He is GREAT! I call him the TOOTH FAIRY! My only complaint is the parking. If could do his dentistry in my car in front of his office, that would be GREAT! HO HO HO! read more

After searching for a great dentist in NYC for 9 years, I finally found what I've been looking for! I saw 5 different dentists (mostly a bunch of scammers) before I finally discovered Dr. B! Dr. Berkowitz is a great dentist -- over 30 years of experience, very up to date on the latest in dentistry, passionate about his work, and best of all he's willing to see his patients in the evenings and weekends! He's a nice guy, all of his staff are so helpful, and the office just has a positive vibe all of the time. I've gotten cleanings from both Dr. B and his hygienist--both were great. I'm also seeing Dr B's son, (Jonathan B) for teeth alignment using Invisalign. I consulted with an orthodontist, who then recommended that I was a good candidate for Invisalign--and now I'm doing all my dental work in one office instead of going to yet another place for my dental needs. Dr. B and Jonathan B are a dynamic duo! These guys are extremely highly trained and really dedicated to their patients. Dr. B is genuinely one of the nicest people I've met. Bonus: My daughter is almost 3 years old and instead of taking her to an expensive pediatric dentist, I've been taking her to Dr. B. She loves going to the dentist (mostly because of the treasure box), but also because she loves everyone in that office. P.S. I was reading the reviews about how Dr. B refers his patients out to other specialists if he wants a second opinion and that's because he is CAREFUL. When my daughter broke her tooth, he looked at it and said we should go see a specialist, so we did! It was the right move. Also, when I asked him about Invisalign, he referred me to an orthodontist and to his son, a prosthodontist. I've also thought about veneers and if I needed veneers, I know Dr. B would recommend his son, which is the right move! Jonathan is highly specialized in this area. read more

Dr. Berkowitz is the best dentist on the Upper West Side of Manhattan if not all of New York City. He is thorough, professional and does an incredible cleaning. Wouldn't trust any other DDS with my choppers. read more

All throughout my life I've never liked going to the dentist. My experiences going to Dr. Berkowitz has changed my perception of that and has made me proactive about my dental wellbeing. All of the staff is always friendly and professional and the office is always in pristine condition. Dr. Berkowitz is not only a consummate professional with years of knowledge and experience but he's also a friendly and sincere human being - he's not just a robot working on your teeth. I look forward to getting my checkups, so much so, that I travel an hour from Brooklyn just to have my teeth cleaned. Dr. B is the best. read more

I live on the east side of mid-town Manhattan & travel to the west side just to use Dr Steven Berkowitz. He's been my dentist for 20+ yrs & I can honestly say he's well worth the traveling. Steve is caring & compassionate about his patients as well as the epitome of patience. He never hesitates to recommend a referral vs being a "know-it-all" - a trait most commendable! He is deserving of all the positive superlatives one could apply - as is his staff - one can't ask for more than this. As much as I don't enjoy nor look forward to going to the dentist I must say that I will continue using him, & those he recommends - til I no longer require any dental services. read more

My visit with Dr. Berkowitz wasn't just disappointing, it was downright traumatic - I left the office in tears. I scheduled an appointment for a consultation to have a veneer replaced, as cosmetic dentistry is listed as one of his specialties (although he later claimed that it is impossible to specialize in that field). He spent the first 10-15 minutes of the appointment asking me about my family and education, at the end of which he claimed that "he knew my type" and "could tell what I was like." He told me he'd replaced many veneers over the course of his career when I asked whether he was able to perform this procedure, but then went on to describe a patient with the same problem from years ago as "aggravating" and "impossible to please." Subsequently he began listing all my options, all of which included seeing his son (also a dentist) or another dentist altogether. He silenced me every time I attempted to ask a question about one of these options, insisting that I "let him finish his list." When I expressed my confusion that none of these options involved the immediate treatment of my chipped tooth, he tried to convince me that my problem was not urgent and appeared reluctant to even believe that I was in any discomfort or pain in the first place. At this point I became extremely confused; not only had I directly requested a replacement of the broken veneer both before and during the consultation and clearly was not seeking a temporary fix, but he also continually suggested I go see another dentist despite the fact that he had confirmed his own ability to perform the procedure I was requesting. Eventually I asked him directly whether or not he was going to fix my tooth, and he shook his head. While his justification was that "he didn't think he'd be able to make me happy," the undertone of his message was painfully obvious: he didn't want to treat me because he assumed I'd be difficult to please. I realized afterwards that his questions about my upbringing were not attempts to foster a sense of kinship or trust - he was actually just forming a biased judgment about who I was and the kind of patient I would be. I left his office feeling rejected, defeated, and strangely ashamed of the fact that I was well-educated, as if this somehow disqualified me from receiving treatment because my standards for the dental care I receive would be too "aggravating" for him to meet, and he didn't want to deal with it. Dr. Berkowitz clings to the fact that "at least he's honest" to mask his unwillingness to treat patients that will demand top-tier care from him, despite the fact that he advertises himself as being capable of providing it. He clearly has little confidence in his own abilities, and I highly advise anyone reading this to take that awareness at face value and seek out another dentist who isn't afraid to be held accountable for the treatment they provide. read more

