Leaf Dental

A longtime dentist hater/avoider, Leaf Dental has totally changed the game for me. Dr. Hirayama is excellent, and her team is thorough yet gentle during cleanings. They are efficient but do not rush, and I've never waited more than 5 minutes to go back for my appointment.

If something more than a cleaning is needed, the office checks on insurance for you so there are no surprises on any costs, and they make sure all options are reviewed and discussed so you can make an informed decision. The office itself is very nice, and they have TVs you can watch during cleanings. I have seen other dentists in NYC and nothing compares to Leaf -- highly recommend.

I'm not sure why Dr. Natalie Hirayama moved to New York from Vancouver, Canada's most breathtaking city. I suspect, though, that she altered her venue to practice her awesome skills at Leaf Dental, one of our town's most prestigious centers of smiles. Despite her crowded schedule, she stayed an hour overtime to begin treating my uprooted crown on tooth #9. Dr. Hirayama's personality is as lively and delightful as her talent for the disorders of the buccal cavity. She used Leaf's comprehensive imaging tools to show me the extent of the damage, then went to work to cement the rebellious prosthetic back to its oral site, readying me for a fun trip to the periodontist for an abutment. Leaf Dental is on the world-renowned Dumbo turf, the land of eternal youth.

Allow me to describe a day at the dentist. I arrive at the office of Leaf Dental and am greeted with a bottle of Poland Spring water. Everyone at reception says "Hello, Harvey." Why is this important? The two most important words in the English language are your name. I am the only one in the waiting room. Why is this important? Leaf does not overbook. I am taken on time, so punctually that I do not have time to check out either of the two large and modern lavatories. Later, Nadia, Stephanie or Victoria will take care of the insurance forms.

If a cleaning is in order, Amy will remove those stains from coffee and tea and make my breath kissing sweet.

I am escorted to the dental chair by Monica or Jasmine, who will be responsible for handing Dr. Eugene Goldman a probe, a burnisher, a scaler, a spoon excavator, and other tools. Monica asks what TV channel I would like while the procedure is on. I am a tax-and-spend liberal so request CNN or MSNBC. If the former president is lying, I cup my ears and examine my x-ray. I forego the anesthetic because for some reason Dr. Goldman is able to drill without causing pain--at least to me. You may be different. If he opines that I need a root canal, he will refer me to an endodontist. If an implant, off to the periodontist. I have had experiences with both. In my next life I will take better care.

I am done! A day of excitement passes but, ironically and thankfully, the procedure is without drama. Dr. Goldman makes me smile, which is what dentists nowadays are pledged to enhance, because in America, every day is a smiling day. I make him laugh. Why is that important? Let's just say that I left my previous DDS because he didn't.
Leaf Dental is located in Dumbo, Brooklyn's historic 'hood, the land of eternal youth.

This is a wonderful dentist's office. The cleaning is really thorough and diligent. I needed a filling. Not only did Dr Rafiq do a fantastic job (completely pain free and I wish all my teeth looked like the one she repaired), I have to say that this is the ONLY dentist that has rung me up the following day (on a Saturday, mind you) to check how I was doing.
Highly recommended.

I have a mouth full of dental work and sensitive teeth, and I'm always a bit terrified of cleanings and check ups. I had my first appointment at Leaf Dental today, and I saw Linda, Sherry and Dr. Rafiq - it was a fantastic experience, start to finish.

The space is calm and welcoming, and the team that worked on me was very understanding of my nerves, careful and gentle. Plus, completely effective. Stains on old dental work are gone, and they even replaced a lost composite filling within my appointment time.

It is a massive relief to have a new dental practice that I know will take such great care of me.

Just recently started going here after needing a pediatric dentist for my son. I was throughly impressed with the facility, staff, and care.

Truly recommend Leaf Dental as they can provide exceptional dental care for the entire family.

This is a little late, but I figured I would wait until I was finished with all my necessary treatments before writing this, although I was very pleased after my first visit.

I initially went to Leaf Dental just for a cleaning, since it had been years since I had done so. I used to go to a local community dentist office and comparing the two is almost like comparing apples to oranges. From the friendliness of the front desk staff, to the skill of the dental hygienist Amy, and to the knowledge and bedside manner of Dr. Goldman, I was blown away by the entire patient experience, and that's a terrific quality to strive for in any aspect of healthcare.

