North Cambridge Dental

I hated going to the dentist for a really long time, and was honestly terrified of it, until I started going here. The staff are friendly and nice and professional and Dr. Jradeg has an amazing bedside (chairside?) manner. He not only tells you exactly what he’s going to do but also includes how long each step will take and what I should expect with regards to vibrations or noises. They let me listen to my headphones during procedures AND take a toy from the toy bucked when I’m done! I recommend them to all my local friends and am so happy I finally have a dentist I like. I actually look forward to my cleanings now!

Just went today. By far the greatest cleaning and inspection I’ve ever had. The hygienist was incredibly careful and thorough, and Dr. Jradeh sat down with me for an extended period (relative to any other dentist) to examine my teeth and inform me about a misalignment that’s gone undiagnosed my entire life. I’ve never had finer dental care, and at an extremely reasonable price. Even the receptionist is just an awesome person, and worked with my earlier cancellation with zero friction.
I am absolutely floored by these guys. I very rarely write Unilocal reviews, but I’m very, very happy with the care I received today. Definitely a lifelong convert to North Cambridge Dental.

I found North Cambridge Dental through Unilocal 4 years ago and because it is quite close to where I live, I gave them a try. I am so glad I did.
Dr. Jradeg and staff are thorough and professional, gentle and caring. I know I’m in good hands every time I go in for a cleaning and the staff actually remembers me. I have been a patient here for four years now and could not be happier. I used to feel anxiety about seeing the dentist, as most people do. But Doc puts me at ease. It’s like we’re a team taking care of my teeth. And, there is no nonsense in the billing– it’s exactly what you expect and it’s affordable.
I’m very happy with my healthy smile thanks to Dr. Jradeg.

I have been using North Cambridge Dental for the last five years and could not be happier with the staff. Dr. Jradeg is both honest and professional. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a dentist in the area. I also appreciate that they offer early appointments, I tend to be able to get a cleaning done at 7:15 or 7:30 in the morning.

I don’t think many people can say that they love there dentist, but I do. Dr Jradeg is very gentle and kind. I also gave me as discount when I didn’t have insurance. Highly recommended.

I recently started going here after a dentist at Gentle Dental in Porter Square told me I had 17 cavities — after I had had only 2 my entire life! I got a second opinion from Dr. Jradeg who only filled 1 cavity! They’ve been following other minor brushable cavities since and I feel in in much more reliable hands. Very cool staff and hygienists as well.

Went for annual cleaning+check up. The cost was very affordable: about $ 150 for cleaning+ bite wing X-​rays, which I consider the minimum to invest in preventative care. The cleaning was good, though it was a bit rougher than previous cleanings I’ve had. The receptionist was very kind and polite. I like that you can request documents over e-​mail if need be. The transition process to becoming a customer was seamless.
Some commenters have mentioned that the dentist is a bit quick. I will corroborate this. I would have liked to chat about some things the hygienist brought up, but I was waiting for us to finish the pleasantries — but after the pleasantries, he walked off. I do not hold this against him; it seems like that is just his style. If you are the type of person who likes to talk to their dentist about their health, I suggest taking the lead yourself and asking your questions early in the conversation.
Overall, a decent place to get an affordable cleaning. Really merits somewhere between 3 and 4 stars IMO. Would recommend for the cost-​conscious patient.

Great place! I needed a dentist that could see me quickly. I also needed a place that could do an affordable teeth cleaning, given that I didn’t carry insurance. This place fit the bill. Staff was also friendly and professional. I would recommend it to others.

Dr. J and the staff are the best! They are talented, kind, and funny. Stephanie at the front desk goes above and beyond with patience, extra research to find out how to work with your insurance company, and responsiveness. Highly recommended.

Great place! They do a great job at cleanings for a very good price (if you don’t have insurance, like me, that matters). I have been three times now and have finally found a dentist who is honest and does a good job.

I have to start by saying that I fear nothing more than the sound of a dental drill. The dentist I had growing up buried that one deep in my mind. While that’s never stopped me from seeing a dentist on a ~regular basis, the whole experience was my own little horror movie.
While I still probably ruin chairs after long procedures from my death grip on the arm rests, Dr. Jradeh makes the experience completely different. He is very knowledgeable, explains his observations and how he would approach any necessary treatment. During the procedure, he makes sure I am comfortable, explains what he is doing along the way and how the procedure is progressing. On top of all that, he is just a nice guy and always has a smile on his face. That’s nice at 8am on my way to a long day at work.
Off to figure out a way to get him in this time machine and send him back 30 years.

