WARNING: Deceptive Billing and Medical Misrepresentation…read more Warning to the Queens community regarding the predatory business practices at Dental Specialties of NY on Hillside Ave. My family was subjected to a blatant "bait-and-switch" scheme regarding a tooth extraction on January 6, 2026. During the consultation, Dr. Kambiz Vatandoost and his assistant "Charlie" insisted a bone graft was necessary and quoted $1,600, while falsely claiming it was not covered by insurance. We paid that amount specifically for the graft and explicitly declined a separate $950 Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) treatment. Despite our refusal, they drew blood anyway and claimed the PRF was "free." When we followed up with our insurance provider, we discovered that bone grafts are actually a covered benefit under our plan. More shockingly, when insurance contacted the office directly, the staff denied ever performing a bone graft, claiming they only did a Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) procedure. This means they charged us $1,600 out-of-pocket for a service they told the insurance company never happened, while trying to pass off a treatment we specifically rejected as the primary service. When confronted, the office repeatedly told multiple members of our family--including a Registered Nurse--that we simply "misunderstood" the plan. They denied any wrongdoing despite verbal agreements. It took days of us physically going to the office and causing disruption loudly, as to alert other patients of their conduct, before they finally agreed to a refund. Even then, the resolution was handled with zero integrity. They withheld 5% of our money as a "transaction fee" and forced my relative to sign a liability waiver as a condition for returning our funds. Any "resolution" this office claims to have is likely coerced through these predatory tactics. If you are able to, avoid this place entirely. In my opinion, they should be shut down for what I consider medical malpractice and fraudulent conduct, especially based on the many reviews that detail common experiences. If you absolutely must go there, ensure you read every single piece of paperwork they make you sign. They made my relative sign a document that was not the agreed-upon procedure on purpose so they could charge us for it later and deny what was decided on the day of the visit. Always request a document with a full itemized cost of all procedures before anything is done. Do not trust their verbal quotes, and do not let them gaslight you. We are moving forward with a formal complaint to the NYS Office of Professional Discipline (OPD).

This place the manager yelled at the dentist just because the dentist told me to schedule…read moreappointment with the other doctor dentist too do the retreatment he yelled at him saying no they wanna do something else which they wanted me to pay money for that was bothering me that I just asked about if they can check it out, but I really came for the retreatMent

I had crown replacement done. Dentist was very professional…read moreand courteous. Very satisfied with the service of everyone. They were very punctual. Absolutely no waiting when I arrived according to my schedule. Highly recommended.

HORRENDOUS!!!!!!! The man named Dr. D who works alongside Seema and is responsible for my temporary…read more(and presumably permanent) crowns is nothing short of DEMONIC. This DEMON is shockingly unprofessional, brash, and outright aggressive. The temporary crowns he installed are not only excruciatingly painful but are also an eyesore--several shades darker and yellower than the rest of my teeth. To make matters worse, the work is a complete disaster: glue and cement were sloppily smeared across surrounding teeth, left to fester in the crevices like a botched art project by someone who clearly has no business in dentistry. The temporary crowns did not even last an entire week before falling off! Even worse, I was NEVER informed what this procedure Seema demanded I undergo for a tiny hairline crack on one tooth entailed. This butcher SHAVED DOWN both of my front teeth into miniature stubs without informing me this is what she planned to do. I NEVER agreed or would have agreed to this procedure had I been informed what it entailed or was. The man she had do it, DR. D, was extremely rough and violent with me thrashing my head and neck around to the point I am in severe pain and deeply emotionally traumatized a week later. I will be reporting both of them and this practice to the New York State Office of Professional Discipline if I am not refunded the $600 I was charged as a down payment. I do not trust this woman or her co-dentist anywhere near my mouth. I regret letting her destroy my teeth, my health, and my sanity. Not to mention, when I informed her that her poorly made and applied temporary crowns fell off, she made no effort to put them back in despite it being a dental emergency. My gums? Still bleeding, still throbbing in pain, thanks to his gross incompetence. I can't fathom how Seema and this clown of a technician "Dr. D" are not drowning in shame, attaching their names to work so shockingly substandard it borders on malpractice. The fact that anyone could walk away from this level of botched work without feeling mortified is beyond comprehension. I will never allow these crooks near my mouth again, and I urge anyone who values their health and sanity to steer far, far away from this dental circus. If this is the kind of "care" you can expect, it's no wonder they've mastered the art of driving patients away.

The bestesr doctors ever. very clean office. kind doctor who lets you pay in installment, if you…read morehave pain and can't pay. Down to earth staff, very nice. Had major treatment, the surgeon is magician, no pain, no Motrin. I would highly recommend them.

Dr. Malik is an excellent dentist. Her staff is courteous and clinic very clean. I have been with…read morethe dentist for twenty-two years and Dr. Malik never forced me for any treatment? Some people get treatment and then don't want to pay and make excuses? Clearly my experience with her was always pleasant, and honest. Also I was never forced to buy any dental brushes or any other items? In fact before going to Dr. Malik I was always afraid of pain and dreaded going to any dentist but after going to Dr. Malik, I felt relaxed and not had any anxiety. She is EXCELLENT. THE BEST. DR. Malik never overcharged me but always gave me a break. Thanks Dr. Malik.

Nice environment and the staff are very polite They are…read morevery expensive, and I will not return

Dr. Green was a Godsend for my tooth issue and I would highly recommend anyone to his…read moreoffice/practice.

