Advanced Dental Concepts

I was a little suspicious when they handed me a gift bag and gave me a tour to show me how clean the place was right when I walked in (almost like a «nothing is wrong here» vibe). The assistant was very pleasant but everything else was not. I was told that I needed a deep clean and after 2 sessions (was that really necessary or they just wanted the insurance money?) my teeth are incredibly sensitive to hot and cold, even 6 months out. Now I get incredible headaches from two of my teeth.
Billing seemed really expensive. My co-​pay was $ 50 which seemed kind of high. The person was really cold and aggressive.

Dr. Kholdarov has been my dentist for about a year and he’s great! Everyone at this practice is friendly and kind. The office space is also very nice and the location is convenient.

I found this place when I moved to Astoria. Initially, a woman attended to me and did my filling but I was not too happy with her work. Everything changed when my next appointment was Dr Kholdarov. I made the mistake of straying to another dentist because I moved to NJ and came back to ADC once I realized my mistake. Dr Kholdarov is patient and explains everything. He does a great job with fillings and the assistants do a great job with the cleanings.
My only complaint would be their online chat assistant. Not useful at all. But when you call they give you all the information you need. The best part might be that they are open on Sundays which is perfect with my unpredictable and long work hours. It’s quite a hike for me to go to here from NJ but it’s totally worth it!

I’m «one of those» people who are afraid of the dentist due to emotional and physical trauma during my childhood.
I chose this location after searching through all the Astoria Dentists on Unilocal and google.
After arriving for my initial visit, I was first greeted by Aisha (sorry if the spelling is off!), and she couldn’t have been more friendly and courteous!
After paperwork and a short wait, I met Sol! She was so lovely and warm, that I instantly felt at ease! Sol took my X-​Rays and after a short wait I was greeted by Dr. Mark Kholdarov. He went over my X-​Rays with me and gave me an exam. He was informative and patient with me in explaining what he found.
He then finished with my cleaning, which I loved because the sound from their equipment is not as loud compared to other dentists I’ve visited in Manhattan.
Dr. Mark was gentle and very patient with me! I made an appointment to have 3 fillings replaced and to fix a chip in my front tooth!
I showed up on time for my appt and was seen right away. I was a little bit nervous and Sol sensed that and managed to soothe my anxiety while Dr. Mark gave me my shots to numb! Everything went smoothly and I was out of the office within an hour and a half! My chipped front tooth is now beautiful again and I felt zero pain throughout the whole treatment. Dr. Mark is kind and sensitive to your needs and Sol is efficient and gentle, and always makes sure that you are feeling okay!
They’re like the dream team of dentistry, and I look forward to going back for my cleaning. Hope this helps anyone who is also skeptical about the dentist. I’ve learned that when you find an office that has a sense of compassion, it can change your perception. Thank you guys! I can now look forward to my dental visits! And to me, that is life changing :)

I hate to do this, but as promised here is my update. I had a filling performed by Dr. Kholdarov and am still experiencing some pain from the procedure. I’m not saying he did anything wrong here or that he did bad work (I’m not a dentist). Just be advised that finding your dentist in New York City is not easy and Unilocal!might not be the best way to do it. Especially since this office might have an inflated rating due to an incentive program for patients to get $$ off if they post a review.

What’s not to say good about this place — They are open on weekends.
I’m normally very skeptical about dentists and was introduced to Dr. Hantverk’s office through Unilocal.I booked my appointment based off of availability and the high rating.
When I arrived at my appointment, I was given a tour of the office. The office debuts modern equipment and very clean/​well-​organized patient rooms. After the tour, the technician showed me my exam area and provided me with a new patient gift (toothbrush, toothpaste, water bottle etc.). He then performed a full round x-​rays. What stands out here is that the dentist ordered the x-​rays despite the fact that insurance would cover them. He stated that his office would cover the charge because he needs the x-​rays to provide a complete examination. Shows that he really cares about his patients’ health.
Once the x-​rays were complete, the hygienist came in to do my cleaning. She first asked when my last cleaning was. My answer raised some concern as the timing might not be covered by insurance. The hygienist made sure to verify my coverage before getting started so that I wouldn’t be surprised by a high bill.
The dentist was very patient and spent a good deal of time in my exam room answering my questions. Even the office assistant who scheduled my follow-​up was extremely thorough and friendly.
I literally have no complaints! Great customer service and minimal pain. What better dentist could you ask for?

