The Restorative Dental Group of Cambridge

I’ve been going here for a few years and have had three incidents — the first should have been a red flag. The dental assistant was rude and condescending, and made every effort to poke me as hard as possible with the sharp thing they use.
I had a cavity filled a month ago and STILL have pain in the tooth, so obviously they did something wrong.
Also, they’ve been telling me for years that I didn’t have to get my wisdom teeth out, and the last time I went in they told me I would need to before even looking at xrays or in my mouth. So what gives? The whole thing reeks of a scam to get more money out of me.
I’m not sure if these people are trying to make my life more difficult or what, but I will absolutely not be going back to let them do it anymore.

These guys and gals are the best. Office staff is pleasant, professional, and highly competent. I know to a certainty that when I hand them a complex insurance problem, it’s going to be handled exactly as it should be – the best efforts of multiple insurers to screw it up notwithstanding.
Tech support staff are great, hygenists and dental assistants. Personable, friendly, and extremely competent.
On the dental side, I’ve worked with Dr Exarchos and Dr Sulikowski. They executed repair/​restore of a complex situation flawlessly., working closely together and with me.

I have been going to this practice for over thirty years. I have seen lots of hygienists, all of them good. My first dentist was Dr. McManama, (the miracle worker), who now only sees patients one day a week. I was switched to Dr. Brandse, who is absolutely lovely – warm, friendly, and funny. I have also seen Dr. Exarchos for root canals, who allayed my nervousness expertly. Without exception, everyone I’ve dealt with has been great – extremely competent and accommodating. I never have to wait more than a few minutes for my appointments. The office is clean and all the equipment is up-​to-​date. The office staff is very nice and efficient. They are expensive, but I have chosen to pay out of pocket for several years without dental insurance since I trust their work so much. Unfortunately, due to financial hardship, I have had to go on Medicaid and they do not accept it. I am loathe to go to a new dental practice, but as I need extractions, bone graft, and an implant ($$$!) done now, I have no choice but to go to a dental school for the treatment.
If you want to be treated by top notch dentists and hygienists who make sure you have no pain during procedures, don’t try to sell you work you don’t need, and take the time to thoroughly answer all your questions, look no further. I will miss them desperately. :(

I called inquiring about the price of a general yearly teeth cleaning.
JEN who answered the phone was incredibly rude:
«Well that depends on what needs to be DONE.» (Snotty attitude, emphasis on «DONE.»)
$ 238.
Maybe JEN should find a different line of work if answering such a simple question is too difficult.
Due to their rude customer service, they will NOT be getting my business.

Thank You Dr. David Fish of the Restorative Dental Group for giving me my smile back. Due to a dry mouth condition, the enamel on my upper front teeth had become worn and unsightly. Dr. Fish made me perfectly natural looking veneers in size, shade, shape and fit. 4 years later, I’m still smiling!

I have been a patient here for years and have wonderful things to say. Their front desk staff are all very very friendly; always give you a detailed bill, remind you of your appointment, and allow you to book out up to a full year in advance. I have never taken issue with any of them.
Gene the hygenist is amazing. I see her FOUR TIMES a year and she is wonderful; I look forward to going to her. She is personable, friendly, and gives excellent advice. She has so much training and knows a lot about dentistry and all the products on the market in terms of toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. etc. I really think she is thorough and spends one full hour cleaning you perfectly.
The MD, Dr. Sulukowksi is amazing, too. I saw him as an 8^th grader for an implant and he was so skilled. I am now 26 years old and still see him regularly for my teeth cleanings. He is located right outside Harvard Square and has unlimited street parking for Cambridge permits and for meters.
Alan and his wife are both excellent, friendly, and always listening to your concerns. I will never forget that he told me him and his wife still wear their own retainers to bed :-) I plan to do the same my whole life as long as I can have perfect, white teeth just like them!
I never ever plan to change dentists and am happy to pay out of pocket to come here in the future as it is 100 percent worth it!
Tamara Wyzanski

Terrible experience. I wish Unilocal would let me give them ZERO stars.
They made a mistake and when i asked them to fix it –by adding a small note to my chart– they refused to help me. Then they proceeded to blame me for the mistake instead of fixing the situation. This mistake could end up costing me $ 5000+.
On top of this… I found out the average cost in boston for the procedures I had –crown and rootcanal– is ~$ 2600. They charged ~$ 5000.
Please save yourself and your wallet by not going here.

