Our son recently had two teeth extracted, and Dr. Filstrup explained what to expect each step of…read morethe way and Lavon helped ensure that he was comfortable throughout the procedure. Afterward, he was totally fine at school and swim practice -- the experience was a total success from start to finish and beyond! We have been taking our children to Cambridge Pediatric Dental for over six years. Drs. Filstrup, Rao, McEachern and their team of dental assistants have been absolutely terrific with our children, and they have always taken the time to answer our questions and explain the issues that occasionally arise with our children's teeth. This is an outstanding practice that we wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking a pediatric dentist.

I had two kids receiving regular dentistry and orthodontics here over the course of many years and…read moreall I can say is WOW, things have changed and not for the better. The practice was originally wonderful, and had such glowing reviews we paid up front for braces knowing the outcome would be terrific. What a mistake. Staff after the ownership change has been unreliable, and fully ineffective at supporting kids with dental anxiety (the whole reason we were at this practice). Our 2 outcomes ride the line of malpractice. Child 1; My first child's teeth were slow to fall out and required 13 extractions. Traumatizing to say the least. Every time they spoke to me, they had already told my weeping kid about a need for more extractions. Once in braces, they went ahead with a plan to leave gaps for implants instead of closing gaps as I had indicated with the original practice owner. This would have worked out in the end except they removed the braces before the teeth were fully straight making it impossible to obtain the implants they planned for, (without my agreement). In the end, I had to get kid 1 a bridge, requiring the grinding of 4 healthy teeth to restore the aesthetics for a minor. Devastating and now a chronic maintenance issue. Child 2; Brought here due to severe dental anxiety, this kid was constantly told there was a need for surgeries, or other invasive interventions, before letting me know and with no apparent awareness of the stress it caused. Multiple calls in to align our understanding did not seem to bend the curve. Once out of braces, kid 2 was seen by my adult dentist at another practice, who immediately saw a cyst on a tooth CPDA had rotated. That cyst, was apparently there for quite some time and was never mentioned by anyone at CPDA. The result, kid 2, the one who is terrified of dental work, is now undergoing surgery to remove the cyst and evaluate the resulting bone loss before receiving some kind of root canal, implant or bridge. Take a look at the dates of the good reviews. It speaks volumes. Do not bring your kids here.

I can't stress my dental anxiety enough because it isn't possible. I have to take anxiety…read moremedication to even try to think of going but today I went to Smiles By Rosie and was completely in awe of the wonderful experience I was fortunate to have. The staff is absolutely amazing. They're all very sweet and understanding of your concerns. Everyone will go out of their way to calmly explain to you everything, from the procedures to even helping ease your anxiety and concerns. I only had a cleaning to day (and a very deep one as I hadn't been to the dentist in a long time) and I can confidently say that, even though it was a rough cleaning, I enjoyed it! It sounds weird but it's true! The hot rocks, lavender sheet, and warm pillow really helped comfort me and the music in the background was very relaxing. I really enjoyed my experience here and I never thought I could ever say that about a dentist's office. There is a long waiting list but if you're perseverant and positive, you can get in ahead of schedule! My appointment was supposed to be a year from now but I saw the email they usually send when there's an open spot and quickly replied to their message with my information, which I had typed down on a note in my phone so I could copy paste it quickly on their email message. If you don't do that, odds are someone else will get the appointment. The last time I tried, the appointment was filled within two minutes of having received the email. It's safe to say this office is a popular spot. All in all, amazing place, amazing staff, amazing service! Can't recommend them enough!

It did take a while for their wait list to open up enough that I could get in, but once I did, I'm…read morehappy to have found my new dentistry after moving to Somerville! Dr. Rosie and all of her team are kind, friendly and will make sure you feel as comfortable as possible, in a usually uncomfortable experience. Dr. Rosie is very thorough and so far I have no complaints, luckily I don't have any kind of dental complications so I'm not sure how getting an appointment might be like if you had some kind of emergency, but I was able to get a couple of fillings done within a week of my initial cleaning appointment when we found the cavities. Heated neck pillow during the exam, and a warm towel to wipe your face after, it's the little things but hey, I'll take them over not having them!

