Dr. Bondar is by far the best dentist I have been to - and I was at another in Portsmouth for…read morenearly 18 years of costly and mediocre treatment. He is a genius - and kind, patient and exceptional in major and cosmetic dentistry. The staff, particularly Leann, are a joy to work with - I highly recommend!!

Excellent dentist and office staff! I had a full set of implants done with no problems and very…read moreaffordable. Check with this office before you go anywhere else. Definitely a five star location and I usually don't give out more than 3 or 4. I am very happy with the work and the service and follow up all are exceptional! Any negative reviews must be taken with a grain of salt!

The hygienists can be combative and try to sell you unnecessary surgical procedures. I was passed…read moreon to Dr after Dr as they don't tend to stay very long. They are all about your "plan" instead of dealing with your concerns.

I recently switched my care over to Piscataqua Dental and from the moment I walked in the door I…read morewas greeted with friendly faces. I've always been afraid of the dentist but I felt I was in very capable hands! 10/10!

Abenaki Dental provided excellent care and advise for my situation. Dr Matt was knowledgeable and…read morecompassionate. My implant procedure was pain free, looks and feels great. I would highly recommend this dentist

This practice made mask policy changes a MONTH ago and aren't telling patients until a week prior…read moreto their appointment. We have an unvaccinated one year old. We take Covid seriously: apparently not all medical facilities do.

I haven't been to see the dentist in a very long time and was anxious about going, but I broke a…read moretooth over the weekend due to decay and needed to see a dentist right away. I found Pleasant Smiles online and from the very start it was, indeed, a pleasant experience! Tammy at the front, who normally is at the Hudson location, was wonderful about going over the paperwork and my insurance as well as scheduling me my next appointment. Lisa, my dental hygienist, was so kind and patient/understanding of my dental needs before, during, and after the procedure. And, Dr. Avvaru was the best dentist I have ever worked with. She explained my situation thoroughly, checked on me repeatedly during the procedure, and made sure I was comfortable with what was going to take place. I already have a cleaning appointment scheduled, and will be returning to see Dr. Avvaru and her staff for my future dental needs. I highly recommend this dental office to anyone needing dental services, especially if you're uneasy about seeing a dentist or haven't been in awhile!

I'm a new patient of Dr. Guldemond, and my first visit was a real eye‑opener. He found that two of…read moremy back teeth needed significant work -- issues my former dentist of more than 20 years had never mentioned. Dr. Guldemond took the time to go through the X‑rays in detail and clearly explain my options. His professionalism, along with the friendliness of the entire staff, truly impressed me. I'm very glad I made the switch.

Awesome all around great care! I couldn't say enough! Companionate, patient, and quality care!read more

Dr McGirl is a wonderful Dentist and a specialist in anesthesia as well. He has begun repairing my…read moremouth and providing me with dentures to replace the teeth he has pulled. I find him & his wonderful staff very accommodating and kind. He understands the difficulties involved in losing many teeth in spite of good oral care through the years. While it is disappointing, I feel he will get me looking and feeling well again. I am well on my way to the goal of a pleasant smile and healthy mouth thanks to Dr. McGirl and his staff.

I went to Dr McGirl to have a tooth extraction that required anesthesia. He charges $212 for each…read more15 minutes of anesthesia. I was in and out of there within 1 hour. I believe I was only asleep for 45 minutes as his receptionist called my husband to say I was ready for pick up. I asked for the $212 back but the request was denied. Beware of this dentist he overcharges and he isn't cheap.

Dr. Colletta is really nice and professional. And her staff is super sweet! It's really easy to…read moremake appointments here, and my teeth have never felt so clean. This is a gem of a dental practice!

I'm terrified of going to the dentist, absolutely TERRIFIED... at least, I used to be, but that was…read morebefore I started seeing Dr. Colletta. Dr. Colletta was recommended to me by a co-worker. After having been to dentists that treat you with guilt and a cold attitude, I was in no hurry to be in that situation again. Every employee that I've dealt with at Dr. Colletta's office is friendly, easy-going and fun. I highly recommend this dental office for anyone. The lobby / waiting room is nothing to brag about, but you won't be sitting in there for long. Once in the private room where you get into the dental chair there are nice nature photographs on the wall, magazines and they let you listen to your mp3 player while they're working on you if the noise of the drill, etc. bothers you. I will definitely remain loyal to Dr. Colletta so long as I live in New England.

I've been a patient at JD Howard dental for approximately seven years now and I have always been…read morehappy with the stellar service. I, as are many of the patients at JD Howard dental, am a bona fide sufferer of dentophobia. If not for modern dentistry, and all of the amenities offered with regards to comfort, I'm quite certain all of my teeth would rot and fall right out of my mouth. I know many other people feel the same way and that's why we search out dental practices that provide sedation dentistry without judgment. My phobia is so bad that I require sedation with regular dental cleanings. Apparently, sedation dentistry is no longer a major part of this practice because I don't see it anywhere on the website. Until recently that form of sedation for me was nitrous oxide. Though ironically, I have never really had much of a fear of the needle when requiring Novacaine. I know that's a little unusual, but it's true. Recently, I have heard that the practice was sold by Dr. Howard and bought by a corporation. The things that I'm experiencing there now are pretty typical of businesses that are bought by corporations and the biggest issue there is the patient always seems to come last and the bottom line is always first. As a result, I have lost the nitrous oxide for basic dental care. I've also noticed dentists have left the practice as have hygienists. There's always a reason for that. I had an appointment for the hygienist for which I was given a prescription for Halcyon, a benzodiazepine. The consent paperwork that I was given stated that the norm for this is Lorazepam or Ativan unless contraindicated. I have no health history that would exclude the use of Ativan. This is what happened. At approximately 10 to 15 minutes after I took the Halcyon, I knew there was going be a problem because that stuff hit me really hard. It hit me so hard in fact that the dental hygienist had to assist me from the waiting room to her room and back again. I have almost no recollection of anything that happened after that. I remember the hygienist taking my blood pressure and hearing the diastolic number, but I don't remember much of the actual work, I don't remember my teeth being polished, and I don't remember any examination or discussion with the dentist, which is particularly disturbing. I left the hygienist room with my swag bag, and once again her assistance to the waiting room. The worst part of that is that anytime I have dental work at JD Howard dental I'm now going to be out of commission for the rest of the day. Can't drive, can't work, etc. I'm in health care so I obviously can't work after that. That means I have to take a whole day off with vacation time which is completely unacceptable. With nitrous, none of the things cited above, were even remotely an issue. I finished my cleaning or whatever other dental work it was, made my way to my car, and drove myself home. After questioning, it has been brought to my attention that nitrous oxide services will no longer be offered by the hygienist. So my question becomes, who made that decision? Oh wait, it's a corporate thing and likely a refusal to pay for their certification, or accept any associated risk. At any rate, and in light of all of the above, I have no other choice, but to seek dental services elsewhere. I am a recent Snowbird and I have found a full service sedation dental practice in St. Petersburg, Florida, who offers nitrous for dental cleanings. After a lot of consideration, I have elected to go with them and have my first appointment in January '25. I only chose a Florida practice because I couldn't find sedation dentistry in this area. This recent appointment at this facility was unfortunately my last. The practice under corporate ownership has become something no longer desirable to me and judging by recent Yelp reviews, I'm not the only one.

All their dental hygienist keep leaving after JD sold ! Corporate. America has bought them and…read moresomething must be changing with the employees because they obviously they aren't happy. But it is a reflection on their patients when they schedule time off from work and all their appointments keep getting canceled. Do yourself a favor avoid this place. too bad when JD owned was really a great place to go to.