Michael Garber, DMD

** This review is for the Cleaning service provided by Rhonda **
I believe this was the first time I had cleaning done by Rhonda in Arlington, MA’s office.
She was very thorough, detail orientated and nice. She explain things to you and provide guidelines when needed. Her work was gentle and will use proper force when needed.
One of my best cleaning experience at Michael Garber’s office so far.

Went for the first time this week to have a filling replaced (originally filled by another dentist). The office staff was so accommodating and helpful! I saw Dr. Schwartz who was awesome, it was the most pleasant dental appointment I’ve ever had. I’m so happy that I found this practice and am looking forward to returning!

Request Doctor Garber, he is a very sweet man who makes sure I feel comfortable during my appointment. He’s super funny! I have always had anxiety about going to the dentist, but Dr. Garber has completely changed that! Rhonda is very gentle and I feel like everyone there cares about me and my teeth. Best dental work in the area. By far.

Went there due to my old dentist retiring and had a recommendation. The assistant taking the xrays for a first time appointment was obviously having a grand old time making me gag on the lead mouth retainer as she took her sweet time. Then I find out that the eensy-​weensee barely visible dark gray spot is a cavity. And, by the way, you really should have that other tooth capped with a crown. Not necessary, but highly recommended. So a couple of weeks later I get the filling for the cavity and I wonder if this doc (who has had 40 years experience) still has the touch b/​c my mouth is a bloody mess after «scaling the gums.» After it’s all over they give me the «scare-​the-​customer spiel» AGAIN with the elective crown surgery because I may «accidentaly chomp down on a pit and break this part of the tooth there whether it’s tomorrow or 5 years from now.» I don’t know if the good doc needs to milk me and my insurance company to make further payments on the BMW or the second summer home but I’m going elsewhere from now on.
Oh yeah, if you want your x-​rays, which YOU PAID for… good luck. «Doctor» Garber needs to «review them» to see why you’re taking your business elsewhere.
Addendum: After this was posted, within the hour the receptionist was harassing me on the phone that they «didn’t appreciate my review on Unilocal.» Mind you, she contacted me at my work number. I told her I didn’t appreciate the way I was treated and not being able to get my x-​rays despite the fact I stopped by in advance to pick them up in a day or two. Then I told her I was at work, was very busy and hung up. She then called back again two more times until my manager told her to stop calling. A retired attorney who overheard all this said I could get her fired for harassment.
Get your act together and maybe your practice wouldn’t have so many bad reviews on so many websites.

I’ve been going for 2 – 3 years. Excellent staff, everyone — including Dr. Garber — have been friendly, helpful and quite competent in all aspects. And I’m 67 and have seen quite a few dentists and dentist’s offices in my time and have had quite a bit of work done in the past. And this is the first Unilocal review I’ve done.

NEVER USE HIM. He is RUDE ARROGANT and IGNORANT. I didnt even get into his chair. He approached me in the waiting room, and belittled me to my face. I showed up for an emergency tooth extraction – he refused me. Mocked me. Yes I was late, but I got stuck in the snow. No need to be rude about it. I will NEVER recommend him.
RUN PEOPLE — take your tooth aches else where.