Dr. Maria Moser at this office attempted to do a tooth implant on me. I say 'attempted' because it…read morewas botched- the abutment part was too big. She even said this right out loud, in surprise, as the procedure was getting underway. She went ahead however and tried to put the thing in anyway. As she tightened it into place I almost screamed and fainted; this was far and away the most painful experience I've ever had, in a dentist's office or outside of one. The pain didn't let up and five days later I had her take the abutment and crown back out. She put me on a course of antibiotics to try to stop any infection from the obvious swelling that had begun (see the picture). I rejected her offer to try the whole procedure again, this time with a "tissue punch", and had the botched part redone by a dentist who'd been voted the 'Best Dentist in Boston'. Dr. Moser never apologized or expressed any remorse and of course never refunded the thousands she charged me and my insurance. I'm currently pursuing legal action against her and filing complaints with the local and state licensing boards.

I'm not sure how the other patients who have left reviews actually managed to see a dentist. There…read moreis a rarely a dentist in the building; they've been on vacation the last two times I was in for a teeth cleaning. I would not recommend wasting your time with this practice. They are incapable of keeping an appointment. I have had appointments rescheduled three times now, at the last minute, and am suspicious of how many family emergencies their hygienists could possibly be having. There are so many dental practices in the area; I recommend seeking one that actually has staff.

zero stars - minus*…read more Buyer Beware -- Extremely Unprofessional and Unethical Experience This is a buyer beware review. We had an incredibly disappointing and frustrating experience at this practice. The physician remained largely inaccessible, hiding behind office staff until the very end of the process. Overall, our experience was riddled with incompetence, unprofessionalism, unethical behavior, and deception. My daughter had braces placed here and remained under their care for about 5-6 months before we moved out of the area. Below is a summary of the major issues we encountered -- both during treatment and while transferring to a new orthodontist. 1. Constantly Broken Brackets Almost every visit involved repairing broken brackets -- something we never experienced with our two older children who completed orthodontic treatment elsewhere. The staff repeatedly blamed my daughter, claiming she was eating "hard foods," even when the bracket broke after biting into something as soft as a French fry. Having to return after nearly every routine appointment for broken brackets is highly unusual and concerning. 2. Obstacles in Transferring Records When we requested treatment records after moving, we were told we had to come in person to sign a release -- despite living over 60 miles away. This is not compliant with HIPAA, which requires practices to release records upon a patient's written request without unnecessary barriers. The delay in transferring records to our new orthodontist caused a significant treatment gap, leaving my daughter with broken brackets for an extended period. It took multiple follow-up calls before anything was finally sent. This behavior was both unethical and unprofessional. 3. Extremely Limited Orthodontist Availability The orthodontist was only available Tuesday through Thursday with limited hours. Emergencies or urgent concerns outside those times were left unaddressed. For a medical practice handling active orthodontic cases, this lack of accessibility is unacceptable. 4. Dishonest and Inconsistent Refund Process When we moved, we were told we'd receive only 50% of what we paid -- despite my daughter having completed only 5-6 months out of a 30-month treatment plan. Even their office manager, Daniela, admitted that the fair and standard approach would be a prorated refund of about 80%, but could not justify why the office offered only 50%. They also tried to change the documented treatment time from 30 months to 24 months, reducing our rightful refund. Additionally, although we paid $6,100 out of pocket, the practice also billed our insurance, which wasn't factored into the refund discussion. The entire situation was handled with dishonesty and questionable ethics. 5. Unprofessional Conduct by the Physician After weeks of back-and-forth with staff, the physician finally joined a call -- only to speak in a rude and unprofessional manner. By that point, I had dealt with their team nearly ten times and had lost confidence in the integrity of the practice. Given the repeated mismanagement and lack of accountability, I requested a full refund, which I have yet to receive. Final Thoughts This practice appears to care more about money than patients. Our experience reflects a lack of professionalism, poor patient care standards, and questionable ethics. I would strongly advise families to look elsewhere for orthodontic care.

I only wish these type of offices existed when I was a kid! It would def have made getting braces…read moremore enjoyable when I was younger. I'm glad my son went here as his first dental experience. When he was younger he went to the ER a lot, and had more doctor appointments than I want to remember; so he always associated doctor with traumatizing needles. Everything was easy, from booking an appointment to filling out paperwork (on an iPad). Once we stepped into the office, it was bright and everyone was pretty cheerful, very kid friendly. There's also a chalkboard by the door that writes the name of first time patients to welcome them! The dental hygienist and dentist explained everything pretty well and answered any questions I had. They used a stuffed animal to explain to my son how tooth brushing and flossing works and what they would be doing when they checked his teeth out so he wouldn't be too scared. A nice thing about a high tech dental office is TVs on the ceiling as a distraction for the kids.

