Our family has been going to Dr Maria for years - great office and staff, and by far the best dentist I've ever been to.

I live right across the street from Dr. Vasilakis, but for some reason the idea of a dentist in a split level house had me turned off. That is probably... read moreI live right across the street from Dr. Vasilakis, but for some reason the idea of a dentist in a split level house had me turned off. That is probably just an unfair bias from living in the area/city for too long and knowing how landlords are about upkeep with their properties. Well i have to say, i am sorry i did not put my biases aside sooner because i was more than pleased with my services from this office.

First of all, the idea of going to the dentist stresses me out. I had a very bad experience with my previous dentist and had not been in three years and i am a bit skeptical of the dental industry and the quality or service vs. the fees they charge.

Secondly, i have "weird" insurance (aka anything besides delta or blue cross dental) and placed several phone calls to area dentist to see if they accepted it, i was met with a no, confusion, or no help what-so-ever. The person who i spoke to on the phone at Dr. Vasilakis' office was very helpful with explaining to me that they did accept my insurance, but they were out of network. I was not sure what that entailed or how it would effect me and they explained it all out for me. This was my deciding factor in booking an appointment.

When i arrived at the office the receptionist was very friendly and the office was quite modern and clean. I was promptly brought into my room for x-rays and a cleaning. My hygienist, Jamie-Lynn (sp?) was great. She was very friendly and easy to talk to and made me feel relaxed. Also - the fact that the chairs have a built in massager did not hurt either. She took the time to go over my e-rays with me, as well as explaining everything she was doing. She was also very knowledgeable with the questions that i had about some issues i have going on. I also received the least stressful and painless cleaning ever!  

The Doctor came in and greeted me and was very friendly. She went over some areas of concern and a treatment plan, while explaining each procedure, why i needed it, and what it entailed. Nothing was pushed on me and it was a very easy experience overall. It was also nice to have a younger female doctor in a sea of what seems like a profession filled with 70 year old men with nose hairs and antiquated teachings. I was also pleased to hear about her and Jamie-Lynn's (sp?) humanitarian efforts in Honduras, if i remember correctly.

I would recommend Dr. Vasilakis to anyone in the area for a relaxed and professional dental environment! Glad i found them! read less

I am a new patient of Dr. Vasilakis. I started there because it took my insurance and was very close to where I worked at the time. I ended up... read moreI am a new patient of Dr. Vasilakis. I started there because it took my insurance and was very close to where I worked at the time. I ended up leaving my previous job about two weeks after my first appointment with her. My experience with Dr. Vasilakis and the Dental Hygienists was so positive that I have chosen to stay a patient even though the office is no longer in a convenient place for me. They doctors and hygienists that work there are very skilled, professional, and make it clear that they care about the me and my teeth. read less

Friendly, professional, expert care from Dr Maria’s dental team. Consistent stellar patient service.

I've been seeing Dr. Maria for about 4 years. It's hard to find a good dentist, and I feel lucky to have found her. I get nervous at the dentist... read moreI've been seeing Dr. Maria for about 4 years. It's hard to find a good dentist, and I feel lucky to have found her. I get nervous at the dentist in general and she's very good at explaining what is being done and answering questions to ease my nerves. She's never pushy about having anything done that isn't necessary and even offers suggestions to help keep me out of the dentist office. Despite my hardest efforts, I've always had cavity prone teeth and she was the first to suggest a Ph balancing mouthwash, which has worked wonders. You can tell she cares about her patients! read less

Dr. Maria is the best! She and her team are very thorough and sweet. I love that they send reminders to book an appointment in so many ways. With my... read moreDr. Maria is the best! She and her team are very thorough and sweet. I love that they send reminders to book an appointment in so many ways. With my busy schedule, it can be easy to miss an email reminder so getting a postcard in the mail is helpful! read less

I love Yelp, and use it all the time- but this is the first time I am writing my own review because I wanted to share the great experience I... read moreI love Yelp, and use it all the time- but this is the first time I am writing my own review because I wanted to share the great experience I had at this dentist... Yes, the dentist!

I chose Dr. Maria based off location and Yelp reviews.  The receptionists were beyond friendly on the phone and in person.  My hygienist was so professional and calm- she explained everything she was doing, and took the time to really go over my x-rays.  I couldn't believe when she was done cleaning my teeth, because it was so painless!  Dr. Maria also had a great personality, and was very knowledgable and helpful.

Besides friendly staff, the chairs had massagers in them which was a great surprise... And at the end my hygienist brought in a damp hot towel to clean my face.  I was shocked- little things make a big difference in making a generally un-enjoyable  experience shockingly pleasant.

To top it off, they send email and text reminders if you want them which is super convenient.

