How to Find the Right Dentist

If you look at Yellow Page directories in the phone book or online, it’s obvious that there are plenty of dentists in every city. So what’s the best way to go about finding a dentist that is right for you? The following are some general rules to follow:

1.    Get referrals from friends, family members and neighbors. When you meet the dentist, ask him/her for additional referrals from satisfied customers.
2.    Check out the credentials and specialties of the dentist. If they don’t have a website, call their office and ask them to send you information.
3.    Make sure your dentist takes ongoing educational courses and their office has the latest in technology.
4.    Find a dentist that can do a variety of procedures in their office. This way you don’t have to get shuffled from one office to another.
5.    Take advantage of free consultations. This is how you can learn their style of dentistry and their chair-side manners.
6.    On your first visit, look for cleanliness in the office and at the chair. Also, make sure that the dentist and his/her assistants care about sanitation and that they sterilize their equipment.
7.    Check the support staff and dental assistants to see if they are focused on client care and if they provide a comfortable atmosphere. It’s the entire dental team that matters.

At the office of Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky DDS – a general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, you’ll find that they pass all the tests for experience, technical know-how and client care. For information on Dr. G, visit www.drgdds.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.