James R. Seligman, DMD

Outstanding. Professional. Knowledgeable. Moving to New England from the Mid Atlantic had one major source of stress and it was looking for a dentist. I am an odentophobe who has been terrified of dentists since I was a little kid and sitting on a dentist chair gives me the creeps, cold sweats, high blood pressure, you name it. So when I choose a dentist who earns my trust, it’s for keepers. I had one awesome dentist in Philadelphia for 14 years and now I’ve found one now in New England.
I spent close to two months researching dentists and finally decided on Dr. Seligman. So I made a first appointment and went in.
Entering the modern and well appointed office suite, the affable staff greets patients and ushers them into the waiting room, which in my case wasn’t needed as I was called into the chair with no waiting. Twice in a row with no wait. Talk about timing and efficiency. The courtesy and calmness of the reception folks is actually the beginning of a relaxed visit.
Dr. Seligman is a peach of a dental practitioner. Even keeled, understanding that some people are apprehensive of dental procedures. His staff is equally as nice. My first visit was for a first visit with dental X-​rays, full inspection and the works. That was thorough and yet expeditious. My second visit was to replace two 35 year-​old mercury amalgam fillings that had cracks after so many years and were allowing debris to leak through. I went in with cold sweats and left with a smile. No pain or discomfort whatsoever, soothing music in a Walkman, smiling assistants watching over me and the Dr. explaining what he was doing. Even though he said that I could experience some discomfort as he had to go deep to remove the old fillings as well as some decay that had formed from the cracks, the next day I had absolutely no discomfort. Job well done.
I am absolutely pleased.

Great dentist! We have been going here for over 3 years. Staff is super friendly and Diane the dental hygienist is the best! My husband has needed several fillings, and they are always able to schedule him in. Dr. Seligman is patient and open to questions. They definitely make going to the dentist not a dreadful task.

After moving into the city several years ago, I reluctantly decided to sever ties with my long term Wellesley dentist. It was then that I sought Dr. Seligman’s practice for my oral health care. Although I very much liked my former dentist, it was only after experiencing the beyond expectations comprehensive care that is the standard in Dr. Seligman’s office that I understood what superb care really was. It took a commitment on my part as well, but now I have a healthy, great looking smile. If you’re serious about having attractive, healthy teeth and gums, this is the place to go.

Dr. Seligman’s dental work is way below any dental standards.
He did a crown and a filling on my molars in a way that did not provide sufficient contact between 50% of my weight-​bearing teeth.
I expessed my concerns and asked for adjustments, but all he did is file down (an irreversible procedure), the rest of my HEALTHY teeth in order to accommodate for his mistake. He suggested «An office visit for bite evaluation», which consisted of asking me which teeth he should grind down.
Now, this overall negligence might be due to two major factors:
1) Complete incompetence and inability to judge the situation from a dental professional point of view
2) Total lack of care for the long-​term effects of his actions, aiming to please the patient in the short run despite the long-​term dental health costs of the procedure.
To be honest, I do not know what is worse — Dr. Seligman’s oblivion or his hypocracy and tendency to cut corners…
That being said, if you are looking for some «major» dental work — such as a filling — you will be better off looking for it somewhere else.
P.S.
The one star is for Dr. Seligman’s presentable office, where you can have your teeth RUINED in a pleasant manner.
P. S. 2
Thank you, Dr Seligman for having the decency to reply.
However, I mentioned before the procedures that the height of teeth is very important. Secondly, I came in for two additional adjustments– in what way could I communicate my concerns more clearly? Moreover, re-​doing the filling was never mentioned…
Lastly, because of the dental work I have had done, I can say with an «expertise» that I know for sure how good fitting feels like.

Confession, I’m 30, the last time I was at the dentists was when I was 18. I hate flossing, grew up not flossing regularly. What I realized I hate more than going to the dentist is having horrible puffy gums, cavities, and losing teeth.
Luckily with the help of Dr. Seligman, my gums have never looked better. The filling of the one cavity I had is indistinguishable from normal teeth. This is great, my mouth is doing so good right now.
This doc will take care of your teeth and get you on the right path to a healthy happy mouth. His staff is great and friendly, and he loves technology and explaining everything to you, so that you know what is going on.
I’ll happily go back to this dentist and refer any family and friends. Easy to get to from the broadway T stop, if you don’t mind walking past pine street inn… but I think thanks to über more people are able to commute safely on demand… instead of trying to hail a cab or figure out the bus schedule.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Seligman’s since the early 1990’s. Yes, we go way back. He’s replaced bunches of old fillings, given me crowns (well, I had to pay for them) and reconstructed all my front teeth after a gruesome 1995 bicycle accident. I trust him implicitly. When he moved from Brookline to the South End I stuck with him even though it’s much farther out of my way. His new office is a wonder of cleanliness and modern technology. He can do a crown in one appointment, which is something of a miracle if you’re familiar with the unpleasantness of going about your life with a temporary crown for days between appointments, as is the case with most dental practices. The guy is just the best, and the support staff as well.