A very neat hi-​tech office of Brad Hantverk with a beautiful ad banner on top of the place attracted my attention when I was desperately looking for emergency care close to my house. It was all great, bright and clean. Very expensive too but hey, it’s dental care, it’s supposed to be such, right? So as always it happens they discovered a lot of things gone wrong besides my emergency and I was slowly put on the right path of filing up the gaps in my mouth. After being a patient for a year and spending NOT a little amount of $$$ to say the least I experienced another emergency with the filling that was made in this office. Went back thinking may be they’ll offer some kind of a deal on the work they did cause u expect a composite filling to last a bit longer than that, right? Wrong again! No deals was offered. The cheapest treatment was around 500 $ for the same filling (with # of surfaces magically increased)! The recommended treatment was… well, you don’t wanna know that, believe me. Dr. Kholdarov is indeed young but very nice. Lady at the front desk showed a bit of an attitude learning what kind of insurance I had. «You know we don’t accept that, right?» Oh yeah, I kinda figured! So off I went looking for a more personal care that would have less milky aftertaste.
Right across Steinway on 44^th St. I found a wonderful doctor who doesn’t care about advertising, spent time to get to know me and my whole family, did an amazing job on my tooth using same materials for literally a fraction of the cost offered at B. Hantverk’s office (with original # of surfaces! Watch for that at Brad H.‘s office!)!
Yes, your dentist could and should be your old fashion style family dentist when people cared about each other and not about the money or ability to pay unnecessary huge amounts of money just because. Yes, your dentist can be easily affordable and doesn’t have to be ridiculously overpriced. Yes, you can get a top notch dental care considering all the above! You didn’t know? Ask me how! For sure not at Brad S Hantverk’s office where money and only money talks!!! Can’t believe I was a patient for over than a year. Never going back just because of the philosophy of the place!

I don’t recommend to choose this dental practice, cause they are very expensive (especially for people who pay in cash) and pushy, send you letters and try to find any possible way to make you come again, that is annoying! You almost feel that you have to. Dr. Kholdarov found a cavity that doesn’t exist and wanted to extract my wisdom tooth, that is fine too! Also I had to wait about 40 min before they started to do my X-​Rays, that was quite a painful procedure for me. The whole team try so hard to earn from you as much as possible, and you can feel it right away cause of fake smile of nurse and rooms that is too clean!

One of the nicest dental experiences I’ve ever had! The waiting area & receptionist were very welcoming: offered a beverage from the mini fridge and/​or hot coffee/​tea, gave me a «new patient gift bag» with a reusable water bottle & little dental goodies. They even gave me a tour of their facilities, machines, etc! Pretty unusual, I think, but a great way to make patients feel comfortable & at ease. Had a very thorough cleaning & exam, both the hygienist & dentist took time to explain what was happening & answer my questions. I’m returning for work on 2 fillings today!

This was my first time going to a dentist located in New York City since I moved to the city from Connecticut this year. I must say, I was skeptical at first since I was always used to my family dentist back in Connecticut; yet, when I left Dr. Kholdarov’s office I was highly upset that I hadn’t gone to him sooner! Upon entering into the office, I was greeted by the young lady at the front desk who was very welcoming and personable. She offered me complimentary coffee, tea, and juice AND she gave me a goodie bag for it having been my first time to the office. She then gave me the required documentation that needed to be filled out which was not a lot (surprisingly enough!). :-)
After waiting for about 5 minutes, I was then called into the office by the Dental Assistant who gave me a tour of the facilities. She showed me each room that housed various machines that catered to dentistry as well as the sterilization lab. The overall environment was positive and above all CLEAN. The Dental Assistant then proceeded to ask me questions about my dental history and about my personal life since I had recently moved. The customer service at this office was on point. She then proceeded to take X-​Rays of my teeth and was constantly asking me if I was okay to ensure that I was indeed having a comfortable experience.
She then introduced me to the actual dentist, Dr. Kholdarov, who was not only personable, kind, and well-​versed in his trade but he was also very detailed with his work. I have never been to a dentist office that took X-​Rays AND vivid photos in order to enlighten me on the anatomy of my teeth. Furthermore, he himself thoroughly inspected my gums, old fillings, and cleaned my teeth. Previously, I always had a Dental Assistant clean my teeth so for an actual dentist to come in and do it himself shows that the office really does care for the profession and for their patients.
After the cleaning was complete, the Administrative Assistant from the front desk gave me a thorough talk about my insurance policy and what was covered and what was not covered in order to inform me of the finances. In addition, my insurance company was contacted on the spot and they gave me a break down of the current costs and other costs of future procedures that I might need to address. The Administrative Assistant did all of this for me as I was getting my teeth cleaned! Talk about efficiency and great customer service! :-) Everything was documented and I was given a detailed copy of the financial breakdown. She was also able to make another appointment for me for a future date.
Overall, this was an experience that I was not expecting. I usually am a little apprehensive going into the Dentist Office; yet, I was made to feel comfortable, important, and respected. Furthermore, I was explained everything in a thorough and professional manner.
I would HIGHLY recommend the services of Dr. Kholdarov and the staff at this office. I look forward to my future appointment.

