My husband and I have been coming to Patient Friendly Dental for about two years now. After we moved into the neighborhood, we looked online for a dentist nearby with good reviews. We are so lucky to have selected this group of dentists! Although I have been good about keeping my teeth clean over the years, my husband has neglected his (long before I met him). In fact, he hadn't been to the dentist in decades! Fortunately, he had Dr. Lina Koffman and her friendly assistant to care for him. At first my husband wanted me in the room during his cleaning, but as he returned for subsequent visits (if you haven't been to the dentist in decades, they need to work on you more than usual), he felt comfortable enough that I was sent out (by him) to the waiting room. He was never apprehensive after this initial visit as he knew he would be well taken care of. The assistant even recommended an electronic toothbrush which he says helps with him brush more accurately. We recently went in for a cleaning and my husband was happy to inform me that his visit went well. I am grateful for Dr. Koffman, her assistants, and fellow dentists for helping my husband and for the wonderful atmosphere they have created. read more

The staff at Patient Friendly Dental is extremely warm and friendly and very helpful in every way. I have been to this location a few times and ironically it seems like a lot of the actual doctors don't necessarily always know what they are doing. I have been accidentally prodded and even cut on the side of my mouth here unfortunately. I will also say that the decor needs to be completely thrown out in the waiting room because the chairs literally look like they have wet mold spots on them and it's very unappealing to sit on. Other then that the staff makes up for a lot of these short comings but be aware there are other dentists in the area that also take a broader range of insurances read more

I went there thinking I would have to lose a tooth and they saved it . They gave me valuable advice and was so warm and comforting. I have severe dental anxiety and this is the first time even though I was a wreck I felt safe . I highly recommend this practice to anyone in fear or doubt. I will be going back for the rest of my dental work needed Thank you so much to the dentist and his staff , you are all amazing read more

The best service. Great team. Very comfortable setting and super accommodating. Dr. Koffman is gentle, careful and precise. Highly recommended!! read more

I was very pleased with my cleaning and first visit. Dr. Lina Koffman was great, I highly recommend her. She thoroughly reviewed all of the X-rays with me, detailing everything. She was careful and very welcoming. read more

I cant say enough good things about this office. Everyone that works here is extremely nice and make me feel very at ease since I get very anxious every time I go to the dentist. I have been seeing Dr. Allen Block for about 10 years and he is really nice, patient and caring since he knows how much I dislike coming to the dentist. As much as I hate coming to the dentist Dr. Allen makes it easier. read more

It's actually so fitting that this dental office is named "Patient Friendly Dental". Because that is literally what it is! From the outside it is unappealing but I feel like that was intentional. Don't judge a tooth by its enamel?! Got it! I hadn't been back to a dental office for over 2 years for insurance coverage reasons and because I was fear-stricken to get any procedures done. Nobody in the field of dentistry has ever made me feel at ease and reassured like this place. From the minute you walk in you just know you're in good hands. Such a clean + maintained space. You are greeted by the most professional Office Manager--Sandra Ayesh. We had prior contact via phone calls back and forth. She was extremely thorough in ensuring she got my insurance information correct after having difficulties. Super sweet and delightful to deal with! I was really taken back by the young lady, Kenya, who did X-rays of my teeth. Very professional + efficient! We shared a little bonding moment too over being the oldest sibling. Such a sweetheart. Lastly my dentist--Alan H. Block. So warm, welcoming, professional and the sweetest man ever! Reminded me of my Grandpa so much. He gave me such a thorough tooth cleaning and checkup and complimented my teeth. He referred me to the best root canal specialist in their office. I feel hopeful for the 1st time. Total answer to prayer! read more

