When you first meet Dr. Sachs he will likely be wearing his binocular loupes on his head in a fashion reminiscent of night vision goggles. And that’s our doctor. A one man Delta Force fighting the terrorism of tooth decay. Dr. Sachs is unquestionably the best dentist I have ever visited. Foremost, he possesses a deft skill when working in the mouth. I have had my jaw pried open by dentists that have the mitts of a prize fighter, but Dr. Sachs is gentle and precise. Discomfort is rare, and I can’t remember the last time anything actually hurt. Every procedure Dr. Sachs performs is planned out before you are even asked to open wide. This planning enables him to work efficiently and with an economy of movement or delays, thus minimizing the patient’s time in the chair. I appreciate that. Dr. Sachs seems to actually love his profession, and that has a side bonus for the patient. He keeps himself very up to date on innovations in procedures, instruments, and materials. He might be a bit of a gadget freak(most dentists are) but all for the sake of improving the process. Needless to say, his office is well equipped and modern, very open and very pleasant. My favorite instrument of his is the electronic syringe. Using the finest gauge hypodermic, he can numb your teeth with almost zero discomfort. When he does have to resort to the old school syringe, his skill is such that even metal monster poses minimal discomfort. The entire staff is friendly and professional. Kay, the dental hygienist, maintains a smile and a soothing voice while she gets to witness what I have eaten for dinner over the course of the past week. «What else besides fennel seed do you put in your steak rub?» Sue, the office manager, is extremely helpful with regards to navigating the byzantine world of health insurance and recommended to me a dental insurance plan that was most affordable. I wholeheartedly recommend the services of Dr. Sachs. P. S. I found Dr. Sachs because his office is on the main drag of Solomons. I figured I could make my appointments for Thursday afternoons and then reward myself with a well crafted beverage at the nearby Tiki Bar. That happened exactly one time. Once I noodled out how to make the beverage straw work through numb lips, the Mai-Tai just piddled out of the side of my mouth.