Great space nice and clean.. welcoming team! Best pediatric dental clinic in Harlem. Definitely will be back! read more

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We love Open Bright Pediatric Dentistry! My daughters, ages 6 and 3, have been going here for over three years. The staff is patient, caring, and great at explaining everything to both kids and parents. My girls were nervous at first, but now they actually enjoy going. The office is clean and welcoming, the ceiling TVs help keep the kids relaxed, and they always leave smiling with a balloon or dental goodie bag. Highly recommend! read more

WE LOVE IT HERE! I wouldn't trade Open Bright Pediatric Dentistry for any other dental practice. From the moment we walk in until the moment we leave, we're greeted with warmth, patience, and bright smiles. The entire team is superb! Dr. Laurie has the patience of a saint, and Mervin makes every visit feel magical and special for our child. As a first-time mom, finding providers who treat my daughter with care and understanding is my top priority--and that's exactly what we've found here. The office is immaculate, welcoming, and fun, and the team pays attention to every detail. Dr. Laurie takes her time explaining everything and never makes us feel rushed. She guided us through transitioning our daughter off the bottle and establishing a toothbrushing routine, making those big milestones feel much more manageable. Having a provider who truly cares makes all the difference. We travel all the way from the far end of the Bronx for every appointment because the care is absolutely worth it. We're so grateful to have found this wonderful team! read more

Excellent practice. Kind, helpful team. Beautiful new office. I wish they would see adult patients too!

Top of the line dentist office!!! My 3 kids transferred here from another dentist and I cannot write a review worthy of the praise that this awesome group of professionals deserves. With an active toddler and 2 super high needs adolescents, our dentist visits require a lot of time and patience. Every member of the staff is courteous, patient, ATTENTIVE, ACCOMMODATING, HELPFUL, and so much more!! They are equipped to handle high-needs patients with various support devices and systems. I found them by chance on a Google search and I could not have been happier. I have never felt ashamed, disappointed, or felt questionable about the level of care we receive. This is not sponsored and I am writing this review of my own volition because I truly, truly appreciate this office so much. If you need a dentist office that prioritizes its patients and their comfort, look no further!!! Give them a try; you will not be disappointed!!!!! read more

Amazing staff, Dr.Laurie was amazing and explained everything so well. It was my sons first visit and they were very gentle and patient with him. Definitely would recommend read more

Dr. Laurie is amazing and truly cares about her patients! Thank for you making my kids feel at ease.

Great care nice and clean staff very friendly and nicer Both of my kids there they are on the spectrum and they are so patient with them

Love the new office, Dr. Laurie has always been wonderful and the staff is kind and thorough. My kids have been going to open bright for years and will keep going. Both my kids like their visits and being at open bright. read more

Do not recommend. Billing practices is shady and non-transparent. They make promises to give you detail billing before work is done and say on your next appointment they will have it ready and then it doesn't happen. Then they begin working on your children teeth and while sitting there they make you sign paperwork giving them permission to do all this work while not know what you are signing. Also, the secretary is nasty when ask for copies of your billing and copies all of the things you signed. They delay and don't want to give it to you. This is shady. Don't send your kids there. read more

Beware the $475 office visit fee. I had to go back to have my child's filling redone, because they had made some errors the first time and it was causing a lot of pain. They agreed to redo the filling for "free", but there was a $475 "office visit fee" that wasn't covered by insurance and $100 for nitrous oxide tacked on. I couldn't say no because my child was there, in pain, and they would not redo the filling unless I agreed to pay. read more

My three children went to this establishment and initially it went well, the location is clean, no issues with scheduling appointment. What I did not like how they push treatment to parents, in my case they were recommending a extraction for a two years old child without considering other options. I found an extraction excessive, I ended up going with another doctor (Dr. Marcelle Meer) that understood my concern and was able to save my child's tooth. read more

I had a really pleasant experience at Open Bright ! I was very nervous about taking my daughter to the dentist for the first time. I was concerned that she would be anxious about the machinery and noises during her teeth cleaning. To my surprise, my daughter did very well and I think she may have actually enjoyed going to the dentist! The staff were warm and friendly! Aside from completing necessary forms, there was no wait time. I definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for a pediatric dentist, I don't think we would have gotten the same warmth and service had we gone to a regular dentist who sees/treats children. read more

Zero transparency on pricing and insurance coverage. Gave us no option when giving our child multiple composite (rather than amalgam) fillings which are more expensive and not covered by dental insurance. I don't want to pay more for fancy fillings in baby teeth that are going to fall out in a few years. They were also not upfront about added fee for laughing gas (also not covered by insurance) when scheduling the filling appointment either. When I asked for a printed/itemized receipt to compare to my benefits, the response was rude. (Several other reviewers have noted the rudeness at the front desk as well.) I understand these are problems that plague the entire dental and medical industries, but if we can't hold individual providers accountable to do better with cost transparency and choices, nothing's ever going to change. On the positive side, they have a TV mounted on the ceiling with Netflix and Disney+ that the kids enjoy. read more

