Helen K Foo, DDS

The hardest part of my appointment with Dr. Foo was that I couldn’t stop laughing while she was cleaning my teeth! She is the funniest, friendliest, most professional, and most thorough dentist I have ever seen. All hail Helen Foo!

Dr. Foo is amazing. I am a high-​maintenance hypochondriac. Dr. Foo always treats me with care and puts my mind at ease. All of the artists in town see Dr. Foo because she is wonderful, creative and great at what she does. What other dentist says «yay» after cleaning each tooth? When I got into my first film festival, Dr. Foo was more excited than my mom. I don’t live in Boston anymore. It hurts my heart to see another dentist.

THRILLED to have Dr. Foo as my dentist. When someone loves their job as much as she does, it’s infectious and can’t help but make you happy.

Dr. Foo is unlike any dentist I’ve been to — and I mean that in a good way. First of all, her office is incredibly convenient if you take the Green Line. It’s steps away from the St. Mary Street stop on the C line, but also a 5-​minute walk from Kenmore, the Fenway stop on the D line, or BU Central on the B line. I always call and leave a message when I want to schedule an appointment, and she usually calls me back that day or the following. She doesn’t book months in advance like some other places. As far as I can tell (and I’ve been three times now), she’s a one-​woman shop. No hygienist, no receptionist. Just Dr. Foo. She does a great job, and will talk to you the whole time, which I appreciate because I’m a nervous patient. It feels a lot like going to the hair stylist or nail salon, except it’s just you and Dr. Foo. She does a really great job with my sensitive gums, reassures me that my teeth are not going to fall out just because I have a receding gumline, and sends me home with a bag of goodies after every cleaning. I have Delta Dental, and I’ve never seen a bill, so I appreciate that she handles all of that for me. I always plan for about 90 minutes when I schedule an appointment, and the extra time is well worth the stress I’m NOT experiencing with Dr. Foo.

I still have PTSD from seeing another dentist after I moved to California.
I really need to get on the stick and make my Dr. Foo appointment ASAP! She is the best, not only an excellent skilled dentist, but after a few visits truly a friend that you look forward to seeing, and kinda wish there weren’t any more appointments after yours, so you could grab a lunch or something and really catch up.
There really isn’t a rational explanation for this… And from what I can tell, it’s a pretty common review. She should honestly stop doing regular practice herself, and go teach all the other dentists to have a tenth of the chairside manner she does. The world (and our teeth) would be much the better for it!

I’ve been seeing Dr Foo for years and I highly recommend her. How often do you get a hug from your dentist upon leaving? She really cares about her patients and puts you at ease with her wonderful sense of humor. I am a baby about the dentist in general but I always feel I’m in great hands with her. How often do you find a health care professional these days who has great bed (chair) side manner? Go to see Helen, you won’t be disappointed!!!

I started going to Dr. Foo seven years ago when I mentioned to my then boyfriend that I needed a local dentist. I feel that part of the reason that we got married is that I knew that we both knew what was important in a dentist. In the interest of self disclosure, I should say that I am a high maintenance dental patient. I grind and clench my teeth, my sinus allergies sometimes make me feel like I need a root canal, and (oh, yeah) I have needed two root canals. Several times I have called Dr. Foo worried about this or that. She always calls me right back and puts me at ease. My friends and colleagues have been amazed that I have a dentist who actually calls me. Dr. Foo is just as engaging in person. She takes the time to understand your needs and never makes unnecessary recommendations. When I needed both root canals, I took took her recommendation to pay to go to a good endodontist and was so glad that I did. My husband and I continue to go to Dr. Foo, even if she doesn’t accept our dental insurance. She is worth every dime you will spend.

I agree with the other posters. I look forward to every visit to Dr. Foo. Her work is superb and the conversation sometimes makes me feel like I’m living in a sitcom and there are must be hidden cameras in the wall. She is that entertaining.
An excellent choice for dental-​phobics and kids too.

I usually don’t take the time to fill out reviews and ratings… but this is an exception.
There is no better Dentist! A friend introduced me to her several years ago and I am so glad.
Where else can you go where a fun, highly skillful dentist who takes the time to clean your teeth? no where except Dr. Foo. All the best, Adam

Helen K. Foo is the best dentist ever. She has ruined me for other dentists. My boyfriend and I have crossed states to see her rather than find local dentists. Unfortunately, not lately, so hopefully she is not reading this because she would be quite annoyed at our lack of dentist visits :).
Seriously, I wish I could hire her as my personal dentist. If you are lucky enough to live near enough to go to her, do it. She is comprehensive, caring, skilled, and doesn’t make you feel bad, like many a dentist. I first went to her after having a dentist in NY tell me I needed to pay thousands of dollars to fix my teeth and it all had to be done NOW. Driving to MA from NYC to see Dr. Foo and get a second opinion was so worth it.
Now if only she was in driving distance of Oregon…

How many people can say, «I love my dentist?» I’ve had an irrational fear of the dentist for as long as I can remember. But after my first visit to Dr. Foo in March of 2009, I can now say, «I love my dentist!»
She puts you at ease immediately with her wacky humor. She probably has a routine, but it feels very personalized to your conversation. All medical professionals should have such warm, attuned bedside manor!
As another reviewer said, the experience with Dr. Foo is anything but cold. This is not your typical «get in and get out» dentist. Yes, be prepared to spend an hour at her office for a simple cleaning. She’ll spend as long actually doing stuff with your teeth as just talking and joking with you. That’s just fine with me… I’d rather the experience be comfortable and fun (yes, fun at the dentist!) than quick.

Dr. Foo is not only an excellent dentist, but a pleasant and amiable person to be around. Considering that her office is located in the usually pricey Brookline, Dr. Foo’s rates were very reasonable. Another nice thing: she leaves ample room between appointments so that I no longer waste an hour reading last month’s Reader’s Digest in the waiting room. I also appreciated that she wasn’t too bitchy about my poor oral hygiene, although that’s probably something I should allow alot of bitchiness for…

I had her as my dentist more than 10 years ago and the filling she put in is still fine. I had to change dentists later on because of my dental plan coverage and my next dentist commented on how well the filling was done. It was supposed to last only 2 years on average.
Dr. Foo was friendly and made me feel very comfortable while at her office. If only my insurance can include her!

Most people await their next dentist appointment with a certain terror and dread. I await with anticipation and excitement.
Dr. Foo is a fantastic dentist who not only does a spectacular job taking care of your teeth but she’s a ton of fun.
A few warnings, since she doesn’t have a secretary, you generally have to leave a message. just be sure to leave your number and she always gets back within 24 hrs (generally the same day).
Also, visits are generally about an hour (every now and then more) not because she’s slow or that you have to wait. Dr. Foo takes the time to get to know you and for you to get to know her.
I realize that some people probably prefer the dread and the cold relationship they have with their dentist. Personally I love the fact that I can look forward to seeing Dr. Foo. I know i will laugh my butt off and come away with a clean mouth.