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Jennifer Neibling is an absolute delight, she in an angel of an admissions advisor who has helped me constantly for several weeks and makes sure to stay on top of my case (even while she has her hands full with countless students!) she is professional, sweet, caring, kind, optimistic, and motivates you to be the best you can be! To be completely honest, she is one of the main reasons I want to attend Plaza. I have never seen a program/admissions assistant so eager to assistant you in making your career goals become reality. She has guided me throughout my entire admission’s journey, and will no doubt continue to help me progress through school. She’s amazing and because of her, I am certain Plaza will be an amazing program as well. Thank you Plaza, and more importantly, thank you Jennifer Neibling!!! 🙂Shirly Golan

I visited as a new patient for a student dentist. It’s a new building with new equipment and most importantly clean environment. Everything takes much longer for a full overview of me teeth since she’s a student being examined. It’s nothing like having a normal dentist visit. She checked my blood pressure, pulse, even sited a small mole on my neck and gave me skin awareness and skin cancer advice. Then neck and jaw was checked and each tooth’s gum is measured and then x-rays! This was all done under the general supervision of professional and thorough Senior Dentist. Then time was up! I have visit again another day to finish with further study of each tooth, brushing technique and scaling I hope at the end!Farnoosh Famouri-Lee

Being a student at Plaza College was such an amazing journey! Starting in the Career Pathways Program, I worked my way up to earning a high GPA with the help of my amazing professors, peers, and faculty staff members. Additionally, participating in Student Life activities gave me the push to further my education in the Associates AND Bachelor's program for Business Administration & Management. Plaza College became a second home for me. I earned an amazing step as becoming a member and officer in the English honor society, Sigma Kappa Delta. I was able to become a student worker due to my attentiveness and hard work in my grades. Overall, my time here at Plaza College is unforgettable!Keena Williams

I took the CNA ‘Plus’ programme there back in October 2021. For $2395 we never got a clinical! And the facilities and equipment provided were unbelievable! One mannequin with its leg falling out and not even a proper night gown to keep it from being exposed! Sheets were dirty! Equipment faulty, and now we are STILL waiting to take our state licensure exams! If you’re taking the CNA programme, do not take the “plus part” it is a waste of money and time. The instructor is very compassionate and hardworking and honestly the reason why I kept on going. Otherwise, it’s just a money grabAaliyah Davis

State Street U is amazing. I attended 22 years ago and stopped by for the first time since then and I was amazed to find, updated buildings, a beautiful store, and a whole new feel. The professors and professionals were mostly great when I was there and though I don't attend, I had a chance to talk to administrators and they are still amazing. It is a fantastic education at a great price. If you are looking for a great community college, look no further than STCC. I'm proud my children and family are attending to make their lives better.Paul Goodchild Ph.D., CPA

Great school with the absolute best teachers. Mr. Crowley, my English teacher, was really amazing and reignited my love for writing. It also offers great programs, like the student ambassador program, that really lets you get more involved in the school activities, and allows you to make the most of your experience at STCC.Rebecca Lasky

I do not recommend this school to anyone. There was a lot of grade school style homework and a broad spectrum of effort put in by my professors. Most of my homework was distributed digitally by the respective text book's website — NOT the professor. This created a huge disconnect when discussing homework issues in class. It was frustrating knowing my professors were not curating our homework, rather, it was being outsourced by a subsidized textbook. Their job is to educate, but remember they are there to make a profit. I could not afford my bill so they sold my debt to a collection agency.J s

My first college experience was here and it wasn't a particularly good one. The building is nice with a very comfortable atmosphere, though the parking lot is a nightmare. There is not WiFi through the entire building, which is infuriating for a student with an on campus class that is also entirely on the internet. I feel like for the moment, the school is having a bad time transitioning to technology. Staff is ridiculously friendly and helpful, unexpected for a place in Gardner.Vertigo

Great school. but I think if we're paying $300.00 for a book and paying $8.00 on top of that for shipping a signature should be required from UPS and some type of insurance on it. So cases like your book being stolen off your front steps don't happen. Then actually getting in contact with someone to help replace it is even worse. Bookstore pretty much said I'm on my own. I've lost track of how many voicemails I left.S Siep

