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.

I love my dentist! She saved my tooth that I know I was getting ready to lose. I had gone to two…read moreother dentists (who were both wonderful doctors) who had recommended a night guard, which I was putting off because it was too expensive. My tooth was loose and I knew it wasn't going to be around for long. She decided the best option was to file down the top back tooth that she believed was causing the lower tooth to be loose. I could feel the difference after she did the work on my tooth. She is my HERO. All the people in her office (Dr. Bouvier included) are super nice and make you feel at ease. I will definitely continue to go back to her for care. Thank you so much Dr. Bouvier!!!!

From the owner: Leslie Bouvier has been recognized as one of New Hampshire Magazine's Top Dentists for nine…read moreconsecutive years, 2010-2018. Peer-nominated as a an outstanding cosmetic dentist - her office is located on High Street just over the Dover line. Become part of the community of patients from Portsmouth, Dover, Somersworth, and the Berwick area for more than 20 years. Our patients are people from every stage of life, and our caring staff works with each patient to craft a treatment plan that is unique to your lifestyle and your priorities. Dr. Bouvier is best known for providing quality, ethical family, cosmetic and general dentistry and unparalled artistry and long lasting beauty in her rejuvenation and restoration patients.

My son had oral surgery yesterday and I can't praise the entire staff enough for their caring and…read moreprofessional support. From Katie and Stephanie at the front desk, to Tasha who helped us with the paperwork, the whole experience was such a blessing. My son was in pain on the 2 hour drive home but by evening he was in minimal discomfort and is back today for the temporary implants and is feeling great. We highly recommend Dr. Ian Roberts and his staff for making KEYSTONE DENTAL ARTS truly 5 STARS!!!!

Keystone kept coming up as I searched for dentures and implants . I finally called and went to the…read moreoffice And meet the staff. , they were great. I moved forward with dentures and I am so glad I did. Great people great work!!! Mike Dalton

Great 1st appointment. Staff was extremely nice and informative. They showed me around the office,…read moreand knowing that I had a small break, were very efficient and making sure everything was done and answered for me while getting me out quickly. My hygienist was very nice, and so was the doctor. Would recommend.

I recommend all of my family & friends to Dr McConathys office. The staff is not only super…read morefriendly, they are knowledgeable about health insurance plans & scheduling issues I might have. Dr M has been amazing in treating all of my dental issues. One time I had a dental emergency over the wknd and she called me right away to assess the situation & help resolve it. If you've had anxiety about the dentist- you should check out this office.

Aspen Dental is a scam. Their predatory sales tactics give them a justified bad reputation, with…read morethousands of lawsuits. They have a Salesperson giving quotes - insisting things need to be done right away and trying to upsell things you don't need. They charged full price for things covered by insurance, and I had to nag them and make a lot of noise with other patients nearby in order to get a refund for what they over-charged. The company itself expects this type of behavior for all their locations. Do not use them unless you want a financial nightmare.

BEWARE AND CHECK YOUR INSURANCE YOURSELF (or better yet, go to a dentist that won't try to rip you…read moreoff). I went to this dentist in April 2024 and was given a treatment plan that, even after my insurance, was pretty pricey. But I went ahead and did the deep cleaning that they recommended over the course of 2 sessions. I paid a total of around $700 after insurance at the office at the time of treatment. About a month later, I got a bill from Aspen Dental for an additional $1,183. At first I figured this was a mistake so I called my insurance and they let me know that this was accurate. It turned out that Aspen Dental neglected to run my insurance before treating me and that since I'd had the same procedure done at a different dentist just under 2 years ago, my insurance would not cover this. I ran around and around in circles between my insurance, my previous dentist, and Aspen Dental. Even though they neglected to run my insurance before treating me, they refused to take responsibility for their neglect and are insisting on charging me for this in full. A total of roughly $1,900 for a cleaning. Completely unacceptable. If you value your money or your sanity, avoid this dentist at all costs.

Dr Rochefort and his staff are friendly, wonderful and professional using the most up to date…read moreequipment. I highly recommend Dr. Rochefort for your general dentistry!

I loved it here, friendly and helpful from start to finish. Dr. Rochefort did a great job talking…read moreabout my personal dental health by specifically discussing areas I need to put more focus on ( and how to best achieve that) as well as praised me for the good areas . My hygienist Terry (sp?) was so friendly and gentle. To top it off I got a sweet purple toothbrush and some floss.

All I can say is amazing, from the time you walk in the door , how your greeted, to the hygienist…read moreto the assistant ( I've had Sheri her assistance and I can't say enough about her, gentle and someone who makes you feel comfortable to Dr King , who takes her time to explain , is very gentle and does a wonderful job!!! I've got nothing but great things to say. I'm not a huge fan of going to the dentist and they make your visit very pleasant! Highly recommended!! Thank you ladies for all that you do!

I have been a patient at this practice for a number of years. First as a patient of Dr. Bob…read moreKarelitz and now with Dr. Sheila Kennedy. I found from the moment you get off the elevator you are greeted warmly and you know immediately you are more than a number like you might find in some larger practices. The staff, hygienists and certainly the doctors work hard to provide their patients with superior care. I have never had a bad outcome and every procedure starts with a thorough explanation of the problem and how it will be fixed. I like knowing what to expect. Both doctors are also very involved in supporting their community and give hundreds of hours of free care to the less fortunate amongst us during the Doctors of the Heart program. Over the years I have seen other dentists but I remain at this practice because they are great people and they give the very best of care. I hope if you are in the market for a new dentist you make an appointment. You will be very happy you did.

Been their patient for a decade plus. Most of their staff…read morehas turned over in the past year. For months now they have been down to 1 hygienist (who is nice) so you cant get your teeth cleaned on schedule. Just finished an appointment the Dentist didn't even take the time to read my chart!!! Its all about the "units" or billable segments for this guy!!!

Mrs. Leah is so great with the kids! we always have a great experience. the front desk staff are…read morealways welcoming. highly recommend.

People only seem to take the time to write reviews when they're bad. I can honestly say that dover…read moredental gets 5 stars. I have been a patient here for over 12 years and also take all 5 of my children here. They are honest about the amount of work needed and dont try to tell you that you need work done that you don't. ( yes some dentists do this). Dr.balzano is funny with a great sense of humor and his staff is wonderful. He is one of the best dentists I have ever been too. I think the previous reviewer went to a different dentist. The office is not messy and is probably one of the most sterile I have seen. I work in the Biotech industry where everything is done in a sterile clean room, so I am more then able to judge if a medical office is observing GLP's. If I thought for one minute that this dentist office wasnt clean I certainly would not be a patient for 12 years nor would I take all my kids there.

Dr. Balzano and his staff are awesome. I asked my 8 year old nephew if he liked his dentist. "He's…read moreawesome" If an 8 year old gives his dentist the thumbs up - that's a good reference. That was 20 years ago, I've been a happy patient ever since. Great team.

She provided competent conscientious care for my severely developmentally delayed daughter with…read morecerebral palsy, and on my previous dentist, she did not need to administer general anesthesia. Your support staff were great for me at the front desk to the assistance and the hygienist who did an amazing job cleaning my daughter's teeth !

The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I've never had much of a wait to get in and Dr…read more Burrows does an excellent job. He takes his time to make sure the work is done well and as painlessly as possible. I highly recommend him.