Dr Broom is the best dentist I've ever had. Also the most ethical and kind, and he truly seems interested in everything you have to say - he will pause and listen after asking you a question while cleaning your teeth. (And yes - he does this himself!) I've recommended him to multiple people and they're all so happy with him. I can say without reservation that he has your best interests at heart. He once told me he likes to treat every patient as he would treat his own mother. And he has lived up to this in the many years that I and my family have been going to see him. He is the only dentist I actually look forward to going to, and I always leave with a skip in my step! read more

Dr. Broom is the best. I have been seeing him for years and he takes care of your mouth with kindness and excellence! If you can get in to see him you will have a fine dentist! He's even been known to come in on a Saturday in a pinch when needed. Thank you Dr. Broom! read more

Dr. Broom is the absolute best. I started seeing him over 20 years ago. I have TMJ and came to him with a good bit of anxiety around dentistry. He is so kind and patient and just really willing to adapt to get the job done. The quality of his work is excellent and he isn't one to upsell or recommend unnecessary actions. I so appreciate Dr. Broom and highly recommend him. read more

Excellent Work. Excellent Heart. Excellent Man. Imagine if you had to work over foul smelling, complaining mouths for decades. You'd lose your mind. Not Dr. Broom. He sweeps that aside and chats as he does his Good Work and you lie there chatting back as if it's breakfast. And he is a thoroughly generous person in every way. Fly fishing and airplanes! read more

El dentista es alegre , positivo , extremadamente cuidadoso y la calidad de su trabajo es increíble , es el mejor dentista que he visitado

Dr. Broom is amazing one of the best Dentist I've ever been to. Dr Broom is caring, thoughtful ...excellent dental care.

Dr. Broom and staff are superb, trustworthy, and friendly. Doesn't really get any better.

I saw Dr broom for a toothache. I was seen emergently and the problem was taken care of. Office was very comfortable and looks newly renovated. Office staff was very pleasant and helpful. read more

My whole family sees Dr. Broom. Love love! Kind doctor who treats you like a long time friend always.

I haven't actually seen Dr. Broom, but I have had an experience that speaks to his compassion and professional integrity: I called his office with a complicated problem, requesting an appointment. He took the time to discuss it with me, with kindness in his voice, when I'm not even his patient. Instead of going outside his expertise, he recommended a different specialist, whom I will see tomorrow. He clearly wants the best for all patients - even when that means referral. He prioritizes patients over profit, despite our capitalist dental system in the US. read more

Dr. Broom is such a wonderful doctor and great person!! My son had a dental emergency and he helped so quickly. He is so kind with such compassion. My whole family goes to him and everyone has had a great experience at his office. Dr. Broom does a great job! read more

I went to see Dr. Broom for the first time a week ago today after reading all the positive Yelp reviews about him. And boy, was I glad I did. You see, I had chipped one of my molars a week before and had gone to see a new dentist to repair it. This dentist barely looked at it, was not very friendly at all, and roughly filled my tooth with a resin filling. He said he wasn't sure how long it would hold. It didn't last 24 hours. UGH. I decided I wasn't ever going back to see him. When I called Dr. Broom he was booked up for 3 weeks but managed to fit me in. I went in a few days later and he was friendly, welcoming and meticulous. He decided to do the same resin filling as the last dentist. He joked that he hoped it would stay in longer than the last dentist's. It's been a week now and it's still going strong. Thanks again, Dr. Broom! read more

