Richard D Oliver, DMD

To be clear, the overall treatment experiences have been excellent including amazing hygienists.
My only complain is the front desk. They are VERY impatient and often impertinent or even demeaning toward their patients — which is surprising compared to Dr. Oliver and most of hygienists’ amiable disposition.
I really hope the front desk will learn better customer service or hire additional resources if their impertinence came from being overwhelmed by amount of work that they are handling at the front desk.

One of the best dental experiences of my life. Having switched dentists 3 years to ago to Richard D Oliver, DMD thanks to a recommendation, I have never looked back. Whitney is on eof the best dental hygienists, capable, efficient and friendly. She will make you incredibly comfortable, even if dental work is something your scared of. Dr Richard, with delicate care just performed a cavity repair without any anesthetic. One of the most skilled dentist I’ve had the pleasure of performing work. I highly recommend Richard D Oliver, DMD to anyone who is looking for quality dental care.

There’s a reason why everyone has given them 5 stars on here, they’re awesome. Not only was it super quick, and easy, to get an appointment, but after they found out about my dental plan, and how it could be a little more expensive for me, they called me back to make sure I was ok with it.
During the appointment, I was greeted right away, brought in super quick (wait, I didn’t sit around for 30 minutes? CRAZY), and the appointment was great. My hygienist explained everything along the way, what was covered for insurance, my x rays, how my bone, gum and overall teeth were like, and the health of everything.
I also liked how she complimented my previous dentist (since I know they were a good dentist) and said how well they took care of me, really put me at ease that they appreciated that as well.

I have been in Sand Diego for a long time, but prior to that I had the privilege to work with Dr O in Massachusetts. As a dental professional, I really understand the fine line we walk to take outstanding care of our patients, but also to not overtreat them. Dr Oliver does only evidence based, scientifically validated treatments that stand the test of time. The staff is outstanding and warm. My family back East all go to Dr Oliver. You just know he is in the field not for the money, but for his service to humanity. If you want great dentistry at a fair price, please do yourself a favor and go see him and his staff.

My dentist who I’d been going to since I was a kid recently retired and sold the practice to another dentist in the office. After 1 visit my husband and I were unhappy with the new ownership so turned to Google/​Yelp for a new practice closer to home and our offices. I’m so glad we settled on Dr. Oliver! I had my first visit this morning, everything went as smooth as can be. My appointment was at 11:30 and right on the dot the hygienist Denise came out to get me started. Throughout the entire cleaning she was great about explaining every step and going over what she was doing/​why and making sure I wasn’t in any pain. After a very thorough cleaning and exam, Dr Oliver came in for a final check and to answer questions about next steps and the next visit.
I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend! They do book up well in advance so be sure to call early for your appointments.

I don’t know if its possible to actually LIKE going to the dentist, but Dr. Oliver’s office comes close. Gabby at the front desk, Geri the hygienist who cleans my teeth & Dr. Oliver himself are all so helpful and friendly. I’ve had to have a root canal and some other work done and he completely put me at ease. I would recommend this office to anyone looking for a dentist!

Yep, I’m reviewing a dentist office. But it’s important. Your teeth deserve awesomeness too.
After having to cancel on my old dentist due to illness and being told the next available appointment was 6 months away I knew it was time for a switch. So I came to Unilocal this time to find my new tooth haven and I was not let down.
This place rules. They send you text reminders for your appointment. They are super nice. My hygenist was a total sweetheart and didn’t stab me in the gums the entire time. They have a new tooth polishing device that was great and some sort of new fangley Siri-​type program to keep track of your gum health (you’ll see).
I always liked going to the dentist (I know, I know) and now I pretty much love it.
But don’t go here because I don’t want to have to jockey for an appointment slot! :)

I had my first visit and cleaning a couple of weeks ago. They have a super convenient location for anyone who works in downtown Boston which is one of the many reasons I chose this practice.
I felt for the first time in my life that the hygienist took her time and REALLY gave my teeth a good scrub. My teeth are still singing from their cleaning.
I have had some horrific experiences with a few dentists in Boston and Dr. Oliver has really set the bar for a GREAT experience.
I was not only beyond satisfied with the hygienist and Dr. Oliver, but the front office staff was very helpful with insurance questions and billing. All in all, fabulous.

Well… for the past several years it’s been all take and no give in my Unilocal relationship. This is my first review and I literally joined to make sure I let fellow Unilocalers know that this dentist is great! It had been 15 years since I’d last been to a dentist (and no, I had no cavities)! My experience was as good as it could be for seeing a dentist. Had a very thorough cleaning and consultation with both the hygienist and Dr. Oliver himself. Absolutely nothing but good things to say. I turned to Unilocal to find a dentist to get my dental health back on track (fortunately it wasn’t that far off-​track). All I can say is that if you’re looking for a dentist, then I would definitely suggest Dr. Oliver and his staff.

