Conference 7.286::maynard

    
     Don't know what your qualifications are for modern, but I've
    been going to Joel Karp for 23 years and have only had one
    cavity in 28 years.
    
     I think like a doctor, you'll just have to check everyone out
    and find out who your most comfortable with.
    
                              Mark
    

    I changed to Dr Damars when he opened his office at 40 Main St.
    He's good, and has appointments for working people; that is, during
    lunch hour, after 5, etc.  His # is 897-5693.
    
    Karen
    

    We have been going to Dr. Krowne on Nason Street
    for the past three years.  He is especially good at
    making appointments convenient for people working 
    at DEC in the Maynard area and has some evening appointments.
    
    You can also get in to see him easily if it is a emergency.
    

    Try Bolton Dental Assoc. I know it's not Maynard, but they are on
    Rt. 117 in Bolton. Been going there for 10 years and recommend
    them. The Doctors are Dr. Mancini and Dr. Freidus.

  


    I second trying the Bolton Dental Associates. I have been going there
    quite a while also. My husband and parents also go there. 
    I like Dr. Mancini the best.    
  
    

    Nancy

We like Dr. Krowne, too.  And some of us are scardy-cats!  We 
visit Dr. Krowne because of his evening and Saturday hours.  He 
shares the office with Dr. Glenn Jackson -- but I've not met him.

Dr. Kenneth Krowne, 9 Nason St, Maynard, 617-897-9407

    
    I've been going to Dr. Jackson, for 4 years now...  I've had some
    major work (i.e. crowns) and he's done an excellent job...
    
    The best part is you listen to a sony walkman while he drills...helps
    alot with the scardy-cat problem.
    
    9 Nason St, Maynard, 617-897-9407
    
    

    
    I have been going to Dr. M. Valentina Pasquantonio on Lower Nason
    St in Maynard for about 5 years. I hated the dentist, especially
    those NEEDLES. I am pleased to say that she is great, and nothing
    has hurt. She is very much into preventative dentistry.
    
    

    re: .8
    
    Here's a second for Dr. Pasquantonio. I live in Nashua and work
    in the Mill. Even after I transfer to NH (I hope soon) I'll drive
    down here for Dr. P. She's terrific. I *HATE* dentists and she's
    gotten me over that as far as she's concerned. She's very much into
    preventive dentistry. If you do what she says, you should be cavity
    free. I have been for 4 years.
    
    Tamzen

Tamzen -- I'm not worried about cavities anymore. It's receding gums and
root canals and crowns. But, a good dentist is a good dentist, and someone
else would probably do the heavy-duty work anyway.

If you're willing to drive down from NH, she must be good! I used to visit a
dentist in Danbury, CT, when I lived in Buffalo, NY, so I understand the
situation.

					-- hs

    I had a root canal done thru Dr Pasquantonio as have many other
    friends of mine who work for DEC. She will refer you to an oral
    surgeon for the actual root canal, but she make sure you're happy
    with that dentist or she'll refer someone else. She then did the
    followup work, crown etc. and was willing to fiddle and fuss with
    it until it was just right and I had no problems with it.
    
    Tamzen

    I tried one dentist that was recommended here, and wasn't thrilled.
    Then I went to Krowne and Jackson on Nason Street (at the sign of the
    mouth). They're all great: the receptionist, the hygienist and both
    dentists. I don't enjoy having my teeth cleaned, but this person did a
    good job, explained everything and encouraged me to ask lots of
    question. The dentists both examined me and made sure I was satisfied
    before I left.

    They were interested in how I heard of them, but I didn't spend too
    much time describing notesfiles...

    					-- hs 

    
    
    Hi! Next time someone goes to Krowne & Jackson, tell Mom I said hi!
    	(she's the receptionist/bookkeeper)
    
    
                                   nan
    
    

    I'm looking for a recommendation for an orthodontist.
    
    Our regular dentist, Dr. Jackson, recommended Dr. Hershberger, in
    Maynard.  If you have have any experience with Dr. Hershberger, or
    another orthodontist could you let me know?  Any response by notes,
    mail (Helix::Ruzich), or phone to dtn 297-9063 would be appreciated.
    
    Thanks,
    
    -Steve

    Nothing but good to say about Dr Hershberger.   I put two sons through
    his services.  Aside from the technical skills, he's real pleasant,
    down-to-earth, has a good sense of humor and as you might guess, the
    kids really like him.  He takes alot of time with his patients and with
    the parents.  He also tends to have young assistants, who the kids can
    also relate to.
    
    Jim

My dentist, Dr. Karp, decided to retire, and recommended that I go to Dr.
Cedric Harring in West Concord.  Has anyone gone to Dr. Harring?  What's your
experience?

  I too was a patient of Dr. Karp. I was very sorry to hear that he had re-
tired. The reason for his retirement was that the building owner (former hard-
ware store) is converting the entire building to something (not sure what). 
Dr. Karp would have preferred to stay in practice, but couldn't afford to 
move (starting up a dental practice in newer space is VERY expensive).
  I always liked the fact that it was an informal setup, with one chair, Dr.
Karp doing all the work himself, and lots of conversation about Digital etc.
Dr. Harring's office feels like an assembly line to me. In two visits, I have
been worked on by two dentists and two assistants. He also has some policies
that I dislike, such as insisting on full payment up front with insurance
paid directly to the patient (after the processing delay). (Some dentists
only bill for the difference not covered by insurance.) I think Dr. Harring
and his team are competent, and I probably will stick with them, but I sure
miss Dr. Karp.