The Anderson, S.C. Jockey Lot is the largest flea market in the South. In the late nineteen-seventies, a dentist named Dr. Wagner set up a fully equipped AirStream trailer there and opened for business. He posted his prices outside the door: fillings for $16, extractions for $8. Since most of his clients were low-income people like my dad, Dr. Wagner got a lot of 8-dollar business. A fat man with large forearms that made me afraid of him when I was little, he had been a dentist in the Army. Army dentists are officers, their patients enlisted personnel, mainly. The power disparity doesn't force the cultivation of chair-side manor and Dr. Wagner had none. My aversion to dentists began there and endures until now. Because Dr. Wagner was also an unskilled practitioner, my identification of slipshod dental work as a class marker begins with him as well. In the same cursory fashion with which a woman appraises a man's cuticles and shoes to infer the extent to which he takes care of himself, I register a person's teeth. If his dental work looks as if it were performed by a renegade veterinarian, I conclude he's one of me. This colors my interactions with professionals of my class-origin too. In 2005, when I met my divorce lawyer, she pulled up in a red Corvette and got out and smiled brightly to reveal a thin pewter-colored line above her front choppers. I liked her instantly. But I ramble, so I'll get to the business of reviewing Dr. Broom, whom I selected from the Yelp directory because he shares a name with my mother's fifth husband and because he's received fulsomely positive reviews. The praise is warranted. In fact, Dr. Broom has so completely earned his shimmering reputation that I've frankly lingered a while over how to set out most effectively and creatively the collection of merits that make him that rarest of creatures: a dentist that I don't dread to see. The approach I've settled on involves contrasting him, point by point, with his predecessor, the anti-hero who removed the tooth I asked Dr. Broom to bridge. I'll call that feckless imposter Dr. Litter. Since he serves little purpose in his calling, I flatter myself that I do dual justice by appointing him the dark screen on which to project the simple virtues of his abler colleague. (This time last year, I'd have written Dr. Litter a one-star review and included his wife's social security number in it. The scattering years that have gilded my head in silver have softened my heart a little too, I guess.) When I told Dr. Litter I had a loose lower incisor, that sour, dyspeptic little grimacer began mumbling about treatment plans and ordered up a whole mouthful of X-Rays. That's a shady run on a patient's insurance, this pissing away of coverage dollars on things not immediately necessary. Dr. Broom took a single X-Ray of a single tooth and asked permission before doing so. He mentioned a treatment plan, but carefully avoided the hard sell. He treated the work he was doing for me as an audition. So I am happy to discuss treatment plans with him all the live-long day. He also excels at pain management. A dentist always deadens the area around an extraction, of course, but if the tooth is a lower incisor, the dentist will optionally administer shots to the mandibular formen. These are extremely painful and often quite unnecessary. Dr. Litter, channeling Dexter, administered these shots as a matter of course, then began yanking on the tooth before it was deadened. When I informed him that he was causing me agony, he seemed exasperated to find he was performing work on an actual, live human being. Stupid quack. Dr. Broom administers these shots only if the local, less painful shot proves insufficient. In fact, I must really emphasize that at every stage of my treatment, Dr. Broom was solicitous of my comfort. He has the compassion and decency of a man who may not be terribly crazy about dentists himself. Last of all, there's the inchoate dimension of basic likability. To a greater extent than any other health professionals, dentists are sanctimonious tut-tutters. They treat cavities as moral shortcomings. They really do. Dr. Litter thought bad teeth indicative of sin and considered deep cleanings to be a combined form both of ritual cleansing and fleshly mortification. I suspect that, as a boy, getting his teeth cleaned was a sort of hobby for him. Whether or not that's true, he certainly seemed baffled that anyone would approach getting a deep cleaning with less enthusiasm than he brought to getting paid for it. Sick fucker. His virtuous doppelganger Dr. Broom? None of that with him. He is pleasant, down to earth, normal. When I told him I was trying to decide between a dental implant and a bridge, he told me in the most charmingly offhand manner: "Yeah, I had to make that decision too. I chose a partial." And he removed it from his mouth and showed it to me. I liked him instantly too. read more

You know that time. You been staring at that filling that is down to it's last layer. Your dreading the day you can feel the food you chew. Well I needed a good honest dentist that has skills and expertise. Not to mention affordable. Scoured yelp and found he had a large following. Scheduled an appointment a week in advance at his latest time 5.30pm. He get's booked really fast. He is that popular. Well It's finally that day. I arrive at 5:15pm fill out the forms. Wait for 15 minutes with patients from Edmonds and Kent. I'm thinking these guys drive that far for a dentist ? But he puts a smile to these guys faces. After that horrible incident way back in high school. The torture of removing my wisdom teeth. Dentists has always terrified me. He seated the gentlemen from Kent on one chair and I in the other. I liked how precise he was. He worked on the other gentlemen then let the hygienist finish him off. He introduced himself, looked over my x-rays and proceeded to check my teeth. He gave me some options of fixing the tooth and I chose to just fill it. As cost was in play. This tooth was missing half the top as I cracked it in my superman days. Well with great skill and care he started working on that Molar. The whining of the drill and the suction of the tube. Still creeps me to this day. The shaping and fitting took less then 30 minutes. As i viewed it after the operation it looked great. When billing was done it was very AFFORDABLE. It cost a Benjamin. Let's hope it holds up another 5 years. If Your looking for a no frill dentist who is exceptionally skilled. Go see Dr Broom in the historical Wilsonian Building in the U-District. Tell him I sent you and he will put a winning smile on your face. read more

