Stoneham Dental Care
Mary Petrelli, DMD:
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This was my first time back to this dental center since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. I was impressed by how careful they seemed in terms of infection control measures, and feel that I got excellent care from Maria this week when I went for my periodic tooth-cleaning! I am happy to give them a “five-star” review!

I am a new patient with Stoneham Dental. I am extremely impressed with the facility (spotlessly clean), the people who actually take time to learn about you and what is unique to you as a patient. Nancy was my first contact and she is friendly, warm, patient, personable — and extremely knowledgeable. I never had such a thorough dental examination with state of the art equipment. From the entrance way to the dental chair the office is spacious and meticulously cared for. I would recommend it without hesitation from my first visit. Outstanding! For years I observed it from Main St but never saw the parking sign and presumed parking was limited. Parking is in fact spacious.

Exceptional value, highly recommended. Whoever said Dr. Fitzgerald and the rest of the marvelous staff at Stoneham Dental are greedy are out of their minds. I have seen my share of pricey dentists that don’t deliver value. Stoneham Dental is not one of them. What you will receive is value and exceptional service from the staff. I had fillings, temp crown, and gum removal done in one appt. Sounds like a nightmare, however Stoneham Dental uses state of the art technology to offer a painless experience. The dental assistants were well informative and friendly. They show concern about patient’s comfort and well being. My smile is forever transformed and I have Stoneham Dental to thank for it. They are also located very conveniently on Main St. Stoneham Dental is upfront and give it to you straight. There’s no hidden costs or overcharges. Compared to other family dentist practices, Stoneham Dental’s pricing is moderately aggressive and offer flexible payment options. Give them a call, you won’t be disappointed. 🙂

This place is truly amazing.. the staff is warm, caring, friendly and truly care about your well being. I have always had major anxiety going to the dentist but they ease all of those fears the minute you get there. They use cutting edge technology and are always looking to give you the best care. I can’t say enough good things about Stoneham Dental…

Excellent service and wonderful staff. I moved here when my dentist of 10+ years retired. I had come for a 2nd opinion on major work that i do not want!!!!!!!! Well-the staff are wonderful and friendly, the Docs are professional and personable-friendly and all is good. Equipment is modern and like new and the facilities are -brand new-. I am pleased and their location is great too-

I thought that I would never find another dentist office that was as good as the one I grew up with.  Stoneham Dental exceeded my expectations!  The office is kept clean and the staff is always friendly.  The best part is that they accept my insurance!  My last dentist was in a small location and was using outdated techniques and tools for the cleaning.  Not Stoneham Dental!  All new equipment!  As long as I am living in the Stoneham, MA I will be going to Stoneham Dental!!

After being told I had 6 cavities to fill while living in a different state, I went back to Stoneham Dental Care for a second opinion. I couldn’t believe it. My appointment for a regular cleaning ran right on time. Dr. Fitzgerald and Dr. Petrelli both came in at the end of my cleaning for an exam, and I was told honestly and directly that I have my teeth look great, but they will keep an eye on a few possible trouble areas areas to make certain that nothing gets worse. There was absolutely no need to fill 6 cavities, let alone 1. I felt extremely relieved knowing that I could trust them. Dr. Fitzgerald was excellent and assured me that he will keep an eye on any decay, but nothing more than sealants are in the near future. I could not recommend Stoneham Dental Care more – they are everything you want in dental care.

Stoneham dental has been caring for my whole family for many years, and the the service they have given us is second to none. Dr. Petrelli is a perfectionist and it shows with the movie star smiles she produces. Whether it is cosmetic work, routine cleaning or a dental emergency, you can count on the team at Stoneham dental to do the best job possible. They are also cost-conscious, and will form a long-term plan which makes the most economic sense for their patients in the complex world of dental insurance.

Until I found Stoneham Dental, I had never been to a dentist that seemed to care that I was scared out of my wits while receiving treatment. The people at Stoneham are extremely kind and patient. They explain everything before it happens, even simple things. If even just getting in the chair is a problem, they will help you every step of the way. If the thought of going to a dentist scares the crap out of you, have a friend call and get you an appointment. (because I know you aren’t doing it for yourself) Get in the car, or get someone to drive you and head to Stoneham. They can help you, Teeth are important, don’t be scared!

I wan’t to start by saying that Dr. Fitzgerald, the dentist who all these bad reviews seem to be about, recently passed away. I never met Dr. Fitzgerald so I can neither confirm nor refute what previous reviewers have said. But I can say if you’re steering clear of this place because of the poor reviews, don’t. I was totally impressed! I recently went to Stoneham Dental for the first time. I don’t have dental insurance and needed a cleaning. They’re currently running an $80 special for a cleaning (incl. X-rays if needed) and full oral exam. I figured I’d take advantage of that offer despite the terrible reviews since I was just going for a cleaning. I was able to schedule the appointment five days from when I called. That might have something to do with the terrible reviews but it worked out for me because I don’t like to wait. I arrived five minutes late and the very pleasant office staff assured me that it was not a problem. I started filling out my paperwork in the beautiful waiting room where they have a Keurig and a little fridge with bottled juices & water for the taking. Before I was even finished filling out the paperwork, the hygienist, Nancy, came to get me and said we could finish filling it out together. Nancy took me into the exam room, which was nice & clean. She started talking to me like we were old friends, which made me feel incredibly comfortable. I have some anxiety around going to the dentist so her bubbly personality and genuine, down-to-earth manner was welcomed and greatly appreciated. We chatted a bit while finishing up the paperwork so by the time she asked me to open my mouth I was completely relaxed. Nancy explained everything she was going to do before she did it. She told me how things were going to feel and sound and made sure I was comfortable with it before putting anything in my mouth. She was very thorough–she spent at least 30 minutes cleaning my teeth and examining my gums and mouth. I didn’t get the feeling that she had to hurry up because other patients were waiting, which I’ve experienced at many medical/dental appointments in the past. Nancy went over my X-rays with me showing me a few places the dentist would probably have to check further so I knew exactly what to expect from the dentist before she even walked in the room. The dentist, Dr. Petrelli, was just as nice as Nancy. She introduced herself and, like the hygienist, told me what to expect before she did anything to my mouth. She explained that I should have a few (very) old fillings replaced and a couple new cavities filled. She also told me there was nothing dire that needed to be done immediately and she could do a little at a time over the next year or so. When I got back up to the front desk the secretary had a treatment plan printed out. Because I was the only person there, she sat with me in the waiting room and went over everything with me. The $80 charge was just that–an $80 charge–no hidden fees or tax or anything like that. She told me that Dr. Petrelli would fill two teeth on my next visit and in order to book the next visit they require a deposit (25% of the cost for the visit). Since I’d just gone in to take advantage of the cleaning special and I don’t have the money to get any of the work done right now, I told her that I didn’t want to book the visit yet. She very pleasantly said that was okay and told me to call when I was ready. I felt absolutely no pressure. When I’m ready to get the work done I will definitely go back to Stoneham Dental. They were great. I highly recommend them. And if, like me, you don’t have dental insurance, why not take advantage of the $80 cleaning special and check them out for yourself? I will update this review when I get the fillings done.