I've been a patient of Dr. Oliver for over 30 years, and his work has always been exceptional. He's consistently gone above and beyond, especially when it comes to accommodating my dental emergencies over the years. read more

I've been coming to this practice for about 4 years now and can honestly say Dr. Oliver and his team are the best! I've always had a phobia of dentists (like had to be forcibly pulled out of a car and crying in the dentist chair level) but all my cleanings here have been fairly painless and the dental hygienists are all very nice and caring when they clean and make sure to let me know what they're doing as they move through each step. I've had a root canal performed and a cap put on my tooth by Dr. Oliver and he showed care and professionalism in his work. Experience was painless (wasn't stingy with the novocaine) and my new tooth looks great! read more

I love Dr Oliver. He's always honest, gentle and doesn't push unnecessary procedures that you don't need. My family have been coming to him and we are all happy. Thank you, Dr Oliver! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Oliver for nearing 20 years, and he and his team have been consistently excellent. Not only are they organized, professional, and quick, they are just very pleasant and welcoming. My hygienist is thorough and careful, and Dr. Oliver personally checks your satisfaction with every visit. Any problems you voice are listened to and treated conscientiously. I feel very lucky to have found his practice, and even though I moved to NH, I still make the drive for him. I will go to him for as long as I can. Strongly and confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a great dentist in the Boston area. Thank you, Dr, Oliver and Team! read more

Dr. Oliver comes highly reviewed and recommended because he isn't aggressive in pushing unnecessary and pricy treatments. So why am I not coming back after just 2 visits? The cleanings are draconian and brutal. The first time I went, I got an older woman who went to town on my teeth and gums, so much so that they were still bleeding that night when I brushed them. I'm someone who brushes, flosses, and uses mouthwash every day and I NEVER bleed like this during cleanings. I was with my previous dentist for 15 years and I've been to at least a half dozen other dentists in my life -- never bled like this. I chalked it up to a one time fluke, however, and returned today. I got a different hygienist today and was momentarily relieved. However, right off the bat I was annoyed that Annessha talked to me for almost 15m before even starting the cleaning. Small annoyance, but if I was in a rush that wouldn't be great. Then came the cleaning. Again, it was brutal and I didn't realize I was bleeding that much until I caught my teeth reflection in the overhead light. By that time it was too late, as she had already done 3 passes over my teeth while taking out her life's anger and frustration on me. I asked her to be more gentle but she kept coming back with excuses and saying that she "knew she was doing a good cleaning." Not only would she not listen to me, but she kept talking and talking and trying to explain away all the blood that had splattered on my face and GLASSES. I'm no expert but no dental cleaning should look like a crime scene. ALSO, she claimed she didn't know she was being too harsh but hello? If a patient has a mouthful of blood isn't that a sign that you're doing something wrong?? Lastly, she tried to gaslight me and asked if I had missed an appointment, which would "explain" why I bled so much. Uh no, lady, I was there in the spring where one of your colleagues also did the same hack job on my teeth. Long story short: go here if you REALLY want a non pushy dentist and can handle Guantanamo-level pain and torture for the cleanings. ETA: It's now been 5 hours since the cleaning and my gums are still bleeding! Again, not normal for me. read more

Dr. Oliver is the most honest doctor I've ever had. I've been a client on and off for 30 years. I took a few breaks along the way to try to reduce the drive, but each time I ended up at dentists that recommended unenecessary procedures. Dr. Oliver only recommends procedures when absolutely necessary, not because he's trying to drain your annual insurance funds like other dentist (believe it or not one sent me a letter that I have funds remaining and I should do something with them before the year expires. Crazy!). In the 30 years I've had 1 or 2 cavities filled by him and that's it. And he recommended against a bunch of procedures the other dentists recommended. 20+ years have gone by since those other doctors made their recommendations, and I still don't need those things done. So drop everything, drive as far as you need to drive, because the best show in town! read more

Dr. Oliver has taken wonderful care of my husband and me for decades. His staff and hygienists are stellar in their excellent service and punctuality in keeping appointments. The care taken to protect their patients during this pandemic and other times is comforting and reassuring. I absolutely love that they keep very up to date on new innovations to ensure that we are getting the best dental care possible! read more