Five stars to a dentist? Yes. Seriously. They bill directly to GAIP without making a fuss, and that's five stars right there. Scheduling is easy and the location couldn't be more convenient. The hygienist I had was quiet but nice. Dr. Broom was friendly, super competent, and had reasonable, useful recommendations without doing the you-MUST-FLOSS guilt trip. If you're in the area, and especially if you are a UW graduate student, I would highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Broom is not only the best dentist I have been to but also the most wonderful person. I have really(!) bad teeth, i.e. filled cavities, root canals, extractions etc. and have been to many dentists in my life (in the US and in Europe) - but none so good and conscientious as Dr. Broom. Even in the height of the corona scare, he saw me and spent over an hour reconstructing a decayed front tooth (the filling had fallen out), creating a perfect look - better than ever before! If you are looking for a dentist once the corona thing is over, you will get the best if you see Dr. Broom. read more

Decided on Dr. Broom because of the reviews on Yelp. I must say that I've been nothing short of amazed at how easy and painless my visits have been to Dr. Broom. I hadn't been to the dentist in 12 years and when I went to Dr. Broom it was a matter of him just showing my cavities and worked out a schedule to get them filled. He never scolded me about not going to the dentist, he also doesn't beat the floss everyday drum. He actually said any flossing is better than no flossing so don't worry if you don't do it every day. I'm usually in and out in about an hour when I had to get a filling and 30 min when I got my teeth cleaned. Ida the hygienist is super quick and painless and their billing person is crazy nice. I like the fact that it's in an old apartment also, very cozy. 1000X recommendation for Dr. Broom. I have Delta Dental and they take that for what it's worth. And he's kind of dreamy also :D read more

All doctors/lawyers/professionals should be like Dr. Broom. We've been going to him for close to 10 years and never have we ever felt like he was trying to become rich off of us! He actually was an accountant but went back to dental school because he wanted to be able to spend more time with his family (not because he wanted to make more $$$). He is conservative when it comes to X-rays and procedures and will only do them if necessary. As a cash patient, I really appreciate this type of thinking since I pay for 100% of my care. When I first went in, I had a really shallow cavity forming and instead of filling it, he recommended I rinse every night with ACT. So I bought some at the drugstore and now 10 years later, the tooth is still fine! Dr. Broom is friendly, genuine, VERY affordable, and a great dentist. It's always a pleasure to see him, and now my 3 year old daughter is a patient as well! read more

I haven't been to the dentist in over three years (oops) and I had a little pain with a wisdom tooth pushing through. After reading amazing yelp reviews, I decided to give Dr. Broom's office a call. I'm so happy I did! The receptionist/billing lady was so nice and set up an appointment for a few days later- she even called to remind me the day before. After a very straightforward cleaning from the hygienist- no small talk, I mean, how could you? I met Dr. Broom who went into a scraping frenzy with my teeth (in a good way, it had been three years after all). He gave me a referral for my pesky wisdom tooth but assured me it wasn't an emergency and that it was completely my decision. He was a really cool guy and I'm almost looking forward to my next exam in February. read more

Best dentist I've ever had. Dr Broom explains what is going on in your mouth an open, detailed, factual, but completely non-judgemental way. He gives you your options and lets you decide what you want to do. No pressure, no upselling, just a genuine desire to do what is best for *you*. So refreshing! read more

I woke up with a toothache. Without a regular dentist, I needed to find one, and pretty quickly, too. I saw Dr. Broom had stellar reviews on Yelp, and--yay--he is a preferred provider through my dental insurance. Calling at 8:30 in the morning and hoping for an appointment, but not counting on one, I left a message. Dr. Broom himself rang me back, asked me a couple questions about my symptoms, and said he could probably squeeze me in, although he was quite busy. Threw on some acceptable attire and got there in time for my last-minute appointment. I was greeted by Dr. Broom, who was very courteous and patient. Within 10 minutes, his assistant was sticking cardboard in my mouth and taking an x-ray of my tooth. Although he had another patient, Dr. Broom was quite adept at spending time with both of us. The end result was not good news: root canal needed. Now. Dr. Broom gave me a referral as well as some positive feedback about the folks he directed me to visit, which made me feel a little better. I can't thank Dr. Broom enough for his efforts to see me at last minute, which I know can be tough on the dentist, the assistants, as well as other patients. Although I'm not a huge fan of going to the dentist--but then, I don't know who really looks forward to the experience--I intend to book an appointment with Dr. Broom for a more traditional cleaning appointment and evaluation. read more

