reflectin on my son's experience in October 2021, it's taken nearly two years for my son to get back to feeling comfortable with dental appointments after his experience at Joan Kanter's office. here is what happened: Worst experience in the 6 years of my sons life. My son is on the autism spectrum, and we've been making progress with dental visits. This would have been his 3rd visit with Dr Kantor. While attempting to get my son in the cleaning chair using the First and Then method, Dr. Kantor insulted my parenting skills and was insensitive to my son when she said, "it's as simple as put him in the chair". I responded that if it were that simple it would have been done. However, as per her request, I attempted to put my son in the chair (even though I knew he wasn't ready) he kicked and screamed, (nearly kicked over her dental equipment) my son is 6 years old, 60 pounds and about 4ft tall. Instead of continuing to try and putting my son in a worst emotional state, I decided to leave. As we were leaving Dr Kantor tries to snatch her mirror away from my son, he was using the mirror as a Stemming tool. I blocked her snatch with my arm and handed her the mirror which caused my son to throw an even bigger fit about the mirror.
My 3 sons have been going to Dr Kanter for over a year and I was shocked and disappointed today to see her respond to my sons disability in this way. Needless to say I will never return. And I recommend that if your child has a special need that you NOT visit Dr Kanter. read more