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I used to go here when I was a kid! My parents grew up in Ridgewood but moved out on Long Island when I was born. My dad continued to go over the years and I would go with him too! When I went off to college I would go to other dentists closer to me, but my overall experiences with them were horrible. I just recently went back and I am so glad I did! Everyone in this office is professional and so sweet! Dr. Block has been practicing for a long time and is very knowledgeable. One thing I really appreciated is that no one tried to sell me anything extra. Other dentists I've been to try to force orthodontal work or fluoride treatments (both of which always cost extra). No one here does that. They are clear and honest about what needs to be done, and I trust their opinion! The hygienists are quick and on the ball! I had a cleaning and cavity inspection done AND made an appointment to revisits in less than an hour! The entire office is clean and updated. Not to mention if you are physically disabled, they have a chair lift to assist you up the stairs to their office! Since this is in Ridgewood, parking can be tough especially in the weekends. Try to park down a side street, near Mikes corner deli or down by the park. Overall, I would highly recommend this dentist no matter how far away it is. I travel about an hour and I would do it over and over again. It's hard to find a trustworthy and professional dentist, but this place has a great track record and many years of exceptional service! UPDATE: Wow this is place is great! I had to go back for some fillings and I am so happy to say it was the easiest and most pain free experience EVER. Usually feel the poke of a needle? NOPE! Usually have pain or discomfort after? NOPE! I did not feel any pain or discomfort during or after my fillings, like I normally have at other dentists. All I can say is Dr. Block is an amazing dentist across the board!!! read more

I am a tough critic and can be hard to please, but Patient Friendly Dental met my expectations and so much more. I live in New Jersey and drive to Patient Friendly Dental (located in Queens) for my dental work. I am petrified of the dentist and needed had to have a root canal procedure. Angel (the assistant) was warm and friendly. Dr. Bobby was by far the BEST endodontist I've ever had. He was quick, knowledgeable and made sure I was comfortable, and in no pain (which I wasn't). I had a follow up for my crown with Dr. Lina who was also warm, friendly and overall amazing. The facility is clean, there was no wait time and everyone is extremely professional and friendly. I strongly recommend this office and doctor(s)!! read more

Everyone here at this clinic is very nice and caring. I'm a fairly difficult patient and they couldn't have been more accommodating

I have been visiting this dentist (Dr Bock) for 35yrs and it hasn't missed a beat. Professionalism at its best! If anyone needs second opinion's and evaluation...this is your place! read more

Very friendly staff and they walked me through every step of my procedure. I liked that the financial person talked to me about the cost beforehand. My filling turned out pretty good as well, and it has held up pretty well a few months later. The only thing that bothered me a little was that the price was $150 more than the guess I received over the phone. No biggie though, it was a job well done. read more

I usually dread going to the dentist but they really made the experience comfortable. I got an appointment within a couple of days and the receptionist was extremely helpful figuring out my insurance plan/coverage. Dentist Dr. Block and his assistants really put me at ease while fixing my broken crown, very professional and surprisingly was pain-free. I immediately booked a visit for my husband as well after my own visit. Highly recommend them, the whole staff made this a 5 star review. read more

I feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Block and his amazing team! As a newcomer to the area and lacking dental insurance I had no idea where to begin. I found Dr. Block through YELP reviews and am so grateful. All of the staff is knowledgeable, competent, kind, accommodating and helpful. Each goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and at ease. I highly recommend coming here for all your dental needs! read more

My husband and I have been patients at this practice for over 4 years now. We found them through our insurance company search engine (so glad we tried them out). Our dentist is Dr. Alan Block (brother of Dr. Dennis Block). He is wonderful. Always very accommodating and comforting with great sense of humor. Even when I kept having troubles with my crown I had as many appointments as necessary without any extra charge. The office staff is very great and nice (big thing for NYC when so many people are harsh and rude). I was also very pleased to notice that they do whatever they can not to incur extra cost on me. BOTTOM LINE: I had a great experience - and I highly recommend this practice. read more

Dr. Lina is incredible! She is patient, takes her time to have you understand the work she will doing, and most importantly - always makes sure you are comfortable and not in any pain. It has taken me some time to find a dentist that I love and I am so thankful I stumbled upon Patient Friendly. The staff is really sweet as well! I recommend this place to everyone - esp. Dr. Lina! read more