Personally, I’m not a fan of dentist, but this office made me feel at home from the minute I walked through the door. You can tell the office tries it’s best to maintain a good appearance of their facility, starting with the waiting room. The front desk girls, Kayla and Iesha are very friendly, helped me multiple times to understand my billing and remind me of any future appts.
I have gone twice, once for deep cleaning and another for an extraction.
The first time I was greeted by Philippe and he showed me around their facility and told me the backstory of the office (something I’ve never experience before at any other office). I appreciated the information because it showed the pride he had in the office. Philippe also did my X-​ray exam (to me, this is the worst part of a dentist visit) and was very patient with me. Turned out it wasn’t so bad after all. :)
Afterwards, Dr. Mark was introduced to me. He was extremely nice, patient, and understanding, he explained to me my cavities, root canal, sizing of teeth, and options that I had to move forward on my next visit. Once that portion of the meeting was done, I met Michelle. I never met a dentist with such a delicate touch. She made me feel I was being taken care of, she made sure that all her attention was on me and was constantly checking if I was in any pain (never was). Michelle’s priority was to make me feel comfortable and I greatly appreciated that.
The second time around I was greeted by Sol, who I gravitated towards very quickly. She has a motherly touch that makes you feel at ease as you’re about to get a tooth extracted. She, too, wanted to make sure that I was comfortable and to let her or Dr. Mark know if I had any pain throughout the procedure. Dr. Mark was very nice and friendly, he explained to me what was going to happen throughout the appt and to let him know when I needed a break and so forth. Throughout the procedure, my tooth was deep in its roots and made it a hard process. I asked for a break and felt bad, but Dr. Mark and Sol reassured me not to. They let me breathe a bit before continuing on with the extraction until it was done.
Towards the end of my second visit, Sol and Dr. Mark both explained to me how I could take care of my extraction at home and to call the office ASAP if anything abnormal happened. Overall both of my visits have been great and I have already recommended two family members. This place is a must go! :)

This place is a nightmare. Watch out for the insurance scam. Either the office manager had no idea what she is doing or they are trying to milk you for every dime.
Calls were never returned. When I was there for my appointmentI ON TIME I had to wait for 45 minutes for the dentist in the dentist chair numbed up while he worked on someone who was a Walk-​in off the street. Dr Hantverk retired long time yet they have his pictures and name on the door. Dr Kholdarov which is the Dentist that worked on me, telling me I had to have all my teeth pulled. major work done. They still owe me $ 300 dollars that I paid OUT OF POCKET from the first visit only to find out that it was covered by Aetna Insurance. Dr Kholdarov (Densist) referred me to Dr Chadroff (Perio Aesthetics) which was another nightmare telling me he was contracted with Aetna Insurance, BUT I later found out he wasn’t in network and i had to pay out of pocket after the work was done. Calling them trying to find out what is going on with my treatment BOTH offices never return phones calls all they are interested $$$$, both offices will tell you are covered but then in the middle of your treatment tell you that you have to pay out of pocket. Dr Kholdarov (Densist) has no respect for insurance plans (Aetna Dental PPO Plan which by New York State Law they should accept) and want you to pay up front. Dr Chadroff (Perio Aesthetics) was NOT in Aetna NETWORK Less the stress of going to the dentist you do NOT need aggravation of inept office telling you a two sided story. STEER CLEAR OF THIS DENTIST.