I had had the same dentist my entire life, but I had to find a new one this year when I switched insurance... I'm so glad I found Dr.Broom! I hadn't been to a dentist in a while, and I'm not the biggest flossing fan but I didn't get a lecture or a scolding. Dr.Broom just explained why some other dentist might scold me. Everyone in the office is really nice and friendly and they had me in and out fairly quickly while doing a thorough cleaning job and x-rays. Dr.Broom was not quick to suggest expensive or invasive procedures, instead laying out all options honestly. I will definitely be sticking with him. read more

Dr. Broom really is that great. I've had really horrible experiences at the dentist's office but he immediately put my mind at ease. I have very sensitive gums and teeth so he made sure that I wasn't uncomfortable and he'd adjust whatever he was doing if he saw that I was in pain. He's very easy to talk to and most importantly *takes his time*. His office is always packed but he didn't make me feel rushed and answered all of my questions. He even squeezed me into his schedule later on the same day because my molars were hurting after he put in some fillings. I had dental insurance but they do not cover night guards (grr!). Dr. Broom charges a lot less than anyone else and since I had weird time constraints he made it a point to get my night guard made right away. He saw me in between patients to make sure it fit properly and even though he was super busy he didn't rush me out the door. He stood with me in the bathroom and explained how the night guard worked, how it should fit, etc... I refuse to go to anyone else and I'm so glad I read all the Yelp reviews before deciding on a dentist :) His assistant wasn't very nice and seemed annoyed (like she didn't want to be there). I'm just going to chalk it up to her having a bad day, I guess... Regardless, I'm glad I found Dr. Broom. Oh and yes, he is handsome and really down to earth. They validate parking as well. Can't beat that! read more

Dr Broom is one of the best dentists I've been to... He is effective and sensitive! I highly recommend Dr Broom. His office is conveniently located on the ave, his office manager is wonderful and extremely helpful. The whole team really takes care of you. He will never scold you for not flossing. He does everything he can to make your pain go away. They handle the billing well too. Unlike many dentists, even if you aren't a regular customer or on your first visits, they charge your bill directly to your insurance company. I was in a lot of pain for 3 weeks. I went to another dentist who was close to my work place. He couldn't find a solution to my problem. Finally I went to Dr. Broom and not only did he immediately pin point the problem but he also gave me medicines that were extremely effective. My pain went away the next day!!!! Thanks Dr Broom!!!! read more

I just had my second visit at Dr. Broom's. I really like the guy. He is incredibly pleasant and caring. Between this and his location, how can you go wrong? I was recommended to Dr. Broom by a colleague and I'll recommend Dr. Broom to others for years to come. read more

Dr. Broom is a great guy, let alone a great dentist. Always a pleasure coming by his office. His staff is extremely welcoming and helpful. Couldn't recommend this office enough! See Dr. Broom for all of your dental needs! read more

I chose Dr Broom based on his Yelp reviews. I was very impressed. He was very professional, gentle and to the point. He did not try to sell me anything. In fact he referred me to a dental surgeon for tooth extraction when he could have done it himself. Most importantly, his work is very good. I had many of my teeth filled over 3 sittings. He was very immaculate in his work. Despite me being the last patient for the day, he took the time to polish off his work so that I don't have to come back for touch ups. Nearly totally painless. I would recommend his to anyone any day. read more

On two recommendations, I selected Dr. Broom to be my new dentist. I've since gone to see him three times for check-ups. His office is on the upper part of the Ave, an easy 15mins walk or 5mins bus ride for me, in the Wilsonian building. The office is a converted apartment. So it's very small but practical. He has two operating spaces, a restroom, and a decent-sized office for staff (from what I've seen, there is 1 other dental assistant person and 1 receptionist). There is usually a UW Dental School student who asks if s/he can observe your appointment. The appts are usually 30mins. Like others have said, he doesn't try to sell you on things. You're here for a cleaning, he cleans your teeth, talks to you about any concerns/issues, and you're out the door. Appoints are easy to get too! read more

