I am extremely upset and saddened by the way my mother was treated at Advanced Dental of Holmdel by…read moreDr. Rachel E. Pickworth. Last week, my mother went to the office to have a cavity filled. After the procedure, she noticed that floss was constantly getting stuck between her teeth near the filling. We called the office and scheduled a follow-up appointment so the dentist could correct the issue. When my mother returned to the office today, she explained that she was there because the filling needed to be fixed. Since English is not her first language, I was helping translate over the phone. Instead of listening to her concerns, Dr. Pickworth became noticeably rude and was not gentle while examining her. I even had to ask her to please be careful and gentle with my mother, who is an elderly woman with medical conditions and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. What should have been a simple adjustment became unnecessarily complicated. The dentist wanted to take additional X-rays and perform procedures that my mother did not feel comfortable with. Rather than addressing the original issue, the situation became increasingly tense. A front desk employee named Jennifer was brought in to translate. Unfortunately, she was not accurately communicating what my mother was saying and even told my mother that she was offending the dentist. How is a patient offending a dentist by asking for a recently completed filling to be fixed? The situation became even more upsetting when my mother became frightened by a large dental instrument that was being placed in her mouth. She felt pain and discomfort and removed it because she was scared and wanted to take a picture of it. At that point, the dentist became visibly angry, and several additional staff members entered the room. My mother felt intimidated, overwhelmed, and unsafe. No patient should ever feel ganged up on, especially an elderly person who is simply seeking help for a problem related to recent dental work. My mother felt that she was treated differently because of her accent and language barrier. Instead of receiving compassion and understanding, she was met with hostility. There was also an issue with billing. During the original visit, my mother was told the procedure would cost $130. When it was time to pay, she was charged $158 instead. While the $28 difference is not financially significant to us, honesty and transparency matter. I ultimately had to leave what I was doing and rush to pick up my mother because she was so distressed. The police were called, and I explained the situation because I was deeply concerned about how she was being treated. What is most disappointing is that this entire situation started because my mother returned to have a simple issue corrected. A routine filling adjustment should never turn into such a stressful and humiliating experience. I would strongly encourage anyone with elderly parents or family members who may have language barriers to think carefully before sending them to this office alone. Every patient deserves respect, patience, and professional care, regardless of age, language, or accent.

Let me begin by saying that I am (or at least was) an EXTREMELY apprehensive patient…read more Embarrassingly enough I haven't had a teeth cleaning in about six or seven years, and because of all of the time that had past, I was scared. I found Doctor Pickworth through my health insurance company. I'm a resident of Holmdel and her office was very close by. I had read the office reviews on google and decided I'd give their office a try (once I worked up my bravery). The office is extremely clean (which is a huge plus especially during times of covid-19). The staff? Welcoming, kind, understanding, professional, and never once made me feel badly for letting my teeth go for as long as I had. I expressed I live with anxiety and they were sure to explain every step throughout the process and prior to them doing anything. Pro-tip : I asked to wear the x-ray radiation protector blanket while having my teeth cleaned as it's just like a weighted blanket and helped to calm my nerves. The hygienist, Leann, was so gentle that having my teeth cleaned was almost a pleasure. She is very detailed in her work and no stone (or tooth, as it were) was left unturned. Doctor Pickworth is very kind, understanding, and thorough. I went to see her a day before my cleaning for a consultation. Because of the state of my teeth, I will need to have several procedures done and, oddly enough, I'm almost looking forward to them. If you have any fear or reservations no matter the reason, I would highly recommend going to Doctor Pickworth and her staff at Advanced Dental. They will put your mind at ease and get you started on the path to a healthy smile.

I've been going for several years now. He is the best dentist I've ever had. Careful, gentle,…read moreconsiderate. He gave me an implant and it's great. Highly recommended.

Great experience with Dr. Kim! The new office is clean and modern, and the staff are very friendly…read more Dr. Kim clearly explained my X-rays on a large screen and kindly walked me through whether to monitor or proceed with treatment. The cleaning was gentle, thorough, and left my teeth feeling very clean. Highly recommend!

I've had some challenging experiences with dentists in the past, but Dr. Black is not one of them…read more He is clearly an expert in his field and was generous with his time explaining the physiology of the jaw, my condition, potential procedures, and a clear action plan. So far, I've had great results. His office is clean and calm and his staff is courteous, managing patient intake in a timely manner. I recommend Dr. Black highly and and grateful that I'm in such good care.