I put off finding a dentist in NY knowing I had a problem tooth and no insurance. Only one dentist has touched my teeth since I was 5. I stumbled across this office on Groupon, right around the corner from me. It was fate (at least terribly convenient). I called and scheduled an appointment for half an hour later.
It’s been only two hours and I’ve already had my teeth cleaned and filling done!
The entire staff from the front desk, to the assistant, to Dr. Kholdarov himself were incredible. They were very upfront with my budget concerns, and I felt no pressure — just honesty.
But I knew what I needed. We all know, don’t we?
So $ 300 and wam-​bam, I feel 100% better and have an award winning smile.
Thank you, magical dental staff. I’ll think of you every time I use my new mug.

I had an exam and cleaning with Kholdarov. He was very knowledgeable and patient. I had a few cavities, and he filled them. I would definitely recommend him.

I am a new patient, and this review is for a deep cleaning by Michelle, full X-​rays by Felipe (sp?), and general exam by Dr. Kholdarov. Full disclosure, Michelle unearthed my participation on Unilocal!right away («So, how did you find us?»), and, after I volunteered how happy I was after my cleaning, the front desk handed me a flyer worth $ 20 for a review on Unilocal!However, I have no problem laying out the real deal, regardless. So here it is. At length, apparently.
My first and overall impression of Dr. Hantaverk’s practice is that the dentist is actively doing his best to grow a business. Staff mention additional services regularly (but don’t push) and frequently suggest various promotional discounts. Also, a lot of details have been seen to, like pleasant appointment scheduling and a lovely waiting room.
Now for the services themselves. First off, I’m a wee anxious about dental visits, and I had not been for one in literally ten years. Michelle has a very steady hand and, I believe, did a very good job cleaning my teeth. It was a «full debridement,» took maybe 45 minutes, finished with a baking soda stain removal, and cost $ 237. My teeth were gleaming when all was said and done. When I first met her, Michelle seemed to be having a so-​so day, but I tried my best to become her best friend, because, like I said, I’m anxious as it is. She was real, and I came to like and trust her.
For my second visit, I got the new customer special $ 49 for X-​rays and general exam. Felipe took my X-​rays, was very likeable and, I think, did his job just fine. I hate that little card you have to bite down on — the corners dig into your palate and mouth floor — and wish dentistry would redesign those.
Dr. Kholdarov also performed his exam just fine, I think, and talked to me patiently about my teeth. He advised one or two fillings, at $ 215 and $ 315, and indicated another tooth to watch. He also «recommended I consider» extracting my wisdom teeth. Best I could understand, because one contained one of my cavities and another creates a nook, the way it is positioned next to the next molar. To me, these don’t seem compelling reasons, neither to undergo the risks of surgery, nor to hack out bits of my skeletal system. I’ve been taking care of that nook for fifteen years! :) Dr. Kholdarov was quite sweet and made a clear effort to be sure I was satisfied. He had a bit of a (nervous?) smile on throughout much of our consultation, which I found odd — I don’t find dental issues all that delightful! But no biggie. Overall, he seems young and, particularly in the absence of patient recommendations, I’m not sure he’d be my choice for anything complicated. But he did instill in me confidence that he knew his derrière from his elbow and could do any common service at least, very well.
After my general exam, Crystal, who is effective and super pleasant at the front desk, sat down with me to explain the dentist’s recommended treatment plan for me, the costs, an annual membership option, and potential savings. There was very little eye contact, numbers flying all over the place, and a lot of hair tossing. Apparently, there would have been some advantage if I signed up on the spot. But honestly, I really couldn’t follow. She did give me some papers to review though, and, hey, it was beautiful hair.
My appointments took a little over and under an hour. For one, there was no wait, and for the other, five minutes. I did receive an odd call 30 minutes before one appointment, asking if I could «come now.» I explained I actually was departing for my appointment at the moment, but still would only be there in about 30 minutes.
And finally, a word from the etiquette nanny. About disparity in forms of address. I know this is very commonplace, but it bunches my granny knickers. The dentist introduced himself as Dr. Kholdarov and then, in his next breath, addressed me by first name. It seems, too, that all the dentists in the office are called by title and last name, while the rest of the staff are called by first name. People need to know, form of address is not about relative status (all too often incorrectly guessed anyway). It’s about formality and familiarity. Formality of occasion or environment, and familiarity of relationship. One day when I grow up, I will have the presence and self-​possession to immediately and kindly correct such gaffes.
I don’t think any more could possibly be said about two visits to a dentist. Over and out.

