Welcome to Bay Dental, one of Staten Island's most advanced dental offices providing all aspects of comprehensive dental care, including cleanings, check-ups, implants, Invisalign, root canals, crowns, bridges, teeth in a day, dentures, teeth whitening and all areas of cosmetic dentistry. Bay Dental is committed to providing outstanding dental care in a warm, friendly and modern environment. We are committed to serving Staten Island, and the New York City tri-state area with offices located on the North and Mid shore of Staten Island.
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Having to visit the dentist every six months may not be the appointment that everyone looks forward to, but it is one of the most important ones to keep. If you have found yourself wondering what the point of having regular dental checkups and cleanings really is, we've got something for you to think about.
Dr. Philip Kaplan graduated Cum Laude from Wagner College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in the field of Biology. Dr. Kaplan went on to Howard University College of Dentistry where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in May of 2016. He graduated within the top 5% of his class. He was inducted into the Pi Pi Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a country renowned Dental Honor Society recognizing academic and clinical excellence.
At Bay Dental, we can invisibly repair and protect damaged teeth or replace unattractive metallic fillings with fillings that mimic the look, feel and function of natural teeth. The most important feature, for many people, is that they look and react more like natural teeth. Dental fillings can be divided into two broad types: direct restorations and indirect restorations.
If your tooth's nerve chamber becomes infected by decay, root canal treatment is often the only way to save your tooth. Inside your tooth's hard outer shell is a nourishing pulp of blood vessels, lymph vessels and nerves. The root canal forms a pathway for vessels and nerves to extend to the bone. Deep tooth decay or injury can cause serious damage and infection to the pulp's nerves and vessels.
Reviews (20)
Flower Aviles
Jun 24, 2022
Bret Salowitz
Apr 24, 2022
Office is kept clean, staff seem very polite and doctor Circosta is very friendly, polite and explains step by step what he is doing. I normally am not thrilled to go to a dentist, but this experience has shown me that there are dentists who do care and not try to rush me out the door. What more can I say, except he is now my go to dentist and I'm traveling in from NJ. Worth it for me.
Jessica Liu
Apr 12, 2022
Very clean and sleek decor. I'm embarrassed to say but as a 26 year old - I'm still afraid of going to the Dentist, so I'm been putting it off for awhile now. Dr. Circosta was extremely patient and gentle with me and all the staff were super nice and friendly. I'm so happy that I found such a great dentist office to go to from now on!
Shay
Apr 09, 2022
Cassidy from Bay Dental is a very empathetic and caring person. While she was taking my x-rays she saw i was nervous and gave me a beautiful pep talk. She has a bright, upbeat personality that soothes your vibe. Coming into a dental office can be super nerve wrecking so i truly thank her for helping me come out of my shell.
Robert C.
Mar 04, 2022
Christopher Lee
Dec 25, 2021
Great experience here! I come all the way from Jersey to visit this office. I've had terrible terrible experiences with dental offices in the past and this place has been nothing but amazing. Staff is friendly and Dr. Kaplan explains everything to me and never seems rushed. If you're unsure about this place don't be! Just book your appointment!
Taylor M.
Nov 30, 2021
Danielle M.
Nov 25, 2021
During my visit, the staff was so polite, courteous and knowledgeable! I was greeted and helped immediately and didn't wait at all to be taken in for scans and to see my dentist. Dr. Circosta was the best! I went in for a cleaning and he was able to explain everything with ease and keep me comfortable while performing the cleaning. He was even able to diagnose a secondary issue from my scans!
Then by a freak accident a couple of days after my cleaning, my pup chipped my tooth and Dr. Circosta again was amazing and squeezed me in and was able to repair the tooth in record time! Plus the tooth looked just like it did before to the point that nobody I know knows it ever happened! I will be recommending Bay Dental to all of my friends, especially to see Dr. Circosta!
Then by a freak accident a couple of days after my cleaning, my pup chipped my tooth and Dr. Circosta again was amazing and squeezed me in and was able to repair the tooth in record time! Plus the tooth looked just like it did before to the point that nobody I know knows it ever happened! I will be recommending Bay Dental to all of my friends, especially to see Dr. Circosta!
