Dr. Rafetto, Danielle, and the entire staff are all SO WONDERFUL!! I can't say enough what a great experience I had- which I would think is rare when getting your wisdom teeth removed!! I've been so terrified of any dentistry after a terrible experience in my teens but everyone made me feel so at ease! From the consultation through the wisdom teeth removal procedure everything was communicated so clearly and with such patience.. and the procedure itself was a breeze! I appreciated the information packet and care package for my post extraction recovery. There was hardly any pain during or afterwards-- I will recommend this practice to everyone I know! read more

wisdom teeth surgery: definitely nervous before consultation and surgery but every time I was in there I felt safe and taken care of. Amazing service all around and overall heartwarming environment. Everyone there is very professional and educated, I would definitely recommend. read more

3 members of my family, including myself, have been patients of Dr Rafetto over the past 13 years. I had a few extractions and two dental implants placed, my husband had extractions and our son had a frenectomy due to breastfeeding difficulty. I can't say enough about how warm and welcoming his staff are as well as Dr Rafetto's expertise and bedside manner is top-notch. Maureen, his assistant, even offered me the banana from her lunch when she found out I hadn't eaten and was a bit nauseous. Admittedly, it's not good news when you need an oral surgeon but they make the experience pleasant. I highly recommend this practice! read more

Dr. Rafetto was down to earth, easy-going, kind, honest and very professional. My experience with him and his office staff was very positive

The first time I took my son to see Dr. Rafetto he was having problems with a tooth that was not properly growing out. He was about 12. He required surgery and a special wire. Dr. Rafetto was kind, patient and efficient. We returned for a follow up. Years later my son returned to have his wisdom teeth removed. The nurse was great; she patiently answered all of our questions and the doctor spent over a half hour with us as well preparing us for the surgery which was scheduled three days later. Wisdom teeth removal is never something anyone looks forward to but the surgery went smoothly. The doctor's office followed up by calling three hours post surgery to check on him and so far so good. He has been taking his prescription, using the ice packs, etc. I would recommend this doctor. He does not look very swollen. read more

Went in today to have my wisdom tooth extracted (simple extraction; wasn't impacted or anything), and it hurt. And I mean *hurt*. Wasn't just "some pressure," as he claimed. IT HURT! He seemed extremely rushed from the beginning. He entered the room, we chatted for a few seconds, he got a swab and quickly swabbed my cheek, then grabbed a syringe and shot me up with an anesthetic. Badda bing, badda boom. Those two things literally took like 15 seconds. He then quickly walked out of the room and said he'd be back shortly. At that point I was getting really nervous because of how he was racing around. I asked the nurse / dental tech if he's normally like that because his racing around was making me nervous. She reassured me that he's "very good" and that he's just a "very active" man. Um...OK. Anyway, he returned, pushed on my tooth and asked if I could feel it. I could, but barely. He then got some tool and started going to town. I don't know if he was using that screwdriver looking thing (I think it's called an elevator), but the prying began! QUICKLY. RUSHED. Nothing gentle about it! PAIN! NOT PLEASANT by any stretch. Then I saw that pliers looking thing (I think it's called a cowhorn) that caused even more discomfort and PAIN! Again, RUSHED. And it hurt like hell!!! I couldn't take anymore, so he gave me more anesthetic and left the room for several minutes only to return and start again. It wasn't as bad that time, but I just needed it to be over with! I'm not one to be a nervous wreck by any stretch, but I was a mess after leaving his office. I've NEVER had such a bad visit dental procedure. He's obviously old school considering he graduated in or around 1977 from Temple Dental School (his picture on Christiana Hospital's website and his website makes him look younger, so they must be old), which means he should have a better grasp at this since he's been practicing as long as I've been alive! I've had other dental work done, including gum surgery and another wisdom tooth extraction, and they were cake compared to this. Sure, the actual extraction lasted all of 5 minutes or so, but they were very difficult minutes. Who knows, maybe a lower wisdom tooth extraction is much worse than an upper wisdom tooth extraction. But my upper wisdom tooth took about the same amount of time and there was little discomfort with that procedure -- done by another dentist, of course. And we're also in 2011, not 1940! No one should be forced to deal with major discomfort and feel as tho they're being thrust back in time to the mid-1900s where the dentist would stand over you ripping out your tooth with no anesthetic and sending you on your way. It obviously wasn't THAT bad, but close enough. Having such an experience while awake, I wouldn't dare want to experience how rough or without care or concern for a patient he might have while under! I won't be going back to see this guy again, that's for sure. read more

