Pediatric Dentistry of Flushing

If you want to waste your time waiting for over an hour then go to this place!
The staff are not nice. They lie about appointment times just to get you in and then lie again and say whatever u want to hear even tho it’s not the truth.
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND you DO NOT go to this place.

Unknown to us, they billed our insurance for a cleaning that was not done. We only found out when we went to have our son’s teeth cleaned at a new dentist about month later. Needless to say, we had to pay out of pocket for that new cleaning. WARNING — Inspect your billing carefully and be prepared to dispute.

Very disappointed. I had appointment at 4. I was there at 4, filled info, then I waited. Around 5 they told me to go to second floor to see doctor, when I went up, I had to fill my sons name and wait again. 5:30 I still didn’t see any doctor, when I asked when I am going to see a doctor they told me I will need to wait around 20 minutes more (around 6:00 to see dr!!!) Clinic very crowded, small places for waiting, some wait in corridors. I left without seeing any doctor. Won’t recommend.

I was so mad about my last visit that I actually decided to give myself some time to cool off before I write anything on Unilocal.I been to this office with both of my kids in the past and every time we showed up on time and were forced to wait for over an hour, I never made a big deal because I understood that things sometimes get crazy or emergencies come in.
Now, on our last appointment we were give 5:30 appointment, for both kids and that what I have been told by receptionist on the phone and they left me voice mail about 5:30 appointment day before. Unfortunately due to unforeseen events we were late about 20 min, I run into the office with both kids, and of course there are ton of people waiting go up to the front window and the girl announces to me that we are over 40 min late because my first child was scheduled at 5pm! I was confused and I said no its 5:30, so 5:30 was the second child.
Then she makes a face tells me to hand over the insurance and tells me to wait till she calls them to verify. Sure enough she has no clue what she is doing and keeps telling me that we are not covered, we had that insurance before and all we did switch policies and she kept calling the number she had when I kept insisting to call the number on the card. Eventually she verifies it, and tells me to go upstairs and get the cleaning. Run upstairs, sign in, as soon as we do that an angry hygienist flies out at me, yelling!!! that we are over an hour late and she has a wedding to attend to and the other hygienist will not stay either because she has hourly sitter. First of all it is not my fault they told me wrong time and it is also not my fault that front desk in incompetent. The hygienists just grabs her bags and leaves!!! This other «nice» girl shows up and tell us that now we wasted our time by coming we will have to reschedule the dentist will not see my kids without cleaning. Come again?!
I was angry and lucky for the staff I had my kids because I had a few choice words for them.
Its not like we come into empty office. If I would have stayed I would have waited well over an hour to be seen by the doctor and I assume all these people including myself were «scheduled» for the day. It was irrelevant if I came late or early because they double book I was the unlucky once they decided to boot out. Bottom line never again and I will advice all of my friends and every local parent to avoid this office.

Back from from Dr. Jays office and like always extremely satisfied. both children ages 7 and 11 trust this dentist to the point where I don’t even have to be in the room with them. He Is sure to put them at ease with jokes and tricks, refers to them as if they were old friends so In a child’s mind «he clearly remembers me. Today we met Agnes and thought she was great :)Have nothing negative to say about him or the staff. They are all great!

If I could take stars away I would. The NYC office 949 Park Ave office gave me an appt for my son, but when we showed up, the office was closed. I do not believe it was my error as my son was not in the computer at all.
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Dr Dara did an amazing job to my 6 years old. Even her nurse was mind blowing calm & she knows how to brainwash nervous kid (even I do),& make him lie down ready for work on his teeth. He tried to throw away their hands at work couple of times but finished in less than 30 mins. i was only worried little about his swollen upper lips but rest was totally easy. Dr Dara knows how to get things done so I totally recommend them. thnx ! Never been so difficult to bring him here all the time. He actually shows me his teeth all the time when we get home :)