I have been a loyal patient of Dr Oliver and my favorite hygienist Gerry for seven years and I couldn't be happier. Historically I have been no great fan of the dentist, but working with Gerry has been fantastic and has resulted in noticeable improvements in my oral health. She is knowledgeable and very supportive, and always has great recommendations for products and strategies to improve my gum health. Dr Oliver is very kind, professional, and (most important to me), a low-intervention dentist. To borrow from Click and Clack, I am often suspicious of dentists' proclivity for intervention because that's what pays the bills. I'm not sure how Dr Oliver is making his boat payments, but it's definitely not because of unnecessary procedures for his patients. I truly cannot recommend this practice highly enough. read more

Dr. Oliver is great. He is very nice and he does not do anything that does not need to be done! I think he is very good at what he does. I just went and got a filling, and was back at work in less than an hour! I have my teeth cleaned by Geri at his office- she is great too. I am so glad I have a dentist I can trust. read more

I started going to Dr Oliver because of these amazing reviews. I was a patient of his for seven years- despite thinking it was a bit odd that he (the Doc himself) only checks on you once a year. So every other appt. the remaining times only the hygienist takes care of you and you leave. Anyway he filled a cavity for me in Dec 2018. Afterwards, food got stuck in between the tooth he filled and the one next to it every single one I chewed anything on that side. It was really frustrating because I had to have floss with me all the time. I went back to Dr O and asked him about it. He said there was contact between the teeth and it was fine. (There was contact, but very little.). I went to get a second opinion and was told not only was it not good that food was getting stuck, but that I also had FOUR other cavity spots, including the tooth adjacent to the one that Dr O had filled. Stunned, I went for a third opinion. The third dentist said the same thing. I eventually went with the third and had him fill all the cavities. And he filled the tooth adjacent to the tooth Dr O had filled and built it out bigger than it was originally to provide more contact between the teeth. Food no longer gets stuck with every bite. I feel like I had a gut reaction when I first started going to Dr O-- he told me there was NO WAY I had made the bite marks in my mouth guard because they were so big. He was clearly not familiar with that kind of bite guard. I needed to have it filed down smoothe every year and it had been years. I told him this but he didn't listen. read more

I was referred to Dr. Oliver after receiving a quote from my long time Dentist that did not seem right and I felt the need to get a 2nd opinion. Thank god I did because after meeting with Dr. Oliver, I was able to save thousands of dollars and avoid dental work that wasn't even needed. From his warm and welcoming front desk staff to the efficient appointment booking process to the quality and trusted work of Dr. Oliver and his dental team, I could not be more impressed. Dr. Oliver is a Dentist that you can trust has your best health and financial interests in mind, which is a tremendous relief. If you are looking for a great cleaning or more advanced dental work, Dr. Oliver and his entire staff get my highest recommendation! read more

I would like to start this off by saying the cleaning that I had was excellent and the hygienist was very sweet and very patient with me. I hadn't been to the dentist in years and I was a smoker who quit so she had her work cut out for her. The reason for the two star knock off is that I confirmed a price of $150 when I called in as well as when I was at the front desk. I noted to both the front desk that I don't have health insurance for the first 3 months of being on a new job, so I don't want any extras... I just want the cleaning and can't afford the xrays or anything extra. When the hygienist wanted to set me up for xrays after saying that I didn't want them until I had insurance.... I reminded her that I didn't have insurance at the time and could only afford the cleaning. She was very nice and said that she understood in a very sweet accent. She asked if I wanted to meet the doctor and Richard came in to check over the work done for a couple minutes and said I had good teeth. When I went to checkout, the price was $250. I said that I confirmed the price and the price for a cleaning was $150 and the receptionist said it was $100 for the examination. I asked what examination, when the hygienist used a gause and pulled my tongue and checked for cancer? The receptionist said, did Dr Oliver go into the room? I said yes and she said if he goes into the room it costs $100 as that counts as an examination. So yes, he did go into the room and did check over my teeth really quickly before I left as every other dentist office does for a couple minutes. Nobody communicated to me that this was an extra charge. I emphasized multiple times to multiple employees that I had no insurance and only wanted a simple cleaning without any extra charges. I said at that time to the receptionist that I don't like hidden charges and I didn't think that it was fair. They did not tell me any additional charge would be given to meet Dr. Oliver, nor did they seem to care that I was just charged an extra $100 as no steps were taken to help. Dr. Oliver had a good personality and I like the guy. I really like the office and they did a good job, but they put me in a tough spot since I couldn't afford to have them sneak in an extra $100 charge without telling me. Please be clear with what costs extra if a customer says they have no insurance as it caused a financial hardship as I just got back from my honeymoon. I was not rude about my displeasure and paid the extra, but I had to cut out my tooth whitening with the company after I felt like they deceptively overcharged me. The doctor and hygienist seem like very caring and good people, but I didn't get the same feeling of love from the receptionist when I had a conflict. read more

