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Dr. Bruce Cha, DMD

Dr. Bruce Cha, DMD

Endodontics

Dr. Bruce Cha, DMD is an endodontics practitioner in Hamden, CT. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

60 Washington Ave Ste 202 Hamden, CT 06518

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Dr. Cha's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cha

4.7
53 ratings, 28 with a written review
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Painless root canal
He was very kind, there was soothing music and pictures on the TV and he always made sure I was not uncomfortable.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Deb – Feb 16, 2024
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Painless successful procedure
I have a very sensitive mouth and was petrified to have a root canal. Dr. Cha and his staff were wonderful, professional, took great care with my comfort and anxiety level, the procedure was literally painless! A tremendous relief.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Milano – Feb 17, 2023
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Very Proffessional
Dr. Bruce Cha is truely an expert in his field . It was my first time for root canal treatment and I was super nervous ..he made so comfortable , explained what he is going to do, throughout the process he was ensuring I am at ease and kept me motivated by giving positive comments that I am doing great . He did the procedure with such efficiency that It wasn't painful at all even after numbness was worn off just minor pain . I am 200% satisfied and recommend .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Snehal – Oct 20, 2022
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I had a root canal done by Dr. Cha and it was such a pleasurable experience. First of all, I was in a lot of pain and he squeezed me in right away. I was very thankful. Dr. Cha was very knowledgeable, personable and kind. The office was very clean! They took safety precautions due to COVID-19. Everyone who worked in the office was friendly and nice! Can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr. Cha and his team! Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 18, 2020
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I had a root canal with Dr Bruce Y Cha on December 11, 2019. I have severe dental anxiety but Dr Cha and his assistant Toni were excellent. I experienced 0 pain during the root canal and 0 pain after the procedure. I highly recommend Dr Cha and his associate Dr Jin Jiang and their entire professional and friendly staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Denise DiBenedetto – Dec 31, 2019
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Dr. Cha & Toni were the most compassionate & patient people ever! They made a terrifying experience almost pleasurable??
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nicole Randolph – Nov 23, 2019
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Today was the second time I needed the care of Dr Cha for a root canal. After expressing to Dr Cha a very bad root canal experience by a different doctor many many years ago and my desire to not feel nothing so he could do his job, he put me at ease and expressed his sadness for my bad experience. Both Dr Cha and his assistance Tony reassured me they would do what ever it took to make me comfortable and they did. Once I was numbed and comfortable, the job was accomplished. My experience was positive and I feel Dr Cha’s years of listening and care for his patients is both professional and valuable for others to know. Thank you Dr Cha and Tony for your calming professional care you showed me today.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathryn Witteman – Oct 04, 2019
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I have had a root canal before on a different tooth, done by a dentist in my previous hometown. This visit, I was referred by New haven dental to Dr. Cha for a root canal for an infected tooth. My previous root canal I had done by a different dentist was traumatic- it was very painful for me and it took 2 hours for two sessions (four hours total). I hadn't received enough numbing, and the dentist was good, but she took so long that the numbing would wear off. My experience with Dr. Cha was completely different. He made sure I was plenty numb. The first 20 minutes was full of anxiety because he would give me numbing medication and reassess the amount of pain I had, but eventually I felt nothing, and it was smooth sailing. It took less than 2 hours, and I walked away pain free. I am so thankful to Dr. Cha and his office for taking such good care of me, considering how much anxiety I had. He really makes sure you're comfortable and as relaxed as possible!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pearl (Miran) – Oct 02, 2019
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Very sympathetic physician. Delay the firs day (If you aren't the first in, there's going to be a delay, as with any professional). Second visit was immediate, and the same level of care. My regular dentist sent me to him based on complications. No regrets, but ask for parking directions :)
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Keith Johnson – Sep 25, 2019
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Dr. Cha is an expert, he is kind and courteous. He is the only doctor in New Haven County that you want to perform your root canal. I highly recommend him to everyone and anyone. Also, his dental assistants and staff are the best. They made sure I was comfortable and not in any pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Deborah – Jul 30, 2019
