I've been here twice now and Dr. Leahy is friendly and does a great job of explaining things in easy to understand terms, but I can't say I've been as impressed with the staff. This is personal preference, but I expect my dental care team to care about their dental health and it was surprising to hear about a chronic smoking habit. I had another hygienist today who I suspect isn't a regular based on her unfamiliarity with the office, and who gave me the longest cleaning I've ever experienced. On the topic of x-rays, the first set didn't save on my first visit and I had to do them twice, and most recently they weren't able to be taken. I did get a pretty clear description of their teeth whitening service which I'm excited to try, and for the dog lovers out there, there's usually a friendly giant roaming the office! read more

Visited for professional teeth whitening and had a great experience! Morgan was exceptionally friendly, walking me through each step of the process and Dr Leahy periodically checked in ensuring I was satisfied! Speaking to other customers in the waiting room, this dentist supports a welcoming, neighborly environment. Here, you're not just a patient, you're a person. Thank you for the excellent service and see you all in 6 months! read more

As great as always, since my initial review the whole team dentist Larry Leahy, and Nathan the hygienist and the rest of the staff excel at care, expertise, explanations, and striving to give you the best dental experience one can have. And they are nice people. read more

I recently started looking for a dentist here in Pittsburgh. I was referred to go see Dr. Leahy, and I have to say this was a great referral indeed. His office was clean, staff was great, and Dr Leahy himself is awesome. Thank you for fitting me in and being so pleasant! read more

So, it is my honor to give the first review of Shadyside Dentistry. Why, you might ask? Because in general, I despise dentists. Not the people, but the work. With someone who was born with teeth from (expletive here), it tends to be a terrible experience, each and every time I am sitting on the dentist chair. I discovered Shadyside Dentistry through a friend because I needed someone in the city and near work (1 block away, I might add) and I couldn't have been more pleased. Upon my visit, I found out that I had to have a bit of work done because I had not been able to see a dentist for a short while due to insurance. This will never happen again, I promise you. Either way, my hygienist, Ms. Gonzales was the nicest, funniest, and most calming person I've ever met in a dentist's office before. She not only understood my angst for the profession, but actually made me feel relaxed and gave me a simple explanation of how I was going to be fine. If you get the opportunity, ask for her. The dentist? The big man himself is amazing. I had several appointments within a short time frame, and they couldn't have been more of a joy to work with. Dr. Leahy was the nicest man who took his time understanding my needs (and wants) and also was able to work on my teeth in a way that did not frighten me. I may be well into adulthood now, but childhood nightmares still haunt me in those offices. He was caring, never pushy, and I can't believe I'm saying this .. a dentist I enjoy seeing. That may be the first time that's ever come out of my mouth. Long story short ... they're awesome. ps ... they have a dog (now two, I believe) that roams the office. Nothing could be better than that. read more

Shadyside Dentistry - General Dentistry Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dr. Leahy and all his staff are among the most friendly and genuine people out there. I always feel welcome there and love saying hi to his dogs! They've worked wonders on my teeth. read more

Best dentist office I have been to by far! Everyone is very welcoming & its a quick + easy process to get work done! Michelle is great! 10/10 recommend! Elijah read more

Highly recommend Shadyside Dentistry- They make you feel so comfortable! I would never go anywhere else

I came here for check up and I was advised to put a crown on my tooth canal. Staffs and Dr. was very nice, friendly and helpful. They never let me waiting for so long time in the chair like some dentists do. The price was fair and the thing I like the most here is the fact they don't bother me calling many times or sending so many letter to come back over and over again. Other places I've been bother me even when I don't want to come back anymore, even when I ask to not call me or send me letters. I think good places don't need to ask many times for people to come back because they are good enough to the point that definitely people will come back by themselves. read more

Dr. Leahy seems like a good dentist and great guy. However, I was asked by the dental tech if I wanted a fluoride treatment and I said sure. Later at checkout they told me it wasn't covered under insurance and that I should've been told that. I was never told. It was only $25 so I just paid it and left. I'm glad it wasn't more expensive but I wonder how many people they've tricked with this tactic. They also asked me if I wanted X-rays. Glad that was covered under insurance or I'm sure I would've had to pay hundreds. All out of pocket charges should be explicitly stated to the patient prior to performing it. read more

Larry and his team make going to the dentist something I don't fear or avoid at all. Most times, I even look forward to seeing everyone. They are informed, helpful and have personalities that make you feel relaxed and at home, even if you're having more complex procedures. I've gone to this office for 10+ years and just can't say enough! read more

Wow, everyone here is AMAZING!!! They make you feel comfortable and are so very helpful. By far the best cleaning I have EVER had. I (like most ) hate the dentist, but after being here I can't wait to go back. My hygienist Heidi was nice, friendly and very understanding about my fear and dislike of dentists. Dr Leahy was awesome, again friendly and so understanding. They explain everything to you and talk to you like a normal person. He also had his beautiful German Sheppard there and I have to say that made it even better! If you are looking for a dentist this is the place. I went to another dentist for 3 years and saw ZERO results I went to them ONE time and my teeth and gums look and feel great! read more

Professional and friendly staff. Do not recommend extensive/expensive dental work unless necessary!