In summary: I will never go to another dentist in New England as long as going to Dr. Oliver is an option. THANK YOU DR. OLIVER FOR SAVING ME BOTH MONEY AND PAIN! Another dentist informed me that I had a cavity [my first ever] and naturally, I was terrified. That dentist had iffy yelp reviews when it came to fillings, and upon researching other options, I came across Dr. Oliver. He's out of my insurance network, but based on the positive reviews, it was worth it to me. Dr. Oliver immediately gave off a positive, warm vibe. He inspected my teeth and told me that I don't actually need a filling. Instead, he buffed out the tiny amount of non-invasive decay and put in a sealant. I was in and out in under 20, painless minutes. read more

Update: I spoke with the dentist. After multiple interactions with them, I was told the following: "It is not our policy to allow patients to dictate what services they elect to have particularly on an initial visit." Insurance company will not reimburse for multiple comprehensive exams in 5 years, and hence, make sure you check before you change your dentist to this location and given my experience, you May want to double check what service you are getting as a patient. read more

Two years ago I moved to Massachusetts. A friend recommended Dr. Oliver. It was the perfect choice! Given the amount of dental work I have needed over the years, it is important to me that I can rely on my dentist and their staff to give me great advice and treatment. Dr. Oliver and his staff have provided excellent treatment and valued advice on taking better care of my teeth. I trust they are staying safe during this time and look forward to my next cleaning. Tim read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Oliver and his staff!!! I was seriously terrified when I showed up out of the blue with serious tooth pain due to needing an extraction!! I have severe dental phobia & not only did Dr. Oliver successfully & painlessly remove the tooth but he convinced me to get other work done & cleaning/2 cavities/ now I am on the right road to better dental health!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! GO now!! read more

I don't like my dentists to intervene unless absolutely necessary. I am almost 30 and have not had my wisdom teeth taken out. They don't bother me or my other teeth, and I never had them removed because my long-time dentist is a family friend back in Chicago, and he never felt it was necessary. My gut feeling is that most dentists probably would have yanked them out by now, just because that's what you do with wisdom teeth. This was a concern for me when searching for a dentist here in Boston. Luckily for me, Dr. Oliver's approach to dentistry is "if it doesn't bother you, it doesn't bother me". For those of you avoiding your next trip to the dentist because you fear unnecessary pain, consider Dr. Oliver and his team of quick, efficient and friendly dental hygienists. read more

As much as it pains me to write this five star review because I know it is going to make it that much more difficult to make an appointment... I can't even tell you how happy I am that Dr. Oliver has been my first dentist in the Boston area. I have had some pretty traumatic experiences with dentists/orthodontists over the years, dating back to my early childhood. I have seriously considered moving to England or Ireland and never visiting another one of these professionals again, until I met this guy. Not only is he in a great location where I can get an appointment during my lunch break but he is also super friendly/funny and gentle.. highly recommend. OH, and he is the first dentist ever to tell me that I don't need to get my wisdom teeth out... awesome. read more

Let's start this review with the cold hard truth: No one likes the dentist. This is a person who does invasive, sometimes painful, things to you... and then charges you for it. Even so, I love Dr. Oliver. He is amazing and goes out of his way to make any precedure as pleasant as possible. He's also incredibly efficient. Because let's face it, the faster I can be done with the whole experience, the better! The staff at the office is friendly and welcoming and willing to talk through any concerns. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed. read more

We love Dr. Oliver and Nichole... Period. Both me and my future wife see the good doctor and have never had a more pleasant experience at the dentist's office. Everyone is professional and friendly. They never try to "double bill" as I've see at some other offices in the city. We recommend Dr. Oliver's office to all friends and clients... You guys rule! read more