Right after moving to Boston I was recommended to him by a friend and after reading great Unilocal reviews I was excited for my appointment. (as excited as one can be to have their teeth cleaned).
I haven’t had any problems with cleaning and routine work HOWEVER, Dr. Seligman recommended that I got veneers on my front two teeth. I have visited other dentists and no other dentist ever recommended them but I thought «Ok, I have insurance soo… why not».
It has been a year since he put veneers on my two front teeth and since then I have been back 3(!) times because my one veneer keeps chipping. It is incredibly frustrating and during my last appointment he pretty much blamed it on me which isn’t ok. He asked me if I was grinding my teeth at night (ummm it’s on the outward facing surface of my tooth sooo I don’t think that’s possible) The kicker is that during a regular cleaning I was told by a visiting hygienist to their office that she didn’t understand why he would recommend something like that and believes that it would continue to chip. Dr. Seligman told me that they would last 15 years however due to his handiwork (or lack there of) it has chipped AGAIN. Instead of hauling myself there for a 4^th time I have decided to go to a dentist who is actually capable of doing this work.
To be fair, he hasn’t charged me for each time I had to return to fix this but his attitude and the annoyance of having to return has lost him this customer.

Dr. Seligman and his staff are friendly and professional. The experience there is one of total caring and efficiency and II would highly encourage anyone seeking dental care to check out thier spotless modern facility.

Dr. Seligman and team are the best dental teams I have ever had, and I am a very experienced dental user!
Unfortunately, due to a childhood roller skating accident, I lost my two front teeth (never did get them for Christmas). When I moved back to Boston a decade ago, I checked friends for recommendations. A close friend told me to try Dr. Seligman and team in Brookline, where I live.
It was a great experience from the first visit.
The new office in the South End is less convenient to travel to, but has excellent new equipment, a clean office, and of course the best staff. I love Michelle, Heather, and Diane (the best hygenist ever).
Most recently, I had had work with Dr. Julie Pastagia for implants, and she is also awesome, a perfectionist like Dr. S., and a careful and caring professional.
If you are looking for a relaxed, caring, comfortable, and professional dentist, you can do no better than Dr. James Seligman and his team!

Going to the dentist can be daunting; I, for one, avoided doing so for years. A good deal of that was not having insurance, but when I got it, Dr. Seligman was recommended to me by coworkers.
I also recommend him!
I love coming in to his office; it’s like visiting an old friend (who happens to be looking at your teeth). He goes out of his way to make you comfortable, even if you’re getting fillings.
His work with TMJ is really unmatched; he saved me from a lifetime of visiting emergency departments with incredible migraines without major surgery.
His routine care is as detailed as his specialized work. I highly recommend him (and Diane, the hygenist)!

I have no found a better dentist than Dr. Seligman.
There, I said it.
A few years ago I got into an altercation with a dunk tank and shattered my two front teeth (actually they were already veneers, but they were shattered. it was bad). So I called my old dentist in Cleveland, a legend in his own right who pioneered implants and many of the procedures we take for granted today, and asked him who I should see. The response: Dr. Seligman.
Now, I trust my old dentist implicitly, but I’m always wary of anyone new, especially when it comes to my two front teeth. Those fears were quelled when I was greeted by an immaculate waiting room at an award for being one of the top 100 cosmetic dentists in the country.
His staff were incredibly polite, helpful, and professional. And Dr. Seligman is the epitome of, well, everything you want from a dentist.
On top of that, he backed up his work with me by offering a free visit back to fix any problems with my new crowns in case anything wasn’t perfect, and offer I didn’t have to take him up on! If anyone wants to see his work, just find me at an event and Ill flash a smile.
In short I have high standards, and there is no one better.

Friendly dentist and staff. Have been a client since the mid-​90s. They care about your health and follow industry best practices. Easy parking nearby.

In short: Dr Seligman is the man
A couple of early observations:
a. His office is spotless
b. He always has goumet coffees and fruit for his clients
c. He has a cd walkman and a collection of cds, so you can listen to music while he is working
Dr Seligman has figured out how to change one of the least favorite experiences. His people, technology and attention to detail are all first rate
He will even call you that night to insure there are no issues
Wow