Stephanie Dumanian, DDS

I hate needles. I hate the scraping inside your skull while working on a filling. I hate the sound of a high speed drill in my head. Still, gotta go to the dentist, and Dr. Dumanian has a way of making it all okay. Friendly, funny, calm, and focused. No matter what dentist you go to, the tools and sounds will basically be the same, but the person using them makes all the difference.

Dr. Dumanian is a wonderful dentist. Before her, my dentist was a family member, who obviously set very high standards and who I went to for 28 years. When he moved his practice out of the city, I didn’t think I could find anyone closer who was just as good. Luckily, I found Dr. Dumanian. Simply put, she’s a gem. She fully and clearly explains everything that she does BEFORE she does it, making sure I understand the physical and financial costs of every procedure. She will not continue unless I understand and agree. And when she does continue, she is very calming and soothing. This may sound weird, she reminds me of Rembrandt: dentistry is her art. Most people dread going to the dentist, but with Dr. Dumanian, it is the opposite. I look forward to our appointments. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Ever since leaving my pediatric dentist who I absolutely loved, I had been to quite a few dentists who have been far from ideal. When I finally found Dr. Dumanian, after one visit I knew I would be returning. She was not the first dentist to tell me I was grinding my teeth at night, but the first dentist who actually told me I needed a night guard. Because of her advice she literally saved my teeth! I have been lucky enough to not have many dental issues besides the grinding, but some people I have recommended to her have not been that lucky. A family member of mine saw doctor Dumanian for the first time after seeing a terrible dentist for decades, and she had to fix almost every single tooth in his mouth. He is now towards the end of his dental journey and could not be happier. She fixed what needed to be fixed, recommended him to some excellent specialists, and did some cosmetic work as well. He has perfect teeth now. In his words, she is a «perfectionist,» which is exactly what you want in a dentist. The hygienist is also incredible. I personally never liked cleanings before she started cleaning my teeth because I’m used to pain, but she numbs you perfectly (no needles – don’t worry just a gel) before she gets your mouth 100% clean.
She also has an incredibly kind and gentle bedside manner, which is great for everyone but especially those people who tend to get nervous at the dentist. I always feel at ease in that office. Dr. Dumanian and her staff are the most brilliant, professional and kind people I have ever had the honor of letting care for my mouth. I honestly feel as if Dr. Dumanian, the hygienist and even the receptionist genuinely care about me.

Dr. Dumanian is one of, if not the most caring dentists I’ve ever been to. I went in today for a check-​up, cleaning, and to have some of my fillings re-​filled. The whole process was seamless and handled with the utmost professionalism. She lead me through a process, that I otherwise dread, with a smile on my face. I would recommend Dr. Dumanian to anyone who thinks it’s impossible to look forward to seeing your dentist as I cannot wait for my next cleaning!