Most of the bad reviews are coming from people who had ONE bad experience at like the book store or whatever or i gEt tHiEr aDs oN hUlu, though the veteran who shared his story probably has a decent case to make. Anyway I got a business degree from this college and if you actually try you can do really really well here, with great professors and programs like the honors program which gives high level learning at bottom dollar, and wonderful faculty like the folks at PTK, disability services, or the Fuller Center. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot to work on regarding graduation rates, the food, no one card system, etc but I couldn't give this place anything less than 5 stars because of all of the wonderful people who give 110% here, especially in those departments I mentioned. If you live in Worcester don't spend 30k a year to go to Assumption, you'll save so much money to come here. Seek opportunity, study for your tests, respect your professors and faculty, and most importantly, do your damn homework; I guarantee you'll be a success at this place if you do all of these things.Clark Kent

The qcc "police" are some of the most unqualified and unempathetic people in the area. There is no doubt they have no training, no expertise in law and zero idea of what they are doing. Maybe they should take some courses while they work their jobs at qcc in criminal justice. Maybe they can get a handle on their jobs. Maybe they should take some training courses with the state police. If they do already, Maybe they should pay attention.Last First

This is an awesome school and I am so disappointed that one teacher ruined it all for me. DO NOT take Professor Jane Joyce accounting classes or any classes from her. She is awful and not a good teacher in general. You will waist your money, time, and probably want to rip your hair out when she talks. I have been at this school for about two years now and never have I come across a teacher like her.Lindsay Vigliotti

Harvard is one of the most prestigious universities in the World and every one wishes to visit it once in a life time. I had this chance to go there and walk around this beautiful institute. The good thing is that it is open for all and everyone could go around and visit. I saw many tourists there enjoying walking and taking photos. The good thing which I liked was that seeing people doing Yoga in the open space and in nature. I liked that and participated with them in yoga. A must visit place if you are in Boston or around.Salim Khoso

It was nice walking around Harvard university . I would recommend either taking a guided tour or to download and follow the self guided tour so you understand the history behind the university. I loved the library and the story behind it. Unfortunately wasn’t able to go inside but would have loved to. There is small water splash where I think kids can play had we planned better and known about it.Meghna Rao

Great place and one of the oldest & finest universities in the world. This is a dream place for some students. This institute is very inspiring and admiring. The Widener library is well established. Massachusetts Hall is one of the oldest buildings. Harvard Yard is very amazing to look around. The university has a great history and great heights touched.Hari Swaroop

It’s unfortunate that I have to write this review but I am in hopes of MCPHS revising their admissions process for the Physician Assistant Program. I know that I was not the only student this year that was invited to interview and then closed out of an interview spot and placed on a waiting list. When I contacted MCPHS they told me that I may not get to interview after all as they had accidentally invited too many people to interview and did not have the resources to open up more interview dates even though acceptances are not on a rolling basis. How does a top tier medical university not have the resources to interview all the students they invited? By choosing to interview solely the people that happened to secure spots first, not only are they limiting the potential of their incoming class and proving that they only care about filling the spots for monetary reasons, but they are limiting the future of numerous successful students who worked hard to get an interview invitation. When I asked Jordan Hunt (admissions counselor) to make sense of this she was unable to provide a competent answer besides that the university messed up and the incoming students are the ones facing the repercussions. I’m not writing this for myself, but for the other students who were too timid to speak up or who had chosen this school as their top choice and then got screwed. I truly feel bad for some of the other incoming students who do not have other options and were relying on MCPHS. I am very disappointed. MCPHS either needs to change their interviewing process to rolling acceptances (interviewing the top tier students first and then going down the line) or they need to use this model but be willing to open up more dates in case of overflow. Side note: They informed me that students on the waiting list could be notified up to a day before an interview that a spot had opened up. Do they not take into consideration that everyone doesn’t live near Boston or works full-time? Extremely dissatisfied with this supposedly “top tier” medical college.Maddy Frank

Hey guys, good for all the students giving great remarks. I don't know if the school has paid you. I must say i was in the nursing program , ( the set that started 2005) the teachers were very bad. Everything was very difficult, out of 50 students that got into the nursing program only 15 students or even less that graduated from the program. Judy Murphy was very racist, no room for improvement. It was a very bad school. I will recommend another school any day any time as matter off fact the school needs to refund money back to students that paid for tuition. All they care about is your money and not the students. It was a very traumatic experience. It was one of the worst decision i have ever made in life to attend that college. I Owe up to 100,000 in debt with no nursing degree to show for. I thank the Almighty God i got my degree from another school with no stress or frustration. Guys open your eyes and look for another school. I wish you all luck in your careers endeavors.louisa ngige

