Testimonials

After switching dental offices, I finally found a good one.

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've been through 4 or 5 dentists and Dr. Maria is really the best. She's right in Brighton Center. Dr. Maria's office has a very friendly and inviting staff. The... read moreI've been through 4 or 5 dentists and Dr. Maria is really the best. She's right in Brighton Center. Dr. Maria's office has a very friendly and inviting staff. The office is beautiful and all of the chairs have built in massagers. They don't try to upsell you on any unnecessary procedures or tests, really an amazing experience. read less

I love Dr. Maria and Betty, who is my dental hygienist. The entire staff here is incredibly friendly, and they take the time to answer any questions that you have... read moreI love Dr. Maria and Betty, who is my dental hygienist. The entire staff here is incredibly friendly, and they take the time to answer any questions that you have and make your experience very comfortable. I highly recommend Dr. Maria! 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 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

Easily the very best experience I've ever had at the dentist. Dr. Maria was incredibly knowledgeable and also so gentle and warm and compassionate. She went above and beyond her... read moreEasily the very best experience I've ever had at the dentist. Dr. Maria was incredibly knowledgeable and also so gentle and warm and compassionate. She went above and beyond her call and was patient explaining exactly what is involved in each procedure and thoroughly walked me through each  of my options. She's so awesome that I am going to switch from my dentist half a mile away from me to instead troop the 52 minutes to her practice. 10/10 highly recommend read less

I've been coming to Dr. Maria for almost three years and since then I've gotten all of my Boston friends and family to switch to her office as well. She... read moreI've been coming to Dr. Maria for almost three years and since then I've gotten all of my Boston friends and family to switch to her office as well. She uses the newest technology and equipment but still keeps her services affordable. I'd recommend the office for people at any age and with any kind of dental need. read less

It always amazes me how quickly time passes. It must be five years since Dr O'Connell retired and I became a patient of Dr Vasilakis. I just came back from... read moreIt always amazes me how quickly time passes. It must be five years since Dr O'Connell retired and I became a patient of Dr Vasilakis. I just came back from my bi-annual dental cleaning and, as usual, I am very happy with the experience. I am currently having my teeth straightened with Invisalign and I cannot wait to have Dr Vasilakis whiten them next year. read less

Dr Maria did a terrific job reconstructing a tooth I chipped, and the hygienists and support staff just couldn't be better.

I always have a lovely experience. Their team is very friendly and accommodating.

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.

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

Dr. Maria is wonderful and I can't recommend her enough! I had a family friend dentist growing up and after moving away felt I would never be able to replicate... read moreDr. Maria is wonderful and I can't recommend her enough! I had a family friend dentist growing up and after moving away felt I would never be able to replicate the same level of personalized care and trust. (I bounced around to different dentists and didn't realize how important trust was until I ended up needing 3 root canals after a dentist I was seeing didn't seal my teeth properly and I got cavities under every tooth he had drilled...). That's what brought me to Dr. Maria, and I feel so lucky to have found her. Her staff is really nice, the office has massage chairs, and most importantly she is a true expert and takes time for her patients. I had a cap come off this past weekend and she replied to my email promptly (7am on a Saturday), thoroughly answered my questions, and offered to squeeze me in right away. I had the cap done while she was out on maternity leave and she even offered to redo it if it comes off again at no cost. Dr. Maria is exceptional! 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

First started coming to the office based on it's great online reviews and now I am writing one of my own. The staff here are friendly and helpful, and it... read moreFirst started coming to the office based on it's great online reviews and now I am writing one of my own. The staff here are friendly and helpful, and it is always easy to schedule an appointment. Definitely helps that they are open early in the morning some days for those of us who are busy from 9-5. All you need to know is that Dr. Vasilakis takes really good care of her patients, as do the rest of her staff, and I would highly recommend this office to anybody. read less

I do not know why there are not more reviews on Yelp for Dr. Maria. This is an excellent dental office with informative and professional dentists and staff. Dr. Maria... read moreI do not know why there are not more reviews on Yelp for Dr. Maria. This is an excellent dental office with informative and professional dentists and staff. Dr. Maria is great and extremely helpful and thorough. The staff at the front desk are very friendly and efficient; and the oral hygienists are also very nice and professional. I used to hate going to the dentist's, even for cleanings, but now that I have found this office, I don't hesitate anymore. I had tooth pain recently, and they were able to squeeze me in that same week. Don't let the fact that the office is on the first floor of a two-family house fool you. The office is very clean and the dental equipment seems to be up to date (however, I don't know anything about dental equipment, so I may be wrong), but the examination rooms have massage chairs and are clean. The waiting room is excellent with water, a Keurig machine, all sorts of magazines, books for the kids, great interior decor. If you want to read more excellent reviews, Dr. Maria has five stars on demandforce.com with over 800 reviews. read less

Dr.V is amazing! I have never ever had a less than highly satisfying experience. I get so excited to come in for my cleaning. The music, the lighting, the photographs...... read moreDr.V is amazing! I have never ever had a less than highly satisfying experience. I get so excited to come in for my cleaning. The music, the lighting, the photographs... Most of all, the wonderful people who work there.

Dr.Maria herself is wonderful! So professional and nice.

I don't know if Jamie still works there (I think that's her name) but she was great.

The office and examination rooms or sparklingly clean and some of the chairs massage. So lovely.

It's right on the 57 bus and parking is pretty readily available on street. The 86 bus also goes right down the street so those in Cambridge have no excuse!

They have an amazing referral system, too. I haven't paid for a cleaning in a while because I just keep referring new patients to them. I will continue to see her even after I move away from the city, I'm sure. 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 was recommended to go to this office many years ago, and made the poor decision not to. Sidenote, I have a crippling fear of the dentist, so I don't... read moreI was recommended to go to this office many years ago, and made the poor decision not to. Sidenote, I have a crippling fear of the dentist, so I don't have one. I unfortunately developed, in the middle of the night a terrible toothache. I called as soon as the office was open praying that they could see me. Fortunately for me they had an opening pretty early. Everybody was so sweet and nurturing. Dr. Maria put almost all of my nerves to rest and got me situated with what I needed to take care of. I have found my new dentist I will go here without hesitation anytime. I want to give them 10 stars! read less