I was very happy with the results at my visits to the office. Dr Rana is excellent and very…read moreknowledgeable. Also, his staff is great. They treated me with kindness and respect. I'm very grateful to all them and very happy with the service I received. Thank you. Pat Baird

I have to say, but customer reviews are entirely necessary and massively pertinent. I am a…read moreprofessional registered nurse, firstly, with 17 years of front-liner experience in bedside/clinical patient care as well as was a front-liner Covid-19 pandemic during the Blackout of 2020 and 2021 for the major hospital of Hackensack Meridian. Initially, my first-time patient experience was to find a suitable and reliable dentist/dentistry practice that would actually listen to my concerns (the patient) as to my molar root exposure with severe nerve-related pains that lasted between January 2026 into February 2026. To my surprise, after receiving a first-time patient assessment and dental cleaning, a petite female dentist at this particular practice (did not catch her name) called me out, stating aloud in front of everyone, "You do not go around dentist shopping..." rather than acting professionally in the workforce, having any sort of empathy, actively listening to my concerns (as the patient), and understanding my severe level of pain behind tears. To my utter dismay and shock, I was beyond repulsed. Instead of arguing or talking back to show my frustrations from professional to professional - which I believe was not worth my time or efforts or energy to utter anything at all - I paid my copayment and left. Now, after some months passing, it is time to drop my long-awaited negative review. Thank you much in advance. It matters which individuals are working in a practice, truly.

I had several concerns about our experience with this practice, but I will focus on the issues that…read morewere most significant. Dr. Woke is pleasant, but throughout our interactions she made us feel rushed. I also found her explanations to be brief and incomplete, and I felt that concerns about my son's pain and recovery were often dismissed rather than fully addressed. My son had all four wisdom teeth removed. He was discharged with an anti-inflammatory medication but was not prescribed an antibiotic or a stronger pain medication. Approximately two hours after arriving home, he fainted while sitting at the dining room table, fell, and struck his head. His vital signs were low enough that an ambulance transported him to the emergency room for evaluation. Two days later, because his pain remained severe, I contacted the office to ask whether anything stronger could be prescribed. At that point, Dr. Woke prescribed Tylenol with codeine to help manage his pain. Two days after that, over the weekend, one side of my son's face became increasingly swollen and his pain escalated significantly. Dr. Woke examined him the following day and diagnosed a secondary infection at one of the extraction sites. The area had to be reopened and thoroughly irrigated. During the procedure, pus drained from the site as the local anesthetic was administered, confirming the severity of the infection. When I entered the room after the procedure, it was obvious how much pain my son was experiencing. I was disappointed by what I perceived as a lack of empathy regarding his condition. The initial plan appeared to be to send him home with antibiotics, and it was only after I specifically requested additional pain relief that Percocet was prescribed. I also asked when my son could safely return to work. Although Dr. Woke initially stated he could return immediately, she also advised that he should not lift more than 20 pounds for two days. My son works as a full-time automotive mechanic, making those restrictions incompatible with the physical demands of his job. I ultimately requested a work excuse extending his leave by three days, and that note was provided. Because my son missed six business days of work, he applied for short-term disability benefits and FMLA job protection. When the insurance paperwork was sent to the office, the office manager refused to complete it, stating that my son would not qualify because he was "not disabled." When I asked for clarification, I was told that because he could walk and talk, he was capable of working and it was up to his employer to provide accommodations. This was difficult to understand given that he had a documented postoperative infection, was experiencing severe pain, was taking prescribed narcotic medication that prevented him from driving, and was physically unable to perform the duties of his job as a mechanic. It was frustrating that the office declined to complete the paperwork based on its own assessment of his eligibility rather than allowing the insurance company to make that determination. Our experience left us feeling that communication, compassion, and patient advocacy were lacking. I understand that complications can occur after surgery and I do not fault the practice for the infection itself. However, I do expect clear communication, appropriate attention to pain management, empathy during recovery, and cooperation with necessary medical documentation. Unfortunately, those expectations were not met, and based on our experience, I cannot recommend this practice.