I had an awesome experience here. Checking in was seamless and the staff was professional, and most importantly they did a great job on her teeth!!!! I will definitely be returning. Thanks Kariyma for everything!!!! read more

I wanted to really like this place, but really disappointed with management. My kids enjoy coming to the dentist and have had a great experience, but the appointment times are always longer then expected, I waited for nearly an hour one visit to be seen and it was an early morning appointment. Today I weighed the option of keeping my appointment, even though I don't live in the area anymore and could easily get a another dentist my area. I decided that I didn't want to deal with the unexpected so I called to cancel my appointment and to let them know I won't be returning and only to be told that I a balance on my account for a visit that was 2 years ago. How unorganized and unprofessional. I've never got a bill, a letter and email to explain said "balance". It really show how unorganized this place really is, but it really irks my nerves why a place can open their mouth and say by the way you have a balance for 2 years ago. read more

Was used to love this place even though the wait times were long and you never knew what dentist your child would be sitting down with. The icing on the cake was when they all of a sudden stopped taking our insurance and from one day go the next just cancelled our appointment. They also refer small children for braces which to me (& other dentists i got 2nd opinions from) is bogus & a sign that it's a business more than a dentist. read more

I'm really glad I found this dental practice. I have been bringing my son here for six years and they have always taken excellent care of him. The office is really inviting for kids. Tia, at the receptionist desk, always greets you with a warm welcoming smile. The staff is very professional, knowledgeable and great with the children and the facility is very modern and clean. read more

Everyone here is meant to work with children. They are all extremely patient which I can definitely appreciate. My son (now 4yo) was terrified the very first time he went. I didn't prepare him at all. He was crying and shaking the whole time, but the staff members were nice to him and they took their time. They have this little dragon they use for kids to brush its teeth while they wait. Then the staff will show the kids the proper way to do it. The waiting area is small, but they have plenty of educational books and toys for children to keep themselves entertained. Even though we've only been twice, the wait hasn't been more than 30 minutes which isn't bad for me at all. read more

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When my daughter needed a tooth extracted, Dr. Hyacinthe provided wonderful care. Everything occurred with such finesse; a skillful blend of explanation & attentional guidance left us impressed as well as happy with the results. There is a kind energy in her practice. Appreciate being heard, understood & valued when we raise concerns. Thank you. read more

You would think a place that sends you about 1000 reminder, please confirm your appt time emails, would respect the appointment time. This is not a review about the services offered as after 40 mins of waiting with a 15 month old I had to leave after not seeing anyone. I do understand having to wait sometimes but not 40 minutes. Will update if I decide to reschedule with them. read more

Tried to book an appointment for my children. They were booked a few months in advance, so that's what we took. Then the week of the appointment, the dentist cancelled for personal reasons (ok) but they said to reschedule we had to go to the back of the line and wait another 6 weeks to come in. That's wacked customer service but they said nothing could be done. I asked for the office manger but was told she wasn't available. I asked for anyone else who could help and I was assured i would get a call from someone that day. Needless to say, I never heard back from anyone. read more

This is going to be my last and final review because this will be my last and final visit to this office. I came in here today for an appointment for my daughter. When dentist Laurence came I was breast feeding my son who is 9 months old. She seemed a bit uncomfortable but I ignored it. After my daughter was done with her treatment I was asking the dentist questions and my son was crying. He was sitting in the stroller so I got up to pick him up and started to feed him again. Dentist Laurence said to me something along the lines of "ok. You know you don't have to feed him all the time. Feed him when he's hungry and that's it. Breast milk has sugar and can cause cavities.." she continued to talk and I just listened to her. I said thank you and that was it. Ms. Laurence that is a very ignorant statement to make. Research has proven that breast milk does not cause tooth decay at all. ( I will post images of the research as well as the link below) And let's just take a step back and think about the statement you made. Breast milk is something NATURAL designed FOR babies, which gives them the BEST nutrition and is a source of comfort for them. With that being, said why would God create something so natural and perfect for babies and then make it cause tooth decay. That alone is enough for me as proof, but please read the research for yourself. Part of me doesn't blame her and the other dentists or believing this because that's what they are taught at school. However, the knowledge you gain at your university is only but so much. There is so much more we don't know about the human body, let alone our teeth. So with that being said, I will not longer be coming here. I will be looking somewhere for better care and treatment. Every time I come here I feel like I am fighting a battle between the dentist and it should not be that way. Take your time and listen to your patients. Show that you care. Answer our questions with actual concern. Don't just brush us off and try to get to the next patient. This is not what you call good health care. My only regret is taking my daughter to this establishment in the first place. But, you live and you learn. I will never bring my son here that is for sure. Here is a link to the research : https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/tooth-decay/ read more

