This review is long overdue - I became Dr. Gerskowitz's patient almost a year and a half ago. But…read morenow I am able to reflect on entire year-long-dental project. The task was enormous - at least to me it certainly had sounded overwhelming. But Dr. G's incredible patience and thoughtfulness, and the respectful manner in which he explains everything - treating you as a partner rather than simply a patient - made me choose him over two other doctors I had been considering. And I am so happy I did! Today, after many months or our collaboration I am in a very different place: medically, aesthetically, and emotionally. What's also very important to me is that Dr. Gerskowitz looks at the patient and his/her health in a integral way, which so rare at our time of infinite specialization. He is a real master. His approach is careful and intelligent, and what they call "bedside manner" is superb: once you are in his office, you immediately feel at ease. Dr. Gerskowitz is simply the best dentist I've seen in my life and one of the very best doctors of any specialization I've encountered. I just wish I found him earlier. The staff is equally great - I use this office now for my general dental maintenance and checkups. Everyone is knowledgeable and friendly. I normally go to the River Edge office, but have been to the Wayne location, too. Dr. G.'s practice is the place I recommend to my friends and family - that says it all. Thank you, Alexander, Andrey, Theresa, and everyone at AvantGarde!

This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had going to Avant agarde Dental. I have dental…read moreinsurance and decided to go to this place. I was there for a tooth extraction. The young lady dentist assigned to me was very inexperienced. She extracted the molar by chipping and hacking away where she eventually removed the molar in pieces. I ended swallowing bits of the molar. In that visit, since I had insurance , this place did anything and everything to max out as much as they could from my insurance. I was told that 25% of the bill had to be paid upfront, which was $588. That night I bled quite a bit and had tremendous discomfort. The next day my face was swollen and I had a slight fever and realized something wasn't right. I When to another Dentist to get to the bottom of why I was bleeding so much and had this puffiness and why I had all this discomfort. Was told that the reason I bled so much was because the stitching done at this Avant garde place was because it was done on one side of the gum and that the stitching should've have been done in a cross road method as opposed to one side of the gum and the grafting to cover the hole in the gum area was not there. Was also told that I also had an infection as well and was given a prescription. I ended Spending an additional $750 to correct this mess done at Avant garde. To add insult to injury, no pun intended, Avant garde wanted another$1,590. I left skid marks at Avant garde. As mentioned, it was a horrible experience. Stay away...

I was a new patient with a tooth that needed to be pulled as soon as possible as I was in pain over…read morethe weekend. Called when they open at 9:30 am and was in the chair by 10:45. Dr. Armento was attentive and tried to put me at ease as I'm not a good patient. As I had to have a tooth pulled several shots of novocane was needed. I hate needles in my mouth so asked oral lidicaine which he did. He was very empathetic to my pain and my unease about the procedure. He was calming and reassuring and most important efficient. Going back to get a comprehensive check. My experience with him and staff was first rate. Would recommend him. Don't say that a lot anymore.

Dr. Armento & his staff are the BEST ! I cracked a tooth, called in the AM- he got me in, at…read morenoon n fixed it in under a half hour! It looks beautiful! I can't say enough great things about Dr. Armento! He has certainly MASTERED his craft! He is the most meticulous Dentist I've EVER been to! My teeth are crap, he saves their day all the time & makes my smile Beautiful! Thank you! I appreciate all you do for My Sister, Husband, & Myself ! Sincerely, Karen V

My husband & I began seeing Dr Stenvall close to 12 years ago, for many years were very very happy…read morewith him, his staff & the service. A little over 4 years ago the doctor stopped taking out insurance in which he neglected to tell us, not only were we not told he continued to treat us and then handed us extensive invoices, it was at that point we were told "oh we no longer take your insurance" this was after he performed much more then routine exams & cleanings. He performed root canals & crowns. In addition he referred me for an oral surgery that now 7 years later I am told the tooth should have been extracted 7 years earlier and not had an extensive surgery performed. Do your homework prior to walking into this office, come to find out he has done this to another family member of mine as well as a very good friend in which we referred both to his office.