I just finished my second-year in PharmD program in MCPHS. I’m gonna transfer to Worcester to study the accelerated program. I have had great time in MCPHS so far. All professors are very nice and friendly. I haven’t met any professor who’s not willing to help student wholeheartedly. They always have office hours to answer students’ inquiries and to clarify the lecture in case the students don’t understand. There are absolutely no discrimination in MCPHS. It’s all about respect. Every MCP student is very welcoming so we have a very close-knit community in MCP. The program is well-designed and bearable. Sometime I feel overwhelmed but it’s not impossible to pass as many people say. You just need to put time and effort and you’ll be fine. In short, MCPHS is a great university for those who seriously pursuit a professional career in pharmacy and health sciences.Bill Nguyen

We love Kidz zone dental for our little ones. The dental hygienists have ALWAYS made our kids feel comfortable and relaxed especially when they walk in with butterflies in their stomach. The dentists have been good with exams and recommendations. I love the text reminders. We received our last reminder in January, unfortunately the whole house was sick with covid. I texted back that we couldn’t make it and why. Someone texted us right back, wishing us a quick recovery and to reschedule. That personal touch is what I like. My kids love the tokens and guessing games they provide. Sometimes it’s hard to get a phone call in. That would be my only suggestion for improvement. Great place for children to get their teeth cleaned and other dental needs.Dana Peloso

We love this place! Most importantly Samantha loves coming here. The dentist and all the team here are super nice and upbeat! Samantha loves she can come play before her appointment on the slide and obstacle course. I personal love the attention she gets from the dentist and how passionate she is towards the kids. My daughter hasn’t had the best of luck w her teeth. We did go somewhere else before and she was not treated nice nor was I because our breastfeeding journey was not over. Here she didn’t talk down to me and encouraged our journey. I am super happy bringing my daughter here!! We Wouldn’t trade it up for anything! Super happy and love this place ❤️❤️❤️Jeannine Fish

I stopped going here after the new ownership and Covid for many reasons. It was no longer the friendly, knowledgeable and kid oriented place I first brought them to. They chose a treatment plan for my 3 year old that was not followed through by the same dentist, since I believe he left. When I switched practices they said they had no idea why they chose to do an SDF treatment on her tiny teeth and there was no way to save them. Then when I went to the new dentist and requested our records to be sent over, 3 times they still haven’t sent them. The new dentist has also requested them at least twice.Heather Cooper

My experience today at DA dental was phenomenal. I have had many terrible experiences at dental offices, so I walked in today full of anxiety, clenching to the chair. However, my appointment felt like a BREEZE! Dr. Athens made me fee comfortable and, a part from some slight discomfort when she first began (which she fixed), I felt no pain as she worked! Also, I appreciated that she communicated what she was doing as she completed her work, and afterwards, not only shared what SHE thinks our next steps should be, but also asked me about MY concerns. Additionally, the office is very clean and professional. The atmosphere is also soothing; I enjoyed that they played background music during my visit- it helped keep my mind busy while she worked on my teeth! The entire team is very friendly and seem to genuinely care about the patients 🙂 I have nothing but praise to share form my visit. I am very glad I chose to switch dentists and come here.Alexandrea Davis

I have always been a very anxious patient when it comes to dental work. I have searched and searched for the right dental office after years of avoiding any and all appointments! I can honestly say I have finally found the “perfect fit.” Dr. Athens is considerate, gentle, and understanding. She acknowledges my anxiety and does a really great job easing my nerves each and every visit. We talk about our kids and laugh about our every day struggles of being a mom. She is down to earth and wonderful at her job. If you are on the hunt for a new dentist, visit D.A. dental! All the ladies are welcoming, you’ll fit right in. I wouldn’t let anyone else touch my teeth!Shayna Fournier

My long time Dentist, Dr Morris of Auburn retired and I was lucky enough to find Dr Athans of DA Dental in Auburn MA. Dr Athans is terrific, she has done two crowns for me and did an excellent job. For the first time in my adult life, I did not have to go back for adjustments. Her staff is also wonderful, they worked well with my insurance company and are very nice to deal with. I would highly recommend this dental office, only wish I could give them ten stars! John KJohn Kustigian

Dr. Lisa Elder is amazing. Prior to working with Dr. Elder, I needed medication and a ride to get through the door of my old dentist's practice. Dr. Elder provides such thoughtful care – I can take myself – happily – to my appointments without having to take medication! Dr. Elder is efficient, up-to-date and thorough, giving one the feeling they're being really well cared for and not being sold care or products they don't need. The procedures Dr. Elder has completed have all been done with a gentle hand and a detailed description prior. There are no surprises in this practice – except that one can actually trust the whole staff and happily show up to their appointments! Again, Amazing!!Lindsay Clemens

