I moved upstate from Brooklyn about 5 years ago. After going…read moreto 3 different dentists up here I about gave up. Franklin Lackee, DDS IS the best dentist I have ever gone to, and I am 65. No pain, no fear and very professional. Nicest Man who knows what he is doing. I can't say enough about him AND the entire staff. I will be making another appointment real soon. Have a lot of work that has to be done and again, I have no fear finally!

I was PETRIFIED going to the dentist fur anything even a simple cleaning ... I had a filling that…read moreneeded to be taken care of immediately so had no choice but to face my fear! I called the office and they gave me an appointment 1.5 month out, but called in a week with a cancellation. When I arrived the front desk staff and dental hygienist were there to receive me, both were very friendly and welcoming!! Remember I said PETRIFIED of dentist! I explained (more like emphasized ) to The hygienist my fear! She took her time and was so gentle! Today I went for a filling, again totally petrified based on past experiences! Dr. Lackee was so gentle!! I didn't feel anything! It was a breeze! I have more dental work to be done and looking forward to a pain free session .

As always the staff and Dr. T very caring and thorough.I have a extraction scheduled next if that…read moregoes well I will be a client for ever. Terri Middletown NY

Brilliant Technical Care, Undermined by Toxic Office Culture and Shocking Dismissal…read moreOverall Rating: (2 out of 5 Stars) This is a complicated review, spanning several years of specialized care. I must separate the technical expertise of Dr. Rothstein from the administrative and cultural environment of The Smile Place. The 5-Star Dentist: Dr. Rothstein is exceptionally talented and kind. I came to him needing complex work done on a failed permanent bridge after a high school trauma left me without my front teeth. This is a very vulnerable situation, and Dr. Rothstein showed genuine compassion and the highest level of skill, successfully recreating my smile where others could not. If you are looking for cosmetic dentistry or complex restorative work, he is, without question, a genius and one of the best. The 1-Star Staff and Culture: The reason I am compelled to write this is the pervasive atmosphere created by the rest of the staff, from the front desk to the hygienists. While under Dr. Rothstein's care, I overlooked numerous instances of textbook passive-aggressive comments and behaviors directed toward me. As a patient, you quickly learn that getting in to see the doctor, who is truly excellent, takes priority over the unpleasant--and unnecessary--staff drama. It was always clear the office lacked soft skills and professional empathy. The Shocking Dismissal: The relationship ended abruptly and disrespectfully. I had scheduled cleaning appointments for my daughters in May to ensure they were seen before an insurance transition. When my daughters had an unexpected, time-sensitive conflict, I emailed the office the morning of the appointments to apologize for the inconvenience and cancel, and I immediately offered to pay the full cost of the missed slots. (By the way they are both young adults) Two weeks later, I received a certified letter formally dismissing me as a patient from the entire practice. After putting up with years of unnecessary passive-aggressive tension from the office staff, the ultimate irony is being fired as a patient via certified mail because my daughters missed their cleaning appointments--an inconvenience I offered to fully rectify financially. Attempts to reason with the front office post-firing were met with being ghosted. Final Verdict: Dr. Rothstein's talent is 5/5. The patient experience, from the day-to-day interactions to the final, shockingly cold dismissal, is 1/5. If you need great, cosmetic work and are prepared to tolerate a hostile atmosphere and risk being arbitrarily dismissed over a scheduling error, go here. If you value a warm, friendly, and professional environment where you won't be met with passive aggression or an immediate firing over an honest mistake, this is not the place for you.

This place has a so-called dentist who only does tooth extractions. Even though they advertise as…read moregeneral dentistry and prosthodontist, offering dental implants and the restoration of damaged teeth with artificial devices, crowns, dentures, bridges, jaw disorder and more, they DO NOT HAVE THOSE SERVICES. A fraud. Then they charge $75 for their negligence in these services. A FRAUD!

Excellent service. I went to the office in middletown, ny for an extraction. It was clean , well…read moreorganized. Staff was friendly . I was very nervous, because, I get anxious and my bp goes up. It was a little high, but when Dr Sybo came in to give me the sedation, he made a joke and it really relaxed me. He was very professional and very nice, explained what he was going to do, and that relaxed me. I was done in about 15. Unfortunately, I have to have another extraction done, and I will be more than comfortable and willing to go back there. Highly recommend this office.

This office is closed! Found out today 8/6/2025. No notice received. When you call it just plays a…read morerecording over and over.

The Dentist and dental tech staff are very good. The receptionists are inept. They failed to notify…read moreme that the dentist was out, and when I arrived for scheduled appt, they lied about trying to reach me. On a prior occasion they left me waiting for an X-ray, then said they announced my name when they did not