Dr Sones is like no other doctor you will meet. I sometimes forget she's my dentist not my friend…read morebecause you really feel like you could sit down and have a beer with her. I also had some pretty invasive/traumatic surgeries on my mouth somewhere else, and dr sones and the staff were both knowledgeable and kind. They gave me a consultation before jumping to a service and made sure I knew what was happening at all times. She hooked me up with a VERY well done and discreet front tooth crown that I was proud to smile big with at my wedding day recently. Have I mentioned that it's an all female kickass team who are so nice and remember what you talk about. I have moved 4 times since starting at this practice and now love an hour away but I refuse to go anywhere else. My husband even left his childhood dentist after accompanying me to a visit or two. Oh, have I mentioned Diana??? Ask for Diana, and I promise your day will be made

I am someone with above-average anxiety when it comes to going to the dentist. It's been a long,…read morelong time, and at this point I was as much worried about judgement as I was any pain. I was recommended Cambridge Smiles for their excellent bedside (chairside?) manner and quality of service. And after 3 visits now (2 of which were deep cleanings), I have to say they totally deliver. There's a cute doggy hanging out, there's good calming music. Good little bonus. I didn't get a lot of time with Dr. Sones, but she was able to answer my questions with detailed answers and charts. The majority of my time was spent with the hygienist, Trang. I can't stress enough how much I appreciated the level of professionalism. She checked in with me every step of the way, letting me know exactly what to expect and what each tool was for. She made sure the entire process rather pain-free and judgement-free. The work was careful and detailed. And, wow, what a world of difference all that makes. The results are (dare I say?) life changing. Already I feel a renewed sense of confidence, I feel like I can smile again without embarrassment. So... can't recommend it highly enough!

This place is a wonderful first dentist for a child! Dr. Raffa and her "retired" hygienist Katie…read morekept me willing to drive 30 minutes from Dorchester for nearly 8 years! The waiting room pre-covid was a fun place. Scheduler Kati is also a pleasure to work with! Hygienist Katie works somewhere else now, closer to place where she can take her daughter is. I would love to know where she is as to thank her!

After being seen by Dr. Raffa and Chandler for the second time my two year olds now say "remember…read moreDr. Raffa? "Many times a day. They were so patient and kind with our twins. We became patients through reading the existing reviews and are happy to add that every interaction, from lining up insurance, booking appointments, rescheduling and treatments have been professional, kind and top-notch.

I would recommend this office to absolutely anyone who is looking for a dentist. Michelle at the…read morefront desk is courteous and friendly and Dr. Epstein is fantastic. I had two fillings done today with absolutely no discomfort. In addition, I was out in less than 40 minutes. I love this place! Update: My son had an appointment today and needed to have impressions taken for a new retainer. He has had these done twice before and really struggled with it. He suffers from anxiety and, like a lot of people, the dentist can be a very nerve-wracking experience especially when receiving a service that he doesn't enjoy. Eyrusalem took the impressions today and did an absolutely phenomenal job. She kept him calm and distracted and had so much patience with. Great Hill Dental always provides a great experience but this particular appointment was exceptional.

I would recommend literally any other dentist in the area of these folks. The quality of care has…read morebeen so inconsistent and on such a rapid decline I can't even begin to fully review it. Because these people failed to accurately do my medical intake - I almost had a 5k dollar expenditure. I had been a patient at GHDP-Somerville for nearly 10 years. My first dentist was fantastic, he left. My second dentist, fantastic, he left. My subsequent dentists all mediocre to poor. I had a number of primary dentists here, so many changes to my service that I lost track of how many there were. The quality of hygienists, awful. Cleanings took longer stopped being comprehensive - my last cleaning I had to remind the hygienist they missed the entire bottom left of my mouth. The last... and I mean absolute last straw was my experience with Dr. Tsering DMD. I finally decided to move on. After my cleaning, they discovered I had a filling that had failed\broken and were intent on fixing it. As they started taking my blood pressure, I noted several times to the hygienist that they had my sleeve in the pressure cuff, so they weren't going to get an accurate response. I also insisted on them using a larger cuff (I have larger biceps and triceps) to get an accurate reading - they refused, ignored everything I said... and got a bonkers blood pressure reading. They insisted on me getting a primary care visit before they would fill the cavity. A month goes by, I cannot get an appointment. I tried to get it scheduled and was rather rudely dismissed by "Patrick" at the front desk when I called and explained that the tooth needed to be addressed. This was just before Christmas, it took me until mid February (nearly four months from the start) to get a new primary care dr. and a visit who said... the same thing every one of my doctors has ever said "Make sure they are using a right size cuff" I switched to another dentist closer to home - he filled the cavity last week and to quote him "You're lucky, I was barely able to fill this it may still need a root canal, we should watch this very closely" Go literally ANYWHERE ELSE