I had a root canal done here and I am very pleased with the result. Everyone at this office was very friendly and was always accommodating. I don't have dental insurance, which made it difficult to find an endodontist that wouldn't charge me an absurd amount for the job but would still do professional work on my tooth. I found Dr. Block and his group here on Yelp and when I went for a consultation they offered me a large discount and helped me set up a payment plan through CareCredit (I got the discount because I already had part of the procedure done with my general dentist, but it was a fair discount nonetheless). The endodontist who did the actual root canal seemed to be very skilled. My case was a little more complicated than the average root canal (with multiple canals in one tooth) and I was told I might have to go see an endodontist with more advanced equipment. They managed to get the job done anyway, and as far as I can tell they did a good job. Two days after the procedure was when I actually started feeling pain, and it was the worst tooth pain I've ever felt - not you're typical toothache. I called up Dr. Block's office to let them know what was going on and they managed to get me into their office immediately (and this was on a Saturday). I arrived at the office and Dr. Block himself gave me a lidocaine injection to numb the pain and a prescription for antibiotics which took care of the issue in no time. Since then I had two visits for the post and the crown. I wish I could remember the dentist that I saw for those visits because she was unbelievably nice and friendly. She was always making sure I was comfortable, kept me informed as to what was happening at all times, and always had a smile on her face. Same goes for her assistant. Anyway, the crown was a great fit, and as of now I haven't had any complications or issues with that tooth. Thank you everyone at Dr. Block's office for making this decision worthwhile. read more

I never expected to be making a 5 star review for a dentist- but here I am. From start to finish my appointment (cleaning and xrays) was pleasant. The front desk woman, hygienist and both dentist I saw were extremely friendly. The dentists talked me through everything they did and thoroughly explained everything. They actually put care into their work. I'm so glad I found a wonderful local practice. read more

Honestly speaking, this is by far the best dental clinic I have ever been to. Trust me, i have gone to many money hungry dentist in this city. The staffs here are absolutely amazing, friendly and nice, you name it. Consultation is free! (Hard to get free consultation these days). i am always skeptical when it comes to free stuffs but I swear, I sweated over nothing. I highly recommend this dental to everyone out there. Dentist visits should always be a pleasant one. read more

Awesome! Everyone was so welcoming and helpful here. The process was just so easy. I called, made an appointment, and got text messages throughout the day, reminding me about my appointment, which was really great. The check up and cleaning process itself was a very comfortable experience. Dr. Koffman was very friendly and informative. read more

I've been going to Dr. Dennis for at least 15 years. Because of dental abuse by a union dentist when I was an adolescent my teeth were constantly drilled so that by the time I was an adult they were in various forms of deterioration. I needed lots of restorative work, lots of care and someone that didn't make me feel bad about my teeth. I had moved into the neighborhood and decided to try Dr. Block and I was happy I did. It was the first time I felt positive about a dentist. I'm still going to Dr. Block and will continue to do so. read more

3rd visit here and everything is always made easy and convenient. Staff is friendly and helpful

My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Lina for many years. She is extremely gentle, professional and friendly. I genuinely love her! I trust her which is most important when building a bond with your medical professional. She takes her time to treat your concerns and offers the best advice possible. I traveled from far to see her and have no regrets. The staff here are very friendly and the office is extremely clean. I highly highly highly recommend this office and Dr. Lina! Thank you so much for all that you have done for me and my husband, Dr. Lina! Will miss you! read more

I have been a patient of doctor Dennis Block for a number of years now. I can't thank him and his team enough to always make my experience just wonderful. Sandy (the office manager) will always go above and beyond to accommodate my needs. She is always courteous and efficient . Even if the office can get crowded on the weekend you never have to wait too long and everything is running very smoothly. I had serious dental work done over the years and Patient Friendly Dental has always been my place of choice.Dr Block bedside manners are just impeccable.He is thorough,clean and efficient and always concern about the patient well being. I highly recommend this office. read more

I had an unfortunate experience today with damaging my front tooth crown which became very loose. A friend recommended this dentist since it was close to my home. I called the facility and was greeted by a professional young lady who obliged my request for me to visit him for this emergency. So I went and from beginning to end, my visit was friendly, informative, professional and joyful. The dentist, Dr. Block was just as friendly, cordial and informative. The offices were all very clean and tidy. There is a happy ambiance throughout. This mattered to me. Fortunately, he was able to do a temporary repair on my tooth with a return date to have the permanent crown installed. I am so happy to have visited this dental office today. Thank you ladies and Dr. Block. I'll see you in 2 weeks. read more

Excellent service. Very careful and very thorough work. They've taken great care of my teeth as well as my wife's. Everything is explained very carefully as far as what procedures are being done or needs to be done as well as a detailed explanation of any payment options you may or may not need. Highly recommend. read more

Great professional services. Friendly environment professional the doctor was very informative very taken care. Won't hesitate to come back.

