You know, I would have given my dentist a standard 3* for being a stand up guy that runs an honest…read moreoperation. But then I got a cavity. This may be surprising to some, but I'm not a tough guy. I spent most of my life cavity free. Then some time in my late 20s I had a really bad experience getting a few cavities filled. Actually they were my first and last cavities. That is until recently. Dr. Cummings numbed me up and it was done before I knew it. Can't say I'm an expert on getting fillings. And I can't say that I'm eager to get another one. But I am very glad that the one I needed was not traumatic.

Note that despite the 2* rating, I still use this guy; seeking new dentists is not high on my…read morepriority list :). So why the poor rating? Not for Robert Cummings himself - he has exceptionally gentle hands, is communicative and responsive, no issues with care at all. He's the reason I return. Moreover, the reception/appointment staff are really first-rate and friendly. BUT: the hygienists are far from gentle and patronising (that's the worst aspect); there is a strong tendency (in my opinion/experience) to recommend work that may not be needed (for example, two prior fillings "show cracks and need redrilling urgently" - well, that was a year ago and still no problem, thanks); and the place is rather run-down, with no distraction (TV, or even pictures to look at) during the time in the chair. Not terrible, but no reason to really recommend.

My tooth has a complicated history, and Dr. Ghandi listened carefully. The tooth, a molar, had…read morealso been corrected by braces a few years back in my early 60s; when I was a child it had come in "sideways" (not even touching the tooth below) and it took quite a bit of "coaxing" to straighten it, to say the least. Prior to my visit I had seen another endodontist two years earlier, who recommended crowning the tooth, which had been chronically sensitive, due, in his opinion, to a likely small crack in the tooth itself (not the root). He did not think the root was affected. My dentist crowned the tooth, but the problem persisted, and my dentist again referred me to an endodontist, and this time I saw Dr. Ghandi. Dr. Ghandi listened to all of this and gave me her opinion that "no root" could likely survive the trauma of being forced as it had been to straighten it, I'm sure because I'd had braces many decades after the tooth emerged. She recommended a two-step root canal, first to remove the dead root, and then to pack it with an antibiotic for a month before finished the procedure. We did that, and in fact the root was dead and infected, with some bone loss. However, she is reasonably confident that the tooth can be saved (from extraction), although it may take some time for the longtime sensitivity to fade. Time will tell. Dr. Ghandi is a true professional. She listens well, considers what you say, explains her opinion clearly, and tells you step by step, in a considerate way, what she's doing to your tooth as she proceeds. She may have saved my tooth, which apparently was not ideally managed earlier (although she avoids any criticism of other practitioners; just gives her opinion going forward). Her staff is also polite, efficient, and obviously competent. Oh, and if you call with a question or problem following the procedure (I had some pain, not surprisingly, after step one), she absolutely will call you back at the end of the day (and prescribed antibiotics, in my case). I recommend her and her office without reservation.

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DAMAGED TEETH! A child was left with a mess in her mouth- crying and in pain. MONSTROUS!!! More…read morethan one tooth was repaired/ salvaged at a different dental office after this person caused destruction. I Cant believe this person still holds a license in this country! She was reported to our insurance company and now that we see she is still in practice we need to file more serious complaints when we have time. There were very serious complaints with 1 visit and 2 people. Her behavior was beyond scary and we still have the records of everything. Including what came out of her mouth! This person, who somehow is allowed to practice, tried to convince a man to pull perfect teeth without crowded teeth, disease, or reason. As we spoke to others about a horrible crazy dentist, they knew of this office and many people have had terrible outcomes. There is a history here. I'm going to be careful and only write what I know of first hand.

Dr. Dellanzo is purely money driven. She fronts as a dentist to try to sell other "whole body"…read moreservices and products. She stopped accepting some health insurance because she wasn't getting paid enough or reimbursed for non dental work. Now she is closing!!

Fantastic place. My daughter is so proud of her beautiful smile, she shows off her teeth in…read morepictures now Good staff, fantastic management!

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Dr. Vasu is the best. I am serious…read more Two things I do not enjoy in my life is getting a colonoscopy and going to the dentist in that order. In all my life I never had a dentist that I looked forward to the visit. That all changed when Dr. V took over the office. I have had three crowns replaced and they are still going strong and fit perfectly. He uses the strongest materials and does not use metal. He is very attentive to your needs and always makes sure you are completely numb in the area he works on. He checks constantly on your comfort level. I can tell when he is working on my teeth that he is a perfectionist, checking and double checking everything. I have had zero pain when he works on my teeth and that is the comfort we should all expect. His staff is exceptional, attentive, and the best all around. They even worked with my insurance to remove extra charges that should have been covered. Really surprised at the 1 star comments, but I am sure that is his competitors using bots to downrate him. I say this because every time I am there, the parking lot is full, unlike the previous dentist. When I moved to Albany, NY the last great thing I expected was having the best dentist ever. I can truly say Dr V. Is the best

The worst place for you, don't come here it is a terrible attention, this place has the worst…read moremanagement and "Dentist " that look like a practitioners, the man in the picture never is in that place, the secretary is very rude and unprofessional they charge $100 if you miss the appointment but they cancel your appointment with out early notice, you get there and your appointment is canceled just like that, very bad dental practice...check other place

Dr Bayuomy was very kind and caring and that made a huge difference…read more He even sent a text message the night of my oral surgery which I thought was very thoughtful. The staff there were all great.

I invested 6 months in a major procedure to be turned away on the day of surgery because I didn't…read morehave the remaining 50% of the bill in hand. They were right, but uncompromising. So I left. I'll be getting that refund, and they'll get nothing.

* If you have severe anxiety (particularly with dentistry), please take the time to read this…read morereview. If you dont- read it anyway. * I have terrible anxiety. I have a mini panic attack whenever I go to my normal dentist office (although they're all lovely as well- it's really a me thing, not a them thing). However, when I go to Great Oak Oral Surgery, I'm actually excited. I look forward to seeing Dr Farren, who handles himself with a calm composure and has gone above and beyond to help put any fears or anxieties I have at ease without judgement. Hilary, Mackenzie, and Meghan (surgical medical staff) have fun, contagious, uplifting personalities and humor. When you're with them, it's almost like you're with friends. It's not what you'd expect from an oral surgeons office, but it sets a high standard for all dentistry in our area- surgical or not. I live in Troy and work in Clifton Park and I am 100% not only willing but eager to drive to Albany for this practice. From the moment you're greeted by the lovely front desk staff who are patient and kind- to the surgical staff who can make you laugh in a situation most people wouldn't be able to- to Dr Farren, who goes the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable and happy with the results. I love this practice, and I would recommend it to anyone in the capital district.

Do not go here if you need to use any kind of insurance. The level of care from Dr Farren and his…read moreassistants is great but his office staff is not helpful. This office is best for out of pocket only. Do not expect office staff to assist in any way to get insurance to cover your visits.

If you're looking for cosmetic dental work, he does a great job in that area. However, my…read moreexperience with more complex dental work, specifically a difficult filling, was not positive. When I expressed that something didn't feel right, I felt dismissed multiple times. Ultimately, I chose to go elsewhere and my issue was resolved by another provider. Patients deserve to feel heard and taken seriously, and unfortunately, that wasn't my experience here.

Dr. Frank is not your normal dentist. He's an architect for the mouth. He takes his time, doesn't…read morerush like most dentist's do. He's actually creating me new dentures. He is a genius. All staff are excellent. Waiting room is georgous. 10 stars