I am so thoroughly impressed by Dr. Van and his team. My son had a horrible accident with his two…read morefront (adult) teeth this weekend (fractured close to the gum line). Dr. Van was so unbelievably accommodating and put me and my 10 year-old son at ease during a very traumatic time. My twin boys have been seeing Dr. Van for many years now and our experience has always been amazing - everything from regular cleanings to needing teeth pulled and orthodontic recommendations, to our current situation. I cannot say enough good things - I wish I could give 100 stars.

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.

Dr. Maria and her staff at Cleveland Circle Dental Associates are all top notch. Our kids never…read morecomplain about going to the dentist and argue over who gets to go in first. Our daughter had a teeth cleaning appointment on her birthday and Kathy gave her a Barbie doll! It made our daughter's day to feel so loved and special. We highly recommend Dr. Maria!

Dr. Maria, this is how my kids call her, is the best pediatric dentist in the area. I am a dental…read morehygienist myself working at the adult practice. I chose Dr. Georgaklis to be my children dentist because she is the most kind and gentle person. Dr. Georgaklis is also very conservative in her recommendations and she puts big emphasis on prevention. Her office has a boutique feel and is more like a spa than a medical office. Kathy is a front desk coordinator is always very friendly and helpful. This practice definitely deserves five stars.

This is a great pediatric dentist. My daughter had a great visit. She left saying she really liked…read moreeveryone there. They have a great approach that makes the kids feel comfortable. The only reason I took off a star was for the set up. The front office is downstairs and it is very clean and inviting. Set up perfect for kids. But then when you get called to be seen you have to go upstairs which isn't the best when you have little brothers or sisters with you. Just kind of a pain. Then upstairs the 2 patient chairs are right next to each other in the Same room. This can make it a little loud and chaotic. I would put a partition of some sort between the two patients. With parents and possible brothers or sisters with it was a lot. But the care we received overshadowed that and we will be returning. Honestly 5 star treatment. Very kind and professional.

What an amazing place! I don`t leave much reviews, but I had to with the experience I had here…read more What a great and caring staff! The office was clean and tidy. I do agree with the other reviewer thqt the place is small, but the care you receive makes up for it. My daughter was very comfortable. She was a little nervous, but a few more visits and she'll be a pro. We will be coming back for years to come.

Both my kids have gotten orthodontics there (one of them two rounds)... and now I'm going there…read moremyself. Dr. Lindgren is great, and we've had good experiences with both assistants and support staff!

Upgrade more issues…read more Dentist. Lindgren also deliberately made my top teeth wider than my bottom teeth, resulting in misalignment. Now, all four top teeth have root canal issues, and the cost to fix this is over $20,000. On top of that, he used an intense light that left dark spots on my lips after drying the glue. It seems he did all this intentionally, with these problems only becoming apparent years later. I recorded all my visits and can provide proof if necessary. Dentist. Lindgren falsely claimed I cursed his staff, which is completely untrue. If I had, I would ask him to specify exactly what was said and to whom. I urge him to do the right thing. This behavior is unprofessional and immature. Dentist. John Lindgren and his wife, both highly educated and quick to defend themselves, seem skilled at deflecting criticism rather than addressing the real issues at hand. Despite their credentials, their behavior throughout my treatment was unprofessional and disrespectful.

This place is simply exceptional, this review is redundant from their stellar marks. Leila, Dr. Nik…read moreand team have been the absolute most accommodating and supportive with everything from routine checkups to last minute requests / emergencies. They're extremely gregarious and welcoming, and always crush expectations. When reaching out to them, they're consistently responsive and attentive, always provide a range of recommendations and treatment options in my case where I had more unique dental work.

I had a knee replacement and was unable to have dental care for several months. I wanted clean…read moreteeth as soon as I could have them and I called for a cleaning only and was told it would cost $250.00!!!!!!! Wow! Enough said.....