I was very nervous to get my 3 wisdom teeth removed because of all the horror stories you hear. However, Dr. Rafetto and his staff proved these stories wrong. First, the consultation beforehand was very informative. When the procedure day came, I was very nervous but the staff was very friendly and made me feel comfortable and forget my fears. After the procedure I followed all of their instructions they gave me and I experienced very little pain and swelling. The ice pack holder they give you is very helpful. I would highly recommend using Dr. Rafetto for oral surgery. read more

Dr. Rafetto is AWESOME! I was referred to Dr. Rafetto by my dentist and I can honestly say that Dr. Rafetto is probably THE MOST professional inidividual in the medical profession I have ever had the opportunity with which to interact. Of course Dr. Vaughn (my dentist) is awesome too because she recommended him. I found him, as well as his staff to have the most excellent 'bedside' manner I could ever have hoped for. Having been to see him, not only for extractons, but also for implants, he was the most thorough and patient of physicians. My journey was a year long, and he and his staff travelled the entire way with me. Of course, I, like so many others, do all of my research on-line beforehand and contemplate all kinds of scenarios. What really impresses me about Dr. Rafetto is he took the time to listen to my concerns and addressed them before picking up any dental instruments. Additionally, he allowed me to consider options and explained every procedure he was recommending and gave me the opportunity to ask questions and provided comprehensive answers; which allowed me to make informed decisions... and if you take the time to look at his walls, you will see he continues to stay abreast of the latest... check out his diplomas and certificates, not to mention the recognition he has recieved for giving back, to not only our community, but the global community. Additionally, Dr. Rafetto and his team gave me great assurance in that they always follwed up with me after a visit, calling to see how I was feeling, verifying I had filled my scrips, and asking me if I experienced any complications. Terry is the BEST! Dr. Rafetto has a wonderful manner and makes you feel at ease, even when your fears are obviously getting the best of you. I would not hesitate to place myself in his VERY competent and compassionate auspices and would recommend him to ANYONE who is in need of a caring, yet precise and exacting surgeon. I will admit too, that I am a big scaredy-cat when it comes to my teeth. But I actually looked forward to my visits with Dr. Rafetto and his staff because they all made it a point to make me feel welcome, comfortable, and relaxed. I never got any lectures when I admitted I failed to floss, just encouragement. Truth be told, I probably made some very bad choices earlier in my life and perhaps did not give my dental 'hygiene' the attention it deserved. I can hardly blame the messenger. Fortunately the messenger didn't preach fire and brimstone. He just advised and counseled and... he took care of me. Dr. Rafetto treated me like family and honestly, that is not something I say lightly about anyone. I trust him implicitly. I highly recommend Dr. Rafetto. I actually look forward to my next visit, although, I am hoping I learned a thing or two and I am only visiting for a check up. I would feel guilty telling him now that i failed to floss. That's my bad! If you've not done, it, call his office and make an appointment today.... Just remember, As I was once told..."If you ignore your teeth... they will go away." Not sure if YELP allows it, but if you want a recommendation and are able, reach out to me directly. read more

Couldn't disagree more with Jay C. post! Dr. Rafetto is kind, caring, great sense of humor and extremely skilled. He removed an impacted tooth from my teenaged son & it was over before he even knew it! And my son was TERRIFIED before going! The staff calmed him down & called that night to see how he was. My son didn't even have to take any of the prescription pain medication! It was a non-event. read more