Yep, I'm reviewing a dentist office. But it's important. Your teeth deserve awesomeness too. After having to cancel on my old dentist due to illness and being told the next available appointment was 6 months away I knew it was time for a switch. So I came to Yelp this time to find my new tooth haven and I was not let down. This place rules. They send you text reminders for your appointment. They are super nice. My hygenist was a total sweetheart and didn't stab me in the gums the entire time. They have a new tooth polishing device that was great and some sort of new fangley Siri-type program to keep track of your gum health (you'll see). I always liked going to the dentist (I know, I know) and now I pretty much love it. But don't go here because I don't want to have to jockey for an appointment slot! :) read more

If you're looking for an honest dentist who runs an efficient, clean, up to date, friendly office. Here you go!!! Too many dentists get a bad name because they'll find any and all work they can do; which not only lines their pockets but causes more harm than good to your oral care. Not Dr. Oliver- I truly believe he has the patient's best intentions in mind. Book an appointment ASAP as his schedule is pretty booked (because he's that good!) read more

Can't believe I am reviewing my dentist, but he is just that good! Dr. Oliver is so caring, nice and amazing at what he does. The dental hygienists are so professional and use state of the art technology. The front desk is excellent about working with your insurance, fitting you in with cancellations and using computer systems to remind you about your appointments. I want to tell everybody to go to Dr Oliver, but selfishly don't want it to get too busy - clearly I have gotten over that after countless appointments of amazing service. Simply stated, Dr Oliver and his entire team go way above and beyond to make your experience positive and your teeth in good shape. Just go! read more

I recently changed my dentist to Dr. Oliver's practice, and I gotta say I'm extremely pleased. The staff was super friendly and attentive. My first visit was just for a cleaning. It was the most thorough cleaning I have ever received from a hygienist. You could tell she takes pride in her work. I was also pretty impressed by the new technology they use. My second visit was for a temporary crown and then a permanent crown. Dr Oliver did a great job. It was quick and painless, just how I like my dentist visits. He also fixed a chip on my front tooth last minute. Would highly recommend Dr. Oliver and his staff to anyone. Definitely makes your trip to the dentist a little less dreadful. read more

I learned about Dr. Oliver through Yelp so thought it made sense to note my thanks in the same place. I made an emergency appointment to address a cracked filling (only two years old, the disappointing work of Delta Dental on Tremont Street). I can be a complete baby when it comes to the dentist, and Dr. Oliver was kind, patient and positive every step of the way without ever being patronizing. Even more importantly, he worked quickly and effectively, explained to me in detail what he was doing, what the problems had been with the old filling and what he was doing differently to address those issues, and continually asked about my comfort throughout the appointment. As "enjoyable" as a trip to the dentist can be--particularly one involving drilling--my experience definitely tops the list. I never thought I could find someone who could hold a candle to my beloved childhood dentist (he was so great and calming that I didn't even know Novocaine was an injection until I was an adult) but after years of trying different dentists in the Boston area, I have finally found one I'll stick with. read more

It took me a while to get in as new patient, but I cannot day enough good things about my visit. I am very picky when it comes to doctors and dentists in particular, this is my first try in Boston ...I guess 3rd time is a charm. Moved from Philadelphia where I had my dentist for 15 years. Highly recommend Dr. Oliver and his staff. Thank you yelp for helping me make the right choice. This sounds crazy but am excited for my next visit! read more

I had my first visit and cleaning a couple of weeks ago. They have a super convenient location for anyone who works in downtown Boston which is one of the many reasons I chose this practice. I felt for the first time in my life that the hygienist took her time and REALLY gave my teeth a good scrub. My teeth are still singing from their cleaning. I have had some horrific experiences with a few dentists in Boston and Dr. Oliver has really set the bar for a GREAT experience. I was not only beyond satisfied with the hygienist and Dr. Oliver, but the front office staff was very helpful with insurance questions and billing. All in all, fabulous. read more

Just had my first visit/cleaning with Gerry this morning...what a relief! I had been stressing about finding a new dentist these past few months after relocating back east from Northern California. I was thrilled with my dentist out there and finding a replacement was one of my top concerns. I have receding gums and Gerry immediately put me at ease. The cleaning was completely painless. Dr. Oliver seems like great guy... honest, professional, and not pushing any procedures I may not really need. I highly recommend. read more

Have been going to Dr. Oliver for many years now and highly recommend him. Has always been great and his hygienists are amazing. Have seen both Irina and Geri in recent past, both are extremely knowledgeable and thorough. read more

