Contemporary Dentistry
Dentist Contemporary Dentistry, 2052 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, United States:
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Address: 2052 S Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY 14618, United States
Website: dentistrywithaheart.com
Phone number: +1 585-244-3337
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Erica Gorostieta
Dr. Messer from Contemporary Dentistry in Rochester, New York is hands down The best dentist I have ever been to! She and her team intentionally take thorough steps to ensure that I am comfortable in every way at every visit. From the moment I first called the team at Contemporary Dentistry, they made me feel valued and understood.
After my initial call, they had me answer a list of questions about myself, including my dental goals, fears and concerns. During the initial in-person consultation, they asked specific questions to address any and all of my fears and concerns, and answered all of my questions in comprehensive detail. They did everything to make sure they understood my specific needs before continuing with the meeting.
During our first meeting they got full X-rays, and scanned for 3D images of my mouth. They explained in detail what was currently going on inside my mouth, and everything they could do for me based on my dental goals that were explained during the phone call follow-up. Everything I have wanted done for my teeth for over 25 years of my life have been addressed, and are being taken care of with this team. I have never been so heard, respected and taken care of by any other dentist as I have at Contemporary Dentistry. At this practice, these experienced and ever-learning professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology to ensure they give the most effective service possible. When I mentioned how impressed I was with this, the technician assisting me expressed that their office emphasizes the importance of continually learning in order to stay on top of the most advanced practices to provide the best possible care for their patients.
3 months ago
Stuart Cope
Thank you, Dr. Calcagno, for another perfect crown! I am grateful for you! Lori, you are the best assistant ever!
2 months ago
Shazad Manjee
I’m so grateful I found this practice! I came to Contemporary Dentistry from another practice that informed me during a dental cleaning, that I had four cavities, in either wisdom teeth or molars, three of which were under existing fillings. I was told I needed to have the wisdom teeth pulled, which is not what I had wanted. When I came to Contemporary Dentistry, Dr. Messer did a beautiful job with all of the fillings. And I do think they were quite challenging, as they were under existing fillings and quite deep. I appreciated her competence and persistence filling these hard to reach cavities that I had. I never had any residual pain after the procedures, and I appreciated Dr. Messer and her staff’s willingness to make sure I was comfortable during the procedures, offering me Chapstick, weighted blankets, tv to watch, or blankets just to keep me warm. I also appreciated the use of technology that she employed to make my experience more fluid and positive, yet it did not seem extraneous. In other offices I’d been to, the additional use of technology seemed unnecessary and/or ineffective for the intended purpose .
I also came to this practice because Dr. Messer employs additional protocols for removing amalgam fillings (containing mercury ) that protect the patient, as well as the staff, from ingesting or being exposed to the mercury, as it’s being removed. Since I was having amalgam fillings removed and replaced with composite, non-mercury based fillings, and have suffered with autoimmune issues in the past, this was of the utmost importance to me and was quite a relief to know that I didn’t have to worry about any mercury particles making their way into my body!
I did end up having to have one wisdom tooth removed due to the depth of the decay, and was quite anxious about this, as it was the first extraction I’d had, but Dr. Geminiani (periodontist) did a wonderful job with this procedure as well, and I also had no pain during or after the extraction. He was also very patient with me, explaining the procedure to me, as well as answering all of my questions.
I also appreciate the additional consultation, research, product recommendations, as well as samples, I have been given for natural alternatives for dental and oral healthcare during this time from this practice.
This is truly a kind, yet very competent practice, and I think that is a rare combination to find in today’s world! I would highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for cutting edge, progressive, yet compassionate care with their oral health.
