Hampstead Family Dental P.C.

I genuinely appreciate the effort that doctor d puts in to caring for her patients. She does the best that she can with the given circumstances. I seriously love how she knows what she’s doing, and she thoroughly explains her thoughts on a treatment plan.

How many people are loopy enough to say they enjoy going to the dentist? And not just for the numbing meds! I’d be one of them. ;) Everyone is smiling from when you walk in, to when you walk out. Deb, at the checkout desk, has a wicked dry wit. Good laugh. She will talk your ear off if you let her. :)
Many of the staff are long term employees. They obviously enjoy their jobs, and really make you feel comfortable. It’s nice to have the continuity and get to know the people who are looking after you. Kids seem to feel secure there too.
First started going about 11 years when we moved to the area. At the time the practice was just Dr. Haroian, sharing space in a commercial building. A few years ago he built the lovely new free standing practice almost next door, at 2 Ricker Road. (I’ve let the Unilocal elves know the address has changed), and two other dentists joined him. Husband and wife team, Dr. Courtney, and Dr. Keith. I think Dr. Haroian is working his way towards retirement, so I generally see Dr. Courtney or Dr. Keith now, both of whom I like very much.
I’m a bit more high maintenance (can’t believe I just admitted to that!) when it comes to my teeth. Heavy duty clencher when sleeping/​stressed. Have cracked multiple teeth over the years as a result. Even cracked a mouth guard. They regularly have to adjust my bite (how the teeth meet together when closed) since my teeth move around more than for most people.
Pattie is my regular hygienist. Very thorough and gentle with the cleanings. And she does a mouth cancer screening at each visit. We both have a love of dogs, and I take full credit for introducing her to fostering dogs waiting to be adopted. ;) Her family was at a bit of a loss when their last dog passed away, but they weren’t ready to commit to another dog yet. I suggested fostering and she ran with the idea. It’s worked out very well for her family, and especially all the dogs they’ve helped find new furever families. Today she said she’s fostered 25 dogs so far. She’s lasted longer than I did! I talk about dogs with Kathy too, who assists both Drs. Dressler during procedures. The time flies when you’re having a good chat with a drill in your mouth. :)