Does anyone want to go to an oral surgeon? Not I. That said, I had a a very good experience. Why?…read moreDr Blitz's staff put me at ease. She fully explained the procedure ahead of time. On the day of the procedure, everything went as expected, she did her job vey calmly and I, was glad when it was over. I only have two complaints: 1. I am still short after the procedure and 2. My hair continues to thin. Seriously, Dr. Blitz is excellent. Donald K.

Look who is back...that's right, it's Moi!…read more Here is my update 1.5 years later: The Beautiful Queen of Dentistry lives here (X), Dr. Annemarie Athansios. My periodontal journey began with LANAP, then aligners for those bad boys, and finally a gum tunneling procedure that takes an incredible amount of skill to execute correctly. While gum tunneling is considered "minimally invasive," I don't think it should ever be taken lightly when it comes to WHO performs it. This is one of those procedures where experience, precision, and artistry matter tremendously, and this woman IS a surgical artist. I was pretty nervous the week leading up to surgery, having built this procedure up in my head as a huge and painful event. Instead, the entire experience felt like relaxing girl talk while the Queen of Dentistry worked her magic. Before I knew it, I was done. The craziest part? I walked out smiling, feeling amazing, and you genuinely couldn't even tell I had just undergone periodontal surgery. Yes...really. The recovery pain was surprisingly minimal considering what I had done. The realization of no longer having gums that felt like frickin' tissue paper and finally correcting my bizarre gingival defect has been eye-opening. You don't realize what your mouth has been missing until it's finally healthy again! The difference has TRULY been life-changing and I feel like my mommy makeover has been completed with exceptional results. My only complaint? The stitches weren't available in neon pink or glitter (tee hee, just kidding!) There is simply no one else I would ever entrust with this type of periodontal work and if you're considering advanced periodontal treatment, you owe it to yourself to be treated by THE VERY BEST. :::Bend the knee::: :D

I have been going to them for years everyone- from Arlene…read moreat reception to all the dental staff- is pleasant and fun to be around I've never had a single moment of complaint

Comfortable, wonderful experience under the care of Dr Joshua Abrahams! Highly recommended for…read moreimplant surgery! It's hard to believe this is the way someone would describe having six teeth replaced to install 3 implants which then support a new set of six teeth. But the smooth gentle process, and the care from the staff and the doctor were actually a pleasure to experience. I was very positively impressed by Dr Abrahams' expertise as he moved smoothly, thoughtfully and confidently through each step of my several procedures. At each of my several visits over a period of months, I was pleased by how quickly each step moved forward and was completed with no complications and relatively no pain or discomfort. Dr Abrahams must be doing gentle, precise, careful work because after each of session of implant surgery, my personal experience was NO BLEEDING, NO SWELLING, NO PAIN, and NO COMPLICATIONS. Dr. Abrahams even called me at home a day later to assure I was recovering properly and to answer questions I might have. I could not be more satisfied!

Dr Abrams is the absolute best oral surgeon. My 7 year old daughter needed to have a tooth…read moreextracted. She was in a lot of pain and she has extreme anxiety which made everything the more complicated. The patience, care and efficiency in which he works with is unmatched. Her tooth is finally out and we have a happy little girl again! Thank you so much!!

Wow--five stars all the way!…read more I had a painful infection flare-up right before leaving for Music Camp in Maine, and Dr. Cannilla's office came to my rescue. The friendly receptionists went above and beyond to squeeze me in for an X-ray and exam on short notice. The good doctor carefully cleaned out the problem, prescribed an antibiotic and a mouth rinse, and immediately gave me relief. Thanks to his skill and compassion, I can now relax and focus on practicing my saxophone scales instead of worrying about tooth pain! What really stood out was how attentive and caring everyone was--from the front desk to the exam chair. It reminded me that when I come in for a routine cleaning, if I have to wait a few extra minutes, I'll remember it's because someone else might be in pain, and that compassion is exactly what makes this office so special. Thank you to Dr. Cannilla and the entire team for your outstanding care. I am truly grateful.