1 month ago
Movar Anker
I am a contractor by trade and I’ve suffered plenty of cuts and bruises including putting my thumb into a table saw all the way to the first knuckle Right up the middle and I calmly wrapped it and drove myself to the hospital. I have an enormous tolerance to pain, except when it comes to the dentist and the needles in the gums I turn into a big baby !!!b On Monday October 12th I went to contemporary dentistry to have a tooth pulled. I asked for gas and they explained it would make the time longer and as a self employed contractor time is valuable so I opted for no gas. It turned out that I needed 2 teeth pulled. They started with a banana flavored numbing agent prior to the Novocain and I must say that not only did I not feel the needles I also never experienced Any pain during the pulling of the teeth. After the appointment I took 2 Advil and I never felt any pain at any time Later that day or even the next day. As far as I can see and feel they are the MVP’s of the dentistry field. I recommend them and I will refer them whenever possible. I suggest after reading this that you book an appointment I guarantee you’ll be ecstatic that you did. ????????????
7 months ago
Gina Greenlee
I have major dental anxiety after having some poor experiences as a child. This is the first time I walked into a dentists office in over a decade, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. Everyone was so warm and welcoming, they made me feel so at home. Dr. Messer thoroughly examined me and was gentle and kind the entire time. She told me I just needed a good cleaning and I should be good! I was so relieved. There was no shaming from any staff about me not having been to the dentist in so long, everyone was extremely understanding. I was able to come in for a cleaning the very next day and was taken care of by Samantha. She was a dream to work with. She frequently checked in to see if I was feeling comfortable, and she was sure to be gentle while also being thorough. When I saw my teeth afterwards I was amazed. I couldn't (and still can't) believe how incredible they look, and all with little to no discomfort or pain during cleaning! I finally have a smile that I love again, and I cannot thank Dr. Messer, Samantha, and the rest of the Contemporary Dentistry staff enough for giving me peace of mind and confidence with my smile again. I am so very grateful to have found this practice.
7 months ago
John McKenna
I initially moved over to Contemporary dentistry at the recommendation of my wife. I had been going to the same dentist all my life, and only made a change because I moved much farther away from their office. Contemporary made the transition seamless and made me feel just as well cared for as I felt at my old dentist who I had a 20+ year relationship with. They have turned me on to several cleaning techniques which have drastically improved my oral health. Highly recommend!
2 months ago
John Mcnabb
This is such a great practice. The front desk staff is really great. Friendly, knowledgeable. I really like my dentist and appreciate her availability during a holiday weekend when I had an emergency. The office hours are good and the office itself is clean, bright and in a convenient location.
1 month ago
Matt Hollis
I hated going to the dentist as I dreaded everything about the process, until I found Contemporary Dentistry!! All of the staff are so nice. My six month cleaning/checkup is now something I look forward to!!! I tend to ask a lot of questions and they are always willing to take the time to answer and explain. If you’re looking for a wonderful experience check out Contemporary Dentistry!!!!!
1 month ago
Marcy Allison
The staff are friendly and engaging, and they've created a pleasant atmosphere. I enjoyed the relaxing music played in the exam room. Sue did a wonderful job with my cleaning, taking care with the sensitive areas. They're very good about recommending ways I can better care for my teeth.
2 months ago
Ash Baker
I only have been in for my initial consultation but so far they have been great. They suggested some great homeopathic solutions without abandoning the science expected of professional doctors. They were friendly and even work with my insurance. Overall a great first impression will update if first cleaning in March 2020 is any different.
1 month ago
Chris Orchard
The doctors and staff at Contemporary Dentistry are professional and compassionate. They truly take the time to listen to your concerns. I have also never had more thorough (and gentle) dental exams before I began care here. The office runs like a well oiled machine. I also feel their prices are very reasonable and they have a very modern and comfortable office. I would highly recommend them!
1 month ago
Wayne Pease
The best dentist in Rochester and all surrounding suburbs! The hygenists are GENTLE, pleasant, and quick! Wonderful front desk staff, always pleasant and greet you by name. Highly recommend!
3 months ago
donna brown
Friendly and welcoming office and staff. I have been looking for a holistic/ biological dentist and I am happy to say I found my new dental care home. Thank you everyone at Contemporary Dentistry!
2 months ago
Robert Bowling
Dr. Messer has been my dentist for over 7 years now and I am SO glad that she was recommended to me by my naturopath. She and her staff are very friendly and super professional. Responsive and honest to all of my questions, I feel so very comfortable going to the dentist. Now how many of you can say that?
