I was going to Aspen Dental but I didn't feel all that comfortable there, so my hubby recommended I…read moresee Ira Kamp. Well, let me tell you the experience with Dr. Kamp was a very positive experience. Everyone in the office was so nice and so caring. The hygienist was amazing and so informative. Dr. Kamp was kind and checked on me several times throughout my visit. He, in my opinion is one of the best dentists in Ithaca, NY. I highly recommend him! Unfortunately he isn't covered with my dental care, but I would rather spend the extra on a positive experience than save a few dollars on a negative one.

It's Kamp is a practitioner who, in my estimation, had chosen/found dentistry as a way to serve. He…read moreis intuitive, generous, compassionate and truly a seer. i say this having seen him for over 30 years. Call me corny, it's ok. But really if you need a dentist, well....

8/22 update: After my bad experience (noted below) I went to Gorges dental two days later: NO…read moreCAVITIES! You should get a second opinion before getting a procedure here. Im not the only person that reports unnecessary treatment. I highly recommend Gorges - very modern, professional and first x-rays are free! This place isn't a dental clinic -- it's a financial model with chairs. Ithaca, you should know better. First red flag? I asked about a chipped tooth, and instead of addressing it, the hygienist told me to "check with the front desk because they were short-staffed." (?!) That's not passing the buck -- that's trying to collect another one. The hygienist reminded me more than once about being short-staffed and made my gums sound like a crime scene. Evidently I'm the only one not getting an "A" for flossing. The dentist didn't touch a single instrument -- just had me open and close my jaw and called it an exam. Must have been using x-ray vision. On top of that, they overlooked a cavity previously noted in my chart. When I asked if the doctor would examine it, I was told -- not kidding -- "no, the doctor is done and gone." My cleaning wasn't even finished, and guess what? I still got the bill. And here's the kicker -- an elderly woman named Jean, clearly hard of hearing, almost had her appointment canceled because she didn't respond fast enough in the waiting room. I had to step in so she wouldn't be turned away. That told me everything: this office runs on throughput and billing, not care. I had a wonderful relationship with my prior practice in Austin for 10 years and never once experienced anything this careless. I cannot be the only one noticing this. Ithaca deserves a whole lot better.

Heather is great, but not impressed with Dr Ray. Dr. Ng seems to be unavailable most of the time…read more Was given an outrageously expensive estimate for an extraction and was also told I have a " cracked" filling in a tooth that does not bother me at all. Plus was charged $145 for a simple cleaning, no X-rays, not seen by a dentist. Will be looking for a new practice.

Our family of 4 have gone here regularly,since 2013, for our cleanings and tooth related care. The…read morefront staff is always friendly and as accommodating as she can be given how busy they are. They have gotten me in to fix an emergency chip! The hygienists we've used are professional and gentle. The doctors are knowledgeable and proficient. Recommend!

Dr. Ames is a tooth fairy. She has restored my smile for years. I recommend her to any one who…read morewants a skilled, caring, compassionate dentist. Her office staff also rock!

I have been a patient of this establishment for many years, and I find them to be the BEST in the…read morecity. The care they provide is genuine, and they will do whatever they can to make you comfortable. I've even been offered a blanket and a foot massage! Unfortunately, with Integrative Oral Health, you have to apply through Medicare to recoup the money you pay for the visit. Unfortunately, Excelles won't reimburse the full amount. The dentist's receptionist will apply for the reimbursement on your behalf. We also apply ourselves because the forms didn't get through the system a few times. I have tried the other dentists listed by Excelles, and I was NOT happy with their service. One tried to pull out my bridge and said I needed a deep cleaning, which wasn't true. The other dentist called me the day before my appointment (that took months to get) and cancelled on me, saying the hygienist wouldn't be in that day!!! I was not very happy! I felt like I was on an assembly line with these dentists. I would definitely recommend Integrative Oral Health because they don't jerk you around, but treat you with respect.

Dr/Dentist Alanouf gouged my top front tooth "for free" and would not fix it for free…read more It was not the tooth she was working on. She talked the entire time. It was a horrible experience, and my opinion is she's a terrible dentist. I will never go back. I don't know if she's still in Ithaca NY. She might be in Pennsylvania.