Dr. B. is great. He's been my dentist since the mid 90s (and I am fussy!!). He's done two crowns for me (around 10 yrs ago, no problems whatsoever, did a great job), helped me through some gum stuff, and in general has taken exceptionally good care of my mouth. Recently I started taking my kids as they got too old for pediatric dentists and he put them at their ease right away. The biggest difference with Dr. B is that he is a **MENSCH**. If you want a cold, impersonal dentist, this is not the practice for you. He is funny and cares about his patients and about making his office someplace special. He will always do the right thing for you. And he has always recommended excellent other providers (like an orthodontist for my kids) and someone for TMJ for me. Top recommendation based on long experience. read more

I found Dr. Berkowitz on zocdoc and after Being scammed by a dentist in NYC 4 years ago I've had dental anxiety for a few years. I went to see him after I had chipped a tooth months ago and I was on a very strict time constraint due to my insurance. He sent me to an Endodontist Hank Schiffman to have him evaluate if I need a root canal. Dr. Schiffman did An amazing job, I not only did not need a root canal but a simple fill when another dentist told me I needed an entire crown. I went back to Dr. Berkowitz who did an incredible job on putting a permanent fill. He was compassionate, skilled, kind, and patient. I am in healthcare myself and know what qualities a skilled professional has and Dr. Berkowitz went above and beyond. He even offered to come in after hours if he needed to to get it done in time. My fill is great so far and I didn't feel any pain. Thanks Dr. Berkowitz. read more

Dr. Berkowitz has been my dentist for 30 years. He is not only a fantastic dentist but he is also a MENSCH. He loves people as much as he loves teeth, and that's saying a lot! Now that my son is old enough for a "grown up dentist," he goes to Dr. Berkowitz too. Finally, Dr. Berkowitz has great judgment and his fees are very reasonable. What more could you want? read more

Hands down the best dentist in New York. I've gone to five dentists in the course of my life with Dr. Berkowitz the past seven years. He is the most honest, authentic, and skilled professional I've ever met. I've had several fillings and bondings done by him that were flawless. He's thorough and a maven in his trade and his "bedside" manner is second-to-none. You will never meet a more outgoing, funny and down-to-earth person like this man. Another important point to mention is that there were two separate occasions when due to work/travel limitations I was required to visit a different dental office. One of those was a brand new SoHo clinic which informed me that I needed FOUR fillings and recommended I have my wisdom teeth removed. Suspicious, I went to Dr. Berkowitz for a second opinion and he told me that in fact I did NOT need any fillings and that he wanted to just keep an eye on one tooth. The other time I was out of state for a consulting assignment and the dentist recommended THREE fillings; having been skeptical of my first encounter with an unscrupulous office, I waited till I was back in town to see my doctor. Lo and behold, Dr. Berkowitz informed me that I had ZERO cavities. What is the moral of the story? Choose your dentist wisely as you would your physician because there are so many clinics in NYC and elsewhere ready to drill your teeth unjustifiably to make an extra buck at your expense, as the other commenter Lisa unfortunately had to experience. read more

Usually, I write negative Yelp reviews. However, in this case, I thought it would be nice to write a positive one. Dr. Berkowitz is a superb dentist, and an outstanding human being. I recommend him without equivocation. read more

It took me three tries ( boy,are there ever a lot of lousy dentists out there) but finally found someone I really like. Great guy, does a wonderful job, reasonable fees-what more can you ask? read more

Dr. Berkowitz is a talented, caring, ethical dentist who holds himself to the highest professional standards. Not only does he have superior technical skills and judgement, he also is diligent and kind. In short, Dr. Berkowitz is a great dentist and a great man. read more

Dr. Berkowitz is the most amazing dentist I know. I speak not only for myself, but also for my entire family. My sister found him first, then referred him to me in 2003, then I referred him to my Mom, and then to one of my best friends. He performed incredible work on my mother, who had previously been subjected to substandard dental work by another provider. Nine years later, she still has fantastic oral health. Dr. Berkowitz is knowledgeable, kind, caring, supportive, as well as incredibly helpful and honest. Beyond that, if the job is beyond the scope of his expertise, he will compile a list of referrals to make sure you end up in the proper, skilled hands. There aren't that many medical professionals who can treat adults and children alike (he also regularly treated my nephew when he was a small child) with humor, patience, candor, and consummate professionalism. If you are looking for a good dentist, you will find a stellar one in Dr. Steven Berkowitz. read more