Damiano Mastrandrea
Nov 22, 2021
I've been going to Bay Dental for years now, they take my insurance, have an amazing office that is very clean, and their friendly team explains everything to you. Dr. Circosta is my primary and he's very patient and knowledgeable. He's also not out for my wallet, giving me the time to review my options and make an informed decision. I have referred all my friends and family.
Valerie Bertinelli
Oct 09, 2021
Just switched to Bay Dental and had a great experience! Fast appointment availability and Dr. Kaplan & staff were amazing and very helpful. Had a few issues with personal insurance, but the nice girl at the front desk was able to still make my experience seamless. Dr. Kaplan made me feel extremely comfortable during my cavity fillings procedure and the process was straight forward. It's very rare to find an honest and polite dentist. Glad I made the switch!
Michael Trovato
Oct 05, 2021
J. F.
Sep 24, 2021
I've always had "good teeth." I've had just a couple of cavities in my whole life, no root canals or any other major dental work. I usually get complimented on my teeth/oral hygiene when I go for cleanings. Wanted to start Invisalign as my teeth have shifted, so I had gone to an orthodontist during the summer, who told me I had "great bone levels" and "beautiful teeth." They took x rays, nothing was wrong.
I was asked to get additional x rays from a dentist. My dentist had recently retired so I went to Bay Dental. I also got a cleaning, and the dentist came out after and to my horror told me I had four cavities in four different teeth, bone loss, gum recession, that i was "high risk" for gum disease - something I've never been told before (nor have I ever had any issues with my gums), and that it was his recommendation that I get a cleaning every 4 months as opposed to every 6, because my mouth was just that dire. Scared, I made an appointment for a fill in, the first of two appointments i was told i would need, and I was required to leave a $250 Down payment - which I've never been Asked to do for any reason at any other dentist.
I couldn't believe it. And the more I thought about it, I just didn't believe it. My teeth don't hurt, no sensitivity, and I had just two months prior had my teeth looked at and was specifically told my bone levels are good and every thing looks great. After 31 years of having healthy teeth, they had suddenly deteriorated so drastically in just two months - without any pain or sensitivity or noticeable change?
So I got a second opinion. I don't have cavities or bone loss. No indication that i should be going for cleanings more often than anyone else. These people are liars and thieves and the psychopath dentist was really going to deceive me into getting unnecessary and irreversible work done to my teeth, which to me is assault and a direct violation of Hippocratic oath to "do no harm." I wish I could do more than just write a yelp review, they should be criminally investigated.
I was asked to get additional x rays from a dentist. My dentist had recently retired so I went to Bay Dental. I also got a cleaning, and the dentist came out after and to my horror told me I had four cavities in four different teeth, bone loss, gum recession, that i was "high risk" for gum disease - something I've never been told before (nor have I ever had any issues with my gums), and that it was his recommendation that I get a cleaning every 4 months as opposed to every 6, because my mouth was just that dire. Scared, I made an appointment for a fill in, the first of two appointments i was told i would need, and I was required to leave a $250 Down payment - which I've never been Asked to do for any reason at any other dentist.
I couldn't believe it. And the more I thought about it, I just didn't believe it. My teeth don't hurt, no sensitivity, and I had just two months prior had my teeth looked at and was specifically told my bone levels are good and every thing looks great. After 31 years of having healthy teeth, they had suddenly deteriorated so drastically in just two months - without any pain or sensitivity or noticeable change?
So I got a second opinion. I don't have cavities or bone loss. No indication that i should be going for cleanings more often than anyone else. These people are liars and thieves and the psychopath dentist was really going to deceive me into getting unnecessary and irreversible work done to my teeth, which to me is assault and a direct violation of Hippocratic oath to "do no harm." I wish I could do more than just write a yelp review, they should be criminally investigated.
