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Best Of: West Roxbury Dentists

Vote in this week's poll and defend your choice in the comments section below. Then check back Friday for the winner.

 

 

Wow, there are a lot of dentists in West Roxbury. D.D.S., D.M.D., C.A.G.S., P.C. and more. Who knows what those intiitals stand for - possibly only the kind and gentle people who fill your cavities, check your incisors and ask to see your pearly whites.

So which dentist is the Best Dentist of West Roxbury? In last week's Best Of, West Roxbury Patch asked you which place served the Best Breakfast, and the Rox Diner won overwhelmingly.

And for the record, a D.D.S. is a Doctor of Dental Surgery. A D.M.D. is A Doctor of Dental Medicine. And a C.A.G.S. is a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study. P.C. stands for Professional Corporation.

Please vote with your finger while thinking about your mouth. Now would also be a good time to floss, brush your teeth, and make your next dental appointment. 

Vote in our poll below, then share your thoughts in the comments section. If we left your favorite dentist off the list, note that in the comments as well.

We'll leave the poll up all week then close voting at 9 a.m. Friday. At noon that day, we'll share your top local pick.

Due to this poll not being scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

  • What or Who is the Best Dentist in West Roxbury?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • McLaughlin Family Dentists
        3 (0%)
    • Timothy N. Smith, DMD
        9 (1%)
    • Dr. Richard J. Shea, D.D.S.
        19 (2%)
    • Dr. Gwen H. Zhang
        1 (0%)
    • Steven R. Sepe, D.D.S.
        2 (0%)
    • L. David Gassiraro DMD, CAGS
        0 (0%)
    • Fadi R. Metri D.M.D. & Associates
        1 (0%)
    • Dr. Jolle Hami, DMD
        0 (0%)
    • William J. O'Neill
        6 (0%)
    • Helaine Smith, D.M.D.
        2 (0%)
    • Gentle Dental
        53 (6%)
    • West Roxbury Dental Art
        4 (0%)
    • Allan C. Levy, DDS
        1 (0%)
    • Jack Rozanski DMD
        317 (39%)
    • Kearstin F. Thomas, D.M.D., P.C.
        1 (0%)
    • Drs. Swartz & O'Neill
        2 (0%)
    • Dental Health Works-Dr. Katsaras
        110 (13%)
    • Westbrook Family Dental Care
        2 (0%)
    • Chestnut Hill Dental
        1 (0%)
    • Drs. Bankhead & Groipen
        256 (32%)
    • Other (please write below)
        8 (1%)
    Total votes: 798
  • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
Related Topics: Best Dentist, Best Dentist in West Roxbury, Best of 2012, Best of West Roxbury, and Family Friendly, and best of

WestieMom

8:16 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

Can you put two dentists or a group into one option? Won't that double the votes compared to individual dentists?

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Paul Keough

9:30 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

Harry Treon (Dental Collaberative) on corner of Waskington st/Cornell St, Roslindale is very kind and competent. My family has been going to him for 20 years. He is wonderful with kids and adults.

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Margaret Carroll-Bergman

9:30 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

We don't just select winners based on votes. We take into account comments and reviews on Patch Places as well. So be sure to vote, comment and review your choice!

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MJ

10:34 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

Jack rosanski best dentist and gentle dental best office staff are so warm and helpful and doc makes u feel like u r at a friends house

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Karen O

11:09 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

Dr. Gene Petti at 5230 Washington Street. Awesome!!

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Maureen Boggie

11:38 am on Monday, March 5, 2012

Drs. Bankhead and Groipen - especially Kirk Bankhead. Kind, gentle, great with the kids, my kids ask to go see him! The staff there are awesome too.

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nance

12:09 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

I know he is in Dedham...but John Fiore DMD...right around the corner near the Irish Ale House has been our dentist for a long time...he is the best

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Joel

2:14 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Dr Madani in Gentle Dental! Hes the greatest!!! such a Good Dentist! best in West Roxbury!

