Michael C Tepedino, DDS

I saw Dr. Santoriello for about five years because I knew several patients who recommended him. He is very polite and Rita the hygienist is wonderful. He always encouraged me to get metal fillings instead of the white resin ones, even when I really wanted the white ones. Over the years, he has given me both kinds of fillings.
Recently, I’ve learned that all metal fillings are 50% mercury – the most toxic of metals and it contributes to memory loss and autoimmune/​neurological diseases like MS and Alzheimer’s. Because I have a family history of Alzheimer’s, I was really disappointed and sought out another, holistic dentist who would remove my metal fillings and replace them with biologically compatible resin fillings. What my new dentist has informed me of is that, not only were my metal fillings a mess, but that the white composite fillings he’d also given me were not properly done – they had not been bonded and so were leaking and I had huge cavities underneath not detectable by the X-​rays.
She had to scrape out the decayed parts of my teeth and got very close to the nerve I have such little natural tooth left. I’m so thankful that I saw her when I did because I would have lost that tooth and another one like it. It was clear that the reason why he was always pushing the metal fillings was that he either did not know how to properly do the white fillings, or was in too much of a rush to take the time to do it right. I always felt like I was in and out of his office much faster than other dentists’ offices. Now I’d rather take the time with someone who’s going to take good care of me and my teeth.
I just feel that patients should know the risks of the treatments they are being given. No one ever explained to me the risks of metal fillings and now that you know I hope you can make an informed choice. While Dr. Santoriello is a great guy and his staff is wonderful (I’ve never personally seen Dr. Tepedino for an appointment), I can’t go back there in good conscience.

Went to Dr. Tepedino for the first time a couple of weeks and couldn’t be happier! The staff were warm and friendly as could be. Dr. Tepedino was equally as friendly and was super helpful and answered all my questions. He personally cleaned my teeth and it was the best cleaning I ever had! Going to this office takes the dread out of going to the dentist!

I have been going to Dr. Tepedino for about 15 years now and can say without hesitation that I would not go to any other dentist unless he retired or I moved out of state. How good is he? Well, I moved from Bay Ridge to Great Kills Staten Island a little more than 4 years ago. After trying 2 dentists on SI, I ended up going back to Dr. T. (even with a 45 minute commute to his office).
Dr. T. did my Invisline work and did a great job. And when there has been that very rare instance when he had to fill a cavity, it was painless and over before I knew it.
Dr. T. does an exceptional job working with children and his office is very kid friendly.
Also, if you have any fear of going to the dentist, Dr. T. will definitely make you feel very much at ease.
Last, but definitely not least, a special shout out to his Hygienist Rita. It was actually Rita that I returned to Brooklyn to see (don’t get jealous Dr. T.). She does a phenomenal job cleaning my teeth. I have even heard that some patients come back to her as far away as the UK.
So if you live in Bay Ridge or can make the trek into Bay Ridge, you won’t be disappointed.
Great guy, great service, great Dentist!

The dental care that I receive from Dr. Tepedino at Santoriello and Tepedino is second to none. While I don’t have the intense fear of the dentist that others seem to, is there anyone who relishes the experience of going to the dentist?
Dr. Tepedino is a wonderfully kind and jovial personality, who also just happens to be an extremely skilled dentist. I have never had any bad experiences with him or his staff, and I make the trip from the Bronx to Bay Ridge to see him. His hygienists are top-​notch, too. I always feel like I have a movie star smile after a cleaning there.
Part of the reason that I value Dr Tepedino’s care so highly is that there are never any surprises. I don’t have perfect teeth, so there have been occasions where the drill has come out for fillings and the like. However, before anything happens, Dr. Tep’ explains everything. He tells you what he needs to do, how long it will take, and how much – if it all – it might hurt. He takes the time to answer any questions you may have, and he is willing to wait to perform procedures if, for example, you have an important engagement after your dental appointment where you can’t afford to have a numb face from the local anesthetic.
Another aspect of Dr. Tep’s practice that I truly appreciate is that he understands how painful tooth pain can be. His schedule always seems to be full, but whenever I’ve had a sudden problem like a chipped tooth or something, he has always made time to see me on the same day that I call. I just can’t ask for more than that.
As I said, who loves going to the dentist, but Dr. Tepedino makes the experience as easy and as possible. He is a great dentist, and I recommend seeing him 100%.

I have yet to have a cavity or an unpleasant (in the context of a visit to the dentist) experience with him. He does a good tooth cleaning, but one of the assistants is phenomenal at it. She didn’t hit pink once. It was the best tooth cleaning of my life.
Everyone is really friendly, and if you don’t really like warm and talkative people you might not want to come here. Dr. Tepedino has a mild obsession with Hermey the Elf, DDS, so you should also not come here if you’re scared of elves watching you get dental work. There’s a TV with a controller so you can keep yourself amused.