University Dental has been in the Bayside neighborhood for over 35 years, probably longer, since I…read moreonly started seeing Dr. Silverman/Dr. Gong there in 1985. University Dental has treated me (and my family since 1990). It is not the excellence of care (for cleanings, braces, root canals, all the normal treatment one needs in a lifetime) that we have received which inspires our loyalty to University Dental; it is the peace of mind from knowing that if any dental issues arises, Dr. Silverman and team will resolve it expertly. I recall several instances over the years where my wife, my children had sudden dental issues at non-business hours. All it took was a call to their phone answering service and Dr. Silverman would respond within minutes to assess the situation and arranged for us to come in for emergency treatment. Even when I temporarily moved out of Bayside, and to NJ, I still made the trek back to University Dental for my all dental needs. This is all because of the comforting peace of mind in knowing I am getting the best overall dental care possible. C. Ng

I have been coming to Dr. Silverman at University dental for over 15 years. I needed quite a bit of…read morework done. He was patient and understanding. When it comes to the work he does he is brilliant and a perfectionist. I would highly recommend the office. Staff is also very friendly and helpful.

This comes off the heels of a really bad experience with a general dentist I went to for a few…read moreyears so let's get some good vibes going here with an awesome experience! I went to Dr. Giannuzzi a couple of months ago for a cosmetic procedure. Long story short, I took a falloff my porch, face planted and chipped a front tooth. I was devastated to say the least because my teeth and smile are my money maker. Ok, I kid So in speaking to a cousin a similar thing happened to him where he chipped a front tooth and recommended Dr. Giannuzzi for a veneer. We actually chipped the same exact front tooth and his veneer was FLAWLESS. I couldn't even tell the difference between either of his front teeth and the color match was perfect I made the appointment for the consult and was absolutely blown away by how efficient and friendly the front office staff was, how clean the office was and how wonderful the Doctor was. After this cosmetic procedure is complete I will go here for my general dental needs like cleanings and exams!

Horrible experience! I received a $1000. Estimate for dental work for my husband and myself and…read morethen after having all the work done they hit me with another bill for another $959! Beware!! Will never go back! If I had been given a $2000. Estimate I would not have consented to getting the work done. But funny, they waited till after our multiple visits and until the work was completed to hit us with another bill! Buyer beware, the actual bill we got was double what they estimated.

I went here as a new patient. I was having tooth pain and so glad I opted to go to PM Dental after…read moreresearching a few places. Had a Root Canal done with Dr. Gavras and the whole experience was great. No issues and no stress!! Dr. Gavras and the entire staff is just amazing.

Very disappointed with my cleaning. The doctor spent 5 minutes polishing my teeth didn't use a…read morescaler or Cavitron and she is going to bill my insurance. As a Dentist you should be ashamed of the quality of care you are giving your patients. You didn't know that I am a dental hygienist and I know what to did for me today was unethical

Beware of this slick dental practice, which is more interested in racking up big bills with high…read morepressure, but is loath to return money for work not completed. Yes, their office is gorgeous and straight out of Architectural Digest, and the staff is fawning, like overly needy friends (the word "Stepford" comes to mind) -- until the deal is closed. I went to Center for Smiles when my previous dentist, Dr. Kuncio, sold her practice to him. He turned out to be the opposite of Dr. Kuncio, who was honest and straightforward, and very mindful of what her patients could afford. To my knowledge, none of her staff who went to work at Center for Smiles is still employed there. Indeed, there seemed to be a high turnover of staff at Center for Smiles in the 15 months I was a patient there. Some highlights: 1. Vidya Sartorious, the office manager, collected $6,000 from Care Credit on my behalf when only $1,100 worth of work had been done. 2. Failed to file for preauthorization with my denta; insurance, as promised, so my claim was denied. 3. Vidya Sartorious (at the behest of Dr. Rallis) tried to rush me into completing this work, and pushed up demands for MORE money, directly contradicting Dr. Rallis' prior verbal agreements with me. 3. Dr. Rallis did not listen to my concerns, and failed to reconsider his treatment plan for a $23K bridge, even after I repeatedly expressed doubt because of underlying infections and pain in the affected teeth. ("We can take care of that infection afterwards, with an apicoectomy." But first we will put a $23K 10-tooth bridge on top? Umm,no.) 4. After I appealed to Care Credit, Dr. Rallis claimed to have done an additional $1645 worth of work, which, if true, was done without my knowledge, permission, or consent. I expressly withdrew my consent that very day, before this work was done, until my insurance preauthorization was worked out. I did not and would not have given permission for this work. I only agreed to a temporary bridge. 5. Did not file with my insurance company for this additional work, either, although it would have been denied for failure to get a preauthorization, the issue I confronted them with that very day. 6. Has yet to send me a copy of my x-rays after several months, and refused delivery of my second, certified mail request. This is just the tip of the iceberg of this very unfortunate experience, with further legal action pending.