Honestly, this is the best dentist you can find in the area. SO pro and an unreal cool guy. They're…read morehelpful with billing and take time for timid patients and even have a cool TV monitor if you're like me and like to watch them work on your smile while they do it. Great dentist, no pain and great service. One of best I've ever had.

I've been seeing Dr. Cabassa, a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, since I moved to…read moreNew Jersey in 2012. His professionalism, candor, and commitment to my oral health have been unwaveringly consistent the whole time. He gives it to me straight. As someone with periodontal disease, I'm on a regimen of four cleanings per year - two at Dr. Cabassa's office, and two at my normal dentist. So I see them basically all the time. Joanie and Heather, who work the front and take care of my hygiene, respectively, remain on top of my appointments and any minute changes to my teeth, and they remember everything I tell them about my personal life, which is pretty amazing for a medical office. The facility is modern and clean, and the parking is super convenient.

I've been a patient of Dr. Cabassa for about 6 months now and will be for another few. I am so…read morehappy to have recd a reference from another of his patients. The office is immaculate. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I was extremely nervous my first appointment, everyone put me at ease. Dr. Cabassa was very patient and kind. He explained everything step by step and true to his word, I had no pain and things are going smoothly. Can't say enough about everyone in the practice. Highly recommend. Jen C.

I became a patient after my dentist retired after 30 years with him. Dr. Goldberg assumed his…read morepractice. While I was worried about starting with someone new, Dr. Goldberg alleviated my fears immediately on the first visit. Dr. Goldberg is extremely knowledgeable in multiple fields of dentistry, He is always professional and reasonable when you deal with him. He's also extremely easy-going which is important in this field. Most importantly, I recommended him to friends and family.

Dr Goldberg was very mean, I'm very frightened of the dentist, I had a broken tooth and originally…read morehad seen his associate. But Dr Goldberg, due to scheduling issues did the extraction. I was very nervous and had my hands up near my head, he pulled my hands down to my sides and pulled my head back. He gave me Novocain and pull the tooth out I had some questions but he told me he couldn't answer my questions, I would have to make an another appointment with the original dentist, I didn't get any instructions about how to care for the extraction site, I had to google the instructions, so don't rinse for the first 24 hours, don't drink through a straw and no spitting, so thanks to google I was provided after care instructions. Many people are fearful of the dentist; he told me that I was abnormal. This is so unprofessional, and I will never go back, so if you're a chicken like I am you must avoid Dr Ira Goldberg.

Dr. Caragea is AMAZING. I found this office after a poor experience with an office nearby. Dr…read more Caragea returned my call in a time of need, and gave me an appt as soon as she could. She explained my treatment plan thoroughly, and it is very evident she cares about her patients! I feel completely comfortable here and I am beginning to get over my dentist-phobia!

Top notch office. The staff is very friendly and nice, and I'm sure it's because they pick up on…read morethe practices of the Doc. She is very thorough. She informed on some of my personal dental care that I haven't been told by other dentist before. You can tell she is doing what she wants to do, and wants do the best possible job for her clients. Being new up here and with different benefits than I had back in my homestate, I don't know what the typical dental rates and practices are up here in Jersey. I got the feeling that she was doing her best to give the lowest possible rate for what I needed done, and didn't sacrifice quality. Very elegant and clean office.

David and staff are the most friendly and professional you could ask for. The office and exam rooms…read moreare spotless and the facility has plenty of parking. Unlike my previous dentist, David has a lab right there where he can make adjustments to your partials or implants while you wait. He did my implants and coordinated the procedure with the oral surgeon so I had temps in the same day while we were waiting on the healing of the implants before we went to permanent zirconia. Outstanding Doctor and staff.

Dr. Lipani does great work. Very relaxing and pain-free experience. My teeth needed very extensive…read morework over a number of visits. I am more than pleased by the final result. Thank you Dr. Lipani and staff.

Great professional and very friendly staff and doctors . Dr.Fine explained in every detail my…read morecondition and gave me several options for treatment. Front desk showed me insurance coverage and how much will be my portion before the treatment appointment was scheduled.

Started going to Dr. Fine for over a year now since I left my last dentist due to incompetence. So…read morehappy that I switched as everyone in the office so pleasant & professional. Dr. Fine is sooo nice ,always a smile, & really takes the time to listen to any concerns.