Amazingly genuine guy. Dr. Leahy is really great with talking you through what he's doing and he's so patient with answering questions. I've been wronged by dentists before so I've developed some anxiety around dental procedures. However, Dr. Leahy was very calm in addressing all of my worries. It also helps that he has two extremely gentle dogs in the practice. Whenever I started to panic, I would look down and see one of the dogs sleeping by my chair. That surprisingly put me at ease. He also fixed issues that three dentists I've had in the past were unable to fix. And he did it in one appointment! Extremely competent dentist! Again, just an incredibly nice person and, despite his calm demeanor, he keeps on schedule very well. I've never had to wait long for my appointment. read more

I just finished my first visit which was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and they managed to squeeze me in for a cleaning on the same day I came in for a filling. Dr. Larry was excellent as were all of the hygienists. I'll definitely be sticking with the team at Shady Side Dental as long as I live in Pittsburgh. The office is slightly unconventional -but in a good way: there are two friendly dogs who roam around named Tennessee and Sheba, and instead of individual rooms there are three patient bays set up more like cubicles. It still feels private enough but it's something I've never seen before. All in all, I recommend them highly! read more

Both times I came here I waited a long time. There's only one dentist and I don't think they schedule appointments well. The first time I came I wanted to check a cavity. He was friendly, so I asked if I could get my wisdom teeth pulled. He said it was easy so he could do it. When I came back for my wisdom teeth, I waited an hour and a half before seeing the doctor. The extraction took 2 minutes... read more

Dr. Leahy is very nice and very skilled. He always does his best to make sure I'm feeling comfortable. His dental hygienist staff always do a great job. He has dogs he sometimes brings to the office which is awesome if your an animal lover like me. They don't bother you just lay down or take a stroll following Dr. Leahy. Paying a little extra for dental so I could stay here, but definitely worth it. read more

The best dentist and the best staff. I highly recommend Dr. Leahy, I had a LOT of anxiety surrounding visiting the dentist and Dr. Leahy makes me feel very comfortable, he's very confident which also helps me with my anxiety, I totally trust him. And yes, the dogs lounging in the background is a huge bonus. read more

3 amazing things about this office: (1) The dental assistants and dentist actually took the time to explain the clinical issues regarding my dental health, why procedures were done and what I should look out for! ---Wow! This absolutely floored me! As a healthcare professional, our conversations were immensely insightful! ---, (2) the dogs! and (3) the dogs. Enough said? I think so! :) :) :) read more

Just moved here and needed a new dentist. Dr. Leahy, his assistants, and dental crew are amazing(I've only gotten work done by Dr. Larry)! I had a bunch of cavities and fillings that needed to be fixed and redone and two crowns that needed to be replaced. Got everything done here and was going to go back home for the bigger crown replacement because it would have been free if I went back to my usual dentist, but decided to stay and get it done here based on how he did with everything else. Overall, the office is as friendly as a dentist office can be. I also love the fact that there are two dogs they let roam around. Having them around helped me relax during what I felt were stressful procedures. Would definitely recommend coming here! However, they are popular (for good reason) so I would recommend booking ahead of time. read more

A wonderful dentist. I am a new patient to his office and called hoping to get an exam sometime soon for a toothache I'd been having, and they fit me in the next day. Dr. Leahy was extremely friendly and listened attentively to my concerns. He really put me at ease and was very gentle when giving my novocaine shot (his sweet old German Shepherd also sat with me, which helped too!). Even though I was fit in between other appointments, I felt that he gave me his full attention until my problem was taken care of. He was awesome! I'd recommend him to anyone. read more

I had such a great first experience here! Everyone was so nice. I felt like I was laughing the whole time. I also felt like I was in very competent hands. I've had dentists in the past who just kind of cleaned my teeth, took one look inside, and sent me on my way. Not here. They were very thorough, using multiple ways to check my tooth health. But I've also had dentists who were thorough, but pushy in terms of recommending tons of work. Dr. Leahy's office struck a good balance, telling me what to keep an eye on, what to take care of, and what not to worry about. I also have never had a dentist tell me that my hygiene was awesome (I have really be focusing on flossing), and that the cavities were not from anything I was doing, but either that I was just prone to them or that they were from times in the past when I might have not had such great hygiene and were just slow-growing. A guilt-free trip to the dentist - woohoo! (The Christmas-cookie-flavored tooth polish and the free lip balm in my to-go kit were pretty sweet, too.) read more

Super nice staff and the dentist is a great guy that gives you a clear explanation about what needs to be done.

Lovely place, lovely hygienists. Left in a great mood with my teeth looking white and feeling clean.