Patient Reviews
At East Haddam Dental Associates, Drs. Steven Pear, Jeremiah Granados, Joshua Goldman, and our entire team are dedicated to providing the most thorough dental care available in the most comfortable environment possible. We also utilize modern techniques and take great pride in offering attentive, personalized service. We work diligently to make sure we take our time to listen to your concerns and help educate you on all your options, in addition to how to better care for your teeth for a healthier smile. For this reason, many of our patients have been coming to our practice for years and love visiting us for all their dental needs. We gathered their stories here for you to review to help you to learn more about our doctors and the service you can expect from us.
"The whole team at East Haddam Dental is just phenomenal. From Sherry the receptionist to Dr Goldman, they all really do care and make you feel safe and heard. Lydia who did my dental cleaning was really fabulous, and I didn’t catch the name of the kind woman assisting Dr. Goldman as he did my filling today but she was very informative and helpful. Thank you guys for helping me face my fear of going to the dentist! 💕"
"Lydia the hygienist was incredible. I have not been to the dentist in a long time and have extremely sensitive gums. She walked me through everything in detail to ease my nerves and helped me feel brave enough to handle the discomfort during the cleaning, which was a bit hard because I have not been flossing due to my sensitive gums. She showed me how to floss properly and assured me that the sensitivity would go away if I can push through and keep my gums clean, that they will heal. She recommended products to help along this oral health journey and the office had several discount flyers up front. The receptionist Sherry is an angel and.so kind and compassionate. The team assured me that we can take it slow and steady to get me back to a healthy place with my teeth and gums. I’m so grateful."
"I have never been so happy with a cleaning in any of my experiences- I absolutely recommend this practice! All staff were so friendly and knowledgeable."
"I've had two cleanings here since 2023, and I've enjoyed each visit. The practice is located in a non-congested area, more rural than urban. My hygienist has worked incredibly well with my sensitive teeth and receding gums, and the cleanings have been near painless. I've found everyone there to be kind and companionable."
"Very friendly and I appreciated the notes they kept from previous appointments, which helped my cleaning go smoothly."
"My first visit here. Sherry was very welcoming and helpful. I went on to meet the doctor who was quick & thorough and addressed my issues. I was also able to squeeze back in the same day for a cleaning and the assistant was wonderful and kind too! Great team"
"I love East Haddam Dental Associates so much, I’m not sure where to begin. Let’s start with the office staff; Always welcoming and friendly the staff makes me feel comfortable, just like I am at home. When I have appointments I usually arrive at least 45 minutes early simply because I like how the staff treats me. The lady behind the desk actually talks to me as if she likes me. Because 6 months between cleanings is so long, I try to stop by the office for a casual visit in between appointments, and even though they are surprised to see me they let me sit in the waiting room and just relax for a few minutes. The dentist, Dr. Goldman is always very nice and informative. I’m surprised by how much he knows about teeth and the dangers of tooth decay. I call him Josh because he also made me feel right at home and as if I was a friend. He provided excellent service and I will be coming here for all my future dental needs!"
"I love East Haddam Dental Associates so much, I’m not sure where to begin. Let’s start with the office staff; Always welcoming and friendly the staff makes me feel comfortable, just like I am at home. When I have appointments I usually arrive at least 45 minutes early simply because I like how the staff treats me. The lady behind the desk actually talks to me as if she likes me. Because 6 months between cleanings is so long, I try to stop by the office for a casual visit in between appointments, and even though they are surprised to see me they let me sit in the waiting room and just relax for a few minutes. The dentist, Dr. Goldman is always very nice and informative. I’m surprised by how much he knows about teeth and the dangers of tooth decay. I call him Josh because he also made me feel right at home and as if I was a friend. He provided excellent service and I will be coming here for all my future dental needs!"
"I love East Haddam Dental Associates so much, I’m not sure where to begin. Let’s start with the office staff; Always welcoming and friendly the staff makes me feel comfortable, just like I am at home. When I have appointments I usually arrive at least 45 minutes early simply because I like how the staff treats me. The lady behind the desk actually talks to me as if she likes me. Because 6 months between cleanings is so long, I try to stop by the office for a casual visit in between appointments, and even though they are surprised to see me they let me sit in the waiting room and just relax for a few minutes. The dentist, Dr. Goldman is always very nice and informative. I’m surprised by how much he knows about teeth and the dangers of tooth decay. I call him Josh because he also made me feel right at home and as if I was a friend. He provided excellent service and I will be coming here for all my future dental needs!"
"I love East Haddam Dental Associates so much, I’m not sure where to begin. Let’s start with the office staff; Always welcoming and friendly the staff makes me feel comfortable, just like I am at home. When I have appointments I usually arrive at least 45 minutes early simply because I like how the staff treats me. The lady behind the desk actually talks to me as if she likes me. Because 6 months between cleanings is so long, I try to stop by the office for a casual visit in between appointments, and even though they are surprised to see me they let me sit in the waiting room and just relax for a few minutes. The dentist, Dr. Goldman is always very nice and informative. I’m surprised by how much he knows about teeth and the dangers of tooth decay. I call him Josh because he also made me feel right at home and as if I was a friend. He provided excellent service and I will be coming here for all my future dental needs!"
"Was this provider's staff friendly? Friendly Enough Did this provider ever take personal phone calls while in the appointment room with you? No, they've never taken personal calls with me Was the toothpaste used during your cleaning enjoyable? Yes Was it easy to find parking at this provider's office? Extremely easy, and close to the entrance"
"Did this provider answer all of your questions? Some were answered Does this dentist use current and safe equipment? Yes Was the chair you sat in during your dental procedure comfortable? Yes, it was comfortable Was the water they used during your teeth cleaning a comfortable temperature? Not really, it was a little uncomfortable Did this dentist pressure you to get any unnessary dental procedures? Absolutely! They wouldn't leave me alone!"