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Emma

4:47 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Best Hands in the World!! Dr.Rozanski's !
I was so afraid to the dentist til I met Gentle Dental staff!!! Feels like home!
Thanks Guys!
Emily

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MP

4:53 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

I second Nance that Dr. Fiore (just over the border in Dedham) is great!

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Sandra Serkess

6:28 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Dr. Eugene Petti, DDS

he is great!

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Pierre

7:43 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Dr Reza Madani @ Gentle Dental is wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!
Pierre

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John Smith

8:06 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Gentle Dental of West Roxbury easily best dentist experience I have ever had, the entire staff along with Dr. Rozanski himself are just fantastic at what they do!

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Kate Plunkett-Tobin

8:44 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012

Dr allen levy. Great with kids too. his staff is amazing too.

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James

9:35 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Drs Bankhead and Groipen- has the greatest staff and worked magic on my teeth. Dr. MacDonald made me look like a celebrity!

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Sophia Metallinos

3:23 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Dr. Katsaras from Dental Health Works is a wonderful dentist. He is gentle and professional. He really knows what he is doing and is up on the latest techniques. I have been to many of other dentists before Dr. Katsaras and they were never that patient, kind and professional. Not only that, but he is reasonable. I wish I had found Dr. Katsaras before.

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Christine Mckee

6:47 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Bankhead and Groipen are great. I love everything about the office, everyone is pleasant and they do a great job!

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Amy

6:48 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Drs Bankhead & Gropen has done a great job in my mouth. They always make me feel comfortable.

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Noeleen McQuaid

11:25 pm on Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Dr Spagnuolo and Dr O' Neill are both wonderful skilled dentists with super support staff. They are kind and caring to all their patients. The lovely ladies at the front desk always go out of their way to be helpful. Just a great dental practice.

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Margaret

7:46 am on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I heard about this survey from Dr. Bankhead's fb page and wanted to pop over and cast my vote. Been seeing Dr. B. since I was a little kid and no other dentist is getting near this smile!

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Michelle

3:46 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Gentle Dental is great. Front desk is very friendly. Dentists are very professional. Prices are good for a dental office. Happy to be a Gentle Dental patient.

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Liz

8:45 pm on Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Drs bankhead and groipen!!! Best dentists in Boston

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Phoebe Minias

10:17 am on Thursday, March 8, 2012

Dr. Aristomenis Katsaras of Dental Health Works is outstanding, excellent bedside manner, fantastic with kids. We love going to the dentist!!

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Ann Hopps Morgan

12:15 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

I am a relatively new Bankhead & Groipen patient. Left my old dentist when I lost confidence in her. Dr. Kirk is THE MAN. He's a great listener, does beautiful work, and I trust him 110%.

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Jazmin

3:33 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

hELLO my Name Is Jazmin Bullock
I am very pleased with gentle dental service!
my kids love Dr. Thakore! and that staff is very pleasant.

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Robert houser

4:05 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

The office of Dr's Bankhead and Groipen! Dr. Stu MacDonald rescued me from the depths of dental despair...excellent, compassionate care.

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Chris Papantonakis

8:13 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

Dr. Katsaras from Dental Health works is a very good dentist...he is excellent, fair and a very compassionate person.

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Karen

9:25 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

I was visiting Boston from Oregon when one of my molars started causing me GREAT pain. I went to Dr. Katsaras and he was wonderful. He took x-rays, examined my teeth in the area causing the pain and even sent the x-rays back with me to Oregon so that I could give them to my regular dentist. He was kind and sincerely cared about my discomfort. If I lived in the Boston area he would become my dentist!

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Todd Satterlee

9:50 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

Drs. Bankhead and Groipen are the best, especially Dr. Groipen. Great Dentist!!

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Laurie

10:19 am on Friday, March 9, 2012

Gentle Dental has changed my life !
I love Dr Madani, and Dr. Klimashov! Great team

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Maria Papadopoulos

4:53 pm on Friday, March 9, 2012

Dr. Katzars from Dental Health Works is a super dentist. He makes you feel comfortable, he is very uplifting and unlike many other dentists who would rather over charge with unnessesary prosedures, he tells you exactly what needs to be done. Good people in this office!!

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