I’ve only had great experiences here and have been going here for about eight years.
Dr. Kronstein is the most amazing dentist ever. He is truly a master at what he does and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Background: When I went to him it was out of desperation after another dentist (in Iowa) had messed my mouth so horribly after filling a back molar (a single visit) that I had constant jaw pain. I had not been able to chew for two years since that visit. my jaw/​mouth did not work properly anymore.
when I moved from Iowa back to Boston, I was seeing an acupuncturist (Dr. Tsay) as well as a chiropractor and they helped alot with the muscle tension and soreness, but obviously, they couldn’t make my teeth fit together properly. I was also a patient at the craniofacial pain clinic at tufts (which I also review on Unilocal) and they told me that I had to get every single tooth in my mouth capped. I AM NOT KIDDING. every single tooth in my mouth capped in order for my teeth to fit together properly again. I did not believe them.
Luckily, I was referred to Dr. Kronstein by the chiropractor. Dr. Kronstein is not just a dentist, but also a Prosthodontist. He recommended that he crown the four back molars and possibly the top two back teeth on the top. But, he said we should start with the bottom back four. I trusted him and we went ahead with it. He fixed me! He did such a great job on the bottom four molars that he ended up not having to crown the top teeth. I no longer had to use the mouth guards that I got at tufts and which I had worn ²⁴⁄₇ for months [one during the day, one during the night.]
Once my teeth fit together, the muscle tension went away and the jaw healed. I continued with the acupuncture and the chiro to make sure the muscles healed properly. And now I have no pain and have not for years.
You don’t have to be as broken as I was to go see him. But if you are, he can fix you. I still see him for regular check ups.
Highly recommend this place! P. S. Don’t believe a bad review if the reviewer has never been to the office. I’ve never had a bad experience with any of the staff, ever.

Horrifying experience with this office, specifically Dr. David Fish and 2 others. They made 2 huge mistakes and simply pretended it did not happen. I felt unable to see a dentist for 4 years after this experience. The really horrifying thing was that it was a really great experience right up to the moment where they screwed up and then they simply ignored me and didn’t take responsibility for what they did.
Jaw-​dropping incompetence and a shocking inability to be accountable for serious mistakes made. They had no interest at all in making things right. And $ 4000 down the drain as well. I still experience mild pain from what they did. There are many other dentists around town. Do yourself a favor. Skip this one.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Exarchos for about 3 years now. A friend of mine’s wife had just finished at BU Dental School and I asked her if she knew any good dentists in Cambridge. She pointed me towards Restorative Dental Group because they taught at BU. She said they were great. So, I signed up with Dr. Exarchos.
While all the work he’s performed has been good, the part I value the most from his treatment is that he is honest and practical. I like to understand my options, the treatment, etc, and he never seems to be rushed. He is always willing to take time to speak with me about my concerns, answer my questions, and add his opinions. For example, I went in for an appointment to have a bunch of cavities filled in my wisdom teeth one day and when I asked him if I was better off getting them pulled he said yes and that if they were his teeth he would just have them pulled. So, I decided to have them pulled (by an oral surgeon). I left his office and didn’t pay anything, despite chewing up an hour or two block on his schedule for my scheduled fillings. The staff is also friendly and the office is immaculate and comfortable.

I’ve been going to this place for 12 or so years and they are possibly even better today than they were back then. The doctors I have had (Sulikowski and Gatti) are amazing. So gentle and skilled. The hygenist is not brutal, but gets the job done (I am easily traumatized at the dentist) and last time she was able to impress upon me how important flossing technique is.
I completely trust this place and these dentists. I highly recommend.
In terms of pricing, I really can’t say whether they are on the high side or not. suspect maybe they are, but I have insurance and plus, I am willing to pay for this kind of great treatment.