2 months ago
shamar storm
I chose Contemporary Dentistry to work with my elderly father and was super pleased. Dad needed gentle care and some extra help and attention to get his treatment. The staff at Contemporary Dentistry handled everything with professionalism, detail and kindness. They definitely provide dentistry with a holistic focus, from the care of the individual down to using the best quality products. I recommend them for your dental care and for individuals who need an extra level of care and attention.
2 months ago
Sallie Stephens
The staff is always extremely friendly and welcoming. They are very thorough and detailed in their dental work and I always leave feeling extremely satisfied.
3 months ago
Zein Rami
Very very friendly staff, everyone there treated me and other patients with the up most kindness. I definitely recommend everyone to use Contemporary Dentistry.
3 months ago
Melissa Edwards
Judy and Dr. Calcagno once again took wonderful care of me. I am pleased with their service every time. The dentist's office can be an intimidating place at times, never here. Thank you
1 month ago
Julie Pfaender
Best dentist experience ever!! Everyone is so kind and helpful! The hygienist and dentist I had were wonderful - very gentle, no poking or prodding! I used to cry in pain through my old dentist appointments - there was absolutely no pain and no crying here!
2 months ago
Harper Sigman
Dr Belous and the staff at Contemporary Dentistry are the most caring group of dental health care professionals I have ever encountered. They do things that I have never seen offices do before. They will offer chapstick if your lips are dry, they will ask you if you want to wear headphones and listen to music if they have to do work on you, they will really wait until the numbing medicine is working and not just start right away like other places. They also offer other services, I have been thinking about braces and would absolutely do it here under the guidance of Dr Belous!
1 month ago
Lucille Nathan
Lizzie always does a wonderful, careful job and I walk out feeling like my teeth have been honored! ;)
2 months ago
Kelly Simpson
Excellent personalized dental care with amazing staff. Highly recommend Contemporary Dentistry to anyone, especially those with difficult dental needs.
5 months ago
Leighann Elder
I recommend Contemporary Dentistry with the utmost confidence to anyone looking for quality dental care. Its team is highly-trained and experienced and are dedicated to providing their patients with the best care possible. They never stop learning and strive to make each visit as comfortable and relaxed as possible. At Contemporary Dentistry, you can rest-assured knowing you and your smile are in the hands of true professionals with your best interests at heart!
4 months ago
Garrett Kracht
This is only my second time coming to CD and I found the staff and Dr's to be great. The facility and operation is clean, efficient and customer centered. I especially appreciate the email and text reminders about appointments. That was a huge help to me. Although out of network I'll keep coming.
11 months ago
Shanna F
I have attended this office since I moved here 4 years ago and have always been very pleased with every one of my experiences. They have some of the best Hygienists anywhere that I have been. The Doctors staff is knowledgeable and polite. And the Doctors in my opinion are second to none. Even when I call the front desk they are efficient and competent. I would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a dentist here in the Rochester area.
9 months ago
Sandra Moore
I can't saw enough good things about Contemporary Dentistry between the staff, Arlene Messer, Harold, Jen...just a few of them & how friendly, considerate, caring & helpful they are to the comfort/attention you get the minute you step into their office. I've had so many terrible experiences at a few other dentists & not only did Dr. Messer calm me down & reassured me that they will fix my situation, but they are actually interested in talking with me about the bad experiences & fears at the dentist & they take the time to make sure you are completely comfortable. They have a great team & they all work together so every patient's needs are met. They address your concerns & in a quick Manor. Just when I hit rock bottom, they picked me up & came up with a plan for me & I actually feel like I can breathe now. I know I am in good hands. I am so thankful I found them! I will never go anywhere else!
1 month ago
Knumzcul Thirteen
Long time patient. Very pleased with the care and concern. I recommend the practice to others all the time.