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Dr. Cha was through, caring, and personable. He turned my dreaded root canal into an almost enjoyable experience, I was sorry to leave! Office staff was also excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Wendy in Hamden – Jan 30, 2019
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If you never had a root canal done , don't do what I did and research it on the internet, all procedures are different. What you should do is go to Dr. Cha's office in Hamden, Ct. From the moment you walk in and speak with Tina & Denise in the front office you feel very relaxed. I had the pleasure on having Dr. Cha and his asst. , Toni, perform the work. At no time was I in any pain. They work as a great team and Toni always was ready with the next tool for the dentist. GREAT JOB !!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tony A. in Seymour, CT – Jan 16, 2019
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Dr. Cha is an artist as much as a dentist. He is a caring, gentle, assiduously committed professional who is among the most confidence-inspiring experts and calming influence I have ever seen. And the best root canal practitoiner by far for me. I told him that no matter what part of the world that I lived in, I would always come back to him if I ever needed another root canal.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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paul lussier in norfolk, CT – Dec 19, 2018
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This was my second root canal with Dr. Cha and the experience was the same as in 2011, pain free . Dr. Cha goes out of his way to make sure his patients are comfortable and relaxed. I felt zero pain which is almost unheard of with my sensitive teeth. His office staff is equally kind and courteous, highly recommend this practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scott Howland – Dec 06, 2018
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I was terrified, and the whole staff and Dr. Cha immediately put me at ease. They could not of done a better job! I highly recommend them!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Antonia Jennings in Guilford – Oct 07, 2018
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I am a pediatric dentist, and whenever my patients need root canal treatment Dr. Cha is always my first choice. He has provided excellent care to my friends, family and patients for nearly 20 years. His skill and expertise in endodontics is matched by his kind and gentle manner. You will not find a better or more compassionate endodontist. Quite simply there is no else I would choose, Dr. Cha is THE BEST!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Laura in Wethersfield, CT – Sep 05, 2018
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I had an excellent experience with my root canal preformed by Dr. Cha. I am a person who is terrified of the dentist never mind getting a root canal and Dr. Cha and his staff made the process better than I could have imagined. He was very comforting, respectful, kind, and competent. I would highly recommend him and his staff to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DC in Hamden, CT – Aug 17, 2018
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I am very thankful for Dr. Cha's expertise with root canals. A year ago there was a severe abscess in one tooth not identified. Dr. Cha's 360 x-rays located the abscess and a root canal was done. During the time prior to the root canal, the inflammation had been intense in my auto-immune system and I was experiencing severe pain in numerous parts where arthritis has been developing. One day after the root canal, the pain was gone. Our mouths show our health. Research supports this too!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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STEM Educator – Aug 13, 2018
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My experience with Dr. Cha and his staff (especially Toni) was excellent! I am an extra nervous person especially never having had a root canal done. Dr. Cha and Toni have excellent professional skills and excellent patient skills! They both got me through it and I am so thankful!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cheryl F. in Milford, CT – Aug 13, 2018
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My experience with Dr. Cha and his endodontics team, was an excellent one. The environment created by his accommodatiing staff, beautiful pics of nature on screen savers in treatment room, & classical music were very calming & relaxing. In addition, Dr. Cha’s clinical expertise gave me a high level of confidence I made the right choice for my root canal. If you are looking for a very competent & pain-free Endodontist, I highly recommend Dr. Cha Sincerely, Barry Jacob Wellness Coach
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Barry Jacob in Oxford , CT – Aug 04, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide highly specialized endodontic treatment by using the state-of-the-art technology to each patient in a gentle and comfortable environment supported by a team of caring professionals.

biography

Dr. Bruce Cha is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He went on to complete a residency program in general dentistry at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. Then, Dr. Cha received advanced training...read more
  • Endodontics

  • University Of Connecticut

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • St. Francis Hospital And Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Yonsei University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
  • English

  • Korean

Locations

Practice

Office60 Washington Ave Ste 202 Hamden, CT 06518
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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