After 2 visits I can say that this is the best dentist I ever had. I was looking for long time for a good dentist that would do the dental implant in a reasonable price. My previous dentist was always finding reasons to get done expensive procedures, even though other dentist did not see the necessity for it. Implant itself and bone graft was put by Dr. Iyman who was very professional and he did a great job. Only time when I felt pain was during injection of anesthesia. After that no pain at all even he was drilling whole in my jawbone for the implant. Also Dr. Iyman explained everything including any possible complication, how to further take care of it, showed me how the implant and the extra bone looks like and even made pictures of it in my mouth to show me. However, I always have a lot of questions so it could be a bit aggravating. Dr. Block was also also very professional and kind. I feel like both of them: Dr. Iyman and Dr. Block care about their patients. He made impressions and very good looking temp crown. Previously I had a bridge which looked kind of pathetic, because one fake tooth was very wide and other very narrow, which made my smile look kind of weird. Now I feel like my smile looks natural. Thank you Dr. Block! Assistants and office manager were also very friendly and professional. What's even better, the day after surgery I received a phone call from them just to check how I am feeling. Unbelievable, no other dentist did call me just to see how I am doing after minor surgery. read more

I had an amazing experience at this office! I went in to get my teeth whitened and was very nervous, but the hygienist Cat was absolutely amazing! She put me at ease and was so sweet and kind. I did the Zoom whitening and it was great!!! She did such a good job and explained the entire process thoroughly! I highly recommend anyone wishing to get their teeth whitened to come to Dr. Block's office and see Cat! I can't wait to switch my insurance over in order to make this office my primary. They also offer this amazing deal where if you are one of their patients and you recommend a patient. You AND that patient receive $50.00 just for them coming in for a check up. I don't know any other dentist doing that. Go check them out. They do it all here!! Cat is the best at what she does! read more

I found my way to Patient Friendly Dental via Yelp! My experience so far has been great. Dr Block and his staff are very friendly, efficient and have made me feel very comfortable. Would definitely recommend - and have, to family and friends! read more

My husband and I are very excited to find awesome dentists right down our street. He made an appointment first with Dr. Koffman and referred me once he had a great first experience there. His fillings have been done quickly and efficiently with no pain after the initial soreness has gone away. I met with Dr. Alan Block and he was very thorough during our initial consultation regarding a root canal. He performed the root canal and it was a breeze! From the doctors, to the assistants, and Sandy at the front, we receive amazing service and care. Ridgewood keeps getting better and better. read more

Best dental office I ever experienced from the receptionist, dental assistants, and dentist. Truly recommended.

Extremely helpful staff! My 4-year-old niece had to get two teeth pulled and I was looking for a pediatric dentist that would take her. It was an emergency and they were able to accommodate her to their schedule. I got a free consult and the dentist himself was very nice. Thank you Sandy for your help! read more

Dr. Block is great dentist. He really cares bout his patients and does quality work. Also the office atmosphere is welcoming and the receptionist are super helpful and friendly. read more

Very friendly and professional staff. Clean office and updated office. Dr. Koffman is the best! She's gentle physically and emotionally. The only thing I reccomend, is to make sure they don't over bill your insurance. Other than that, my family and I are very happy with Family Dentistry! read more

This is the place for your dental needs! You and your children wouldn't be afraid of the dentist if you have Dr.Block and Dr.Kauffman taking care of your teeth! They have great customer service too! Everyone in this dental office will treat you like family (no joke). They're very accommodating and friendly, you will feel really comfortable once you walk in. read more

