Dentists and Dental Specialists
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Endodontics
The Endodontic Group
55 Main St
Framingham, MA 01702
508-872-4897
This office has a number of endodontists. I can attest personally to the quality of work by 3 or 4 who have treated me over the years.
David Weitzler 8/6/10
Pediatric
Drs Kane, Tesini and Soporowski Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
230 Pond St
Natick, MA 01760
653-2417
http://www.gotfloss.com/
Our son had his first appt at 3 yrs old with Drs Kane, Tesini and Soporowski in Natick after many recommendations from moms in our moms group. I was very impressed with their office and team and will continue to use them. He saw Dr Kim who was very patient and gentle with out little guy. Very pleased indeed. Highly recommend.
Leslie F. Idzal 6/22/10
Dr. Cara Donley
327 B Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA
978-443-8833
http://www.drcaradonley.com/
I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Cara Donley. I have three kids with three different temperaments. They LOVE going there. She's very gentle, lets the kids test and feel the instruments (squirt the water on the window) and just get comfortable being there.
She's constantly recommended by our Mothers Group as well. She's fantastic!
Kim Comatas 6/21/10 & 2/10/12
Along with Kim, I also highly recommend Dr. Cara Donley. She's great!
Karen Audouin 6/21/10
Dr. Robin Eliasberg
326 Union Ave
Framingham, MA
(508) 875-1234
I will chime in with a plug for Robin Eliasberg as well. My son had major oral sensory issues when he was young and had a very difficult time with people poking around in his mouth. I always suspected that Robin's office casts spells on kids because he would coast through there with no problems. He recently had three teeth out, a cleaning and his molars sealed all in one appointment and near the end, he was seriously over the whole thing. Robin spent what felt like to me FOREVER talking him down, making sure he was OK, proceeded very gingerly and it took her about ten minutes at the end to do what should have taken about two minutes. She DOES run behind, but as someone said, it's because she takes the time each KID needs, not fits the kids' needs to the schedule. And, this last time, I was actually *grateful* for the times we waited for her because it was clear what her priorities are. Brenda Crawshaw 6/22/10
Robin Eliasberg also works wonders with my daughter who has been going to her since Dr. Robin did her first 2 fillings at age 2! I had taken her to my "family dentist" first, and she was so terrified she bit him! We scooted right over to Dr. Eliasberg's office (she had already been recommended to us) just to sit there for a few minutes, and Robin actually came out and talked to her, and immediately she felt better. Next trip to the dentist was a breeze! She's now 12, and it's been that way ever since.
Roberta Unger 6/23/10
She's wonderfully warm, caring, and gentle. She makes each child feel like they're her favorite patient in the whole world. She does, however, tend to run behind schedule because she spends so much time with each child.
Nomi Sofer 6/22/10
Dr. Melvin A. Erlich
22 Walnut Street, Suite 22
Framingham, MA 01702
508-875-KIDS (5437
http://www.framinghampediatricdentist.com/
I highly recommend Dr. Mel. He is fantastic with the kids. My children were both very nervous about their visits but he very quickly and easily calms their nerves and they actually enjoy it. Believe it or not, they look forward to going back.
Chuck Garofalo 2/10/12
Framingham Family Dental
434 Old Conn Path (Just before Speen St if coming from the Y.)
Framingham, MA 01701
We've used Dr. Kass at Framingham Family Dental for kids and adults. We have never waited more than a few minutes in the waiting room for those who hate the practice of overbooking. For the many years we have used Kass he always seems to have the latest technology that improves the process (not just flash). I knew years ago people looked at me in disbelief when I told them most of his fillings avoided the need for Novocain and "the drill." - literally I'd be in and out with a filling in 10 minutes. In addition, for those needing crown work he has the technology which literally cut the time in half as well as cut out most of the time you sat in the chair with a mouth full of goop.
Also, would second the recommendation for Dr. Hershberger in Sudbury for ortho.
Brian Sullivan 2/11/12
Dr. Mark Fried
61 Edgell Road
Framingham, MA
508.872.9339
Dr. Fried on Edgell is excellent. All 3 of my kids go there and the staff is great. I also like Dr. Hershberger in Sudbury. Although he does more Orthdontic work.
I would stay far away from Dr. Carapizzi in Wayland. His pracitce is on route 20 right before route 27 intersection. Seriously stay away from that guy. We file charges against him with the dental board.
Mike Malieswski 2/10/12
Dr. Deborah Himelhoch
Office: 508.872.0555
Fax: 508.872.0052
Route 9 Eastbound
550 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702
http://www.dahimelhoch.com/
Our children all went to Dr. Deborah Himelhoch right on Route 9 near Oak Street in Framingham (eastbound side but just past Whole Foods plaza).
She is kind gentle and soft spoken and her staff is great - every one of them. She is also a board certified orthodontist so for us it was "one stop shopping"
I also like the location of her office. As my children got older and I was involved in numerous carpools I could swing by her office, drop off the child with the appointment, and supervise him/her entering Dr. Himelhoch's office as the entrance is level with the parking lot. The front desk staff would always wave to me as confirmation that they now had my child safely under their supervision for the short while it took me to swing over to Hebrew School or sports practice and then return to check in with my "patient".
Roberta Waters 6/22/10
My wife and I can strongly recommend Dr. Deborah Himelhoch.
