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    Darrell E. Valenti, DDS  - Harrison Avenue Dental Associates

    4.5 (2 reviews)
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    Steven Polevoy, DDS - Gentle Touch Dentistry

    Steven Polevoy, DDS - Gentle Touch Dentistry

    4.4(29 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    I had a very mixed experience with Gentle Touch Dentistry, and while the clinical care was…read moreexcellent, the front desk experience ultimately led me to leave the practice. I confirmed my insurance once over the phone and then multiple times in person that the office was in-network. Based on that, I proceeded with my appointments on March 16 (cleaning and exam) and March 23 (night guard fitting). On March 16, the doctor and back-office staff were absolutely amazing. Since there was no hygienist available, the doctor personally performed my cleaning, and it was honestly one of the best cleanings I've ever had. The assistants and imaging techs were also great--professional, kind, and efficient. Ashley at the front desk was also consistently pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, my experience with Talia at the front desk was the complete opposite. During my first visit, she began discussing treatment and payment mid-visit and even repeatedly called me by the wrong name ("Jennifer") despite having my paperwork in front of her. The doctor recommended both a night guard and Invisalign, but I made it clear I was not ready to move forward with Invisalign. Talia then discussed the night guard and quoted me approximately $440, stating my insurance would cover 50%. She confirmed both the pricing and that I was in-network. We agreed I would pay half at the fitting and the remainder upon completion. I also provided insurance information for my daughter and spouse. I declined self-pay for my daughter after being told they were out-of-network. For my spouse, who has UHC Oxford, Talia said she would verify coverage and call me back. I never received a call. I followed up a few days later and was again told someone would call me back--still no response. At my March 23 appointment, I addressed multiple issues: my email was still incorrect in their system despite providing the correct one previously, there was still no update on my spouse's insurance verification, and I again offered to provide his information, which Talia declined--only to interrupt my fitting mid-procedure to ask for it, forcing the tech to stop and raise my chair so I could access my phone. This was extremely frustrating and unprofessional, especially since I had already provided and re-offered that information multiple times. The most concerning issue came at checkout. When I went to pay the agreed-upon $220 (half of $440), Talia suddenly told me the total was approximately $880 because I was out-of-network and the service was "orthodontic" and not covered. This directly contradicted everything I had been told before booking, during my first visit, and during prior payment discussions. I even had the original quote she emailed me as proof. When I questioned this, she insisted a night guard was orthodontic treatment. I explained that a night guard is considered an appliance, not orthodontic treatment, but she became dismissive and argumentative instead of listening. I left without paying because I no longer trusted the information being provided. I immediately contacted my insurance, who confirmed I am in-network with this office, a night guard is NOT orthodontic treatment, and they cover 50% as originally quoted. They also reviewed Talia's call and confirmed she incorrectly described the night guard as orthodontic treatment to them as well. At that point, I decided this practice was not the right fit--not because of the doctor or clinical staff, but because of the front desk experience. Patients rely on accurate insurance and billing information to make informed decisions, and that did not happen here. When I called to cancel, Talia denied ever telling me I was in-network, which is simply not true. The call was handled poorly and lacked accountability. I did receive a follow-up call from Kali, the manager, who was excellent--professional, understanding, and transparent. She acknowledged that the situation should not have happened and confirmed that re-education would take place. However, to further validate my concerns, I asked Kali to confirm my email address while we were on the phone, and it was still incorrect in the system despite multiple prior requests to update it. Ultimately, I went to another in-network dental office and paid only $107 for the same night guard--compared to the $440 (and then $880) I was quoted here. Overall: Doctor and clinical staff were excellent. Ashley and Kali were professional and helpful. The front desk experience with Talia was disorganized, misinformed, and unprofessional. I strongly recommend verifying your insurance directly before scheduling or making any payments.

    Dr. Weinstein was awesome. Was able to see me on short notice for a loose crown and repaired the…read moreissue in minutes. The whole staff was great. If you're looking for a low stress and great care visit to a dentist, Gentle Touch is where you want to go.