Thank you for your good service. I am very happy with your work…read more Thank you for your caring and excellent job. My office experience was wonderful today.

Dr Santander is Truly the best dentist I've ever been to. This is hands down the best holistic…read moredental practice I have ever experienced. Instead of the typical "drill, bill, and fill" approach, they really look at oral health as part of your overall health and well-being. They take a true mind-body approach, considering how dental health connects to the rest of the body rather than simply treating symptoms. Every recommendation feels honest, thoughtful, conservative, and focused on prevention. I never feel pressured into unnecessary procedures, and they always take the time to educate me so I can make informed decisions about my care. I came in originally for a second opinion on fillings supposedly needed I had doubts about. Turns out I didn't need any. They discovered lip ties I had I had never been told about. I even asked about potential treatments and they said I didn't need them! They really care about the patients health over just billing for procedures. A refreshing alternative to traditional dentistry and one of the few healthcare providers I've found that truly treats the whole person. I cannot say enough good things about this practice. I would never go back to a traditional dentist who doesn't take a holistic approach! Love love love them!

Great pediatric dentist! My 8-y-o daughter loves to see Dr…read moreJohnson and his team. We tried 2-3 other practices and are so glad we found this one! Everyone in the office is kind, great with kids, patient, trustworthy and supportive. No unnecessary procedures or Xrays.

For the first time in seven years, we found a practice that has it all. Great hours, convenient…read moreelectronic records, skillful and dedicated professionals, and a gold coin to use it at the prize dispenser. Our first time, the hygienist Deborah was incredibly attentive and assiduous, immediately giving our 7 year old feedback, showing her the plaque, reviewing all of her sticky food & sugary drink habits, and her rushed brushing & flossing practices. Best of all she got our daughter to agree to a list of changes. Came highly recommended by a very choosy & educated parent.

I have had 2 boys go through orthodontics at this office. The office is convenient to our house and…read morethe initial experience was fairly positive. The MD seemed good, but the front desk staff was rough to deal with and insurance submissions always required a lot of handholding. They have gotten so much worse. We have had 3 different doctors in 3 years, and the desk staff are incompetent - they don't even have the right gender in their system for my son, which I have tried to correct repeatedly. Instead of submitting claims to insurance, they ask us for payment. I have had to hand hold every submission to insurance. I cannot wait to be done with this office and do not recommend.

Dr John as well all of the Dental Hygienists at Karavolas…read moreoffice are excellent with my children as well as and with me. This office specializes in both Children dentistry as well as Adults. In the past one of my children had a dental emergency, Dr.John was able not only to see her same day but he performed an extensive task immediately on site. I recommend these dentists and the office to many of my friends. I personally use this office as well for my dental needs. Dr. Duka is excellent. In addition I feel that the front girls are very good, they always handle any issues I have quickly and accurately. They go above and beyond offering plan explanation as well. Recently when changing dental coverage they went ahead to print off my entire policy coverage. The girls took the time to both show me and explain exactly what my new plan covered. I was pleasantly surprised and appreciated the the time That they spent with me.

As a new patient, I was very impressed here. The dental hygienist (Stephanie) had a great bedside…read moremanner and was very thorough. She always asked if I was comfortable and informed me of all the steps that she was taking. Dr. Rad and her confirmed that I have some grinding issues as my canine teeth were becoming worn down. My previous dentists never mentioned that to me, but when they pointed it out, I also realized that my canines were getting worn out. I tremendously appreciate their thoroughness and mannerisms.

My dentist here is good and they saw me quickly as a new patient with a broken tooth to repair…read more However, the profile page on Google or Yelp indicates this is an accessible office and it is not. The office is located on the second floor of a building with no elevator or wheelchair access. There are two flights of stairs to reach the second floor from either the front of the building or the rear of the building where the parking is located. While somewhat challenging for me now due to knee and hip issues, I can make it up the stairs using the handrail along the way. However, there may be a time for me in the future that the lack of accessibility will prompt me to change to a different practice.