The whole office staff is terrific with the kids. Dr. Himelhoch is also a pediatric orthodontist and my daughters have been very comfortable and very well cared for by her with both routine care and braces.
Tibor Toth 6/22/10
Our kids go to Deborah Himelhoch. Our oldest just got her braces off (her teeth look great) and our youngest will have his first appt. in a couple of weeks (we have one in the middle too). Her staff is great and the location is convenient (corner of Rt. 9 and Oak Street at the gas station). It sounds like there are several good pediatric dentists to choose from.
Good luck, Anne Cantrill 6/23/10
We go to Dr. Deborah Himelhoch. Her staff is wonderful, the office runs beautifully and she is great with young patients. Another nice thing is that she is also an orthodontist, so when you get to that point, you don't have to go to someone else!
Alison Quackenbush 2/11/12
Dr. David Tesini
Offices in Natick and Sudbury
410 Boston Post Rd
(978) 443-kid1 (5431)
http://www.toothprints.net/contact.htm
Dr. David Tesini is a fabulous pediatric dentist. He has an office on Rte 20 in Sudbury and on Rte 135 in Natick. He takes a conservative approach and explains things thoroughly, which is not as common as one would think. He's also great with kids.
Elizabeth Ancarana 12/28/31
Oral Surgeon
Framingham Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery--David Emanuel
508-879-1300
Fax: 508-879-1388
29 Lincoln St
FRAMINGHAM, MA 01702-8205
I highly recommend Dr. David Emanuel. He removed my 20 year old's wisdom teeth last year and all went well.
Illona Roll 6/6/10
I agree Dr. Emanuel ,as he did great work for me.
Edward J. Block 6/6/10
Check to see if your plan covers David Emanuel.
If so, there's no need to look any further. You've got the best of the best!
Good Luck,
Sarah Donovan 5/25/07
General
Dr. Mark Fried
61 Edgell Road
Framingham, MA
508.872.9339
The people in the office are friendly, the appointments are on time and I think Dr. Fried keeps up with what is the latest in dentistry.
Janet Engelson 1/07
Both my husband and I go to Dr. Fried, and we think he's great. Example: today, my filling fell out, I called the office, and they were able get me in today and take care of the problem (which took a good hour). Everyone in his office is knowledgeable and friendly, and they all seem to enjoy working there. I highly recommend him.
Heather Ostendorff-Bach 11/19/11
My husband and I have been going to Dr. Mark Fried for many years and have been extremely pleased with his level of care and expertise. He has great chair side manner, is very gentle, is an excellent diagnostician and offers very sound and appropriate treatment options to choose from. He also does great restorative work.
His dental assistants and hygienists are all great, true professionals, very gentle and thorough. The office manager is awesome - she knows everyone and everything about billing and insurance issues, and is an expert in efficiently running things at the office.
Everyone in the entire office is friendly and very polite and we have become like family over the years with everyone there. They all truly care about us and take great pains in making sure our dental health and care experience at the office is top notch.
Roberta Waters 10/20/11
Dr. Ron Kolodziej
223 Walnut St.
Framingham
508-620-1170
Dr Ron Kolodziej (pronounced Kaw-low-gee) is WONDERFUL - gentle, kind, patient, professional - almost painless injections that are measured to you and the work so you don't get "over numb" - staff is outstanding - he offers nitrous oxide if wanted or even sedation dentistry - I HATE going to the dentist and he is a stand out experience - send him my best when you go!
Doe West 1/07
Dr. Frank Facella
Danforth Dental 1671 Worcester Road, suite 401
Framingham Office Park
508-872-3598
I highly recommend my dentist, Frank Facella, at Danforth Dental on Route 9.
Dr. Facella is skilled in various forms of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. I have been with him for about seven years. I have appreciated the personal care and professionalism he and his staff have given me. The office is bright, clean and cheery. I feel I need to spread the word about him.
In fact, at the present time, you will receive a $50 reduction on your first appointment if you tell them that "George Lewis" sent you.
George Lewis 12/10/10
I second Dr. Frank Facella!! Our family has been with him since 1987 when he first came to Framingham. He did dentures for my Mom and lots of restorative work for me, my sisters and their families and many of our friends too. The staff in the office is easy to work with and Dr. Facella is a perfectionist! If you have emergency needs, you can almost always get taken care of that day or w/in a few depending on the issue at hand.
Thanks,
Karen Decina 12/10/10
Dr. Sarah Lecerf
Lincoln St.
Framingham
508-872-0110
Dr. Sarah Lecerf has done a great job on my teeth for years. I like her flexible scheduling, friendliness, and professionalism.
Linda Dunbrack 3/17/07
Oral Health Center Dental Quest Dental
162 Cordaville Rd.
Southborough MA 01772
508-624-0202
I highly recommend the Oral Health Center in Southborough if you can get in. They are near (or over) capacity for patients and may have stopped accepting new ones, but are moving into a bigger location.
Peter Adams 1/07
Periodontics
Cary Feuerman, DMD - Periodontist
661 Franklin St
Framingham, MA 01702
508-875-6185
I can highly recommend Dr. Feuerman of Periodontal Associates:
He is an excellent surgeon...and a kind, thorough, all-around nice guy!
I have been going to Periodontal Associates for many, many years, including routine cleanings.
Greg, best of luck with your surgery...it's never fun.
Cheers,
Bob Roda 6/5/09