Very honest, didn't try to have a bunch of unnecessary work done in my mouth like other dentists I've visited in the area. I couldn't have found a better dentist! read more

I reviewed your office to help others in their search for comprehensive dental care as I myself was led astray by your glowing 5 star reviews (which I do not believe). You can be taken aback by my harsh criticism but it is nonetheless a true account and I would try to rectify the situation and guide your future patients in a better manner. I am just thankful I found a DMD who was able to fix my tooth. Your office should try harder to work with patients, as you have completely lost my trust. read more

To be clear, the overall treatment experiences have been excellent including amazing hygienists. My only complain is the front desk. They are VERY impatient and often impertinent or even demeaning toward their patients - which is surprising compared to Dr.Oliver and most of hygienists' amiable disposition. I really hope the front desk will learn better customer service or hire additional resources if their impertinence came from being overwhelmed by amount of work that they are handling at the front desk. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Oliver's since the late 1990s. He's a genuine, honest, smart and talented professional. He always takes extra care to review the X-rays, the hygienist's cleaning, answer any questions...and then he takes the time to ask about my family and my work. I've never so much as flinched during any procedure that I've had done by Dr. Oliver or any member of his team. They are gentle and thorough at every single visit. I actually look forward to my dentist appointments!! read more

Very professional. I have nothing but good things to say about them. Top notch care and they never try to sell you on any kind of procedure. I actually asked about something and Dr Oliver said "we can do it but I don't think you really need it" which speaks odes. I am not using them currently but it's only because the trip to their office is a bit difficult for me. read more

Yelp to the rescue once again..... the 5 star rating was spot on. I was in need of getting myself back in the routine of regular dentist visits - and who knew the city's finest office was right across the street from me. The entire staff here could not be nicer - they do their best to make what is otherwise an unpleasant chore the most relaxing and easy dentist appointment ever. Dr. Oliver is very sensible in his diagnosis and treatments, Gabby is super helpful in swimming thru all the insurance paperwork, and Amber is a top-notch hygenist. read more

Staff was nice, office was clean. I did the ZOOM whitening and paid over $500, I see no difference. In addition I am experiencing extreme pain and sensitivity. The discomfort is constant and I could not sleep last night. read more

I have been in Sand Diego for a long time, but prior to that I had the privilege to work with Dr O in Massachusetts. As a dental professional, I really understand the fine line we walk to take outstanding care of our patients, but also to not overtreat them. Dr Oliver does only evidence based, scientifically validated treatments that stand the test of time. The staff is outstanding and warm. My family back East all go to Dr Oliver. You just know he is in the field not for the money, but for his service to humanity. If you want great dentistry at a fair price, please do yourself a favor and go see him and his staff. read more

My dentist who I'd been going to since I was a kid recently retired and sold the practice to another dentist in the office. After 1 visit my husband and I were unhappy with the new ownership so turned to Google/Yelp for a new practice closer to home and our offices. I'm so glad we settled on Dr. Oliver! I had my first visit this morning, everything went as smooth as can be. My appointment was at 11:30 and right on the dot the hygienist Denise came out to get me started. Throughout the entire cleaning she was great about explaining every step and going over what she was doing/why and making sure I wasn't in any pain. After a very thorough cleaning and exam, Dr Oliver came in for a final check and to answer questions about next steps and the next visit. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend!! They do book up well in advance so be sure to call early for your appointments. read more

I personally had a decent experience with Dr. Oliver and some of his hygenists. However, some of the staff there are not the most ideal at returning messages or calling the patient back. They have an online portal where you can sent an appointment request but have to wait for a call back for exact times etc. Admittedly, I had difficulty making some of these appointments on time as a health care trainee especially in these times. I had sent requests for appointments multiple times later on but got no call/message back. Even if there were any qualms about making these appointments, they could have atleast emailed me back or called which didnt happen. This left me hanging and forced to find time in between the day, and calling the dental office myself. With poor reception at work, it was quite challenging spending that time on the phone. It left me rather discouraged to proceed with my care here. read more

Dr. Oliver is extremely professional, very experienced and kind. He and his stuff always deliver the best service and implement the most cutting edge technology. Recently, I had my periodontal maintenance done in conjunction with laser. I was very impressed with the outcome and how painless the procedure was. I don't know of any other dental office that provides such service. read more