My family were patients at Wellesley Dental for a year, and we consistently received excellent…read moreclinical care. Dr. Ali, Dr. Beheshti, and the hygienist team are professional, attentive, and skilled. Although the clinical care was excellent, a long billing dispute began in July 2024 when my insurer identified a processing error that billed my services as out-of-network rather than in-network. For seven months, Wellesley Dental repeatedly reported they were waiting for insurance paperwork to process my refund. My insurer sent seven letters and one fax to Wellesley Dental; I made six calls, sent seven emails, mailed a detailed four page letter, and participated in one three way call to resolve the issue. Despite our efforts, my refund was never processed. In February 2025, I escalated the matter to the state attorney general and local media. NBC 10 decided to investigate my dispute and contacted 42 North Dental (the parent company), and a refund check for $373.50 was issued on 2/27/2025. A few days after receiving the refund, a call with the regional manager provided a full apology and an explanation: mailed insurance correspondence went to an unstaffed payments PO box; staff failed to take ownership; and operational challenges across multiple locations caused systemic failures. The regional manager said the case was escalated and would be used for staff training. The story aired on NBC 10 Boston on March 19, 2025; search "NBC 10 Charged out-of-network rates for an in-network provider." Although I received my refund, this was a stressful and avoidable ordeal.

I moved to the area and needed to find a group for our whole family. I was happy that Wellesley…read moreDental could accommodate our whole family. The dentists and staff have been wonderful. Very friendly and gentle care. Very family feel from the whole team. They dealt with an issue I was having in a well-thought approach that worked great for me. They took care of our youngest who has nerves about the dentist with incredible care and new approaches to make him feel at ease through his first time with a small cavity. He didn't even he was having a "procedure". Front desk team is so accommodating and friendly. They helped me figure out my new insurance with no pressure to pay before I sorted it out. Just an incredible experience. Oh, and appts are always pretty smooth and efficient! So glad I found them. I feel like we are in great hands.

If I could give zero stars, I would. I brought my son here in severe pain, barely able to swallow,…read morecrying, pale, and clearly very sick. Instead of treating the situation with urgency or compassion, they were rude, dismissive, and made the entire experience worse. They hurt him during the exam, made insulting comments about his teeth, and basically blamed him for not being "cooperative." Rather than recognizing how serious his condition was, they told us he "probably" had an infection, said kids like him need to be put under, prescribed medication, and told us to come back in two days to meet with a surgeon. Two days. My son ended up needing emergency surgery that same day at Boston Children's Hospital to remove two teeth and drain the infection. This office completely missed the severity of what was happening and treated a child in obvious distress with cruelty and indifference. Thank God I trusted my gut and left. Based on our experience, their incompetence and lack of compassion could have had devastating consequences.

Extremely rude on the phone. Was inquiring if they had a specific service and they hung up on me 30…read moreseconds into the call.

Dr. Sofman is great! Highly recommend him if you're looking for a new dentist of looking for a…read moreswitch. Small operation where you get great, personal customer service. The front desk ladies are so nice and friendly. Dr. Sofman does all the work himself including the cleaning with his assistant. Parking can be a little hard sometimes, there are only a handful of meters out front.

Dr Sofman and staff are extremely pleasant and did a great job. You don't always go to a dentist…read moreand get cleaned by the actual dentist... Usually the dentist checks you at the end... But Dr Sofman does all of his cleanings, X-rays, etc... It was wonderful. Not a huge office or the most modern but great quality of service and very pleasant experience.

The assist and dentist are wonderful but the front desk I can't say the same thing , they are…read moreserious and it was my first time taking my toddler and I dint not know they don't allow parents to go inside with there kids , it was shocking for me ,so I waited inside the lil room they have and one of the lady's in the desk out loud says oh tell her to get out of there cus other parents are gonna be upset ,that's were a assistant tells me I got to wait outside ones again I dint know it's my first time there , But aside from that the staff inside is really nice including the dentist, I just recommend that they mention this when a parent wants to make an appointment to a child who's really young .

This was a wonderful pediatric dental and ortho practice before it was sold about a year ago. The…read moreortho practice is now only open one day a week. Today we had an "emergency" appointment scheduled and when we showed up they said the ortho was closed today due to illness. They said someone called to let us know but they did not leave a message. When asked why they did not leave a message they could not offer an explanation. My explanation is that the small family-owned business was sold to a larger business that does not care about customer service or relations. I suggest doing your research and looking for a practice with good reviews to back up its service. Any reviews for this business prior to August 2021 should not be considered because it is a VERY different business.