Barry Vilkin, DMD

Today was my second visit to Dr. Vilkin. I first saw him two years ago for a root canal. I remembered the experience to be a good one and that the pain was minimal. So when my dentist told me he thought I needed another root canal after I was experiencing severe pain following a crown prep, I thought I should go back to Dr. Vilkin. However, my dentist recommended a different endodontist. So I went to the endodontist suggest by my dentist and she took x-​rays and then explained to me that I most definitely needed a root canal and was ready to do it right there on the spot. However, something just did not feel right to me. I just felt like I should get a second opinion. So today I went to see Dr. Vilkin, fully expecting to get a root canal. However upon looking at my x-​rays and doing some tests on my tooth, Dr. Viklin said he did not think I needed a root canal and that my pain should clear up on its own in a few weeks when the root has had time to heal from the crown prep. I was relieved and very appreciative of Dr. Vilklin’s honest opinion.

As a doctor, myself, I am very conscious of how other offices conduct their customer service and how efficient the doctor & assistants are with their patients. What was very clear to me was the friendly, kind, professional, & gentle nature of everyone in this office, along with feeling like I was in expert hands with Dr. Vilkin. No one is happy about getting a root canal, but with Dr. Vilkin, it was a breeze and actually quite enjoyable. Rosa, his nurse assistant tech, was lovely, caring, and very connected with me as a patient to make sure I was comfortable at all times. This is what Healthcare/​Dentistry should be about!
I’m an extremely busy person and appreciate an office that has concern for ALL their patients valuable time. I’ve never had to wait for any long period of time to see the Dr. Vilkin as the office makes sure every patient has ample time for their visit. One of my big pet-​peeves is when a patient of mine shows no respect to the other patients by showing up late and wanting to steal time away from the other well-​deserving patients who made every effort to show up on time.
This is my fouth trip to this office and I hope to not have any more root canals, BUT, if I have to have any treatment done by an Endodontist, I know I will be in excellent hands when I go back to Dr. Barry Vilkin.
Dr. Spice Williams-​Crosby, MFS, MS, PhD

Dr Vilkin came highly recommended by my personal dentist. Having a great fear of dentistry in general, he could not have been more reassuring and gentle. His staff was so considerate and accommodated my every wish. I experienced very little discomfort and wouldn’t hesitate to go back (which I sincerely hope I never have to do). Good man!

I simply do not have enough good things to say about Dr. Vilkin. I needed a root canal and was referred to him by my dentist. For someone with a fear of needles, the thought of getting a root canal was a worst nightmare. But Dr. Vilkin made the process manageable and was able to completely numb me. I can’t believe I’m saying it, but it was basically pain free.
Dr. Vilkin is kind, patient and extremely professional. He really cared about my comfort level and made sure to explain each step along the way.
I feel lucky to have found someone who made what seemed like the most dreaded dental procedure into a totally pain free experience.