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I took my three and a half year old son here just few days ago. My son is speech delayed and has SPD, so dentist visits are never pleasant for him. I went to 5 other locations and his OT suggested this place. My son loved the toys that were there. Very nice and clean environment. There was a bit of a wait but that didn't bother me too much. The nurse and dentist was very nice and patient with my son. Though we did have to eventually force him down so they can least look into his mouth, that took maybe 20 minutes because they tried to get him comfortable which I appreciate a lot. In the end he left with a nice little bag with dental goodies. Overall pleased with the experience read more

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I have been taking my son's here for probably at least a couple years but after this last appointment. I don't want to go back. My 5 year old son had to have a cavity filled so we came for our appt on time. I paid the $100 fee for gas for him since he has a strong gag reflex and they have had a difficult time taking xrays. We sat there for a good hour before the office manager(I'm assuming) told me that his insurance was terminated. Which it was not but he couldn't bother to actually pick up the phone and call the insurance co. The insurance should be verified before you verify the appointment. Poor management! In the years we have been coming there it has changed to feeling more like a factory - get them in, get them out. read more

Awesome kid friendly highly recommended for sure! Staff and Drs are super professional your kids will love it , pain free dentist that can't be beat ! read more

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It is so not easy to find a place that you trust your kids' care. I thought i found a good dentistry for my kids but then after the first visit they sent me an email saying that they don't accept our health insurance anymore. And it is also sooo emotional for my kids to trust the new dentist.... now i am searching for a new one... read more

Buyer beware, while I found the time my son was in the actual chair to be fine, the office practices are decidedly not. Even though I called ahead to confirm they were in network for my insurance and even though during the actual appointment I specifically asked if the flouride treatment they gave to my son was included in routine care and covered by insurance, when checking out I come to learn that my insurance does NOT cover the flouride and my bill was now $70 instead of $15. For two wipes of flouride on my child's teeth that took all of maybe 15 seconds. Office staff wouldn't budge or admit the error in their practitioner giving me false information. I feel swindled. Unless you have unlimited funds for dental care, I would avoid this office. read more

We loved Open Bright until today's very frustrating call with the office manager, who seemed to care not at all about our choice to find a new pediatric dentist as a result of the call. Our son has only ever visited this dentist between 4 and 5pm, but today I was informed of a policy that requires children under 6 to be seen only from 9am-12pm, because the owner of the practice believes that children under 6 handle dental treatment better in the morning. Our son loved his dentist, was cool as a cucumber, and handled treatment extremely well at his 4-5pm appointments. It is absurd to generate a "one size fits all" scheduling policy, as all children are unique and may tolerate appointments based on a wide-range of variables that may or may not have anything to do with their age. My son is a 3 and only ever visited this dentist in the late afternoon between 4 and 5pm. Last visit - at 3 years and 4 months - he donned his sunglasses and sat quietly in the chair - and not on my lap - through the full cleaning with the hygienist and the brief examination by the dentist which followed. Bottom line is that it will be the impact of this policy that will negatively affect my son's ability to tolerate future dental appointments, as he will no longer be visiting the only dentist he's known. Having to start all over at a new practice, with a new dentist, in a new environment that is foreign to him is what will pose the greatest foreseeable challenge. Nonetheless, children are adaptable and I'm hopeful that whatever dentist we choose to replace Open Bright will be more appreciative of our business and have a less restrictive scheduling policy that actually makes sense for working families of children under 6. Disappointed to say the least, and we will be sharing this feedback with our wide network of Harlem families who often connect with each other for opinions and recommendations on providers for our children. read more

We WONT ever to be coming back to this office, we had an AWFUL experience the first time we were there, the MANAGER called Sean was very DISRESPECTFUL, he threatened us because my kid was distressed and crying while seating because the dentist had NO PATIENCE nor idea how to provide services to a kid, she even made him more frightened and also screamed at my son- this Sean told my kid to shut up and even told me a fee is charged when kids are "misbehaving" just like mine. In addition, he told me I wasn't able to control my child, and forbidding me talking to him while on the chair so he could stop being loud. I complained and no one, meaning no one from their office got back to us. And just to let you know providing pediatric services are more than just painting the place in soft colors and giving stickers. There are plenty of other professional places where to bring your kids. read more

