Thomas W. Ling, DDS

You need to plan extra time when you schedule an appointment with Dr. Ling. Located in beautiful Union Square/​Downtown, I found myself stopping to take pictures on the way to his office. The office itself is wonderfully decorated with some of his own photography and boasts the latest in dental technology. Dr. Ling enjoys his work and jokes around with staff, making it a comfortable atmosphere; today they had an Adele playlist going which suited me perfectly! Best of all, after having 2 fillings replaced, I could immediately enjoy lunch without any discomfort.

Best dentist– very serious about his work. Spending time with him is the most lovely way one can deal with their dental health. I would recommend him to anyone, especially those who want good explanations while work is being done on them/​why it’s being done or for those who have had traumatic dental experiences. He is very gentle but efficient. Top notch!

We inherited each other when Dr Fields retired. Dr Ling is super friendly and slightly kooky — in an amusing way — which is good considering going to the dentist is not a day at the park. I definitely recommend him and have already sent referrals to friends. His office has great views of the city!

I loved every second of my visit. Dr. Ling definitely has a sense of humor and is not too lazy to use it to make your regular dentist visit not as regular and boring. The office is clean, everybody is nice and considered. Dr. Ling knows what he’s doing, and he’s going at your piece. Believe it or not I can’t wait for my next appointment with him.

Dr. Ling is awesome. The only problem I have is that he’s hilarious, which occasionally makes for some awkwardness when you can’t close your mouth because he’s working on it. That aside, he has a meticulous attention to detail, far more than I might have for my own teeth. Even if I’m ‘fine’, he won’t let something go until he is (i.e. part of a crown which I’ll never see «just doesn’t look perfect»). But what I stress here is that is only on the work he is doing: through years & life in other regions and always having to find a new dentist I’m always wary of dentists who try to upsell me on everything. Dr. Ling is quite the opposite; very conservative dentistry, he tells you what you can live with and does everything possible to leave your own teeth in tact (which in this day & age is often not the case, especially for one specializing in cosmetic dentistry). Additional tip: he seems to like 80’s alternative music and the likes of Depeche Mode, The Cure, New Order etc. can often be heard in his office. That sealed it for me ;)
Thanks Dr. LIng!

I was very sad to see my previous dentist leave his practice, since he was the best dentist I had ever been to. When I heard that a new dentist was coming in to take over his space, I was nervous. But from the moment that I met Dr. Thomas Ling, he put all my worries to rest, and I could quickly see that there’s a new Sheriff in town! He’s great at what he does and is also great at communicating every step and making sure that his patients are comfortable at all times. I’ve already done multiple procedures with him, and expect to go back and do more soon. He’s smart, funny, and on top of things. He’s everything you’d want in a new dentist and more!

Had great first experience with Dr. Ling. He understands his profession so well that he can explain it quickly and effectively to the layperson. Understanding the cause/​effect and the plan to address same makes me feel more comfortable with the whole process. Dr. Ling is very personable — I brought a fantasy book I was reading to his office (which I barely read as they quickly got me started) and he had read it and shared a passion for the fantasy/​scifi space. I look forward to working with Dr. Ling in the future. As an added bonus great views of the city/​bay from his chair.

Dr. Ling is the best dentist I have ever been to. He does fantastic work, is kind, funny and personable. Unlike others he doesn’t push for treatments you don’t need. All of this staff are incredibaly awesome, and the office has a great view. Dr. Ling explains every part of the process and really is just the best. With a dentist as great as him, I really don’t mind going to the dentist anymore.