2 stars out of respect for the front desk staff and the hygienist. Horrible experience with the…read moredentists. Unfortunately still dealing with the damage this place caused and now paying out of pocket at a new dentist to get it fixed because I dont trust the doctors here whatsoever. Needed to get a crown and saw Dr. Rama. He recommended a porcelain crown instead of the regular one covered by my insurance. They said it was $900 but theres a "deal" of $400 off when you sign up for the dental care plan or whatever through County Dental that can be cancelled at anytime. I told him Im a college student and thats pretty pricey for me and Im okay with the insurance covered crown. He insisted the porcelain one was a better option and essentially pressured me into getting that one and said (yes, he really said this to me) "it's a no brainer. Unless upgrading this crown will make you go hungry you should really get this one". I told my mom what happened and she called the office telling them to cancel that $500 crown and give me the regular one. Dr. Rama called me after hours on his personal number to assure me he never pressured me and that "there must have been a misunderstanding". Whatever. I went back to get the permanent crown and he made a big show of generosity that they went ahead and made me the porcelain crown at no charge bc of "the misunderstanding". Cool. He put it in and for a couple weeks afterwards I started tasting a rotten taste near the tooth and I scheduled another appointment bc I was concerned. Dr. Rama took a look and said he was "quite proud of this work" and thought it was a perfect crown and said the taste must be due to my hygiene routine. I got a second opinion at my new dental office where the doctor saw the crown was ill fitting within 5 mins of me sitting in his chair. He said if I had been his patient he would have fixed it the moment I came back. Unfortunately because I wasnt his patient I had to go back to OCD bc I didnt want to pay out of pocket for their mistake. I requested to see a different doctor and saw Dr. Mack who agreed with my new dentist's opinion and "fixed" the crown. However, 2 months later Im experiencing pain, extreme sensitivity and overall issues with that crown. I went back to Dr. Mack to see what was up and was never seen by the doctor. I made an appointment during my lunch break at work and sat in the waiting for for 30 minutes before I had to tell them I need to go back to work. The front desk was always helpful and kind, after waiting 10mins I asked if I was here at the right time and she went to ask the doctor what was taking so long and she let me know they said a few more minutes. I waited 20 more minutes and had to go. Dr. Mack called me on the office number and claimed he "squeezed [me] in" (this is not the case, I made an appointment based on his openings and he was not consulted). Brief conversation in which he evaded any responsibility for my delayed appointment. Im reasonable and understand things dont always go as planned and ideally I wouldnt have had work but thats not realistic for me or a lot of others. I let him know I wont be using that office anymore and feel others should know about this experience.

Always treated with respect when I come here... The office is very accommodating with scheduling…read moreappointments . I find the staff to be very knowledgeable

I've been going to this facility for 4 years and absolutely love it. Very friendly receptionist,…read moreHygienists are very caring. There are 2 dentists but I see Dr Lackey. Highly recommend them

The dentist and dental hygienist that took care of me were absolutely amazing, professional, kind,…read moreand thorough throughout my visit. Unfortunately, the experience was let down quite a bit by the reception staff, who were less than friendly and seemed to lack presence. It's disappointing since they are the first faces you see when you walk in, and that initial interaction sets the tone for the visit. I do not care how great the dental team is, I am not going to go anywhere and be treated as if I am an inconvenience. Dental Staff-5 Office Staff-1

I made a appointment to the Middletown ny for cosmetic work. The representative stated I can bring…read moremy dental insurance the day of the appointment I also explained to her that I will be paying out of pocket since I know the job is pricey and my insurance will not cover it. She said OK no problem. A day or 2 before the appointment I'm getting various calls while am at work asking for my insurance information, I told the representative (heather, apparently also the manager ) I don't have it with me and she said my appointment will be canceled and I might have to pay $200 for a consultation. Out of frustration I said "cancel it " Well I had already requested a day off for the day of the appointment so I still went in (with my insurance info) just to check and they said they canceled my appointment because I REFUSED to provide my insurance when they called me lol So disappointing! A lot of miscommunication. I did not get no work done so idk the quality of the work. But reading all their previous reviews I'm happy, it's seems like I Dodge a bullet. horrible initial experience.

good service and it's a quick checkup and short wait, there are a lot of parking spaces and it's a…read morenice atmosphere.

Dr. Uddin and team are fantastic. From check in to check out, their patient care is the best.read more

they did what they had to do. susan the hygienist was so…read moreinformative.. i hope i get her the next time i go back. as for Dr peters... he wasn't friendly but did what he had to do. got a free toothbrush and my teeth are perfect!

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my experience at Great Expressions on June 20,…read more2026. In February 2026, I scheduled a dental appointment for June 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM. I arrived on time for my appointment only to be informed by the receptionist that my appointment had been canceled due to a lack of confirmation. I explained that I had never received a phone call, text message, or any other communication requesting confirmation. Upon reviewing my information, the staff discovered that my chart contained two outdated phone numbers. When I originally scheduled my appointment, along with appointments for my children, I provided my current phone number and address. It became apparent that the office updated my children's information but failed to update my own information, resulting in the office attempting to contact me using incorrect phone numbers. Rather than acknowledging the office's error and attempting to accommodate me, another employee, who appeared to be a manager, made the comment, "We're the only office that accepts Medicaid." This statement was completely irrelevant to the situation and highly inappropriate. I responded by asking why she was telling me that, as I do not have Medicaid. The comment felt derogatory, dismissive, and unprofessional. What was most disappointing was the complete lack of empathy and customer service. Despite the cancellation resulting from the office's failure to maintain accurate patient records, staff refused to place me back on the schedule that day. Instead, they offered me an appointment during the week. I explained that I have relied on Saturday appointments for years due to my schedule and that this was one of the reasons I have remained a patient with Great Expressions. I was then informed that Saturday appointments are no longer offered. The entire interaction left me feeling disrespected, dismissed, and undervalued as a patient. I took time out of my day to attend an appointment that I had scheduled months in advance, only to be turned away because of an error made by the office. The staff's response and the manager's inappropriate comment only made the situation worse. I am requesting that this incident be reviewed and that appropriate action be taken to address the lack of professionalism, poor communication, inaccurate recordkeeping, and unacceptable customer service I experienced.

I had a dental emergency. I fell and smashed my face and broke a tooth. They were able to fit me in…read morein less than 24 hours. The entire staff from the minute I stepped foot inside the building were incredibly kind helpful and so nice. And they did absolutely amazing work. I recommend them to everyone! Thank you so much Dr. Katz and your incredible staff!

Came in for the Yearly Check Up and cleaning of the olde chompers…read more Office Staff was efficient as always... Completely explained the billing and checked my insurance coverage. Quality of care is top notch. I always see Celeste when I need Dental Hygienist work. The place runs like a well oiled machine!! THANK YOU