I hate the dentist. Well, not as much as when I was younger, but even still today after all these…read moreyears I'm not a fan of going. It's changed a bit as maybe dentists are friendlier than they used to be (or maybe I'm just doing a better job in brushing my teeth?) which is where Sachem Dental Group comes into play. This Lake Ronkonkoma location is my new dentist spot and it fills in all the holes (pun intended) for what I need. Well, first it fit the bill for my wife as she was having some mouth pain and we didn't want to go all the way to New Hyde Park (where I used to live and my old dental location) to figure things out when SDG was right up the road from where we now live. Her experience was pretty positive and so we migrated our biannual checkups to this Hawkins Ave building. My first personal experience came a few weeks back where I had a mid morning appointment which I got to ahead of when it was scheduled and they took me just a smidge past my appointment time. While waiting, I overheard the people working at the front desk and they seemed friendly to other patients. The waiting area was also cutely decorated from the Fall along with some funny dental jokes written out in a few spots. I can vibe with this. Once getting called, the hygienist was nice enough as she cleaned through my teeth and didn't reprimand me for my semi-delayed trip to the dentist (a bit over a year, sorry). We took some X-rays too which took a little time as she was having a little difficulty with the machine, but she was apologetic and helpful during this. Back in the room, the dentist came in and looked through my X-rays and mouth to see that there weren't many issues to be seen. He was in and out pretty quickly which felt kind of fast, but he still seemed nice in that short interaction and honestly it's probably better that he wasn't in there for very long! I set up my next appointment for six months from now (the hours that SDG are open are pretty good) and I was on my way. Overall, Sachem Dental Group of Lake Ronkonkoma is a formidable spot for your dentist needs. It has a clean interior, nice enough staff, and generally smooth interactions during dental visits (my wife went the same day and her experience was positive too) to definitely keep this place as my dentist going forward. I'm glad everything went well, but that still doesn't change my deeper feelings about dentists in general. #sorrynotsorry

My regular dentist was unavailable during the new year holiday. Came here for an emergency. Was…read moreseen on a Saturday. Smooth experience. Professional staff. Good communications with appointments. Dr. S and Dr. Weitzman are excellent. Highly recommend.

Amazing place, I came here for a consult and everyone was friendly and the dentist was informative…read moreand showed me what was going on and my options. The office was very clean as well

Came in for a filling went into the room in under 5 minutes and it has been 3 hours to get a…read morefilling this is by far the longest I have ever been in a dentist

Had 5 teeth extracted in same day. No complications but office didn't bother to call and ask how I…read morewas doing. No follow up visits.

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this office! My 3-year-old son recently saw Dr…read more Chelsea Townes-Francis, and I was blown away by how well he did. She was so patient, kind, and gentle with him--he absolutely loves her! Dr. McKay and Dr. Dobbs are also incredible and always go above and beyond. The staff is extremely respectful, explain everything clearly, and are upfront about costs, which I really appreciate. I even travel all the way from Queens just to see them. Highly recommend this office!

Thanks to Dr.Waldman, I have teeth again. His work on my teeth is truly amazing .. I needed root…read morecanal and I had bad tooth, he managed to save my tooth. Truly this man is a genius... I was so happy with his work and he is such a perfectionist.. I'm so grateful to him. Did I mention they cater to cowards. And they take so many insurances...

Dr Waldman is a butcher I would deff not let him touch my children's teeth. He will tell you you…read moreneed a route canal when all you need is a filling. His cleanings are crazy he just basically picks your teeth and scraps your gums. He is absolutely terrible!! I went to him when I was younger I am 33 now and decided it would just be easier to get dental Implants at this point, all his work was terrible and he created more problems then there were. I'm usually not the one to write reviews I wish I could sue this doc but it was years ago!

I have been going to Holbrook Smiles for seven years. Several times I have had dental emergencies…read morethat required an emergency appointment ASAP possible and have been accomodated the same day. (One time they took me on short notice right before their Holiday Luncheon!). I enjoy being seen by both dentists and their technicians, who make every attempt to be reassuring. Their dental work is attractive, comfortable, natural feeling and reasonably priced. (I have yet to experience pain either while they work on me or afterwards.) To stay on top of my dental health, I see their very thorough Hygienist, Heather, four times a year. She, along with the dentists, have navigated me around gum disease I suffered as a result of highly stressful chemotherapy. My checkups are perfect now! The office staff are very pleasant and helpful. The entire practice is very friendly, and take the time to get to know their patients as individuals. Visiting Holbrook Smiles is a very pleasant experience.

I am not typically one that writes reviews; however, I would be remiss if i did not express my…read moregratitude to Dr. Chanin, Pam and the entire team at Holbrook Smiles. From my visit almost 20 years ago through my most recent journey through the daunting process of dental implants, I was made to feel welcome and comfortable by both the friendly competence of the staff and the pleasant environment of the office itself. Dr. Chanin inspires the utmost confidence by his smile and by his wealth of knowledge, skill and professionalism. Kudos and the highest recommendation to Holbrook Smiles! I will be forever grateful to them for helping me smile again.

From the owner: At Holbrook Smiles, we specialize in implant restorations, ceramic crowns and bridges, periodontal…read morecare, children's dental services, cosmetic dentistry, preventative dentistry, and more!

I've been coming here several years now. Dr. Farra is great and has a great team. The care quality…read moreis top notch. State of the art sterility. Always a pleasant experience. Reasonable rates for procedures not covered by insurance. Highly recommend!

This dentist came through a referral from a friend of mine and I have to say I couldn't be more…read morehappy . From the employees to the Dr. it's a real pleasure and dr isacccson did a excellent job on a bunch of things I had done . Highly recommend .

Dr. Dobbs and her staff are truly wonderful! My daughter needed braces not once, but twice…read more(daughter wasn't consistently wearing her retainer) and she went above an beyond to accommodate all of our needs. First time traditional braces second time invisalign. The transformation in my daughter's smile is amazing. I highly recommend her and her team! We always experienced kindness and professionalism at every appointment!

Dr. Dobbs and her staff were wonderful throughout my Invisalign treatment. She took the time to…read moreexplain the whole treatment process to me and provided updates along the way. The transformation in my smile is amazing and I couldn't be happier. Dr. Dobbs was very pleasant to work with.

I have to agree, this place is terrible. Mostly because of the rude and nasty girls behind the…read moredesk. I called to speak to the office manager and they wouldn't put her on the phone. They overcharge and scam patients as far as billing goes, and the girls at the front desk are absolutely incompetent. This place should be shut down. One star is being generous.

Just in for a cleaning, the hygienist was friendly and efficient. My appointment card was for 9:00…read morea.m. and a reminder call was for the same. I showed up at 8:50 and the place was locked. The sign said "Be back at 9:00." I called, and waited until 9:15, and gave up to go home. I got a call at 10:15 asking if I were coming in for my appointment. i explained the above and was told that "corporate" changed the hours of operation to 10:00, in spite of my confirmation and door signs stating business hours beginning at 9:00. I went back for my cleaning and routine exam. I had dull pain in one tooth,. The dentist performing the exam informed me that I had an infection in a tooth that had a previous root canal, and if it continued to bother me, i should see an endodontist. In my 45 years of seeing dentists, never have I been sent away with a tooth infection, or referred to a specialist for a root canal problem. Apparently, this is "corporate" procedure. I do not wish to be part of this practice, and have transferred to a more local, privately run practice. My advice: RUN from anything "corporate!"