It was so exciting to find this gem! read less

I visited Dr. Vasilakis yesterday for the first time with my 3 year old and 5 year old.  I was very impressed with the office, it was so clean!  Both... read moreI visited Dr. Vasilakis yesterday for the first time with my 3 year old and 5 year old.  I was very impressed with the office, it was so clean!  Both Dr. Vasilakis and the hygienist were excellent and really impressed me with their interaction with the kids.  The kids never made a fuss at all and the hygienist did an excellent job keeping them occupied while she cleaned their teeth.  Dr. Vasilakis was very knowledgable.  We just moved here recently so I was very happy to find such a great dentist and dental office on my first try! read less

Wonderful experience all around. Extremely clean facility and friendly staff. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Great place to get your dental work done. My wife and i love it. Very friendly staff and a nice, warm, welcoming environment. I also loved the musical selection that... read moreGreat place to get your dental work done. My wife and i love it. Very friendly staff and a nice, warm, welcoming environment. I also loved the musical selection that plays softly in the back ground while your getting your work done. read less

Everyone at the office is spectacular. I've had wonderful experiences every time that I've gone.

I recommend that anyone whose had a horrible experience with a dentist to give this... read moreEveryone at the office is spectacular. I've had wonderful experiences every time that I've gone.

I recommend that anyone whose had a horrible experience with a dentist to give this office a try. read less

Before you arrive they send you a text to confirm your appointment a week in advance, you reply C to confirm, and then they send you a reminder text the... read moreBefore you arrive they send you a text to confirm your appointment a week in advance, you reply C to confirm, and then they send you a reminder text the day of the appointment. So, there's no way you will miss your appointment.

Then you arrive and they have a Keurig Coffee while you wait. Then you seat at the dentist chair, and the chair has a massaging system!!! I am not kidding. Also their X-rays are digitalized and you can see them on a computer screen. They also have this cool little laser that measures the thickness of the inside of your teeth, so you can catch a problem way before it shows up. This would give any place at least 5 stars, but then there's the people. Everyone here is incredibly nice and personable, big smiles and friendly people, yet very professional.

I've moved a lot in the last 10 years. So, I've had about 5 different dentists in my life, most of them excellent places, but I can safely say this is THE best dentist and dentist experience I've had so far. read less

After moving up to Boston, I was completely bummed that I had to find a new dentist. I happened upon this office based on the yelp reviews and I am... read moreAfter moving up to Boston, I was completely bummed that I had to find a new dentist. I happened upon this office based on the yelp reviews and I am very grateful. Everyone from the receptionists up to Maria is friendly and professional.

I have been here three times now, two cleanings and a cavity. The atmosphere is very relaxed and Maria fully explains everything before proceeding. In addition, she is not pushy when it comes to additional services. She suggested that I get a mouth guard, but didn't hound me like a used car salesman. Also, when we discussed teeth whitening, she said I could use Crest white strips if I had more time and didn't want to spend as much.

I recently moved to Southie, but keep coming back here because this is a dentist you keep for as long as you stay in Boston. read less

I LOVE going to see Dr. Maria because she truly cares about her patients, and it shows. From the moment you step into her beautifully decorated waiting room, you can... read moreI LOVE going to see Dr. Maria because she truly cares about her patients, and it shows. From the moment you step into her beautifully decorated waiting room, you can tell that her first priority is to make people feel welcome and comfortable. She even furnished her exam rooms with massaging chairs – and honestly, who wouldn’t enjoy a gentle massage during a teeth cleaning? It’s refreshing to have a dentist that clearly wants to make my experience more pleasant. I would also be remiss if I neglected to compliment her staff, who go out of their way to use the new gadgets and technology available to them to teach oral care rather than harping and criticizing patients, which further exemplifies the office’s emphasis on retaining patients by making them happy. As someone who fell into the habit of avoiding the dentist for years, I’m so glad to have been referred to Dr. Maria’s and to know that I can get any dental need met at an affordable cost in an office that I genuinely enjoy visiting. read less

I had a great experience here.  I have extremely sensitive teeth that required three gum grafting procedures.  Anyone with this issue knows that cleanings can be excruciating.  Dr. Maria was... read moreI had a great experience here.  I have extremely sensitive teeth that required three gum grafting procedures.  Anyone with this issue knows that cleanings can be excruciating.  Dr. Maria was the one who finally caught this issue and referred me to a periodontist to have it taken care of.  I continued to see Betty and Dr. Maria for my cleanings for years afterwards.  I can't speak highly enough of Betty - she was so very considerate of my sensitivity.  The last cleaning I had was painless - this was the first time in 5 years! I would highly recommend this practice.  On a practical note, parking is pretty easy, for a city dentist - and I really appreciated that they have early morning and evening appointments - you don't have to rush from or miss work. read less