Brownstone Pediatric Dentistry

We were referred to Dr. Cormac by Tribeca Pediatric Dentistry because my 3 YO son had more cavities than you can count on 2 hands. Because of the number of cavities that needed to be fixed and considering his young age, it was recommended that he be sedated/​anesthetized. As you can imagine, I had feelings of trepidation and unease. Fortunately, we were in good hands with Dr. Cormac and his team. He is a consummate professional. He’s an expert in his field, kind, approachable, and transparent. More importantly, he doesn’t bite off more than he can chew. By this I mean, he uses the services of Dr. Jason Joseph, an anesthesiologist. Dr. Joseph is great with kids, puts them at ease before the procedure, and does his job right — which is to keep the patient alive! Excellent teamwork by Dr. Cormac and Dr. Joseph!

Got a referral from my pediatrician and called to make an emergency visit for my child who seemed to have a compacted tooth and was in pain. Wasn’t able to get a same day appointment, but later in the week. Extremely nice and patient staff, clean office and really child-​centric. The dentist came in and diagnosed all of my child’s teeth issues after a quick but thorough exam and X-​rays and came up with a plan of action. I wish he saw adults– lol! The only issues I have is scheduling, and that’s because they are so good that they are booked and the location isn’t good for parking. Otherwise, they are a God-​send and we are very pleased and would recommend to all!

The dentist and the staff are great, but what annoyed me was when i received a bill for «uncovered expenses.» We were charged for «nutritional counseling» which was the dentist asking us if our son has a balanced diet? Also charged for «Hygiene instruction» which was the hygienist doing her job and explaining the proper way to brush teeth. For the life of me i don’t understand why this is not part of basic office visit. The kicker was we were charged $ 37 for someone in the office to take a photo of my sons smile with a regular camera, you have got be kidding me. If they dont change their ways of «nickel and diming» we will not be back.

This was my son’s first visit to the dentist and he was very apprehensive and fearful. The dentist and the staff took the time to show him everything they were doing and went at his speed and made him feel very comfortable. Great experience.

There are things and people in life that you would never change. You feel so strongly about these things/​people that one day you might be compelled to write a review on Yielp and let the world know how you feel about them.
This is how I feel about Dr Cormac.
My three year old daughter had very bad teeth (the condition was not inherited as her dad and I do not share this condition). When she was two years old, we walked into the office of Tribeca Pediatrics for the first time and she had to have two cavities worked on. Dr Roula Tsolis, whom was pregnant at the time, treated each cavity on two separate appointments and went on maternity leave a few months later.
In the interim, not knowing whom would replace Dr Tsolis, we looked for another dentist. We stumbled upon Dr Zamani in Battery Park City –closer to our home. It was like I was stabbed in the heart every time our daughter had to get a tooth worked on in the Battery Park City dental office. The screaming, the lengthy process, the unadapted chairs, having her restrained and sedated every time: it all felt wrong. In fact, I was getting stressed hours prior to our dental visits and I was still shaking hours after the procedure was over — I came out of the dental practice on our last visit saying that I could no longer endure it. Needless to say, I moved on from this situation pretty fast.
Eventually, Elea and I came back to Tribeca Pediatric Dentistry and made an appointment with Doctor Cormac: it was the best move we could have ever made.
After this first appointment with Dr Cormac, I knew I would never look for a pediatric dentist again: all three of the teeth that now needed working on, were treated in one go (not one at a time). I was so purely grateful, that I gave doctor Cormac a heartfelt «Thank you» which put me on the verge of tears.
Dr Cormac’s skills are far superior to his competition. He has worked with the Red Cross in Africa with limited means and will not hesitate to sit face to face with me, put a pillow on his lap and have my daughter straddle me while she lays her head back on the pillow, and he will be done with treating three cavities in less than 15 minutes.
I wish I felt so strongly and so positively about every professional that I am finding myself having to work with. Unfortunately, even my pediatrician is not that good.
Dr Cormac is a gift. A gift of professionalism, a gift of lightened worries and a gift of pure gratitude.
PS: I never went to the Brownstone location that Dr Cormac usually works out of but since he is the main dentist there, I believe this review does apply. It really is not about the offices that he works out of but about him as a truly exceptional dentist.

Hands down the best pediatric dentist and practice not only in Brooklyn, but likely the whole city! In 2.5 short years, «Dr. Mac» has filled 6 cavities for my skeptical 4.5 year old daughter (who has some enamel issues); advised us on a torn ligament in one of her front teeth (we called and Heather immediately made room in the schedule that same day); and taken on my just-​barely-​two year old very precocious younger daughter for her first cleaning.
We are moving to Los Angeles in a few months and he photocopied 2 pages of pediatric dentist listings out there for us. We will miss having such a fantastic dentist, staff and overall experience.

Best pediatric dentist ever!

Brownstone Pediatric Dentistry is great! The whole staff is so friendly, the receptionists, the dental hygienists and Dr. MacDermott. My kids were very nervous about going to the dentist but they all made it through with no tears and actually asked when they are going back!

The best pediatric dentist in Brooklyn. Dr. Mac Dermott and his staff are amazing. They are very friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. My son actually looks forward to his check ups! Maybe its the television in the ceiling or the fact that he’s allowed to pick a treat when its all done. Either way we will always be patients here!