Excellent practice! Best dentistry ever. I definitely felt genuinely cared after, mostly thanks to Amber. She was really knowledgeable and eager and hyped to help me out. She is a model to how all medical care professional should be. They whitened my teeth and gave x rays. Sweet deal.
Everyone is nice there and they are hi tech!

This is the best dental office I have ever been to. Everyone is super friendly and courteous. I have the same dental hygienist, who is by the way awesome, each time. She’s friendly, remembers everything we talk about and actually makes me want to go to the dentist. Dr. Oliver and his staff are budget conscious and don’t push unnecessary procedures. If you’re looking for a new dentist, this is the place to go!

Unilocal to the rescue once again… the 5 star rating was spot on. I was in need of getting myself back in the routine of regular dentist visits — and who knew the city’s finest office was right across the street from me. The entire staff here could not be nicer — they do their best to make what is otherwise an unpleasant chore the most relaxing and easy dentist appointment ever. Dr. Oliver is very sensible in his diagnosis and treatments, Gabby is super helpful in swimming thru all the insurance paperwork, and Amber is a top-​notch hygenist.

I love Denise, my hygienist. . she is as good as they get!!!

As much as it pains me to write this five star review because I know it is going to make it that much more difficult to make an appointment… I can’t even tell you how happy I am that Dr. Oliver has been my first dentist in the Boston area. I have had some pretty traumatic experiences with dentists/​orthodontists over the years, dating back to my early childhood. I have seriously considered moving to England or Ireland and never visiting another one of these professionals again, until I met this guy.
Not only is he in a great location where I can get an appointment during my lunch break but he is also super friendly/​funny and gentle. highly recommend.
OH, and he is the first dentist ever to tell me that I don’t need to get my wisdom teeth out… awesome.

I learned about Dr. Oliver through Unilocal so thought it made sense to note my thanks in the same place. I made an emergency appointment to address a cracked filling (only two years old, the disappointing work of Delta Dental on Tremont Street).
I can be a complete baby when it comes to the dentist, and Dr. Oliver was kind, patient and positive every step of the way without ever being patronizing.
Even more importantly, he worked quickly and effectively, explained to me in detail what he was doing, what the problems had been with the old filling and what he was doing differently to address those issues, and continually asked about my comfort throughout the appointment. As «enjoyable» as a trip to the dentist can be – particularly one involving drilling – my experience definitely tops the list.
I never thought I could find someone who could hold a candle to my beloved childhood dentist (he was so great and calming that I didn’t even know Novocaine was an injection until I was an adult) but after years of trying different dentists in the Boston area, I have finally found one I’ll stick with.

Let’s start this review with the cold hard truth: No one likes the dentist. This is a person who does invasive, sometimes painful, things to you… and then charges you for it.
Even so, I love Dr. Oliver. He is amazing and goes out of his way to make any precedure as pleasant as possible. He’s also incredibly efficient. Because let’s face it, the faster I can be done with the whole experience, the better! The staff at the office is friendly and welcoming and willing to talk through any concerns.
Highly recommended, you won’t be disappointed.

LOVE Dr. Oliver and Nicole. Quick, knowledgeable and they don’t tell you to do something because you could. They tell you to do something if it absolutely, no way around it, needs to be done and I respect that. Nicole is friendly and funny. I have no idea how she knows what I’m saying when she’s cleaning my teeth but she has a talent to interpret that language. Whenever anyone I know asks for a dentist or complains about theirs I brag about mine.

We love Dr. Oliver and Nichole… Period.
Both me and my future wife see the good doctor and have never had a more pleasant experience at the dentist’s office. Everyone is professional and friendly. They never try to «double bill» as I’ve see at some other offices in the city. We recommend Dr. Oliver’s office to all friends and clients… You guys rule!

Dr. Oliver is great. He is very nice and he does not do anything that does not need to be done!
I think he is very good at what he does. I just went and got a filling, and was back at work in less than an hour!
I have my teeth cleaned by Geri at his office– she is great too.
I am so glad I have a dentist I can trust.

I don’t like my dentists to intervene unless absolutely necessary. I am almost 30 and have not had my wisdom teeth taken out. They don’t bother me or my other teeth, and I never had them removed because my long-​time dentist is a family friend back in Chicago, and he never felt it was necessary.
My gut feeling is that most dentists probably would have yanked them out by now, just because that’s what you do with wisdom teeth. This was a concern for me when searching for a dentist here in Boston. Luckily for me, Dr. Oliver’s approach to dentistry is «if it doesn’t bother you, it doesn’t bother me».
For those of you avoiding your next trip to the dentist because you fear unnecessary pain, consider Dr. Oliver and his team of quick, efficient and friendly dental hygienists.