Testimonials
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
Matthew
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
Everyone is great, from the moment you get in the door until you walk out. And the quality of care is exceptional. Everything is explained and discussed clearly. I am... read moreEveryone is great, from the moment you get in the door until you walk out. And the quality of care is exceptional. Everything is explained and discussed clearly. I am put at ease during my visit and trust Dr. Vasilakis implicitly. read less
Derek
Always a great experience at Dr. Maria Vasilakis' office. Everyone is kind and professional and they answer any questions you have about your teeth or what's being done. They really... read moreAlways a great experience at Dr. Maria Vasilakis' office. Everyone is kind and professional and they answer any questions you have about your teeth or what's being done. They really care about your well-being. read less
Jeremy
I had such a wonderful first experience at Dr. Vasilakis' office and am thrilled to continue a lasting relationship there.
Let's start with the front office. Appointments are easy to... read moreI had such a wonderful first experience at Dr. Vasilakis' office and am thrilled to continue a lasting relationship there.
Let's start with the front office. Appointments are easy to schedule, they even double checked my insurance coverage, and printed out estimates for the work I needed done based on estimates of my insurance benefits. For me, that was above and beyond. I can't tell you how many times offices were so reluctant to give me any type of estimate on potential work when I asked. Or they were extremely cautious, making sure I understood it was just an estimate and might not even be very meaningful due to insurance fluctuations.
My hygienist - yes, I have my own hygienist which will see me through my bi-yearly appointments. Jaymi-Lyn was so informative and gentle. I loved that she talked me through every single step of what she's checking for, what this equipment does, and what I can check for myself at home. I also ask a lot of questions so I was glad at not only how patient she was, but how thorough her answers were. It feels wonderful to know I can continue to email her with questions that may arise before my next appointment.
Dr. Vasilakis - she was equally as gentle and warm as the rest of the staff. She listened to my concerns, my issues in the past, and how I wanted to proceed in the future with her. I'm so relieved to have the future of my tooth health in the hands of this wonderful office! read less
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 and Jaymi are the best dental team I've ever visited. I've been a faithful patient for about 4 years and I recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgable... read moreDr Maria and Jaymi are the best dental team I've ever visited. I've been a faithful patient for about 4 years and I recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgable and gentle dental care. They are fantastic. read less
alj
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
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
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
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
Jacqueline
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've been a patient at this practice for about a year now. Recently, one of my fillings had been causing me pain, and eventually fell out during flossing. I appreciated... read moreI've been a patient at this practice for about a year now. Recently, one of my fillings had been causing me pain, and eventually fell out during flossing. I appreciated their swift response - they were able to see me the same day and one of their dentists on staff set me up with a new filling. It turns out that this filling was one they had done for me just six months prior. Since their work is guaranteed for a full year beyond the date of service, my new filling work was free of charge, which took some of the aggravation out of the whole experience. Thanks! 🙂 read less
Kimberly
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
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
Tucker
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
Maria and her team are top notch when it comes to customer service, dental expertise and overall experience. I always know I am in good hands (and they greet you... read moreMaria and her team are top notch when it comes to customer service, dental expertise and overall experience. I always know I am in good hands (and they greet you by name) - they really know how to take care of their clients. read less
Alison
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 Vasilakis
Dr. Maria is a Restorative Dentist in Brighton, MA. She holds a B.A. in Zoology from Miami University, and received her DMD from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. She has a passion for her career, and is a third generation dentist in her family. Get in touch with us today!