I was very disappointed with this office. I’m a certifed dental assistant and could not believe the quality of care my kids received here. I had read many good reviews about the dentist doing a magic trick and such for the kids, explaining everything and making them feel very comfortable. My experience didnt go that way. I took my two kids for the first time to this office. We waited a while which was fine. My daughter who has already been to a dentist before went first and it was my sons first time. We saw a Dr. Chen who is with the practice who didnt review any health info or any concerns I had he basically just went in and started a cleaning which wasnt all that great to begin with. I could have done a better job at home. I dont even think he knew my kids names. He did not explain anything what so over to my children as to what to expect or what he was doing. I mentioned to thr Dr. that my daughter was a thumb sucker and his response to her was that she needed to stop sucking her thumb or he would have to stick her thumb to her butt. SERIOUSLY! Why would any professional say that to a new patient none the less a child. Between my two kids we were in the treatment rooms less than 10 mins which is rediculous. I had a few concerns I wanted to discuss but he just didnt seem like he wanted to be bothered it was like he just wanted to hurry up and get out. My rating for this office would be below 0 if it was possible I had to put 1 star otherwise I would not be able to post this review. I will never refer anyone or take my kids back to this office again. I caution anyone who is considering this office you may be one of the lucky ones or one of the unlucky as I was.
Also as a side note a pediatric dentist should be handing out children tooth brushes not adult ones.

I expected more stars for this place, mainly due to over crowding. Yes, it DOES get crowded in the main waiting area but once that happens, they move you to another and BIGGER waiting area also filled with toys and a flat screen tv. The dentists are great and friendly. only reason i took off one star is because their receptionist is not that friendly. there’s a sign behind their desk that says «smile» but guess they dont know how to read. lol. all in all, i would definitely recommend this place.

Very unprofessional, unfriendly russian speaking assistants… I do not recommend this office for kids. I am very disappointed. They scratched my son’ mouth and he was crying and afraid to do an X-​ray, so one of them said that she doesn’t have a patient.
I thought it’s a dentistry for kids and as far as I know most of them are afraid. Maybe then some of them need to change the profession.
Wouldn’t recommend the office to anyone

Dr. Barry L Jacobson is Great! Love him!!! Before he treats, he shows magic tricks :)
He is a very good and knowledgeable doctor.
BUT, the office is disgusting. The units don’t get properly cleaned after each patient, handpieces, handles, etc, are not wiped and blue protective tape probably gets changed at night or in the morning. Very antisanitary.
The office is too crowded. They schedule a few patients at the same time and waiting time is ridiculous. Just for a cleaning and a check up, we were there for over 2 hours. Too many people at once.
Maybe if they schedule 30 – 20 min per patient, there will be less waiting for a patient, less rush for hygienists and assistants, cleaner rooms and units.

Took 2 children to Dr. Jacobson because he works well with children but after 5 years we became tired with the over crowded office. His practice does not offer amalgam fillings because of mercury concerns which just happens to be covered by our insurance.

I must first say that in 2012 I wrote a negative comment on Dr. Jacobson’s staff member and over some work my daughter had done. When I called and expressed my feelings I was welcomed to their office to get the issue resolved. It took me at least two other dentists before I found Dr. Jacobson, but the wait was worth it all.
Last year, or in 2011, my son was missing his two front teeth; no other dentist was able to assure me that his teeth will soon come out. All they kept telling me was «soon, I don’t know». When I went to Dr. Jacobson he gave me estimation and hope, and a few months later, my son’s teeth were out. This simply shows how accurate Dr. Jacobson is with his work.
I don’t mind driving from NJ or that the wait time can be lengthy, I trust Dr. Jacobson and his staff with my kid’s teeth and recommend him 100%.

I have been a patient of Dr. J for years and i never had any problem or bad experiences. yes it is a pediatric dental office so naturally there will be crying children. Dr J fixed 4 of my teeth last month. He never caused me pain or discomfort i would give him the highest rating. There are plasma screens and xbox 360s everywhere! Its entertaining just being there and quite distracting for patients (which takes a lot off my back). Dr J sees special needs patients from time to time and they occasionally can be noisy. but children are children… and sometimes children are scared and they cry. but Dr J has been fantastic every visit. He even did magic tricks for my little brother! He gets all 5 stars!