Randy is the best!! Gentle, thorough, and a super nice guy. I also was seen by Irina as Randy was out and she was wonderful as well. nice personality, gentle and always kept me informed of the process and checked in to see how I WAS DOING which put me at ease through the entire appointment. good cleaning. I felt great afterward. I have been going here for several years now and i am o glad I do. I have never been disappointed or left feeling in pain or rushed through. These folks know their stuff and have a great sense of patient/provider relationships..I Highly recommend!Sean Avery

They do fantastic work here! I've moved around the area but I still make the drive out to make my appointments because I don't want to switch dentists. Their website, texting service, and scheduling is all modern and easy to use. As someone who has struggled with dental anxiety and bad habits they have put me on a path to taking control of my dental hygiene which I am very grateful for. They are always professional, friendly and kind. Definitely consider them if you are looking for a new dentist.Kirs Imsong

The best dental care I have ever experienced! Courteous, professional, and friendly staff made me feel like family. Great attention and service. Dr. Matt is amazing! He explained every procedure and cost and presented alternative options. He is making sure that I have a Smile to match my personality! Dr. Matt you are an Angel! I am so blessed I found Hudson Family Dental! Definitely recommend!Nita Hi

Excellent Dentist! After moving to Hudson it took me a while to find a dentist as I HATE it more than most. I first had a cleaning done with Dr Matt and and he worked at my pace and made me feel very comfortable. The most painless cleaning I’ve ever had. Since then I had a crown put in with a very similar result. My family and I will be customers for many years to come.Ted McDonnell

I just had my first appointment at Hudson Family Dental- Four fillings at once. It was amazing how much better Dr. Jared and the rest of his team were in comparison to places I have been in the past. The place is modern and clean, the people are all very nice, and the dentists are phenomenal. I will be going here for as long as possible. Very highly recommended.Dariush Vafaee

I had extreme dental pain, and attended this office in hope of discovering what was wrong. When I spoke to the dentist I explained that it was coming from the back of my mouth, to which they assumed was a wisdom tooth issue. For reference, my teeth were not checked whatsoever prior to me walking out of the office that day. I was simply told that I needed to remove my wisdom teeth, and was sent home with nothing more. At this point in time, all four of my wisdom teeth had been mostly grown in and had never caused me any issues. This makes me think that if they had taken the time to review my records, or even briefly look at my teeth they would have concluded that my wisdom teeth were not the issue. Moral of the story, I did remove all four teeth, and the issue persisted. I ended up attending another office, where they were quickly able to tell me that what I needed after all was a root canal. The staff here are lazy and have poor work ethic. It was easy for them to tell me that I needed my wisdom teeth out since it is a routine procedure. However, no patient should ever walk out without being full analyzed and should receive adequate care.Neena Pires

Totally impressed with this facility. From the moment of my initial telephone call to my first appointment today, the staff could not have been nicer. Claudette is amazing; welcoming, professional, friendly….explained everything. Lauren, my hygienist is the best hygienist I have had since my last hygienist retired. She was so attentive and concerned about my comfort. She explained each component of the service and repeatedly asked how I was doing. Truly excellent service. I’m very pleased with my decision to have Friendly Dental take care of my dental needs.Kathy Brady

Friendly Dental’s staff is very professional and welcoming. Coming from someone who has a lot of anxiety with dental visits, each time I go the staff is gentle and quick to make me feel comfortable. I’ve been a patient for a couple of years now and am very glad I have found a dental office where I feel happy going to each appointment. Alison does a wonderful job, and she is great with my two kids as well. The front office staff also does a great job of explaining insurance and is willing to help in any way. I would highly recommend Friendly Dental.Carrie Hansen

Gentle Dental Franklin has got something really unique going on. Unlike other dental practices I've been to, the team at GD Franklin actually seem to genuinely care about their patients. Instead of hitting you over the head right off the bat with expensive treatment plans and confusing insurance estimates, Dr. Guerra first takes the time to explain in detail whatever the dental issue is that you have and he does it with compassion and understanding. You don't feel rushed to get in and out of the chair and you really sense that he truly cares about your dental health and wellbeing and that you're not just a name and an account number. "We're going to take really good care of you," Dr. Guerra told me at my very first appointment. It's been a long time since I heard a dentist say that and it was beyond reassuring. The other rock star at Gentle Dental in Franklin is Chelsea, who just may be one of the best hygienists I've ever had. She's friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. She's exceptionally skilled at her job and she does it with the same compassion and caring that seem to be the hallmark of GD Franklin. From the reception desk staff on down to the doctors and the hygienist, GD Franklin is welcoming and caring – two things that are sorely lacking in today's medical and dental industries. If your'e tired of dental practices that seem to care more about money than the actual wellbeing of their patients, check out Dr. Guerra and his team in Franklin. You won't be disappointed.Joseph Fitzgerald

