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“My name is schwan, I had the pleasure of working with Dr.” in 2 reviews
“I made it to the oral surgery office where I was greeted by the desk people and they told me to fill out paperwork regarding my insurance and all that jazz.” in 3 reviews
“Gold and he was the funniest, nicest and most knowledgeable man I've ever met.” in 2 reviews
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About the Business
Welcome to Dental Specialty Associates. Our unique multi-specialty dental practice offers services in oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics and orthodontics/pedodontics, all under one roof. For years, we have been working with patients to provide the best care in dentistry in Downtown Manhattan. Our goal is to keep your teeth and gums healthy and your smile bright and beautiful. Listed below are some of the features that have made Dental Specialty Associates such a successful multi-specialty practice for so many years: Oral Surgery, Periodontics, Endodontics and Orthodontics/Pedodontics dentistry We participate in or accept all dental union and insurance plans. Please click here for a partial list of the insurances we accept. Our caring and knowledgeable staff welcomes children, adults and seniors and guarantees the comfort of every member of your family. Latest technology in all areas of dentistry Serving the community for many years We invite you to contact our office to learn more about achieving excellent dental care. Please click below for more information on the dental specialty of your choice.
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- Robert W.New York, NY01Apr 4, 2024
I went to these guys yesterday (Wednesday April 4th 2024) I never got the chance to have any work done, I was scheduled for a tooth extraction. I had a scheduled appointment for about 8:30 I arrived late at 9:45. They did not cancel the appointment they said that they could see me. I had to wait four and a half hours to be seen. About 2 minutes before I was going to reschedule they called me to the back. I wanted to let the dentist know that I had to wait for 4 hours, he made a joke about it and handled my situation with a very light-hearted attitude. When I try to explain to him that I didn't think that that was acceptable he blew up at me and told me that I should complain to someone above him. When I insisted that this was not a laughing matter you got angry at me and stormed out of the room. Needless to say I was not going to let this man extract my tooth for fear that he might decide to make this as painful as possible. The reception staff was not of much help because part of the reason why it took so long to be seen was because someone did not do my paperwork correctly. I will be filing a complaint with the proper authorities if you have to go to these. people please find an alternative
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Bonnie P.Pleasantville, NY082Feb 25, 2022
They are the hugest hugest scammers in the world charge $75 for sensitivity test that I've gotten before and not one time have I ever had to do that ever or pay for it or even heard about it I don't like that they trying to charge me $800 from some kind of stupid calcium deposit I have on my tooth that again I've had eight other root canals from the same teeth and not one time with a charged anything it was all done by insurance
huge scammers scam scam scam don't go don't go don't go call the Better Business Bureau ASAPHelpful 3Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Abdul B.NY, NY01May 2, 2023
DO NOT GO HERE!!!! first starting with the manager, Mario he is a crook. every patient there leaves angry and unsatisfied. I went there last week expecting to see an oral surgeon, which they actually dont have. They have a periodontist, who they claim is a "surgeon". The staff there is extremly rude, the rooms are dirty. While I was in the waiting room (for 2 hours) I saw not one but two cockroaches. There are so many other options in the city. The office is dirty, and outdated. STAY AWAY!!!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Lavada Y.Manhattan, NY02Jan 24, 2023
The incompetence of scheduling is frightening. When you express what you need, and they blatantly ignore you in order to suit their own needs, is completely disrespectful. I was nearly brought to tears. And a consultation for a root canal has got to be the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. That must be the latest medical scam on the market. Luckily I was able to find another endodontist that did not have this make believe test for an extra (out of pocket) $75.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - A S.Midtown East, New York, NY02Dec 28, 2021
BEWARE! This place is deceptive. I was given their number by my insurance company. When I called they said they accepted my insurance. So I went in and they told me I had to take this pulp test to tell my whether I needed a root canal. After their tests (which they charged my $75), then they tell me they don't accept my insurance and they can do for so much $, etc. The sales routine. I'm so upset about this.
Not only that, but I've been to a few other Endos who charge way less than their inflated prices. Stay clear if you are wise. Try NYU Dental, they are wonderful and affordable, no sneaky tactics. I've noticed most of their ratings are one star only. AWFUL!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Robbon 1.New York, NY03Feb 7, 2022
Long waits? Insurance doesn't cover? WAIT till you read this!
I was sent there for a root canal procedure. When i first got there i was shown a video about "CRACKED TOOTH SYNDROME". The video essentially excuses the endodontist of any responsibility for cracks or fractures in a tooth that the xrays from your dentist normally wouldn't reveal.
At the dentist's before the root canal there was some confusion about where the pain was coming from. Was it tooth #30 or #31? I was of no help determining where the pain was coming from so xrays were done of both. My dentist informed me that "calcification" of the usually darker roots indicated that both teeth needed a root canal. It seemed practical to prepare both teeth for a root canal at the same time. I THINK the dentist mentioned a crack that he "filled" in tooth #31. Temporary crowns were made for both teeth and i contracted to pay out of pocket for 2 expensive Zirconium crowns that are placed after the root canal(s).