I’ve been coming here since before I had dental insurance — so what over 20 years maybe — and they always treated me right. They moved down the street from the old location and the move was a good one — much nicer facilities here. I like the whole staff and the careful nature of the practice. I’ve also sent several co-​workers and friends here and they, too, have become regulars which is probably about as useful a review as you can get.

When I was a poor grad student, Dr. Wilson consistently gave me discounts on my care. As a real adult with actual dental insurance, I stayed loyal to them. I’ve transitioned over to Dr. Jradeh now, but the standard of care remains high. (The only negative difference I’ve noticed since Dr. Jradeh joined the practice is the loss of NPR on the radio. A manageable tragedy.) Since then, I’ve had several good experiences with them, but one stands out:
I had two superficial fillings come out while I was on vacation in Florida. I didn’t know it was fillings at the time; I thought my teeth had chipped at the gum and I freaked. I called the office’s emergency dental line and left a message, saying that it wasn’t a life-​threatening emergency, but I was freaking out and wanted to know if I should go get treatment ASAP in Florida or wait until I got back home in a week. Within an hour, Dr. Jradeh called me back. Personally. ON A SATURDAY NIGHT. AFTER 10 PM. He told me not to worry and instructed me on how to take care of the teeth for the next week. When I came into the office a week or so later, he personally examined all my teeth, did my cleaning, and then re-​filled the teeth. Amazing.
Highly recommended.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Wilson for over 15 years. I’ve been very pleased with this practice; they’re efficient, friendly, and caring. Dr. Wilson does not try to sell expensive procedures; he’s pretty conservative with his treatments. Once I visited another practice, and returned to Dr. Wilson; I told him the other practice wanted to do scaling/​gum surgery on me. He smiled and told me I didn’t need it … there definitely are practices that try to sell you things you don’t necessarily need. When you do need something beyond the usual cleaning, though, Dr. Wilson prices it at a very fair and reasonable rate.
My daughter just started coming here after going to a pediatric practice. On our last visit, she and I had cleanings done at the same time; the cost for my cleaning, her cleaning and x-​rays together was less money than I paid at her pediatric practice for cleaning/​x-​rays for her alone.
In all the time I’ve been coming to North Cambridge Dental, I don’t think I’ve ever had to wait long to be seen. So do show up on time … I always feel like a heel if I’m running late. They run the office like a tight ship. The location is in a quieter block of Mass Ave, so street parking is usually pretty easy to find.
Highly recommend!

Love this place. Was referred there by two co-​workers and couldn’t have been more pleased.
While the office itself is nothing to write home about (no real frills, etc.), the staff there are so great. They are also the first dentist that has started appointments ON TIME and I never ended up having to wait long in the waiting area.
I didn’t see Dr. Wilson, but I did see his partner, Dr. Rami Jradeh. Dr. Jradeh is really nice, funny and a great guy. Most recently, I got a filling replaced and he was sure to take his time and walk me through every step. He even sang along to the radio and told jokes. After about a 30 minute procedure, my jaw was sore — and without my prompting — he massaged my jaw area whilst giving me the «don’t eat for two hours, it will be sensitive for four weeks». Amazing.
The entire staff is super nice, including the dental assistants and front desk. I can’t say enough good things about them. If you’re looking for a dentist in the Cambridge area… go there.

I don’t go to the dentist very often. Generally, I hate the entire experience. So I’m a bit biased. However, I have certainly had pleasant dental experiences. This was not one of them.
I would put zero stars if that was possible.
The receptionists and hygienist were very nice people. Unfortunately the hygienist only used the scraper on me. Excessively. Also, the actual dentist (Loren Wilson) did not evaluate my X-​Rays; the hygienist did. I know where I have cavities because I can feel them (and the dentist I visited previous to NCDA spotted them… but did not want to drill because they were tiny and I admitted they only bother me rarely). This dentist completely missed them, and instead decided that he wanted to drill elsewhere…(I got fillings right after a cleaning because there was a cancellation)
For two cavities, I sat in the chair for over an hour because he &$&($ed up my bite (twice) and I was bleeding profusely (not sure if that’s my fault or his). Those teeth did not hurt before my visit. And now I have difficulty chewing on my right side (for chronology, I went the day before Thanksgiving)… Apparently I have a cavity on the left side of my mouth too. Liar. Thanks Dr (only because you have a piece of paper) Wilson!
DO NOT GO TO THIS DENTIST!

