The Smilist Dental Jamesport - Riverhead (NY)

5 /5 M: My hygiene appointment was with Ruth. I have my teeth cleaned every 4 months and I always feel I lucked out when Ruth greets me . She is exceptional. Her professionalism and technique are very appreciated. I feel strongly that she is the best hygienist I have ever had. Everyone who works on Dr Sciottos team is professional and helpful. I rate them as the best on Long Island. I am grateful to be in their care

5 /5 Kevin Finnegan: My visit today was excellent. The staff very good and I must compliment Dr Sciotto for his excellent care. He reviewed my situation and did not go suggest things that were above what I wanted. He was able to fix my problem using what he thought was good dental practice. He was understanding and friendly couldn’t ask for a better dentist. Thank you Smilist for having such good employees

5 /5 porschia poteet: As some one who had/has to have extensive work and has a long history of terrible dental experiences I must say this is the best one I have ever had. Every single staff member I encountered made me feel at ease and welcomed me with a smile. I especially want to thank Dr. Sciotto and his assistant Shanice. Shanice went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and ok with each and every step! The follow up is even exceptional. The office makes sure to follow up a few days after procedures to ensure you are ok. I would recommend this office to any and everyone!

5 /5 Jukie Mookie: I have been going to the Smilist doctors for 7 years. I am extremely satisfied with their excellent work. They have done bridges, crowns, cleanings... You name it. I never thought I would enjoy going to the dentist and yet...., I certainly do. All of the staff is wonderful. Dr Trapani and Ruth are both kind , incredibly gentle, and an absolute pleasure to deal with.

1 /5 Wyatt Malave: I had the wool pulled over my eyes for years. I literally could have died from their negligence (read to the end). I’m not happy I need to write this, in fact it saddens me given this clinic has treated me for as long as I’ve had teeth, but I’m a grown man now and I can’t justify what they’ve become. The last time I visited The Smilist, they tried convincing me to get several fillings and crowns. I was already skeptical, as I had previously been talked into 6–7 fillings and a crown in a single week. After moving off Long Island, I saw multiple dentists in Rochester for second opinions. Every one of them told me I didn’t need any of the work The Smilist pushed. Their treatment recommendations were wildly aggressive. This clinic didn’t used to be like this—I assume corporate pressure has changed the priorities. Now here’s the part that could’ve killed me: For years, I had a wisdom tooth leaking pus—a large, active abscess on my lower left side. I asked about it multiple times. They acknowledged it wasn’t “good,” but said not to worry. Instead of referring me to a specialist or treating it as urgent, they casually recommended I “get all four wisdom teeth out eventually.” My dad still has all his, so I didn’t rush. Then, in November 2024, it nearly went septic. I was in mind-numbing agony for two weeks. Not even oxycodone helped. I was in such a manic, pain-fueled state I nearly overdosed on Tylenol trying to dull it (I hit 4,000mg in 24 hours—barely within the limit). Any competent dentist would have flagged such a visible abscess immediately and sent me to an oral surgeon. Instead, they downplayed it for years. Why? • A. Full extraction of all wisdom teeth is easier to justify and bill. • B. Infected extractions can be complicated, and general dentists may avoid them to reduce liability. • C. Or, just plain incompetence—they assumed it was fine since I wasn’t in pain. Bottom line: Save your money. Save your time. Save yourself from excruciating pain—or worse. Find a dentist who actually prioritizes your health over quotas.