Rifkin Susan G, DDS

These 5 star reviews from people that have been with her for over 15 years are great but do not truly tell you the excellence of this dentist. My story is that of comparison. I was a patient of hers from 1994 – 2000. During this time I was under one of the best dental plans at the time. During the 6 years she redid one old cavity that had come loose. I had what I thought was a decay problem on my incisor next to the gum line. She inspected it but asked that we just watch it instead of patching it unless it was bothering me. (I really liked that she was not milking my insurance). She never up sold me nor offered any advanced procedures or special cleanings. Long story short, I’ve been to 8 different dentists since moving from the area and every one of them has failed me in terms of integrity. If she is accepting new patients you would be a fool to go anywhere else. My only regret having been under her care is I’m almost certain I’ll never find another as skilled, with integrity as she.

refused to give me a price over the phone. I do not have dental insurance so I have to price check. I do not believe dental care should be scrimped on, it’s just too important. However, a place that does not care about helping me to get the care I need is not for me. We all deserve good thorough care.

Best. Dentist. Ever! I’ve been coming to Dr. Rifkin for 20+ years.

Let me start by saying that I don’t normally give a 5 star rating to any review, simply because everyone can improve. However, I have been going to Dr. Rifkin for the past 15 years and I have yet to find anything amiss with her practice. 15 years is a long time, and so I feel a 5 star rating at this point is well earned. I am not a «fan» of going to the dentist… as well, I am sure a lot of people aren’t. But I would ‘fly in’ for her treatment from anywhere in the world. Literally, I would not even think of having any one else touch me for any major procedure. I have had a full set of 6 front caps (a bridge) replaced with her. I had the original «installed» when I was a mere 15 years old. Had that old thing in my mouth for about 30 years! The porcelain was wearing off, the gold underneath was showing through. Other dentist in the past (when I lived elsewhere) were dying to work on me… change it out etc. I never felt comfortable with any dentists to let them «tamper» with my mouth. Until Dr. Rifkin, and her caring staff. The new structure was put into place a few years ago and I have never had any concerns or troubles with it. It is a beautiful job, worthy of art, really. Totally looks natural and I know that it has made a huge difference in my professional perception of my. She now also does implants and is a full service, except for getting braces.
The second major job she had to do for me was a baby tooth extraction. For some strange reason I had a baby tooth still on my lower right jaw without any other tooth underneath it throughout my adult life. It had never come loose, however it was slowly decaying. I finally decided to be done with it and have it taken out. Dr. Rifkin did the procedure herself (she does not delegate major jobs to anyone else) and her assistants were all quick and efficient and caring. One even held my hand! It was over before I knew it and never had any complications. My whole family uses her practice for years now. I look forward to many more years for wonderful service from her and her staff.