Initially, I thought this office was great. However, I no longer feel the same. IF YOU HAVE TWO INSURANCES, DO NOT GO THERE! They will charge you an expected “patient” amount, they will then submit the claim to both insurances, receive both payments, maintain an excess of payment due since I was charged, then they will acknowledge the overpayment in person, and finally will leave your overpayment balance in their system for over a year without reimbursing you that amount. This all happened on May 21, 2021, and I’m still waiting for the overcharge reimbursement. They acknowledged that I have a credit in the system. An entire year has gone by and I’m still waiting for this check. They were quick to charge me the day of and submit to both insurances, but they have not followed through with the reimbursement. Why was I charged when both my insurances covered all costs? Why have they held on to my money for over a year? DO NOT GO THERE IF YOU HAVE TWO GOOD INSURANCES THAT COVER COSTS 100%! Dr guerra is a great Dr. knows what he is doing and knows how to treat his patients. Probably is the corporation who does the billing Note after I post my review last June. I got my money backGladis Gutierrez

I had an emergency tooth situation and Dr G and Lerenna took care of me even when my own DEntist could not find a space for me(Bye Alpha Dental !) With joy and compassion Gentle Dental took care of my needs. We shared laughter as they put in a temporary crown so as not to have my vacation interrupted. Awesome space, place and people! Atmosphere is top notch as was dental service! Thanks Emily for being a problem solver and getting me in and out. I am happily a new patient!Melissa Leverett-King

Dr. Patrick in Marlborough it’s so much fun to work with and has such a great bedside manner. He always gives 110% and he’s never happy unless you walk out with what HE considers To be nothing but his best! He never does anything halfway… He never takes shortcuts. He sincerely cares that you’re happy with his work. He never makes you feel like he’s in a rush… He will always give all the time it takes to make sure you’re satisfied with the services. And did I say he’s funny? I always walk out of there in a better mood than when I came in when working with Dr. Patrick! Just an all-around good person with a great work ethic! Give Dr. Patrick a raise… (disclaimer… I am not a friend or a relative… He truly deserves the excellent reviews he has earned!). Wishing continued success Sincerely, Lori EllisLori Ellis

As a first time patient at New England Dental Group, Marlboro, I am quite impressed. All staff were friendly and professional; Madison at the front desk, Arianna my dental assistant, Gabbie the office manager who assisted me with an insurance concern- And Dr Ron Tsin. Very patient and compassionate dentist who took the time to answer every one of my concerns and thoroughly explain an appropriate treatment plan. From cleanings to one-stop dental implants, this staff does it. I highly recommend this dental office.Northborough Massage Therapy Associates

There will not be enough space for me to post my review, but short and sweet, this place is new age in all the best ways. I went to them after years of stone age dental service at another franchise that will remain unnamed. I had a crown fall out, and they took me in that day, couldn't reinstall but took me one week later, in out and on my way in 2 hours, tooth in place!! No pain or discomfort at all! This is my new dentist office. It should be yours too!renee cotton

I suffer from extreme dental anxiety and recently had some teeth pulled. I could not find an oral surgeon to put me under sedation for the procedure even though they have in the past, so I had my regular dentist office do it with laughing gas. Unfortunately for me the gas did not work but fortunately for me Dr Howen and Mary we’re absolutely wonderful and did a great job keeping me as calm as I could be given the circumstances and talked me through the whole ordeal. The staff gets 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ the review gets 4 only because of the laughing gas not working effectively, which was not the staffs fault. I’m glad to have the traumatic event over and will most definitely continue to use the Sturbridge baystate dental office for not only all my dental needs but my daughters as well. Thank you 😊Erica Parker

The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. They helped me understand the billing and payment process. The people who took my x-rays and worked with me before I saw the dentist were fantastic and friendly. I never felt pressured or talked down to. Once the dentist came in, they explained everything they saw going on with me and explained the possible course of treatment for me. There was no pressure to take a certain route it was all up to me. I came here on a coworkers recommendation, and I'm glad I listened. Overall, a great experience, and I would recommend them to anyone.Heather Sherman

I would highly recommend this dentist’s office. Everyone I’ve interacted with there has been so nice and helpful. The receptionists are very welcoming. On my first visit, the hygienist advised me to change up my home routine due to potential gum disease and I’ve noticed a significant difference since. I’m glad I started going here!Kim Lanier

