Goodman Richard Y DDS 156 Lamberts Lane, Staten Island, NY 10314

"I want to say thank you dr. Richard for taking me in and relief me out of my pain. Also, I would like to thank all the wonderful staff, especially Judy for their professionalism and care about their patients. I would recommend dr. Richard for anyone."

"I wish I could give this Doctor & his amazing front desk woman Judy 100 stars! This morning I called 10 dentist on Staten Island while in EXTREME PAIN & was turned down by everyone for an emergency visit, all except doctor Goodman’s office, Judy in the front squeezed me in & talked me through the whole process. When I arrived I was in excruciating pain and so scared to have my tooth extracted, but as soon as I met Dr.Goodman I was immediately put at ease. He took so much extra time explaining his process and making sure I was “110% numb”. My extraction was completely pain free! He is truly amazing at what he does, and this is coming from a person who was petrified of dentist for the last 15 years! I can not recommend this office enough!"

"This was the best dental experience that I ever had. It was only a routine cleaning but was by far the most thorough. Dr. Goodman was professional, attentive and had an excellent chair side manner. He made me feel very comfortable. He asked me often if I felt any discomfort throughout the process. He had a very gentle approach unlike other dentists. If a routine cleaning is given with such great care, it speaks volumes of how he practices as a dentist. I will definitely return and have already recommended him to family and friends."

"Dr. Goodman did amazing work. The photos speak for themselves. He pays attention to even the smallest details. I wanted teeth that looked natural, not the "way too bright and white" kind that celebrities seem to favor. People who have not seen me for a while will ask me if I have lost weight, started exercising, etc. They detect "something" different about me, but they just can't put their finger on it. That tells me that Dr. Goodman achieved the "look" I wanted. Obviously, I spent quite a bit of time in his dentist chair. Never once did I feel meaningful pain. Dr. Goodman insisted that I feel no pain before he began working. Although I live on the Upper East Side, it was worth the trip to Staten Island. Highly recommended!"

"When my Manhattan dentist of nearly 25 years suddenly retired while I was in the midst of getting five implants I decided to stay with the practice. It was the most practical choice and my trusted dentist ensured me the new dentist, who bought the practice, was very well versed in basic dentistry as well as cosmetics and implants. I trusted that. I stuck it out and finished the implants against my better judgment. It did not go well. Fast forward when things began to go wrong... Dr. Richard Goodman came highly recommended years ago but he was in Staten Island of all places. I could not imagine going to another borough for dental work. I finally did when I wanted a new dentist I could trust and potentially stay with for the rest of my life. Dr. Goodman was warm, upbeat and made me feel extremely comfortable. On my first visit, which should have just been an initial exam/consultation, I asked him to replace one of my crowns which was causing me issues. He had a cancellation after my appointment so he was able to continue working on me. He explained everything he was going to do to put me at ease and was both gentle and smooth. I hardly knew he was in my mouth - he's like a DENTAL NINJA. After Dr. Goodman removed the old crown and cleaned the area he made a temporary crown that fit in like a Lego piece. He carved it right in front of me and It just snapped into place. I was shocked. It fit perfectly! I went back two weeks later for the permanent crown and the process was just as easy - no need for novocaine. I have since had a cleaning and am going later this week to be fitted for Invisalign to straighten some shifting teeth. Lastly, Dr. Goodman's prices are extremely affordable. The cost of my crown was 50% less than my former Manhattan dentist. I would have saved a bundle had I been going to Dr. Goodman over the years. Note: I took the express bus one stop from downtown Manhattan to Dr. Goodman's practice on Lambert's Lane in Staten Island. It was super easy to get to, the office is newly renovated, the walls are covered with beautiful, colorful photos taken by Dr. Goodman. He is a passionate and talented photographer. Judy, the front desk manager, is very welcoming. The office is conveniently opened on Saturdays as well. This is the guy to see."