Leonard Tom, DDS

I can’t believe I never reviewed Dr. Tom. I’ve been going to him for years (based on proximity to my home and Unilocal reviews) and have never been disappointed. He does great work at a fair price and is very conscientious about making sure your experience is as comfortable and pain free as possible.
I usually see one of his assistants for cleanings and she is great as well. highly recommended.

I am not one to evangelize about a dentist, but I really like Dt. Tom. He is incredibly gentle and thorough. Actually seems to be concerned that he might have hurt you. To further cement my loyalty, he took an emergency appt for my dad, who was not a patient. Dr. Tom for the Win.

I decided on Dr. Tom thanks to some great reviews here on Unilocal and I was not disappointed. He has a great bedside manner and makes you fell very comfortable during the proceedure. He was very open about pricing and tried to do everything he could to make sure that the proceedures I needed were within my budget. His staff is also very polite and welcoming. I highly recommend him.

Dr. Tom is wonderful. I first saw him about 8 years ago after I had a bike accident that broke my jaw and several teeth. Dr. Tom was gentle and kind and gave me all of the information I needed to make informed decisions. I appreciated that he didn’t go for the most expensive options, but explained what each tooth needed and what the cost/​benefit was of each option. He actually advocated for the less expensive, less invasive options, even though I had dental insurance, which really impressed me. He put a bonding over the jagged parts of the teeth that would be worked on later so i wouldn’t have to keep cutting my lip and cheek on them, no charge! When I decided I’d rather keep the bonding that go through any more crowns, he said no problem and just billed the insurance for the bonding he had done as a stop-​gap.
Even though the reconstruction was covered by my insurance, I had asked for a cleaning too, which was not covered because I’d had one somewhere else about 4 months before and I didn’t realize it was too soon. When I got the bill however, I was pleased with how reasonable the charges were. I lost my dental coverage about a year ago, but continue to see Dr. Tom because he is so nice and does such good work. He is honest and reasonable and really seems to have my best interest in mind when he looks at my teeth. I am happy to recommend him to anyone looking for a good dentist who is honest and affordable.

I switched to Dr. Tom recently from my dentistry due to his proximity and great reviews on Unilocal.It is a small practice, with Saturday hours. All the staff are professional, friendly and easygoing. Dr. Tom and his assistant both did my cleaning together and I have never had a dentist doing their own cleaning before! He was thorough and there was no wait! Sharon (his receptionist and wife) was wonderful and warm. Great experience and I look forward to going back next year!

I’d been putting off going to the dentist for last couple of years for all the usual reasons, but then my youngest needed a dental exam to satisfy school requirements. I hated just picking a random name off our insurance list, so I turned to Unilocal.After reading a few reviews and seeing how close Dr. Tom’s office was to our house (literally around the block) — I got up the courage to call.
Well, Unilocalers, you didn’t let me down. From the very first phone call to set up appointments (3 of us at once!), they couldn’t be nicer or more helpful! Really took some of the anxiety away.
Then when we got there, we were treated like long-​lost family. My daughter had never been to the dentist, but their pediatric assistant actually made it fun for her. Even when we found out she had to come back to get a cavity filled, she said she was looking forward to coming back!
Dr. Tom was gentle and thorough with both my son and me, and that’s saying something given the amount of cleaning i needed. I was expecting to be poked and bleeding, and sore for hours afterward. I was none of those, and my teeth looked so good afterwards I felt as if I’d had a professional whitening job done! It was such a relief to find someone who’s made me feel confident about my smile again!
Also — when it turned out that I may need a cap in the near future, he offered to submit an estimate to my insurance so I’d know in advance how much they would be paying on it. I love a dentist who remembers that some of us have to balance care with our ability to pay!
So as much as I hate sharing him, if you need a dentist in the Belmont area, I simply cannot recommend Dr. Tom highly enough. Friendly, caring and without a doubt fantastic at what he does. I hope I never have to go anywhere else.

Wonderful staff, nice clean office. Easiest and quickest cavity filling ever… and I’ve had like 500 cavities filled.
Highly recommended!!!

Dr. Tom is a GREAT dentist. He is smart, nice and honest.
This listing has his old address however. He is now located in Belmont.

I have been a patient of Dr. Tom’s for almost 10 years now and he has been a great dentist. He is always running on schedule so my appointments always start on time. He is always professional, polite and gentle as are all of the hygienists. If you have any worries or fears, just tell them and they will work with you. When I had a cavity I was afraid that I wouldn’t be numb enough, so he gave me extra time to numb up and extra novocaine if I wanted/​needed it.
Also, Dr. Tom has MOVED out of the building near the Fresh Pond Mall. Another reviewer mentioned that the facility needed updating. I can tell you for a fact that it was the landlord that left the building in poor condition and Dr. Tom had to wait out his lease. As soon as it was up he moved down the road to Concord Ave and his new building is beautiful and very clean. So, don’t hold the old building against Dr. Tom

I was a patient here for just over a year. First and foremost I will admit, I hate the dentist. I’m not difficult, but I do get rather nervous. Therefore, this was not a good match for me. Dr. Tom can be rather abrasive and dealing with hesitant and nervous patients is not best quality. In addition to the fact that the facility is in desperate need of an update– it’s very old.

First, this listing has an error, his name is Dr. Leonard Tom. Also, do not confuse this practice with Dr. Tom Leonard, who is another dentist with a separate practice in Arlington.
I recently had a cleaning (my first visit) and found the visit very pleasant. Dr. Tom and his staff were very professional and considerate and I will be back.

Dr. Tom’s dental practice has been my favorite of all the dentistry establishments I’ve used in my life. I went to a variety of dentists, particularly in my youth but this one is the best.

Dr. Tom’s office was literally 5 minutes from our house, which was why we chose him as our dentist (picked his name from my dental insurance site). A total gamble, I know. But he turned out to be great! He and his staff were very nice, professional, and very laid back. He also had Saturday appointments (not all Saturdays) and a great selection of fashion and shopping magazines in his waiting room to pass the time. Also right next door to the Starbucks and Fresh Pond shopping area (liquor store and Whole Foods)…so that you can get a teeth-​staining beverage or sugary snack after you get your teeth cleaned ;).