I found Dr. Manunts while searching for someone that could repair a filling that broke after…read moreanother dentist "repaired" it a short while ago. (I wasn't willing to go back to that dentist - I take a lot of medication to get numb, but the previous dentist didn't really numb me all that much, plus provided what I consider to be a really subpar repair of a filling that had never bothered me before. I don't care if that filling would have been free; that dentist was not worth the trouble.) I didn't have dental care growing up, so dentists are a source of anxiety for me, but I can't avoid the fact that a massive chunk of one of my teeth was missing. After an exam of the broken filling three weeks ago, Dr. Manunts told me that I'd likely need a root canal, because she was worried about the pain I was in and some swelling around the gums, and while I wasn't exactly happy with that, she calmed my fears, helped me set up an appointment, and then encouraged me to research the procedure, stressing to me how important it was to avoid the horror stories. I was asked to call with any questions and absolutely challenge her with hard questions if I needed to. I was able to find some pretty great resources that calmed me down a bit and demonstrated the procedure without showing me actual video of it. When I went in for the procedure today, I wasn't exactly looking forward to it, but she again put me at ease, suggested I put on an audiobook or some music, and just let her work. She asked me whether I typically need a lot of numbing for procedures like this, and I know that I do, so I told her that. She then told me that if I feel anything beyond the fact that she was there - meaning if I felt pain - to just raise my left hand, and they'd stop and numb me more. That was important to me. The previous nightmare of a dentist I had here in Ithaca did not listen to my concerns that I need more numbing than most, and when I tried to let her know that I felt it, her response was essentially to suck it up because she was moving forward anyway. I have a chronic pain condition. I can take pain. The pain of that dentist "repairing" that filling was so much more than necessary, to the point that I stopped going out of fear she'd find something else wrong and put me through that nightmare again. So if that dentist ever wonders why I never went back, it's stuff like that. When Dr. Manunts started, I did feel it and did as she suggested, raising my left hand slightly to let them know that I felt pain. She then pulled out the more heavy-duty anesthetic, then tried again. I didn't feel it this time, so she proceeded, and I tried to relax and listen to my audiobook. When she got down to the point she'd need to go to perform the root canal itself, she realized that she was mistaken and told me that I would not, in fact, need a root canal, and that she'd be repairing the filling instead. That was a pretty pleasant surprise, so I of course let her proceed. I appreciate that she admitted that she made a mistake and that she didn't want to put me through an unnecessary procedure. A few minutes later, I had a shiny, new, repaired filling, and she told me that my teeth are actually in pretty good condition...I just need to get them cleaned more often to avoid the gum swelling she was worried about that caused her to think I needed a root canal (which I totally agree with! I was just so gun-shy after that last dentist). She also told me what to look out for in the future to determine whether it's standard sensitive teeth (which I know I have), sensitivity to heat or cold, or something more serious. Then she sent me on my merry way. I'll be coming back next month for a cleaning before we leave the area for good. I'm sad that I didn't discover Dr. Manunts before, but I am more than happy to leave this here to hopefully save someone the same fears I've dealt with since visiting a less competent dentist. She and her staff are incredibly pleasant, low-pressure people who care about making sure everyone gets what they need when they need it, with as little anxiety or pain as possible. She is not afraid to answer questions, and more importantly, she's not willing to put someone through a procedure they don't need. If you're new to the area, seek out Dr. Manunts first. You won't regret it, I promise.

My long-term dentist retired and I needed work done when some childhood fillings collapsed. Dr…read more Manunts is very stand-offish with non-existent chairside manner. She sent me to have three teeth removed. While I was waiting for those sites to heal I lost the tip of another. I went in to have the tip repaired and she also did purely cosmetic fillings on the outside surface with the warning it might not last. She was right. It didn't. I paid over $800 for a gloss that fell out after two weeks. It's been a year now and the tip repair has fallen out, too. I had a partial plate with six teeth built for almost $2K. I can't wear it. It gives me a speech impediment. She said, "Oh, just read the newpaper outloud." There is so much plastic I can't find my alveolar ridge to form an l, n, d, or t. There is even plastic on the back surface of the upper front teeth, that I can't form an Italian l either. I'm a voice professional and must be able to perform in Italian, French, and English as well as demonstrate to my students. The only positives about the office are the delightful woman in the front office and the very healthy croton that gets morning sunshine through the window. Avoid at all costs. I have spoken with others who unanimously share my opinions, but they don't seem to register reviews here.