Excellent from start to finish. Top notch treatment from…read morestaff and extteme professionalism from the doctor.

Went today for a consultation for an implant. Filled out the paperwork online to the best of my…read moreability. I also called the office to ensure that I knew where it was. I spoke or communicated to the office several times before my appointment. When I arrived, I was presented with a bill for $450 before I saw the dentist. I have dental insurance. They said I didn't put the number membership number on the forms that I filled out prior. I don't have a membership number with my plan. They didn't have the decency to ask me the numerous times that I was in contact t with them, either on the phone or emailing? Had I known that he doesn't offer free consultation as and there would be a fee before hand, I never would have wasted my time! The dentist is not the only person that has valuable time. My time is valuable also.

I don't think anyone enjoys going to the dentist, let alone, an oral surgeon, but I must say that…read moreDr. Nira made the experience extremely pleasant. Dr. Nira has wonderful bedside manner, is extremely attentive, and overall a wonderful person. I was very impressed with her recommendations and attentiveness through the whole process of wisdom teeth extraction. Her staff was also quite impressive, very polite, attentive, and also routinely followed up just to see how I was doing. Appointments were also precise with very little waiting upon arrival. I hope you will never need an oral surgeon, but if you do, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Nira and her staff at Little Neck Bay Oral.

My son required the removal of 2 of his wisdom teeth. Dr Dwivedi did an incredible job in…read moreexplaining the procedure to a very nervous teenager. He felt comfortable and was able to get through his anxiousness. Dr Dwivedi called to follow up and we both felt extremely grateful to be in such knowledgeable and caring hands.

Sloppy, dismissive, and dangerous. Beware of this practice (Dr. Ochs) especially if you are a…read morecancer patient also receiving bone drugs. Dr. Ochs thinks he can override the requirements of an oncologist and risk causing a patient a serious condition called jaw necrosis. Didn't even ask which arm to put a line in which is important for breast cancer patients, to avoid another terrible condition called lymphedema. Also as others have stated, he has the sensitivity of a sledgehammer, causing alot of pain. You will go round and round with this shlub, he is just dense and even corrected the first time, does the same thing the second time. AWFUL. Stay away. The office is a 5 minute walk from my home but I will never go back there.

Professional and thorough. Dr Ochs is best there is and I…read moreshould know. He has been my oral surgeon for over 18 years and at least 8 implants. He listens.

I was treated by Dr. Adam Abel. He is a gentle and caring doctor who puts his patient's care above…read moreall else. He listens carefully and is a very skillful oral surgeon. I highly recommend him Omar

My husband has been a patient of Dr. Schwartz since 1998 after he was diagnosed with oral cancer…read more Dr. Schwartz reconstructed his jaw and made him implants. At every visit he has taken time to assure my husband and put our minds at ease. Not only is Dr. Schwartz the best oral surgeon on Long Island but he's also a really nice guy.

I found Dr. Michael Schiffman to be a caring and wonderful oral surgeon. During my tooth extraction…read moreDr. Schiffman explained everything that he was doing. After the extraction, I was in no pain and some slight swelling. Three weeks later I feel great. I would give him 10 star rating if I could.

My daughter had a procedure here, actually a biopsy to determine whether she would need surgery…read morewhile she was as a senior in high school. You can imagine at that age how much anxiety she might have had. The entire staff along with the experience skill and mannerism of Dr. Shiffman was outstanding. It made her so comfortable during the procedure and confident when the results came back negative. This practice and it's entire team is the epitome of professionalism.

Been going to United family dentist for over 3 years now, and even since moving out of Oakland…read moreGardens, I STILL TRAVEL over an hour one-way to see Dr.Lo because of his professionalism, expert advice, and the fact that he really cares for his patients above trying to extract $$$ When I saw their reviews on external websites (lol) with hundreds of 5* reviews ... I was like no way a dentist is this highly rated.. Let's just say I've been converted into a believer

I never went to a dentist before, so I knew that my oral health was not only bad, I also knew that…read moreit was equally just as important for me to find a good and highly rated dental office that accepts my specific healthcare plan. I heard a lot of great things about this specific dental office, so I called them and asked if they accept my specific health insurance plan. It was important for me to pay as little as possible due to money currently being tight and limited, and the receptionist who I spoke to communicated very clearly. I often got text messages informing me of my appointment status, which included any important updates, so communication is very efficient in this office. The day of my appointment, I rang a doorbell for the door to unlock and then I went in. The lady at the front was very friendly and approachable. I did not have to wait long for my appointment, and the waiting room was very neat and well organized. The dentist that I had, Doctor NG, was very solid. I wouldn't describe him as a dentist with all too much personality or energy, but he was very thorough and skilled when taking care of my teeth, which included an examination of my x-rays, as well as cleaning and polishing my teeth. He even referred me to a list of periodontists because of how bad my gums were, which isn't surprising considering that this was my first time ever stepping foot at a dental office. When I was finished with my first initial appointment, I asked about cost, and the same lady clearly informed me about how much of my appointment my specific insurance plan covers, and that they would notify me ahead of time if I had to pay out of pocket. This once again shows her strength of communication and friendly customer service. I didn't get the chance to meet most of the other doctors that so many people speak highly about, but this was a very decent first visit, with communication and clarity being some particularly great parts about my appointment.