him!! He was able to look at my tooth, asses that I needed and could have crown, and........wait for it........have it made and put it in while I was there today! I have never heard of that. Every other dentist has to order the crown and it takes a week or two to for them to get it back. I can't believe the care I received today!! It far exceeded my hopes and expectations and now I will be sending my Husband and Children to Dr. Macdonald as well. Really I will recommend this practice to everyone I know in the area!! read more

Definitely a Five Star Operation 2/10/2012 I have been going to Bankhead and Groipen Dentists for about 30 years. I cannot begin to say how wonderful the staff are and the amazing work that the Dentists do. I have sent friends, family, business aquatintences, strangers and my own patients. In all the years, I have not heard one bad word about the quality of workmanship and the amazingly cheerful and helpful staff. They never turn patients away, even the most difficult. They work with patients on very flexible payment plans and I have even seen them reduce costs because they are true Doctors that believe in healing. Not only are they a great group, but they have the best hours and great coverage as well. I know this from my own experiences. When do you need a root canal and the pain is the very worst? Someone will be there. I cannot understand how anyone could be dissatisfied with the practice. If you are, you must have issues. I wish that more Doctors and Staff were as dedicated to the welfare of the Patient as they are. They could teach a few hospitals and Doctors. To end this long accolade, I just want to say how grateful I am because the health of my teeth are the last thing that I have to worry about. They got my back big time. read more

This was my first visit. Went really smoothly. It's was also really nice too that they sent an email a couple days after the visit saying thank you for choosing their services. read more

I was referred to a Dedham oral surgeon for a root extraction. I scheduled my appointment 11 days in advance and was told it would cost $335 plus another $95 for nitrous oxide. I took the Friday off from work and was waiting at home anxiously when the office called 90 minutes before my appointment. I was told that because of an emergency, they were cancelling. Because I was unwilling to take another day off from work or travel to Walpole for a Saturday appointment, I was given a 3:30 appointment, their latest, for three weeks later. Remembering a co-worker's telling me of her great dentists, I called Bankhead and Groipen on Monday around Noon and had an appointment for Tuesday after work with Dr. Bankhead, an oral surgeon. I was told it may cost up to $375, that nitrous oxide would not cost more. When I arrived at the house in WRX where the offices are and began writing a check, the receptionist said I should wait to pay until after I saw the dentist. Dr. Bankhead was calm, warm, and encouraging. He gave me nitrous oxide saying he would give me enough Novocaine to make me "wicked numb." He gave me plenty. The injections didn't hurt at all. I was very grateful. Dr. Bankhead extracted the root without my realizing he had done it and was, in fact, done in about 10 minutes max. I was so surprised and relieved. I had been terrified for nothing. When I went to pay, I was given a bill for $225.00. I recommend Dr. Bankhead without reservation. I will tell my friends and family members too. read more