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    Nuvia Dental Implant Center

    Nuvia Dental Implant Center

    1.0(2 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    Offers customized solutions
    Speaks Spanish

    They do not inform their clients that they do not do individual implants until U arrive. So unless…read moreU want all of your bottom or all of your top teeth removed, this is not for you.

    Stay away from this company unless you like being screwed with and want to have your money thrown…read moreaway,, every word from them is a lie like the multiple infection they say I had and needed to get the work done by them asap. My dentist let me know that was not very much not the case The whole operation acts like a scam. In my first contact with them I let them know I could get the procedure done for a price here close to home, but didn't want to spend the 30,000 and was looking for a better price. Could not get the cost information on the phone so I had to drive 2.5 hours one way to get that information. The best price the gave me was at least 10,000 more from them. I had to put a 289 dollar deposit to make sure i would show up ( which I understand) A day or so later I got a text saying it was a receipt for my deposit, but didn,t get the money. I had to use the online shystem and fillout pages of onformation again as a new customer would just to try to get someone to call me. I was supposed to get a call back shortly and unlike my initial contact which was replied to within a few minutes I got nothing. It was like I was on a list of no reply. I kept working on it untill I finally got someone on the phone and told that person what happened and got a lot of double talk and I let him know I was not letting this go and would get my money back one way or another. Never heard abck but the money showed up a few more day later. The text saying it was a receipt was a lie. If I had not put pressure on them I still would not have gotten my money back.

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    Westchester Gentle Dentistry

    Westchester Gentle Dentistry

    4.0(25 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Super love Westchester Gentle Dentistry! We've been coming here for a few years now. Dr. Alidadi…read moreand her staff are always very welcoming, and remember details from previous visits to help ensure our care is of the utmost quality, whether routine or for some work to be done. Their approach is as-advertised- gentle. They take breaks, check in to make sure we're comfortable during procedures, etc.- they are dedicated to their patients. More so, they establish a great rapport so it's always nice to catch up with them before and after the appointment itself. I'm sure if you visit you'll also happily become a routine patient of theirs.

    First, I want to say that the dental hygienist was excellent and the highlight of my visit. She was…read moreprofessional, kind, and made me feel comfortable throughout the exam and X-rays. I scheduled an appointment expecting to receive an exam, X-rays, and a routine cleaning. I received the exam, X-rays, and an Invisalign consultation. After the dentist completed the exam, she recommended a deep cleaning, fillings, and an extraction. Instead of moving forward with a cleaning, I was taken to speak with the financial coordinator, who reviewed the proposed treatment plan and costs. The deep cleaning would have cost over $1,000, with my portion being $477 after insurance. I was comfortable discussing the fillings, but I declined the extraction because it has never caused me any problems, and previous dentists have told me it could be monitored if it remained symptom-free. I explained that I was not ready to proceed with the deep cleaning and politely asked if I could receive a regular cleaning instead. I was told that I could not and that I should find another dental practice. That response was disappointing and felt unprofessional. What frustrated me most was that the deep cleaning was presented as a recommendation, yet I felt I had no choice if I wanted any cleaning at all. At every other dental office I've visited, when a deep cleaning was recommended and I declined, I was still given the option of a regular cleaning after discussing the risks and benefits. This was the first time I have ever been refused a cleaning altogether. I understand that treatment recommendations are important and that practices need to discuss available options. However, I also believe patients should be able to ask questions, decline recommended treatment, and still be treated respectfully. I left feeling like my concerns and preferences were not taken into consideration. To make matters more frustrating, my insurance benefits were used for the exam and X-rays, and I now have to schedule another appointment with my previous dentist to receive the cleaning I originally came in for. Overall, I left feeling disappointed by the experience. While the hygienist provided excellent care, the way my treatment options were handled and the lack of flexibility in discussing alternatives left me with a negative impression of the practice.

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