Maged Z. Nessim, DDS

I’ve always been afraid of doctors and dentists, but this is the first medical office I’ve been to that made me feel comfortable. It’s a small office and it looks like it’s run by the family and makes you feel like part of the family. They aren’t pushy and just let you grow accustom before anything.
The doctor is kind and knowledgeable and the secretary was understanding and accommodating when she was scheduling me for the follow up. The small office is set up to be kid friendly with train sets and model planes set up throughout the office, if I had any kids I would feel completely comfortable bringing them to this office.

ABSOLUTELY THE WORST DENTIST!!! DO NOT GO HERE!!!
My Mother went in for a tooth removal, which he refused to do because he couldn’t get as much money as he would for a deep cleaning, and he dragged it out for 3 months charges an outrageous amount of money and in the end refused to remove her tooth, jeopardizing her health!
Office is DIRTY, receptionist was rude. NOT worth your time

SHORT VERSION: i really don’t think anybody should go to this dentist.
LONG VERSION: so here’s the deal. this dentist is treating his practice as a bank and definitely does not put the patients first. it’s more about what he can charge the patients/​insurance companies for, and not about what is appropriate for the person.
these are the simple facts of my story (similar to many others’):
there’s a deep cleaning benefits video playing for you while you wait for the dentist (dentists make A LOT of money on deep cleanings). after a 30-​second analysis, dr. Nessim (shocker!) recommended a deep cleaning, even though I was never recommended a deep cleaning by my previous dentist of 20+ years (I moved), and was told by dr. Nessim that it wasn’t really needed. when I returned for the first of a TWO-​PART deep cleaning, they «forgot» to mention an additional procedure that goes with the deep cleaning (which they charge for). when I requested a normal cleaning instead, they used numbing gel (completely unnecessary, but can be charged to the insurance company). after the cleaning, they didn’t polish my teeth or do a fluoride treatment, even though you’re supposed to (since they frivolously did it 2 weeks ago without a cleaning on me and couldn’t charge for it again).
i was an optimist and ignored the reviews even though this same thing has happened to many others on here. yes, it’s a small place with only the dentist and dental assistant (who also runs the front desk), a dirty bathroom and lots of knick-​knacks around the place. sure, he has a horrible, cold chair-​side manner, but I came from a very friendly dentist who loved to talk and simply see you. but when it’s clear that it’s more about the procedures you can charge for rather than what I need, then it’s not the place for me.

Would never go back here again. First off, the place is weird and has random stuff hanging all over (windchimes above your head in your room), the place is dirty. Floors are coming up, and the sink to spit your mouthwash in by your chair was disgusting. I sat there for an hour in my room, with my 2 year old child (he was just getting a cleaning)! Finally I was so frustrated from just sitting there with my child that i just left the place, as i was leaving, everyone was standing in front of the computer doing nothing! I know we have an insurance that sucks, but the dentists dont have to suck too!

Don’t understand the review below… Went to this dentist at the recommendation of three different colleagues and I couldn’t have possibly been happier. The staff was super friendly the first, second, and third time. Every time I go my insurance gives them such a hard time and its all smiles! They are super sweet. Dr. Nessim, specifically, was super gentle, quick and efficient. I’ve been to 5 or 6 dentists in my life and I have to say, he is without a doubt the best I’ve ever been to! Have sent my wife and cousin several times! Thanks Dr. Nessim!

AVOID THIS Dentist!!! I made the terrible mistake to go to this dentist too… HE MADE A HOLE IN MY MOUTH WITH HIS TOOLS!!!
His assistant was trying to say to me that she was seeing nothing. I asked for a mirror as it was hurting so much… I look at my mouth that was bleeding and I could see clearly the hole… I said to this assistant that she should trust the patient and be more careful and professional… Well… I am 37 years old, lived in 4 different countries… and this never happened to me before!!!
STAY AWAY FROM THIS UNPROFESSIONAL AND DODGY OFFICE!
9÷21÷2010
Got a new medical, no more HMO! we are trying KIESER now that are more professional on the client communication basis… but for the services, haven’t tested it yet. Just with the Peditrician that was really nice just that they only interested to guide you (force you?!) on vaccine, but nothing else really about the general health, how the baby is growing, what should be the next step to look at, which food shall he be on…) Hum… I really wish I could find a better insurance… really hard after the French Medical Services that are the best on this planet!)

I made the mistake of choosing this dentist one year in my dental plan. He ordered root planing for both my husband and I when we didn’t need it. It takes 2 visits, novacaine and then we had to hassle with the insurance company to get it paid for because the codes he used indicated that it was not necessary! Bordering on insurance fraud? Hard to prove, but definitely ripped somebody off.