Joseph J. Ribertelli
Sep 21, 2021
Nez Nargo
Aug 24, 2021
Hands down one of the worst experiences with any business that I have had in my life. I was seen by a dentist who is not in my insurance network, who did all sorts of unnecessary work on my teeth, filled a "cavity" that my son had, who has never had any cavities, and then charged me close to six hundred dollars for the work. When I tried to call and ask the office manager questions about the bill she was conveniently "out of the office." Once I went in to see her and was told "she's busy and can't see you now." It was one of the most unprofessional places that I have ever been to and everybody should avoid this place at all costs!
Katrina Rivera
Aug 24, 2021
Jason Dennison
Aug 20, 2021
Excellent experience. The front desk staff is incredibly helpful and always willing to work with you when it comes to insurance out of pocket expenses. The doctor who performed both my route canal and crown during the same sitting made the experience comfortable and straight forward. Overall great dental work is performed here and I am already planning my next visit for this coming fall.
You don't get many dental places with this type of atmosphere. If you're concerned about seeing a dentist during a global pandemic it is nothing but clean and reassuring. Thank you all!
You don't get many dental places with this type of atmosphere. If you're concerned about seeing a dentist during a global pandemic it is nothing but clean and reassuring. Thank you all!
Anais Cordero
Jul 22, 2021
I was always afraid to come to the dentist, but not anymore. Dr. Kaplan mad me feel so at ease. The girls in the front were so pleasent and so welcoming. They were so helpful with my 100 million questions. Lol. By far the best staff. Everyone in the office was so pleasant! Cant wait for my next appt! Xoxo
Jennifer E.
Apr 06, 2021
Let me start by saying Dr. Kaplan is a great dentist and i had been a patient here for a while and had no issues. Some of the prices for things were a bit higher but no complaints. Due to COVID I had to postpone my appointment for my cleaning. Once things started to get "semi-normal" I went on the website and made myself an appt for a cleaning- which the website allowed me to do being a pre existing patient and it was for within the next two weeks.
Unfortunately something came up a few days before my appointment so I called the office to reschedule. I was told they couldn't find my appt, put on hold for about 10 minutes and then told that I couldn't reschedule for another 4 months because the upcoming appointments available online were for NEW patients only and it was an error I was even allowed to make an appointment and the doctor would make no exceptions.
Now I understand that there was an upsurge of appointments with the pandemic delaying cleanings and even trying to obtain new patients but I could not believe it would take my 4 months to get an appointment for a cleaning when there was all open times on the website. I expressed this to the girl in the phone and her answer was basically I don't know what you want me to do this is it.
I said to her perhaps I will have to take my business elsewhere given that this is not a PERSONABLE experience especially to have with a doctor. She told me to do what I had to do. I was completely blown away that this is how this office would handle the care of existing patients so heads up to new patients BEWARE. Clearly once you are a patient you are pushed to the side.
Unfortunately something came up a few days before my appointment so I called the office to reschedule. I was told they couldn't find my appt, put on hold for about 10 minutes and then told that I couldn't reschedule for another 4 months because the upcoming appointments available online were for NEW patients only and it was an error I was even allowed to make an appointment and the doctor would make no exceptions.
Now I understand that there was an upsurge of appointments with the pandemic delaying cleanings and even trying to obtain new patients but I could not believe it would take my 4 months to get an appointment for a cleaning when there was all open times on the website. I expressed this to the girl in the phone and her answer was basically I don't know what you want me to do this is it.
I said to her perhaps I will have to take my business elsewhere given that this is not a PERSONABLE experience especially to have with a doctor. She told me to do what I had to do. I was completely blown away that this is how this office would handle the care of existing patients so heads up to new patients BEWARE. Clearly once you are a patient you are pushed to the side.
Benny K.
Jan 11, 2021
W. L.
Jan 10, 2020
I went for a cleaning. First thing they did was take lots of x-rays, which didn't show any cavities. However when the dentist looked at my teeth, he said I had lots of cavities and to make 2 additional appointments. When I asked him to show me these cavities, he showed one side and said the other side was "basically the same" so didn't show me. Then I read this article: www.vox.com/2014/8/12/5951321/dentistry-fraud-treatments-products Just beware.