I originally selected Open Bright Pediatric because of the awesome reviews and I can take my son to the dentist without taking off because you are open until 4 or 5 pm. I can take him to his appointment without taking off of work or my son missing daycare. My son loves the abacus toys and books A is for Apple. My son has been coming to Open Pediatric since he was 8 months old and his appointment was at 3:00 pm on July 2019. This was his first dentist appointment. His next appointment for the dentist was Jan 2019 at 3:30 pm. Again, he enjoyed his visit. He enjoyed his visit in July 2019 at 4:00 pm as well and I am very satisfied until I get to the front desk! I was greeted by a face I have never seen before in Open Bright Pediatric. I told her my son's name and she told me his 6-month appointment would be in January 2020, I agreed. She continued and asked me for any date and time. I told her I work and it would have to be after 3 like the past three times he has visited the office. She states the dentist only wants to see little ones before 11 am or 12 pm. I'm confused now because his last three visits took place in the afternoon as I told her and she replied back that "I lucked up with this appointment". She continued to tell me "the call center gave me the late appointment". I laughed because the last two appointments came from the front desk, not the call center. I never received a letter and my previous visits I was never told he should come in the morning. This doesn't make sense to me. I don't feel comfortable taking him back to Open Bright Pediatric because of these "so-called" changes! read more

Have been coming here for years with generally good results. They're not opened on weekends and I can't book an after school appointment for my school aged child. Office policy is that my first grader is too young for an afternoon appointment. Given that they're a pediatric dentistry this makes no sense and is not a family friendly policy. read more

Extremely disappointed with the experience here. Despite confirming my son's appointment a week in advance in response to a text message, they cancelled my appointment without informing me - only to turn me away at the door without even an apology. I've never had to confirm an appointment - any appointment! - twice, and I've also never had an appointment cancelled without letting me know. Truly appalling and I'm honestly so frustrated. Will not be rescheduling and certainly not recommending this place to others. Would give zero stars if I could. read more

BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST I'VE EVER BEEN TO! My daughter had 4 cavities and they filled in all four * with out her screaming not once. The place is very clean and safe and it was an amazing experience! read more

The administrative staff is rude and unhelpful. They act as if they are doing you a favor for providing the service for which you are paying. I would suggest looking elsewhere . read more

The office manager Karima is the WORST!!! Very unwelcoming, rude, condescending and unprofessional. I wish I could leave zero stars for both of my experiences in dealing with her. I don't normally post reviews on Yelp but this last visit compelled me to do so. Dr. Hyacinth should reevaluate her choice in management for her otherwise lovely practice. You couldn't pay me enough to interact with this unpleasant woman again! By far the worst experience I've ever had in dealing with a pediatric dentists office. read more

My daughter appointment was for 9:30am I arrived at 9:10a. My child was seated at 9:30am and was never seen by the doctor. Walked out the office at 10:15am so my child could return to school. You guys have to do better with your patient communication. I was in a room for 45min with out any knowledge that the doctor was running late. read more

They are great. I've been there many times with my daughter. Thank you. I recommend going there. They are flexible with scheduling and the design and feel is beautiful. read more

The hygienists and dentists are good, the office manager, not so much. Be sure to double check your insurance plan before EACH visit. They may change being in/out of network at any time and not tell you. I received a call the morning of my child's appointment that we had a $300+ bill from two years of past 'copays' and I'd need to pay it at our visit. I've been going to their office for a few years because they were in network, I have never received a bill in any form from the office and was never notified of a change in network status. The Office Manager was condescending and didn't know what he was speaking about. I've asked to speak with the owner to discuss the issue, but have yet to receive a call back. I'm not confident the office manager has relayed the message. The dental practice itself was good with kids, but they've now lost my business. read more

I had to update my review. After poor service I decided to switch dentists. I submitted a HIPPA request for my childrens' records (dropped it off) and then followed up with an email confirmation. I got a confirmation that I submitted and I responded great saying I expected 13 business days later (they have 10 business days to get the forms to you). I was trying to be nice and considerate given it was around the holidays. Did not get a response but thought that was okay. Last week I followed up with an email checking in and asking them to reach out to me if they did not expect to get me the forms. Again no response. Guess what today is 13 plus and still don't have the forms. Fast forward a couple of days and I had to call again finally spoke to Brian who after checking said that Shaun sent them. Nope. After checking spam I called back and asked him to forward the original email. He apologized for the delay. What I got were the records but not the original email which I take to mean that it was never sent. What's more annoying is that the information came from the same email that I had been emailing. So there were getting my emails just ignoring them and not doing what them were supposed to do. This makes sense as we did not have an open account with them. Don't go here. They aren't operating above board and if their Dentistry is any reflection of my interaction with the front office they are shoddy and unconcerned with doing a good job. We will see when I bring my kids records to the new Dentist. read more