This office is a scam. All of the 5 star reviews appear to be paid for through discounts offered by the office in exchange for positive reviews. Unfortunately I was fooled by these positive reviews and went in, expecting to need some dental work as the pandemic had prevented me from going to my regular cleanings for some time. I was told that they fully accepted my insurance but that the “better deal” would be their new patient discount, which is paid entirely out of pocket. I made it clear I’d rather use my insurance and they assured me it would cover it. The cleaning itself went well, but the staff and the doctor tried to convince me that my gums and teeth were in much worse condition than I thought possible. The doctor would not say how many cavities he thought I had, despite examining my teeth, showing me tooth decay using a special camera, taking full pictures of my mouth, and viewing my x-rays. When I refused the second follow-up “deep cleaning” appointment and said I’d come back in 6 months for a regular cleaning and also expressed some skepticism about their diagnosis of gum disease, the tone of the appointment changed immediately to cold and hostile. The doctor never came back to discuss the treatment plan with me. Instead, a customer service rep came into the room after my cleaning to deliver my over $6,000 treatment plan (for context, my biggest dental issue EVER has been fillings, no bridges, no root canals, etc. this was all just for fillings). When I said there was no way I could pay for that out of pocket she immediately transitioned into a smooth sales pitch for a dental credit card. She excitedly told me I’d been “pre-approved”! No one asked me if I wanted to be pre-approved. Again, the tone shifted to disappointed and shaming when I said I was not interested—I already have a credit card. I asked to please just pay the co-pay for my appointment and leave. At this time they told me that, “oops” it turns out they are out of network for my insurance provider and I would have to pay for it all out of pocket. This entire office reeks of high pressure sales and scams. I’ve never reviewed a business online in my life, but I feel like I have to warn people: stay away from this dentist.Barbara Morrison

My wife is terrified of the dentist to the point where she has used sedation. She never commits to any single one and then goes years in between appointments out of fear. After having children she knew she needed to establish a better dental hygiene plan, she first went to Townsend dental and had a poor experience and then found David Gianino, he is professional and honest. It turned out that 10 years ago when she had her metal fillings replaced for $$$ using sedation the Dr that did it was unethical and left gaps/decay and all of her fillings needed to be replaced to prevent further damage. Dr Gianino told her honestly, you can wait, or go get another opinion but these are the facts, and he wanted to set up a plan to help her not need sedation and to go at her own pace. She was able to fix about 10 filling and only needed one crown with ZERO sedation and by her last session didn’t cry/fear going. I don’t think she will ever love the dentist, but her teeth feel better then they ever have and are pain free. Dr Gianino left no sharp edges or sensitive areas. And now after 3 cleanings her teeth and gums are still in perfect shape! We now bring the entire family and are always welcomed by the amazing staff from the front desk to the hygienists! Lindsey and Laura are amazing friendly and beyond welcoming! Great team, Thank you!!!!!Matthew Changelian

Dr. Gianino and his staff are the best. My youngest daughter (5 years old) was very nervous for her dentist visit. She was upset, crying and refused to open her mouth at first. Samantha stepped up big time and worked her magic. Samantha explained everything to my daughter, made her feel comfortable and even had her laughing. After that my daughter was able to get a cleaning and assessment. Thanks to the office staff, Samantha and Dr. Gianino for making us always feel welcome and taking care of our family. WhitWhit Bell

I arrived for my appt., which was rescheduled by the office. I apologized for being 5 minutes late due to traffic. They asked me to fill out two pages of medical history because they were "updating records". I told the front desk clerk I would have to email my medication list because it was extensive. She said no problem. I have been a patient at this clinic for over 20 years because they used to be excellent. However, none of the usual staff were present in the completely remodeled office. I was taken back by a nice new hygienist named Katie. She asked me for a list of any meds that I was taking. I told her I would have to email my medication protocol because it was 4 pages long. She gently informed me she could not touch me without that list of meds. I told her the list was in the computer, and the hygienists update it every four months. She said they have a new computer system and they no longer have any patient records. WHAT??????? I asked why they did not tell me, when the called to reschedule my appt., that I need to bring my list of meds. She apologized, but said I could not be seen. I wasted an hour of my day, my teeth did not get cleaned, (and I am on an every four month cleaning schedule, so this is a problem), and apparently, this clinic no longer has 20 years worth of my dental records. I doubt that is true, but this was not a positive appointment in any way.Valerie Slee