2 months ago
Jeremy Farr
rom the moment I walked into the office I was impressed. The atmosphere was light, peaceful and the office was very clean. The front check in staff were very friendly, and hospitable offering me tea and coffee. The dental hygienist who took care of me was excellent! She introduced herself to me with a smile, she accommodated every need I had and even made me feel less insecure about the condition that I came into the office to have treated. I love the Dentist who gave me the evaluation. She was very thorough, explaining even option I had in detail, with my overall health as a top priority! Every staff member that I encountered on my visit, was very pleasant, greeted with a smile and made me feel like a V.I.P. Lastly, near the end of the visit I met with "Harold," the office manager to go over treatment options and the cost. After speaking with him, I decided I wanted to proceed with the treatment plan. However, I explained to him that I had looked into having some of the work done through my employer, and it would save me thousands of dollars. I asked if Contemporary could possibly allow me to have some of the work done through my employer and the rest with them. Harold checked into it the same day and got back with me and said, "Yes...we can do that!" I am so impressed and grateful with how they put my needs and overall health as a top priority, vendors to the point of sacrificing quite a bit a money!!!!! I would recommend this dentist office to anyone!!!!!!!!
8 months ago
Ellie Putnam
I have to think that the experience at Contemporary Dentistry is as good as it gets, from front to back. Thanks to Jen, Crystal, Tami and of course Dr. Messer!
2 months ago
Deborah Rudge
Appreciated the staff I was able to interact with (Tammy & Dr. Arlene). I liked how they asked me if I had any questions several times to make sure all of my concerns were addressed. Also, I think it is an excellent idea to take photos of the teeth to use as a talking point and future reference. Great standard of care!
5 months ago
Peter Riggs
I love Contemporary Dentistry. Everyone is so friendly. They know who I am. They care about my teeth and me
Again today they provided the best possible dental care. It feels like family there. They all know me and they all care about me. I can't thank them enough.
1 month ago
Robert Wessel
I don't like going to the dentist - any dentist!
You make the experience professional and your process is considerate to those like myself are weak-kneed. Thank you.
5 months ago
Juan Garcia
Have never had a bad experience and always receive a considerate and expert evaluation of my dental needs. Thanks Dr. C , Judy and Rose and the ladies at the front desk!
4 months ago
Branden Prestridge
Most of my adult life I have had a fear of dentists. That has changed since I have been a patient at Contemporary Dentistry. The entire experience from the minute you walk in the door to the follow up is top rate. Everyone goes out of their way to make patients feel comfortable and well cared for. Dr. Belous is a very fine dentist and her work has been spectacular. I would recommend this practice to anyone who is seeking quality and caring care and expert dentistry.
1 month ago
Andrew Zemlock
I have avoided going to the dentist for YEARS until my husband introduced me to contemporary dentistry. They are extremely kind, patient and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable and free of all fears. I have been here for cleanings, cavity fillings and recently for the dreaded wisdom teeth extraction. Everything has always been smooth. Thank you for making my visits smooth and easy to deal with.
7 months ago
Kathy Xydis
Dr. Messer and my hygienist Meri are both wonderful, kind, and professional. Not only do I get great dental care there, but they are sympathetic to my alternatively minded concerns.
2 months ago
Destiny Elion
Always good care with Dr. Bellous and here staff
2 months ago
Jhonny Five
It went well today as usual. I always feel that I am in good caring hands. Thank you all.
1 month ago
Thomas Morelli
The most amazing and caring experience ever! I highly recommend Contemporary Dentistry! None better!
3 months ago
Divers Divers
UPDATE (5 years later):
Crown, that doctor said will fail within months, and needs to be replaced, is still doing strong, no issues, no pain, no changes on X-Ray. However, a filling that I got at contemporary dentistry failed, and I'm getting it redone.
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
Overall experience is Fair. But not good enough for the money they charge. I got multiple procedures with them. And here is good and bad:
Good: Rooms are nicely equipped with TV, some are even have two - one on a wall, and second is on the ceiling. Nice! Stuff is mostly responsive and welcoming. Cleaning and fillings went ok.
Not so good: 4 month later I still feel pain, when flossing, in one of the tooth that received filling. Proposed solution on complex problem (bad crown) was expensive, unclear to me, and risky. I hold on that, for some reason doctor wanted to do it first..., and got second opinion from my sister in law, who is dentist (owns dental clinic in Canada). Second solution was not risky, clear and less expensive. Scheduling is really complex sometime they have all week open, sometimes opening is months away.
