Lane S Sofman, DDS

A friend heard me say how I was really frightened of going to the dentist and I am very very grateful for the recommendation of Dr. Sofman’s office. It’s a small office, run by friendly, yet professional and efficient staff. I’m particularly fond of Sally at the front desk; she’s very helpful and funny, really puts me at ease. I like the way it’s Dr. Sofman who does the xrays, and the cleanings with the able assistance of Kylie (I hope I’m spelling her name right, she was *great* and very good at swooping in with the suction tube earlier this week). He explains everything, and takes the time to answer any questions. There’s plenty of parking (it’s free just a little further down the street). I love Dr. Sofman’s manner and he treats me very respectfully, even when I’m quaking in my boots. :) Can’t recommend the office highly enough.

my family and i have been going to dr. sofman for over 15 years. as other reviewers wrote, he is the one who works on you from start to finish– it’s not a factory line with tons of hygienists and then the dentist comes to check at the last minute. he explains every step of the procedure and it is easy to communicate concerns with him. i love the homey feel of this place– sally the receptionist knows patients/​families by name, and all staff are friendly.

Dr Sofman and staff are extremely pleasant and did a great job. You don’t always go to a dentist and get cleaned by the actual dentist… Usually the dentist checks you at the end… But Dr Sofman does all of his cleanings, X-​rays, etc… It was wonderful.
Not a huge office or the most modern but great quality of service and very pleasant experience.

I’ve been going to Dr Sofman for the last few years and have never had a better dentist. He has a gentle touch and always explains what’s going on and how things are looking as he progresses through the exam. Of course the dental experience goes well beyond just the dentist. The ladies at the front desk are helpful, friendly and funny. The hygienist is also very nice and doesn’t let you drool all over yourself.
I can’t recommend this dentist highly enough and I plan to continue to see Dr Sofman even if we move out to farther burbs.

Brilliant dentist. I bring all my children there, and two of them were previously terrified of dentists. After switching to Dr. Sofman, those same children now actually look forward to going to the dentist! Very nice, professional place with properly good service as well. If you appointment is at 11– guess what? You’re seen promptly at 11! Unheard of, and very good if you have a busy schedule. Most importantly, he is a very talented dentist– not some shyster who sees $ signs as soon as you walk in the door, but rather someone who wants to see you have good, healthy teeth for your whole life.

Fantastic! Great office staff & wonderful dentist. No-​Pain Lane, it’s no joke

I just relocated to the area and was looking for a good dentist. Thank you Unilocal!
I decided to go here based on the glowing reviews, and since they happen to take my insurance and are only about a mile away. Woohoo!
Upon arrival, there can be some difficulty finding a street parking meter space. However, keep driving past the office a little bit and there is free street parking down the street! Get a little fresh air and walk if you are able.
The receptionist was great, really made checking in and appointments easy to schedule. They also ended up handling my insurance with not a peep required from me, past my numbers of course. Brilliant, worked as it was supposed to!
Dr. Sofman himself entered and did all the work on me for my regularly scheduled cleaning. He was so great about explaining absolutely everything and reasoning behind his practices. For example, he did a full xray on me the first appointment but then doesn’t until 5 years later! This saves me a lot of xray exposure. Of course, he’ll take partials if there are concerns.
The appointment took 30 minutes. From when I walked in the door. I couldn’t believe it! His assistant was great, but I really loved that he was so personable and did all the work on me himself. He took an interest in me and told me some of his own stories.
I love his practice and I’ve been there two times so far. I’ll be back soon! :-)
I’m so happy to have found a place just as good, if not better, thanks my childhood dentist. Yay for Sofman! I’ll keep coming even if I move halfway across the state.

Unilocal rocks. Finding this dentist through Unilocal has actually made me feel lucky and special and that my life must have a higher purpose, because he’s so excellent. My wife left her appt. for a filling HAPPY. This is the same woman that considered flying back to her home country and paying out of pocket to get dental work done by her childhood dentist. She couldn’t sleep the night before the appointment. After my own appointment, I can tell you why she was so happy:
1. Dr. Sofman does all the work himself — filling, checking, cleaning… everything. He has assistants, but they do just that — assist.
2. He isn’t OCD. He doesn’t spend brutal hours digging at your teeth getting every single scrap of plaque out. Think of it like ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ — 80 percent of the clean for 20 percent of the pain. But your teeth will be healthy and very clean.
3. That also means cleanings take under an hour, and they start ON TIME. This is huge for busy people. And necessary because his magazine selection sucks.
4. He spends his time on the important stuff — educating you on keeping your teeth healthy. No lectures or ridiculous regimens, just a clear explanation of exactly what’s needed for good tooth care, no more.
5. His staff actually feeds the meters outside the office while you’re visiting. It’s the little things.
I enthusiastically recommend him ESPECIALLY for those paranoid of dentists.

Dr. Sofman is one of the best dentists I have ever visited. He is efficient, knowledgeable, and gentle. As a previous review said, he does everything himself and his assistant just helps out (unlike those offices where you see the Doctor for about two minutes after your cleaning). The office is very friendly and well-​run as well.

Dr. Sofman is great! Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a new dentist of looking for a switch. Small operation where you get great, personal customer service.
The front desk ladies are so nice and friendly. Dr. Sofman does all the work himself including the cleaning with his assistant.
Parking can be a little hard sometimes, there are only a handful of meters out front.

Dr. Sofman is the best dentist I have gone to. I had braces when I was younger which made me fear getting dental work done and I was afraid of getting yelled at. So I avoided it for about 6 years. I finally got dental insurance and went to see Dr. Sofman.
He was so nice about everything. He asked how long it was just so he knew what to expect in my mouth. He didn’t yell at me or lecture me. I ended up with 5 cavities which can be expected. I have now been going to him for 2 years and have not had a bad experience. Cleanings take about half an hour. I got a cavity filled and it only took about 20 minutes.
The dental assistant is great. She knows who you are and is really friendly. She tries to make you feel really comfortable. Sally at the front desk is wonderful. She knows who you are every time you walk in and knows what you do for a living.
Overall Dr. Sofman’s office is great and I would highly recommend it.

This is one of those reviews I dread writing, because I don’t want people to know about this gem. but oh well — «no pain Lane» deserves some credit.
Ok — who likes going to the dentist, really? I don’t love going — but Dr Sofman is truly a first class dentist. I’ve never been to a place where the actual doc does all the work. He has a great assistant (her name escapes me now), who is just that. Dr S does all the cleaning, scraping, poking and prodding. He’s completely honest about his thoughts and doesn’t want to sell you anything. He’s there for your teeth, period. No waiting, and no time wasted, and he doesn’t make any effort to inflict pain. Pretty sure there are some evil dental assitants out there who take pleasure in stabbing gums with metal instruments.
Sally is great at the front desk — pleasant and actually knows who you are even if I show up only every 6 months.
Some things, you should never skimp on to save a buck — and health is one of those things. Skip those ‘chain’ dental shops!