I've been going to this office for 30 plus yrs, my husband and family as well. Although the staff has changed through this time I'm glad to say that I'm still very happy with the dental care. I've recently had to find a dentist for my son who has down syndrome, since the one he was at no longer take Masshealth which is a shame! So I decided to take him to mine and pay for it, that's how much I like them. Kelly cleaned my sons teeth recently with such patience, and he is one who doesn't cooperate to good. BUT she did it, with her kind manner and sweet voice prompting him all the way. I'm very pleased with her way and others that have examined him there. I'm happy!kathy desrosiers

I was traveling from out of town and had a dental emergency with one of my front crowns. The office staff was very understanding; gave me an appointment immediately. Beata took me back, asked me a few questions and made me feel at ease regarding my predicament. Dr. Weng came in and was extremely polite and professional. Assessed my situation and gave me a plan of action until I could get back to Florida to my regular dentist. Thank you Beata, Dr. Weng and the front desk crew. I hope I never have to see you again, but if I do, I know it will be a pleasant experience…. All Things considered with a dentist.Carolyn M

Christina is amazing! She cleaned my teeth in June and scraped my teeth, the results were astounding, I felt like a new person. Today she also cleaned my teeth and did a stellar job once again. I had my four impacted wisdom teeth removed here in the beginning of December, healed by Christmas so I could enjoy the holidays pain free. Just a really amazing staff that is helpful and answer any questions you have.Amanda Quinn

I was very pleased with the care. The services provided are not only professional but the whole staff is very friendly. I went to another dental practice for years and never felt comfortable but Dr. Ghandi and the staff are very friendly and make you feel like you have been going there for years. They take pride in the care they provide. Thank you.Barbara Menefee

Dr. Gandhi has been the best! She is very professional and caring. She is very informative and makes sure to come up with a plan that will make sure you have a healthy mouth. She saved one of my teeth that I was planning on having pulled out and now I will not have to walk around looking like a Beverly Hillbilly. Thank you Dr. GANDHI!!Jason O

I met Dr. Feeley for the first time after learning of the retirement of my long-time dentist, Dr. Robert Anusbigian. I was very impressed by his professional demeanor and his courtesy in listening to my concerns. I look forward to working with him in the future. I just had my dental work completed by Dr. Feeley. Excellent outcome by a very capable dentist and learned staff. I recommend his services highly. I had another very positive experience with Dr. Feeley's office today. I visited there for my semi-annual cleaning and learned more about the proper care for my teeth. Dr. Feeley and his staff a very competent and caring. I continue to recommend his service highly. I recently saw again Dr. Feeley for dental work. He is very conscientious and thorough in his approach to my dental needs. His staff work hard to make you feel at ease, take time to explain the procedure and to ensure your comfort Thank you, Dr. Feeley!!!Paul Sushchyk

I have gone to Dr Feeley since he purchased the practice after Dr. Anusbigian retired. He is amazing at his craft. Dr. Feeley explains everything he is going to do and keeps you comfortable during the entire procedure, checking in with the patient as the process proceeds. The great doctor really came through for me this weekend when I had a true dental emergency on the day my niece was getting married. I broke a front canine tooth while flossing! Dr. Freely took time out of his Saturday to repair my tooth. He is an artist! The tooth looks beautiful and I was able to smile, laugh and take family pictures during the wedding. Thanks, Dr. Feeley for making my smile, picture perfect. My thanks, too to Lisa who arranged everything so that I could be helped in a timely fashion. Many many thanks, Edna H.Edna Hyder

Dr. Feeley is a good dentist, but it's the lack of precaution during covid that made me take my dental work elsewhere. In the middle of covid they had signs posted about masks, but when I walked in the receptionist had no mask on. It made me think what other protocols were not being followed. I also felt unnecessary services were being pushed. It felt like revenue was more important than care.slash dot