My experience was the same as those who felt this practice's main aim was to take as much money as…read morethey could. My son who had no dental insurance needed root canal. He went to Dr. Ralis because his previous dentist retired and sold her practice to Dr. Ralis. His charge was $800 more than my dentist whom my son ultimately used. After Dr. Ralis assessed him for the root canal he suggested that even though my son was having no problems, that he have his wisdom teeth pulled and then Dr. Ralis would adjust his bite. When my son asked my dentist about this, he said that yes his bite was a little off but there was no negative impact and no reason to do the work if he wasn't having any issues. I can only imagine what Dr. Ralis would have charged. As another reviewer said , they are overly fawning. They try to act as if they are your best friends not your dentist. They also convinced me to buy an electric tooth brush from them for $150 that i could have gotten online for $110. Very sorry I was pressured and taken in my them for that but very happy they didn't do my son's root canal. My advice is to go elsewhere. I see Dr Michael Feldstein in Flushing. He is honest, competent and reasonably priced. I would recommend him. Stay away from Dr. Ralis and Center for Smiles

Dr. Patrella is wonderful! The whole team: from Jan getting me set up as a new patient- to Alisa,…read morethe Dental Assistant- were so friendly and went out of their way to make me comfortable. I had not been to a dentist in about 2 1/2 years and was having pain and anxious about what I might be in store for. But all that stress melted away after just a few minutes with my new dental team. Dr. Patrella is very calming and reassuring and really takes her time with you. Super knowledgeable. I was worried I would be rushed and forget all the issues I wanted to address, (like some medical doctor's that allot patients only 10 minutes) but this office is very chill and thorough! I got all my issues addressed, have a plan in place and even got my broken front tooth bonded! I couldn't be happier!

I met with Dr. Patrella and she was thorough and answered any questions I had. She took the time to…read moreexplain to me what the numbers they call out mean (measurement of inflammation of the gums). I felt that they were honest in their assessments and did not try to sell me on any additional dental work. Also, the office was clean.

I got my invisiligns as a groupon, so i got a significant discount, Dr. Eliadis is very attentious…read moreand always comes in to take a look even when im only over to get trays for my invisilign. They can be a little messy about the wait times and all but who isnt specially at a doctors office. But when you have an issue, he will not only help you but also make sure to follow up. He wanted to help me who needed a periodontal surgery and he took x-rays and explained to me what my otber periodontist was saying and never charged me for it. I am really greatful and happy that i came to him, becaus i can safely say he got your back no matter what, he is more than just an invisilign and dentist, he becomes someone who cates about your well being. You will love the prices and the care that this dental family gives you. ALSO: they have a location in astoria!

Still traumatized by my experience here. Predatory and unprofessional. There are a lot of qualified…read moredentists you can see in the same area, do not subject yourself to this quack.

Dr. Henner is the best. He knows what he's doing and he makes you feel very very comfortable. His…read moreentire staff is phenomenal. The practice is very truthful and understanding. Very clean,At the strictest precautions are taken. I am 72 years old, I've had many dentist and this practice is the best.

Hands down the best and most efficient experience at a Dentist…read more I'll try to jot down in bullet form what was great about my visit and why if you live in the immediate area and are in need of a dentist; you should choose to come here: - great customer service - the girls were nice and welcoming from the moment I walked in. They greeted me with a smile and catered to me the whole time I was in the waiting room - Punctual- My appointment was at 9:30AM and I was seen at 9:30. I'm not sure if this is realistic each time but the girls in the front explained every aspect of the visit ; I'm sure they would've informed me if there were running behind schedule - Amazing Dentist - Dr. Henner was absolutely amazing. He was knowledgeable, identified the source of my problem and a solution quickly - he explained every step of the process while making me laugh the entire time. His assistant was also great. I couldn't stop laughing while having my tooth fixed (no laughing gas by the way. Just great attitudes early in the morning. - NUMBER 1 reason to come here - the Doctor will see and treat you here; not a dental assistant. I've been to many offices where the doctor supervises the visit and the assistant does the work, but the guy advertised here is who you're going to get - no bait and switches. I'm really glad I found this place. I told him some future goals I have for the smile I want and he made recommendations ideal for me without spending a ton of Money on veneers. I'll definitely return and recommend you stop by if you're not happy at your current place. "I'm just saying"

"I had a wonderful experience at this dental office! The staff was friendly, professional, and made…read moreme feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The office was clean, appointments were on time, and the dentist took the time to explain everything clearly. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for excellent dental care!"

It took me a while to decide on writing this review. I wanna…read morecall my insurance company and complain Pls pls pls do NOT GO HERE FOR TEETH BONDING. I had bonding done on 2 teeth years ago AT ANOTHER DENTIST and the bonding is still beautifully intact. This place makes very cheap bonding that disintegrates the following day after they charge the insurance company thousands of dollar. . I gave them two chances and they messed up COMPLETELY. Dispicable and disgusted to THE BONE