Could NOT have been happier with my experience at this office. They saw me on short notice on a holiday weekend (they were the only dentist open on a Sat., from NY city to Albany!), they gave me a welcome goodie bag, and got me in quickly.
After the appoint, they went above and beyond to call an oral surgeon and refer me on short notice for an extraction.
They were a saving grace, and I can’t say enough about how positive the experience was.

First of all, I want to express that like many others out there, I am terrified of the dentist. I had braces in highschool when it wasn’t cool. I got hit in the face with baseball and it cracked my front teeth. I have had several root canals because of it, now have 3 fake front teeth and know that I eventually need to have surgical implants to replace them. What I have to say about the staff at Dr. Hantverk’s office is they are so friendly I forgot I am going to the dentist.
When I first walked in, the design of the place makes you feel like you are sitting at home in your own living room or visiting a friends. They even have water, coffee, juices and snacks for you while you wait. Kayla the office manager is wonderful and even gives an awesome tour of their office, what is in every room and some of their high tech machines they use. Did you know that they can make teeth in the office in 4 hours?! Mine were sent to a lab and took weeks before I got them in.
The staff are all so friendly and made me feel right at home. The Dr. was very welcoming and helped educate me on what was going on with my teeth and what the next steps were. I was not scared of him at all. My husband and I now are being treated there and we would not go to any other place.
We highly recommend Dr. Hantverk’s office. (FYI, My husband and I moved here from California and just found this dentist recently so everything I have written comes from our actual views. Just thought I would reassure the readers :)

So far so good.
To be honest, I have never had a bad experience with a dental office referred to me by 1800 dentist.
I expected the usual and to at least not be ripped off. What I got, was a lot more. I received a real gift (gift bag and all) for being a new patient with more than just a tooth brush and tooth paste. They gave me a brief tour of their facility and explained how their procedures were different and confirmed that everything is sterilized.
The staff was kind, the hygienist was sweet and amazing. I felt so comfortable and she wasn’t too judgmental about my non flossing. Her cleaning was the best I’ve had and didn’t leave me with that weird gritty feel (I could eat right after).
The dentist was very laid back. Not scary. What I loved the most was that they showed me pictures of my teeth, and explained any problem areas. They took the time to explain some of their concerns and didn’t rush me to make a decision about next steps. I’m sure many of us have felt ripped off from the dentist, I was years ago. When you can see clear, close up images of your teeth… you understand what the dentist is talking about and that made all the difference to me.
I traveled an hour out of my way to go here and it was worth it

I went to this dentist almost. 2 years ago. He scared the heck out of me. He told me he wanted to pull all my teeth and took out all kinds of dentures I could pick from He suggested I get better insurance because it was going to be costly. I left his office in a panic. I have since gone to another dentist and he did pull two teeth. I am in the process of having a dental implant. No big deal.
Dr. Hantverk’s office continues to send me coupons and junk mail. People in my apartment building throw his junk mail in the lobby and I am sick of seeing it. I have asked his office to take me off his mailing list and I am still on it. It makes me sick to see how he tries to lure patients into his office.
There are much better dentists in the Astoria area. I had a very bad experience with this dentist.

I made an appointment with this office when my mouth started screaming at me to get a cleaning. I’m one of the typical «fear of the dentist» types and was convinced I would have 20 cavities and need to have three root canals. When I arrived in the office it was very warm and welcoming and I was even offered a beverage while I waited. When I was taken back by the tech I was given a tour of the office. I joked with her that it felt like I was at orientation for a job! She told me that they just want all of their patients to feel comfortable in the office and know how sterile everything is.
The cleaning itself was fairly straight forward. I have never had more x-​rays taken but it was reassuring to know that they could see very bit of my teeth. When the doc cleaned my teeth it was a bit painful but that was my own fault for avoiding the dentist for a couple years. All said and done I only had one small cavity and made a follow up appointment to take care of that. They give all of their new patients a cute little gift bag and I was on my way promptly!