Dr Ray Katz is a highly competent, affable, and trustworthy dentist. I make the trek from downtown Toronto to see him. He was referred to me by a colleague and is worth the trip. The office is clean and the staff competent and courteous. I liken most dentists to mechanics for the teeth. More than once me and my family have been talked into having procedures we didn't need - or had procedures that were very poorly performed - weakening the integrity of the tooth. Nightmares! I can't say enough positive things about Dr Katz and his practice. Highly recommended! read more

I feel like there's some criteria when one becomes a dentist that they have to inflict fear and anxiety - and if you don't leave with some sort of intense complex, or deeply rooted fear of the dentist - they haven't done their job. I moved north two years ago, and procrastinated on getting to a dentist - I missed my old dentist, but as I didn't want to drive an hour to my dentist every 6 months; I finally got around to finding a dentist that was more local. She came with the recommendation from my boyfriend's Mom, so I figured, hey, if she's mom certified, she must be good? It's a miracle I didn't leave my first appointment in tears. After she rhymed off the laundry list of issues with my teeth, she began to explain how I would need corrective jaw surgery, followed by another stint with braces and if I didn't do these things, I could guarantee that my jaw would lock on me by the time I was 50 -- if I was lucky to make it till then. W-T-F? Somehow, these issues had NEVER been reported to me before from my previous dentist, or the dentist before him. As she continued to lambaste me for another ten minutes on not getting to a dentist sooner, which I in part, definitely did deserve she finally finished her consultation with a clean bill of health - no cavities - teeth were in excellent shape. (Flossing, kids.) And hey, what do you know, she found it in her to leave me with a parting compliment, "I haven't seen teeth this white in a long time." Mixed messages, much? As if the mental tirade wasn't enough, getting an actual appointment here is a nightmare. I was apparently spoiled growing up in Brampton where going to the dentist on a Saturday wasn't a novelty. This office works Monday - Friday with only two late nights a week. If you want one of those beloved 8am or 7pm appointments, be prepared to wait for it...for a really long time. I had to reschedule my most recent appointment due to my boyfriend totalling his car in an accident (not his fault!) and reducing us to one vehicle, and they weren't able to reschedule my appointment for December or January - they told me to call back in February. Alright... I was then inundated for an entire week with auto reminders, and as they charge $50 if you miss your appointment, I was forced to confirm again via telephone that they had in fact, cancelled the appointment. As I'm not interested in really making this another 2 year event, I'm in the midst of investigating new dental offices to hold me over till my boyfriend and I move west of the GTA. With any luck, maybe they won't make me feel like total ass about myself like St. Andrew's Dental has. read more

Most people seem to like their dentists. I think that a level of trust grows when someone has worked on your teeth, and I think that most dentists are somewhat competent and personable - some more than others, but in general, they are okay. Endodontists are another story. By the time you need to see an endodontist, you're not having much fun and any concerns about "personable" go out the window. Finding a good dentist and an endodontist in the same clinic is pretty much impossible. I had some dental pain and also very sensitive teeth that seemed to get gradually worse. It got so bad that I was hesitant to step outside in the winter, as the cold air was so painful on my mouth. I had visited my trusted family dentist a couple of times, but he couldn't find anything wrong. He referred me to a couple of specialists. The first one poked my sore mouth and rubbed Dent-Ice around to locate the pain. As all of my teeth were super sensitive, I nearly leaped out of the chair, and she scolded me. Finally, she said I that she couldn't find any specific problems but that probably one of my teeth would have to be extracted. The second specialist was somewhat rude when I recoiled at the suggestion that he would also rub ice around my teeth and gums. I explained that my teeth were very sensitive and the mere thought was upsetting to me. He simply shrugged and walked away. Finally, my teeth became so achy that I just went to a dental clinic near my house. Dr. Katz was gentle, and after a thorough exam (no ice!) he referred me to Dr. Rapp (the endodontist in the clinic). He also prescribed antibiotics and some pain meds. After several days of antibiotics, my mouth began to heal - it felt like a miracle. (I was now more than annoyed at my regular dentist for not prescribing the same) When I saw Dr. Rapp, I was nervous, but quickly became impressed by his patient and thorough explanation of my dental issue. He told me what he felt needed to be done and answered all my questions. He even said that he had time to begin work on my teeth that very day. What a difference! Drs. Katz and Rapp changed my life. I had been in constant pain for a long time, but after treatment at this dental clinic, the pain was gone. I continued to visit this office for the next year. Unfortunately, I then moved away from this town, but I wouldn't hesitate to refer my friends and neighbours in the area to this dental office. What a difference they made to my life! read more

Excellent, affordable, LONG LASTING, teeth whitening with competent efficient staff and zero wait times. well done! read more