Throughout the cleaning, Amy provided me with proper education on dental hygiene and maintenance through visual and hands-on examples and even explained to me the process of the cleaning as she was going through each part. I found it very helpful and important as it offers me, the patient, to feel more involved in my own care. When I met Dr. Goldman after the cleaning, I almost expected him, like dentists I've met in the past, to just greet me and leave, but he sat down, pulled up my X-rays, and meticulously discussed the current state of my teeth and explained to me a detailed plan going forward in future visits. After all that, I was given a goodie bag with handy travel-sized dental care items, such as toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash, to take with me - definitely a plus!

Making a follow-up appointment was also a breeze with Stephanie. If my memory served me right, I usually forgot or never made follow-up appointments in my past simply because cleanings were often so far apart or the schedule was entirely booked. However, at Leaf Dental, it was easy to do so, there was flexibility in scheduling, and most importantly, timely e-mail reminders regarding my next appointment.

After two more visits to get my cavities taken care of and a night guard made for me, I can say that the efficiency and service of the first visit was not an incident where all the stars simply aligned perfectly, rather, it is something that the office has perfected and continues to maintain. The comedic banter between Dr. Goldman and his assistant, Monika, is also a huge plus. Ultimately, I will be back in the future for sure.

So this review has been a whole year in the making. and seeing how I've now been here for two 6-month visits I figure its time for a good ol' review...

Leaf Dental is an exceptional office. Seriously - I really cannot say enough good things about the staff and experience. My last dental experience - at another office in BK - was horrible. Leaf Dental is so far from - an easy breezy experience from beginning to end.

Setting up an appointment is so easy - you can register right from their website and wait for a confirmation. There were plenty of appointments open for Dr. Goldman and I was able to get in for a check-up within a couple weeks.

Comfort greets you as soon as you walk in the door at Leaf. Warm interior with cushy over-sized chairs. Behind the counter are the nicest staffers. The first time I walked six months ago they welcomed me by name. Sure I might have been the only Alyssa coming in for a 4:30 appointment - but seeing as how it was my first ever visit - its still nice to be welcomed by name. I was given a mini bottle of water and told that the hygienist would be out soon to get me. There are ipads available for use while you wait... although I don't think you'll be waiting long. After checking in with reception, I had barely taken off my coat and my name was called.

The exam rooms are just as nice as the waiting area. They're clean, cool and modernly designed with white walls and light wood tones. There's also a TV in each exam room! As soon as you get settled in the chair the hygienist passes a remote with listing. Having something to watch while you're getting plaque scrapped off your teeth is a beautiful distraction.

After the cleaning by either Amy or Monica, Dr. Goldman takes a look, asks if you have any questions or concerns and you're done. If you have to get xrays taken - the Doc will put them up on the tv screen and point out any trouble areas (if any). It was actually pretty cool to see my pearly whites on the big screen. Both the Dr and hygienist do a great job at reminding you about flossing techniques and how long you should swish around mouthwash for without it sounding like a lecture and send you home w/ a goodie bag including a shiny new toothbrush, and travel size toothpaste, mouthwash and floss.

Back out front the staff gets you set up for an appointment in 6 months. When I arrived for my most recent appointment I was pleasantly surprised to find that everything was just as lovely as the first visit to the office. Soooo glad I found this dental office.

Went in during covid, I got there early and entered the waiting room on the hour for my appointment. They sat me in the waiting room for 40 minutes past my appointment time. So my appointment was delayed for almost an hour, no one even spoke to me about what was happening until 30 minutes into my wait, even then they gave me wrong information. Two people who arrived and were checked in later than I was were served at their appointment times. I finally had to leave without seeing the dentist. I can't believe how unprofessional this visit was.

I have experienced lateness there in the past but nothing like this. I'm not sure what was going on but it certainly merits a bad review. Now I guess I have to find a new dentist.

Dr. Lee is amazing. I had two fillings today and I've never had a dentist be more thorough, gentle and concerned for my comfort. She took pictures and explained everything, she took her time. I don't think I'll ever go to another dentist if I can help it.