***EDIT*** I am adding an update to the previously posted review. I submitted my review and letter to the office and Dr. Noosha immediately called me. She listened to my concerns and apologized for the multiple situations. Dr. Noosha called the lab to expedite my order and kept in touch with me to ensure that my crown would be delivered in time for the events I had scheduled. I understand that the current supply chain issues are effecting all business sectors but combined with my previous experiences at this office, it completely sent me over the edge. At the end of the day, almost nine months later, I received what I went in for. My implant replacement looks fantastic and I am pleased with the aesthetics. I do believe my concerns about the billing issues were heard. I am hoping that the experiences I had were a learning opportunity for their team. I can't justify saying this was a five-star experience, but the office's efforts in making sure I received my crown one day before I needed it was an amazing feat and I'm impressed at how they eventually stepped up. For that reason they went from a one-star review to a four star review in my opinion. ________________________________________________________________________ Just the worst experience ever. I came here because of the glowing reviews and because they are an in-network provider for my medical insurance so their rates were reduced due to an agreed-upon rate with my dental insurance (MetLife) company. I should have not chosen this for a low cost. There have been multiple billing issues: First, they always required me to pay upfront before treatment. Not a problem–I always did. But TWICE, the dental plan was changed while I was in the room. One of these times I paid $1600 and the treatment ended up costing around $300. It took almost six weeks before the refund was back on my HSA account which prohibited me from paying for other medical expenses. There have been two times when the balance I was told was due has been incorrect. On May 22, 2022, I was told my balance was $2300+ when it was $1360. I kept insisting it wasn't and they showed me a really difficult-to-decipher bill. I'm a fairly intelligent and well-educated person and this bill was, (I believe intentionally) hard to understand. I was so upset the dental assistant came in with the manager and suddenly my bill was the correct amount. Their treatment plans are always chocked full of dental rinses, dental procedures, crowns, and expenses for things you didn't come in for. I suspect they are driven by corporate entities to try to get as much revenue per patient as possible. So beware of that $57 introductory price. Finally, on April 22, after nine months of going through treatment, and multiple invasive procedures (not their fault, I needed a bone graft) I was told my replacement tooth for my implant would be ready on May 13th. They called me this morning and told me it wouldn't be ready until May 23rd –1 full month later. The problem is, I have three events the week of May 16th —2 professional and one for my son's college graduation– and wanted to have the front replacement tooth in time. If they would have given me accurate information, I could have gone to another dentist to have a crown done on-site. The denture replacement is not conducive to eating and I have a gala dinner and it is ugly. With a celebratory event like graduation coming up, I would have liked to have had the tooth replacement for pictures. I'm happy for the people who have had great experiences. I understand things go wrong but multiple, multiple mistakes and red flags are why I will never recommend this business or the chain.Felicia Riffelmacher

My appointment got canceled without noticing me twice, both time I called one day ahead of the appointment to confirm because i didn't received any text notification then only to find out it's canceled. First time was for cleaning, they just told me they no longer took my insurance. Second time was for orthodontics visit, I booked the appointment 3 month ago at the dentistry during my visit and the staff answered the call today even tried to gaslight me by saying maybe i didn't book anything. Also I had to change my orthodontist during ongoing invisalign treatment because the personnel arrangements of the dentistry, I was offered no options.Mingshi Gao

I recently started going to Gentle Dental at Trolley Yard in Worcester, due to an emergency situation. Couldn’t be more pleased with my experience. Dr. Noosha Khadivi, was just fabulous. She worked her expertise and her charm and got to the root of the problem and I felt relief almost immediately. She made me feel very comfortable during and after the appointment. She was funny too ! Her assistant Alta too was amazing and kind, so was the receptionist Desiree who was very welcoming and helpful. Loved the place and loved the staff. Thanks everyone.Suman Luke

This is the most amazing dental office! From calling to make the appointment to walking out the door after my first appointment every part went smoothly. The front desk staff is dedicated and knowledgeable especially with insurance coverage, the support staff and hygienists are kind and compassionate making sure you’re comfortable at all times and Dr. Zaki is incredible! He is so knowledgeable, and takes the time to really explain what’s going on all while asking how you are and making sure you are okay. Overall, the team works together seamlessly and I’m so glad I found them!! I can’t recommend them enough.Tess Gannaway

I have been to many dentists, and gladly share with you that Dr. Zaki and his team are not one of the best, but THE BEST dental practice around. Their care and follow up is unmatchable and what I love most, they sincerely care about you personally, not your wallet. I actually ended up going there for an emergency visit, needing an implant and also met with Dr. Cifuni who was fabulous as well, gentle and caring! What I love most, the specialists are nearby or actually have hours at Comfort Dental which makes it so convenient for the patient. Thank you Dr. Zaki and Team, keep up the excellent care! 🙂Jasmin Malekpour

I love Comfort Dental! Dr. Zaki and his whole team are very kind, gentle and thorough… My teeth always feel amazing after my cleanings and I have no discomfort…They really take the time to get to know you and always ask how my family is doing, I know that’s a simple thing but it means a lot to know they see me as a person and not just an appointment 🙂 I’m also someone who tends to get nervous at the dentist but I always feel totally relaxed when I’m there. My husband also sees Dr. Zaki and has had a great experience as well, I recommend anyone who is looking for a dentist to try out comfort dental!Shondra Parejo