Dr. Block is an excellent Dentist. He has over forty years of experience, therefore he is very knowledgable! Dr. Block staff is very professional, polite and experienced as well. Sandy always answers any questions that I have about my insurance payments. I would recommended Dr. Block to anyone, excellent dentists are hard to find! I had a great experience with the tooth whitening! I can now say that " I have the best smile, thanks to Dr. Block! read more

Dr. Koffman was the first dentist I have seen since moving to New York and I could not be happier, everyone from Sandy her office manager to the dental assistants are always so kind and helpful and take the time to talk to you and get to know you. They even answer the phone late, once I was confused on my bill and called in a panic and sandy immediately called back to thoroughly explain everything to me. They help you with explaining what insurance will cover and never pressure you into any extra treatments or services unlike some dentists. You can tell dr. Koffman takes her profession very seriously and is genuinely interested in helping her patients, would definitely recommend! read more

I used to be a patient at this dental office for quite some time. During my visits there, I would not complain much about staff itself but overall the environment is very shitty. It made me question many times why do I continue to come here as Dr. Block was not my only option for my dental care. Over the years, (I was seeing both Dr. Block and Dr. Koffman) for about 3 and a half years where I visited for routine cleanings and limited cosmetic procedures. I am writing this review out of concern for the staff. Within the two years I have visited the office the staff was always, and I really mean it, ALWAYS changing. I've only noticed familiar faces a few times. Most of his staff are always running around and overworked. I have heard Dr. Block being very aggressive and seeing the look of embarrassment on some of these girls are very concerning. Most look very young, presumably in school and deal with everything he throws at them. It's sad because I remember many girls starting off so happy and end up looking miserable to eventually being gone. It seemed to me like someone was always in training. I began to feel very much concerned when I never paid a copay at all. In between visits I went to another office for a second opinion in which I found I was only covered about 80% for a potential filling. Of course I did not want to pay, so I went back to Dr. Blocks office and was told I had to pay absolutely nothing, everything was covered and the office manager stressed to me to ignore an EOB sent to me, it wasn't a bill and I would not be charged. I went forward with treatment and weeks later I recieved a bill for over $300 dollars and other treatment I never ever received. When I called the office to clarify, whoever I spoke with was extremely rude and seemed to be attending to something else. She did not clarify why I had other charges and procedures when I initially went in for just ONE filling. She told me to ignore the bill and not to worry about the patient responsibility. When I spoke to my parents they informed me that the bill could backlash on me and the manager or biller could reflect the amount back to me. I called two weeks later and asked to speak with the office manager who is never in. When she called me back she was full of herself and told me " i told you already there would be no charge so why are you overreacting " if you ask me that is EXTREMELY unprofessional as I am pretty young myself I did not have much knowledge on my dental insurance. it is disappointing to even say i was a patient there because overall the quality of the office is very poor. the staff is always in limbo and extremely unorganized. they literally harassed me one summer and called me over 15 times begging me to come in for a cleaning and offering me gift cards. sounds like a scam to me. 1 year since I have not been a patient there and it really upsets me to see all these fake reviews. I have witnessed many upset patients with similar issues and i find it very necessary to expose the behaviors and habits this office runs on. they max out insurance and promise no copays but send a bill in the mail months later expecting you to pay right then and there. They are always begging and bribing people for reviews and that to me is very fishy. i would not reccomend this dental office and it is time for dr. block to retire. his attitude and demeanor has drastically impacted not only myself as a patient but mutual friends of friends i know who have had very similar experiences. I had to change the rating otherwise my review wouldnt show. would u look at that *********************************************************** MY REVIEW NEVER POSTS BUT UNTIL IT DOES AND I AM ABLE TO PROVE WHAT A CROOK DR BLOCK AND HIS STAFF ARE I AM GOING TO CONTINUE AND POST WHAT I CAN TO PROVE THAT read more

Just came back from a consultation and the receptionist & dental assistant were both very sweet! The doctor was friendly and asked before he touched, poked or prodded any of my teeth - very professional and caring. My insurance doesn't cover their office sadly but I will definitely be going back even though I have to pay out of pocket - quality and service are much more valuable to me! Highly Recommend. read more