Bad: I have an insurance, and wanted to know how much will my copay will be. Even thou C.D. took their time to submit a request to insurance, I've never got a clear answer on my question.
Worst: When scheduling my last procedure, I was assured by the doctor that it "maintenance" and will be fully covered by insurance. I got same assurance during procedure. When I was leaving, I wanted to pay any outstanding balance (that's what I always do). I've been told that there are no outstanding balance, and today's procedure was maintenance, and will be covered by the insurance. TWO MONTH later I received a BILL for my last procedure(!). I called, and they explained to me that it really wasn't maintenance, and I should pay for it. Which I did, but that make me feel like I was scammed. :(
5 months ago
Ron Crawford
I use to avoid going to the dentist until I started going to Contemporary Dentistry. The office feels more like a spa with its calming, modern ambiance and very friendly staff. They are alao very thorough and caring when it comes to your dental health. Whether you are just in for a cleaning or something more, everyone makes sure you are comfortable. All dentist should be this great.
2 months ago
Shafi Muxammad
I have never had a complete comprehensive exam like this before. I learned a lot of new things about my mouth and teeth the other dentists either didn't look for or just didn't think it was worth mentioning to me. Thanks to everyone at the office who made my first visit a great one.
5 months ago
cinta ketek
I visited the office yesterday after being away for a lengthy period of time. i have a phobia of the dentist office after having several bad experiences starting as a child. I had found a dentist that I was comfortable with but she is now retired. I reached out to friends and even my husband looking for someone that I would be comfortable with. Many recommendations came in and I decided to give this office a try. After the exam, photos and lengthy conversation I spoke with Harold for the estimate on my plan. I was going to schedule a cleaning but there was a cancellation and I went right in. I had nitrous administered and headphones to get me through. I must say that the entire staff was friendly, supportive and understanding of my needs. I have a filling to deal with next but am confident that they will do whatever is needed to make that a comfortable experience. I am confident that I have found the right place to care for my oral health while dealing with my significant fears.
6 months ago
Zainab Nazim
After experiencing many dentist services through the years I finally found a place to feel confident, relaxed and professionally taken care of.
Dr. Messer has not only a perfect soft and precise touch (which I consider essential besides knowledge in this profession) but also was very patient to discuss my needs and gave me a wide range of possibilities from which to choose. I was very positively surprised by how well informed and up to date she was about holistic options.
11 months ago
Guadalupe Torres
Just visited contemporary dentistry for my annual cleaning. Was seen by the hygienist at the scheduled time who completed my cleaning in a timely, professional manner. Was in and out within a hour with my teeth and mouth feeling clean and fresh
9 months ago
Nicole Howell
great staff! very professional . Meri is fabulous
2 months ago
Neetu kachawa
Dr. Geminiani was professional, quick and the procedure was painless. My tooth extraction was textbook easy. After care instructions clear and simple to follow. Perfect results. I highly recommend him.
3 months ago
Gerald Brennan
i went in for a evaluation and xray's for what need's to be done. Not being a big fan of doctor's but after watching video's on the Doctor's site i felt all would be fine. The staff and Doctor were all very friendly and made me feel very comfortable.Dr. Messer has the awareness i was looking for in a holistic dentist. Looking forward to getting my 3 teeth fixed and the mercury filling's out. Thank you.
3 months ago
aaron roberts
They went beyond a normal cleaning trying to find the root cause of excess staining on my teeth. They were very welcoming and did a great job
11 months ago
J L
My husband Mikhail and I, and also my daughter's family have been patients of Dr Messer and her devoted team for more than 5 years! We were very happy to have found this highly professional team. They are very thorough in every treatment they do. The doctors here have great connections with other specialists, and they recommend them if you need a special treatment. We are very thankful for their wonderful job! On the eve of Thanksgiving, we are sending our gratitude to all the staff of Contemporary Dentistry. Keep up your excellent job! Tatyana.
3 months ago