Dr. Cannilla is nice, but office manager is very shady! Tried charging way more than needed and…read morespoke to me like I was a kid! They just lost 4 patients!

I was experiencing severe wisdom tooth pain as my wisdom tooth started growing in, and luckily,…read moreRiverside was able to accommodate me the same day. I'm so grateful they did! I had previously visited another surgeon who was overcharging simply because they knew the pain I was in, but thankfully, I found Riverside. Dr. Richer was hilarious, made me feel completely comfortable, and gave a detailed explanation of my X-rays. The entire staff at Riverside was just as kind and funny, which truly made the whole experience so much better--especially for something as unpleasant as wisdom tooth surgery. When I went in for my procedure, they even gave me a free shirt, which was both hilarious and thoughtful. After surgery, they provided a head wrap and an ice pack, adding to the overall wonderful experience. Small touches like these really matter and show the level of care and thought Riverside puts into their patients. This is day two after surgery, and shockingly, I feel better than when I first went in. I highly recommend Riverside to anyone needing oral surgery. Thanks again, Dr. Richer and the entire team!

My husband and I paid over $5,000 to have his wisdom teeth removed. We signed a treatment plan for…read moreone thing and were charged for far more. The surgeon did discuss what he planned to do, so it doesn't seem it was a "something came up during surgery" deal, but several things were not listed on the treatment plan we signed with a price. My husband was told to take Tylenol and Ibuprofen after having impacted wisdom teeth removed which was the anestheisologist's decision to be fair. When I called the office because he was considering the ER due to the pain, a nurse, over the phone, insisted it could not be dry socket. She did not see my husband, is not the physician, and felt it was appropriate to give medical advice over the phone. I requested he see another surgeon in a different location (same practice). It was dry socket. The surgeon in West Orange was fantastic. The communication in West Caldwell left a lot to be desired. After the correct antibiotic was given and he was treated for the complication, we thought we were all clear. We went on with our lives and then received a bill the other day for just under $1200. I spoke with billing, I spoke with the office, and honestly, legal fees would be more expensive. I understand "things happen in surgery" and if our insurance covered this we might not have to pay it, but we couldn't ask insurance if it was covered because it was not what we signed up for. I honestly do not feel it was a change, because he mentioned a bone graft being part of the plan all along. I do not recommend the West Caldwell office. This was such a disaster and we finally could breathe and now we can't again. I would recommend the West Orange office. Dr. Brown in West Orange was excellent, and the surgeon our dentist requested him to see in the paperwork he sent over. I only wrote down the name of the office, not the surgeon he recommended so that was ignored on the paperwork when Riverside received it. The surgeons are fine, the West Caldwell office doesn't have it together so be prepared to do their job while you pay them far more than you agreed to.

Great guy. Polite and friendly. Can heartily recommend him. Always on time. I no…read moreLonger fear going to the dentist for procedures.

My teeth didn't hurt when I went in, but they do after he worked on them. He also put in fillings…read morethat my plan doesn't cover, and told me it was my fault for not telling him not to. I felt misled because his office told me they had checked my benefits and I was covered-- they neglected to tell me that they checked my benefits only for the cleaning and exam, but not for the fillings.

Smith Family Dentistry is the best Dental Practice in NJ. Both Dr. Smith and Dr. Scott are such…read morekind, caring professionals. They explain each step as they're going and if you have and worries or concerns, they will quickly put your mind at ease. Cheryl is the best Hygienist I've ever had, also incredibly kind, gentle and professional. I always recommend Smith Family Dentistry to all of our friends who live in the area.

Smith family dentistry is my dentist for over twenty years. The staff is great and so caring. Dr…read more Smith is a great dentist. He takes his time and explains everything he plans on doing.