At Dental Specialty Associates i was informed they only do one root canal procedure at a time and the Endodontist, Dr. Foroughi told me to have tooth #30 "filled". Healing from the root canal procedure on tooth #31 was unusually long and not at all like a root canal 15 years earlier on the opposite side.
Back at the dentist after the root canal on tooth #31 he was surprised i only had one root canal procedure done. Looking at the xrays again together (i have to admit they both "looked" the same) he told me he already bored out too much of tooth #30 to just fill it--the tooth now needed the permanent crown which was waiting to be installed. He placed the permanent crown on tooth #31.
Back at the endodontist, and after a long wait to my surprise a heavily Eastern European-accented dental assistant met with me to tell me i did indeed need a root canal on tooth #30. I was pretty angry that a dental assistant was telling me i needed a root canal after the endodontist told me to get it filled. I left and unfortunately walked around with a permanent and temporary crown on for way too long.
I decided to have the permanent crown placed on tooth #30 without the root canal procedure. When i arrived at the dentist i was informed my dentist had retired and moved out of the country but another dentist who had taken up his practice would be seeing me.
The dental assistant assuming i had had the root canal was removing the temporary crown from tooth #30. When i winced from pain, she was surprised i didn't have the root canal. I met the new dentist and they informed me that the referral for a root canal carries a lot of weight and that it is not my decision to go ahead and have the permanent crown placed.
Finally the office manager performed a CT scan of the area where one of the roots of tooth #31 was revealed to be broken off. They phoned their oral surgeon who confirmed that the $780.00 root canal and $1200.00 permanent Zirconium crown had to be pulled and a post following a bone graph and an artificial tooth needed to be placed. Any wonder i'm still walking around with a temporary crown on tooth #30?
Imagine if Dental Specialty Associates (who only does endodontics and oral surgery) had a CT scanner instead of that dumb video this problem could have been properly diagnosed from the beginning.
I'm told that the cost of a CT scanner is quite exorbitant. Hopefully after their license to operate is reviewed following my complaint to the NY Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, they'll regret operating without one.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Barry E.San Francisco, CA01Jan 12, 2022
Avoid this office! My dentist sent me there for a root canal. On my first visit they told me that all I had to pay was $75 co-pay for a sensitivity I test and my insurance will pay the rest. So I paid the $75 dollars. However on my next visit they told me that I had to pay an additional $350 for a procedure not covered by my insurance, and I will have to return again before I get the root canal. I found this method of dealing with patients very deceptive and I told them that. Why did they not tell me this from the beginning, instead of telling me upfront that all I had to pay was $75?
I wasn't the only one that was deceived. There were other patients there complaining about the deception of that office with their payment. I refused to receive any service from this Dental office. I lost the $75 I paid initially for consulting fee, but I refused to see the dentist for the second visit when they told me I had to pay more money. I was afraid that on my third visit they will charge me even more!. Be Aware and always check reviews! If I had checked the reviews of this office before visiting I would have still had my $75 in my pocket. lolHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Daniela R.Astoria, New York, NY01Oct 25, 2021
That's WHY WE SHOULD CONSIDER REVIEWS FIRST:
All the ratings were 1star and here goes another one:
10/25/21
I paid the $75 fee, waited for more than 1hour, and in the end, I was told, sorry we recently decided not to take your insurance.
Meanwhile, the desk (the first thing I did, asked and make sure that my insurance is accepted) told me yes, we do! I waisted 2h for a total disappointment.
When I asked the office/ Billing manager why you didn't let me know since the beginning that My insurance wasn't accepted he tells me: you were here for an evaluation ...
Sir, I came with a referral, I know 99% what I need, what are you going to evaluate when you will not assist me ...
Staff/girls helping with X-rays was nice but overall...
I do not recommend this place!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Cindy C.Brooklyn, NY1271Mar 11, 2021
I have waited 32 mins 41 seconds on phone trying to make an appointment. I spoke to a person who told me to hold, and I heard some noises from her side once few mins, which mean she left the phone on her desk. I got cut off at 32 mins 41 secs, obviously by HAND.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Bubai M.Staten Island, Staten Island, NY961912Nov 25, 2020
To be perfectly honest , these mother lovers got on my last nerve. I was not supposed to pay a fee for anything. My insurance covers the cost. I got here early for a root canal ... waited 3 1/2 hours for them to tell me they couldn't do the procedure because it was damaged beyond repair. They couldn't even extract the tooth. So I wasted an entire day! For what ? Some illiterate creep to put his fingers in my mouth. Don't go here! Save your money, pull your own tooth. FOH.
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