Musikant and Deutsch is where one should go if one needs a root canal and seeks the best care…read moreavailable in this great town of ours. I first met Dr. Douglas Kase on the phone in the mid-1990s when I was experiencing terrible pain in a tooth that was supposed to be "dead," given that a general practice dentist had already performed a root canal on it. Dr. Kase listened to my story, vetted my worries, asked questions, speculated aloud as to what the problem might be, advised me on what to do right now, and told me what my options were going forward. He closed by encouraging me to phone again if I had any further questions. In other words, even before I became his patient, he was open and generous, dealing with me like the intelligent human being I am, and answering my questions freely. He was fast, but humane. He was articulate and smart, but never dismissive or peremptory or anything else negative. Just the fact that Dr. Kase had the professional confidence to speculate aloud inspired my confidence in him. It turned out that the root canal needed to be redone. What a revelation to have a root canal procedure performed by Dr. Kase, compared to the original work that had gone wrong. Dr. Kase's was a finely-tuned, sharply-focused, extra-high-standards procedure involving an ultra-efficient interaction between him and his assisting technician. I sensed that I'd been lucky enough to discover a true expert, a master endodontist. My experiences w/ Dr. Kase since then -- unfortunately, I've had to have a few more root canals -- have solidified that extremely positive first impression. As of this writing, my most recent experience was in the summer of 2011. A tooth was acting up, there was a crack in it, and the question was whether or not it was a candidate for root canal. Dr. Kase was as frank and open as ever in sharing his assessment and advice. The forecast for success was low, in this case. In the end, I decided to have the tooth pulled. I knew I'd spring for an implant by Dr. Jutkowitz, an implant specialist whom I cannot recommend too highly. I also dealt in 2011 (and once before that) with another fantastic Musikant and Deutsch doc, Dr. Bui. In closing I'll say that the whole office is fantastic. As a group, the administrative staffers at the front desk are efficient and personable, and seem proud to represent the work of this fine dental practice. The practice at large, with its focus on endodontics, seems to offer the highest level of expertise in this field. A word about cost. I've never had enough cash to pay off the cost of any of Dr. Kase's root canals in full. I've usually paid by credit card. Once, I asked about, and they gave me, a monthly payment plan. I have no regrets about paying top dollar for top dental care, but I think dental insurance should be a LOT better in this country.

I cannot say enough good things about the practice Dr Musikant Dr Kase and Dr Dukoff are all the…read morebest!!! I recommend them highly all brilliant caring compassionate pure genius staff included simply the best!

I don't think I could ever go to a different dentist office ever again. It most pleasant experience…read moreI've ever had at a dentist. The office staff and team in the office is so nice and accommodating to anything you need. Dr. Sara is such a delight and I have never seen a dentist go above and beyond for his patients the way she does. She always make sure you are comfortable, satisfied, and fully informed during the entire process of any procedure or cleaning. I've had many cavities and even a root canal performed at the office and even those normally bother some procedures were tolerable and easy at her office. I've been going there for years and before are used to be deathly afraid of the dentist but I have to say ever since going to Dr. Sara I have not been afraid of the dentist anymore.

I hope to give them 10 stars not 5 because they are very professional, helpful,…read more.. Finally I found Dental office that I can trust. Thank you.

Went to my dentist for an abscess and was referred to Dr Horschander. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL I've…read moreeven switched my dentist for even referring me to such a place. AVOID DR HORSCHANDER AT ALL COSTS

I had an abscess and went to Downtown Hospital on a Sunday morning. I was admitted immediately…read moreand told that I would be having surgery that day. The surgeon was Dr. Horschander and I consider that to be a great stroke of luck. I found Dr. H to be comforting, explanatory of the situation, incredibly capable and in an unpleasant situation he displayed a humorous bedside manner that put me at ease!!! I have since been back for two follow up appointments and will be having bone graft, etc. in the coming weeks. I am extremely comfortable, pleased and relaxed (as much as you can be in this situation) with Dr. H "at the helm"!!!

Dr Anna did 2 veneers on me a short while ago, and they already need to be redone , due to the fact…read morethat she didn't place them close enough under the gum line. I have repeatedly tried to contact her office, to show her the issue, and there is no response. There are plenty of good Drs, that do beautiful work. She isnt one of them. Best to find a dentist that takes pride in their work, and treats their patients well.

I usually am the worst dental patient. I have a real anxiety for dental treatments. But this office…read morestaff is very pleasant and attentive to my fears I ended up having a great experience. My cleaning with the hygienist Barbara was so gentle her taking the xrays didn't make me gag for the first time ever. I am very happy with my experience in Dr. Barantivich's office. I have since reccomended my family. K. Handle

I am very glad that I walked into Dr Sloane's office a couple of years ago. The office is a house…read morein a nice quiet location in Somerville. The office atmosphere is warm and friendly. I have to mention the couches, they are so comfortable. Her staff always takes care of my needs and I always feel relaxed before any procedure. Dr Sloane is the best dentist I have ever let work on my teeth. She always listens to my concern about an issue first then we discuss what is the best solution. Dr Sloane always makes sure that I am comfortable and ready for the procedure before she begins. I had 8 fillings and 3 caps that needed replacing when I walked in her office. She has the technology to make cap replacement and tooth restoration so easy and convenient for me. Each tooth took about 2 hrs to replace. I thought that the technology she uses to fix my teeth was amazing. I actually love going to the dentist because I know that Dr Sloane and her staff are going to take care of me which is a rare treat.