Thank you Unilocalers! I tried this place and it was one of the best dental cleanings I have gotten.
First of all, they took xray of my entire jaw, just to make sure everything is OK… no other dentist ever did that for cleaning routine! The hygenist was super (OMG I asked her name for Unilocaling purpose and I forgot… forgive me) was very detailed and careful, although I have sensitive teeth&gum, it almost did not hurt! Then a Dr came to check up on the cleaning.
It is true, as other reviews say, the receptionist is very determined to get you an appointment. This place is very popular, so they are usually fully booked. But you will get a spot real soon, thanks to this lady who will call you every time there is a cancellation. I don’t often see that sort of determination in workplaces now a days. That’s a plus also.

Just recently took Unilocal’s advice and visited North Cambridge Dental Association.
I was a new patient. I called on a Friday and left a message (they’re closed on Fridays) and I got two phone calls from the receptionist on Monday — that’s persistence. They fit me in that afternoon. The dentist couldn’t believe I got in so quickly.
X-​rays, cleaning, and exam took under 45 minutes. The office was sparse, new, and clean. Everyone was professional and courteous, and my visit was decidedly pleasant.
Recommended.

I had an appointment at 11:45 this morning, and they called around 10 am to say they had an early opening. Nice!
For those of you reading the reviews from 2006 saying the place is kind of old and outdated, they recently moved into a really nice office on Mass Ave. which is great because I live about a block away. I would say my only criticism of their new location is that, as an architect, they need to invest in a really nice sign. The current one is so boring and plain that it really makes the place look uninviting. I would not have made an appointment here had it not been for such great Unilocal reviews! That said, here is the text from the postcard I received for my appointment that talked about their move (and won me over):
«We’ve Moved!
Dear Patients of North Cambridge Dental,
When we decided to move our practice, I considered the following elements most important:
1. LOCATION: I wanted to stay in the area of North Cambridge where mass transit connections are convenient and available. Hence the new office is only a few blocks north [from their previous location] on Mass Ave. with easy access by bus or subway (Davis Square) and ample on-​street parking in front.
2. HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY: The new street-​level office meets all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
3. ECO-​CONSCIOUSNESS: I built a green office using energy efficient products and materials that are non-​toxic, recycled and/​or reused.
4. NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND EQUIPMENT
The new office build-​out has been an interesting, challenging and satisfying journey to reduce our carbon footprint and increase our awareness of the Earth’s precious resources.
Sincerely,
Dr. Loren Wilson»
I thought this was a nice touch and made me feel good about going there. The cleaning rooms were bright with nice new ceiling tile to look at (I think dentists forget how important that is! Seriously, why don’t they ever hang TVs or paintings on the ceiling?) with new equipment and chairs. Everyone was really nice, and I got a good cleaning.
One other complaint was that both the hygienist and Dr. Wilson were a little rough compared to some of my old dentists, but they were very thorough and didn’t rush. The convenient location and nice people means I’ll definitely go back!

7:15AM is never a good time to go to a doctor, much less a dentist. Although I do love the early scheduling of North Cambridge Dental, this way I don’t have to take sick time for a middle of the day appointment. Woot!
I stumbled upon this cute place when doing research on my dental plan. This morning, Loren (the dentist) and I were the first two people in the office. I don’t know what it is, but I liked the fact that he showed up before the other workers. In my head it established a good work ethic right off the bat. The office is older, but aging well. The waiting room is a pleasant color of robin’s egg blue (methinks), but I liked it even better because I didn’t have too wait too long in it (3 people had 7:15am appointments! Wow). I’ve dealt with two receptionists and they were both very nice with scheduling and in general. The dental hygenist was a friendly woman that didn’t attack my teeth. I like the mouthwash they give you to rinse. I feel like it’s an extra step towards cleanliness instead of using water.
Sadly.I have a cavity on the inside of a tooth. Dangit. So I’m leaving this at 5 stars and I will be back to review next week after I get the filling. Bah. OH and the actual address is 2331 Mass Ave. I guess the address listed was from the old office? I’ve already e-​mailed Ms. Ligaya, so I’ll take this off once it changes.