Ithaca dentistry is so professional and i feel like i am taking care of when i am there . I do…read morerecommend them highly. susie

Many years lived, so many years of receiving dental care. My dentist retired, so I tried these…read morefolks out based on positive recommendations. So far, so good. Will update periodically.

Nothing has changed I see. Way back in 2007 I went here cuz they took Cornell's Dental plan…read more Dr. Kapur failed to properly remove the decay before applying the fillings. Just like so many others have experienced. I got fed up & demanded my deposit back for a root canal. They lied, hesitated, told me "refund is on it's way" & other stall tactics. Meanwhile I had to have another dentist repair her shitty work, costing me near $1500 out-of-pocket. After 7 months, they still refused to return my deposit...she could not fill 2 cavities properly, no way I was going to trust her with a root canal. Finally, I walked into the office & through "vivid imagery" explained to them it would be in our mutual best interest to return my deposit within 72 hrs. I had waited long enough & suffered due to her incompetency, not to mention the financial loss. Within one day I got a call from them informing me, "I could pick up a check for my full deposit or have them mail it to me". All I will say is, "Folk value their health over $". That was nearly 20 yrs ago! Yet I read she has not became any better of a dentist or person. So, please consider this -- they were bad then & still are just as bad. But if u think I'm lying, go & find out. Why am I doing a review now...cuz I'm looking for a new dentist (my beloved dentist after the horrible Dr. Kapur, sadly passed away recently) & while reading reviews for prospective new dentists I came across the reviews for Dr. Kapur & was amazed she is still destroying people's teeth nearly 20 years after she botched 2 simple fillings & caused me to wait 7 months for a menial $400 root canal deposit.

Been a customer here for years. The Dr. Is always very nice and does a great caring job…read more Appointments with the Dr. Are not to hard to get . however, As for cleaning teeth this portion of the staff is hard to keep. I just received a call canceling my Sept appointment that has been scheduled for a year ..now they say first app I can get is in March 2026 I very unhappy with this outcome but finding people who can and want to work is in a disaster for everyone. Hopefully I can get a call in on a earlier date

So far, so super! Stumbled into the practice for an…read moreemergency repair after shoddy, SHODDY work done by Tompkins Dental (see related review). The staff is wonderful, each and every one. They get to know their patients and take the time to do the job right. The receptionist will even help with pesky insurance forms. Unfortunately, they are not an approved provider on my horrid insurance plan (very few dentists in the area are), so my visits have been pricey, but worth every penny at this point.

I love Kim, and think she is a great hygienist. That being said Dr. Duthie is an AWFUL dentist. It…read moreis commonly known that you can tell which patients will get root canals based on the type of insurance they have. He absolutely ruined one of my teeth. He told me 2 teeth needed fillings. After painfully drilling and drilling on one tooth, I informed him that I would not be able to have the 2nd tooth worked on that day. Due to the pain I have not gone back since. The tooth that he drilled out now has a SERIOUS cavity in it, and the filling has fallen out. The other tooth, that he suggested needed the same care, is perfectly fine with no sign of a cavity at all and no pain. Do not go here unless you want your teeth ruined.

Coming for a dental exam with Dr. Ng It's a very nice office…read morewith convenient parking lot. I am experiencing some sensitivities with my lower right molars. Dr Ng was very gentle and answered my questions patiently. I also made an appointment with them for my next cleaning appointment. Highly recommended

Great practice with excellent care for any kind of non-surgical dental issue. The office is…read morefriendly and everyone is attentive and skilled!

Tompkins Dental scared me off for nine months. I ended up at Aspen somehow, and from my first phone…read morecall through consult to the deep clean and extractions, it has been a wonderful experience. I was *terrified* to go there (thanks again Tompkins) but EVERYONE was fantastic. I think it was Dr Aspen who made me two teeth lighter (no thank you root canal and I have better things to spend my money on ... the kind of attitude that got me into this situation, probably ...). I felt really comfortable with everyone and considering how scared I was, that says and means a lot. I don't even care that I'm paying out of pocket. (Only complaint is it's hard to get someone on the phone and messages don't get returned, so backup would be nice.) Aspen would definitely be my dentist of choice if they were in my network.

They exaggerate need and try to make money by suggesting unnecessary procedures. After being told…read moreI needed loads of work I went to a different dentist who did not agree. They are worse than a rip off. They take advantage of people.