I cannot fully express how incredible this doctor is! I had my first gum graft and was terrified since I had had a very bad experience with having some teeth extracted several years earlier. Dr. Mirin made me laugh and seemed to effortlessly get me out of my anxiety. He was patient with me and very kind. He checked in with me often regarding my comfort level(I was awake but sedated with laughing gas during the procedure) and when I felt discomfort he quickly administered novocaine. He is the best of the best. I went in expecting something awful and he is just a miracle worker!!! Anyone who needs to get any periodontal work would be lucky to have him as your doctor. A side note: he gives an emergency personal number for all of his post op patients and gets back to you(even on a Sunday!) within 20 minutes or less. If for no other reason that is why he is someone you can trust and feel sure that you are taken care of.