Professional, Personable and Effective Dental Care If you are a patient of Dr. Broom then you know he is a great dentist and his staff is top notch. What is impressive about him is he really, really cares about his patients. He spends a lot of time working with you so you understand your treatment options, the procedures and after visit care. My wife and I have had crowns, fillings and cleanings from Dr. Broom and every procedure was perfect the first time. We have been consistently impressed with his skill and treatment plans. The rest of the staff are fantastic, friendly and professional. The one thing you to need to understand and plan for is that your appointment will probably not start on time. The reason is that Dr. Broom spends as much time as necessary working with his patients explaining treatments and post treatment care. So don't try to 'squeeze' in an appointment and you will be happy. read more

If you want prompt, friendly, fairly-priced, and skilled dental work with no hassle and no frills, this the place for you. Dr. Broom is an awesome guy. You can tell he loves people (and his vocation) in everything he does. If he's ever had a bad day when I've been visiting, I've never been able to detect it. His support staff is made of the same stuff. Seriously, I don't like having to go to the dentist, but I LOVE that I get to go to Dr. Broom's office when I need work done. Great people. Great experience. Thank you, Dr. Broom. read more

I HATE the dentist. Probably more than anything else. The usual digging and pain and bleeding and lecture about the bleeding... yuck! I mean, let's be honest, most dentists just go crazy on your gums! But not Dr. Broom. He is an awesome, personable, down-to-earth guy. He actually cares about his patients and remembers things that you told him last visit. He is gentle with you and has a way of telling you what you can do to improve your dental health without making you feel bad. He is also amazingly efficient. The ONLY downside is that because Dr. Broom is so great, it's fairly difficult to get in to see him. But, I am definitely willing to deal with it! read more

I was a new patient and had a great experience. Dr. Broom was very kind and helpful in answering my questions. I also appreciate the reasonable price, which was difficult to find. Looking forward to my next cleaning! read more

Love Dr. Broom and his office staff. Been going here for years and take my kids here as well. Always super helpful and friendly and does a good job. Doesn't try to upsell you on anything. No frills. Will work with you if you don't have perfect insurance or whatnot. All around nice guy. Highly recommend. read more

I went to Dr Broom after avoiding dentists for a few years. I even started going in for regular visits every 6 months... and he got me to start daily flossing for the first time in my life. He's a great dentist who can put you at ease. Highly recommend! read more

I've seen Dr. Broom for many years and he is a great Dentist. He keeps your mouth in great shape and is extremely helpful in helping you make good decisions for your health and well being. He doesn't look for work. Extremely reasonable for the competent care he provides! read more

Dr. Broom is the best! He makes going to the dentist less unpleasant! Weird building to have a dentist office in (an apartment building that reminds me of Alice in Wonderland with all the tiny doors and hallways) but it's worth it!! read more

What else can be said that isn't a repeat of what the other Yelp reviews have described of Dr. Broom? I received a new patient complimentary consultation from Dr. Broom about some tooth sensitivity. Not only did he helpfully identify the most likely tooth giving off the sensitivity, but he even provided thorough details about the possible underlying causes, realistic treatment options, and outlook for my overall dental health going forward. He and his team are the some of the most personable dental professionals around. Rather than use blame or scare tactics, it was clear that Dr. Broom has a genuine interest in his patients' dental health. His interactions with me during my consultation were concise, friendly, and open-minded. For people who live in the U District, his office location is very convenient. Though he runs a small practice, this does not affect the excellent service you will receive on your visit. Currently, his open hours are different each day, so do plan ahead when it comes to scheduling an appointment. His location on the right side of the Wilsonian Apartment second floor can be easily missed if you're assuming to see a big sign with his name on it. read more

I've been going to Dr Broom for about 9 years. I've recommended others to him that have problems with painful dentist work. He is very thorough and considerate and has a gentle (non painful) touch. He makes me feel comfortable. He is a nice guy too. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Broom's for almost 10 years, and he and the rest of his staff (Ida and Katherine) ROCK. His is the sort of dental/medical practice you thought vanished a long while ago, or at least, only existed in the fictitious town of Mayberry. This is not to say that Dr. Broom employs 40 year dental technology, but rather that he's extremely down to earth, personable, and elicits his patients' complete trust. If you're a UW graduate student on the GAIP, his office is super-conveniently located on the Ave. read more

Dr. Broom is always a pleasure to visit. He and his staff foster a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, and his pricing is affordable.