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Dr. Reed Ference, DDS

Dr. Reed Ference, DDS

Periodontics
40+ years of experience

Dr. Reed Ference, DDS is a periodontics practitioner in Albany, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine - D.D.S. in 1984. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (62 reviews)

Practice

838 Western Ave Albany, NY 12203

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Dr. Ference's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ference

4.4
62 ratings, 43 with a written review
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He has treated my husband for 26 years
His periodontal surgery in 1998 worked so well that my husband never had another issue. He goes regularly to Dr Ference's office for special cleaning and always finds the people there competent and very pleasant.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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isabel nirenberg – Nov 25, 2024
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Really good news
My wife and I both came to Dr. Ference last summer with serious periodontal issues. He recommended something called LANAP, Laser surgery to treat Periodontitis. It seemed too good to be true. No cutting away of the gums to reduce the infected "pockets", no stiches. We had quite a few sixes and sevens and I even had a nine (pocket depth). I previously had regular gum surgery and dreaded the idea of having my gums cut back again and exposing even more of the teeth roots. But with LANAP the gums would actually heal and grow back around the teeth, eliminating the deep pockets and restoring healthy gums. We went ahead with the LANAP and Dr. Ference did a great job. Very little discomfort and a few months later infection gone and a mouth full of ones, twos and threes. All good! It's hard to believe the gums grew back, but, they certainly did. Can't thank Dr. Ference enough for the wonderful job he did for us both. The whole experience with his team was Very Rewarding.
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
2 others found this helpful
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John Seaman – Apr 06, 2023
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Capital district periodontics
Timely, courteous, and competent. Both professional and administrative staff are 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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Jerry f deluise – Mar 31, 2023
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Awesome
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 07, 2023
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Excellent job
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 17, 2022
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I don't doubt that Dr. Ference is skilled at what he does. However, he is rude and belittling. Weeks after my appointment I am still upset at the way he treated me. I have a family member who also went to him and had the same experience. Unfortunately he seems to be one of those doctors who thinks he is godlike and above all of his patients - who are only coming to him because they are trying to take care of their health the best they can. It's unacceptable to treat people that way. It's unfortunate too, because his hygienists and the rest of the staff are all very, very nice.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
4 others found this helpful
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Dec 14, 2021
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I am always happy to come here. It is always a very good and healing experience. Dr. Ference took my teeth from 6 and 7 pockets to 1 and 2, and his staff is totally exceptional. I look forward to a long continued relationship with Dr. Ference's practice, and I would gladly recommend him to any family or friend.
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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Mar 06, 2020
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Total fantastic experience Dr Ferrance and entire team. Outstanding quality, follow-up and total management and outcome. Could not ask for better. Will continue absolutely if any future need and completely recommend to ant patient. Family has also had five star experience here.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Al Cardillo – Jan 21, 2020
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This is my third implant and I could not be happier with the out come! For this recent implant, I was on a tight schedule to get the work done before leaving for a trip. Dr. Ference and his staff were terrific. They scheduled everything perfectly and the recovery went very smoothly.
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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S. Stuart – Nov 07, 2019
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I will never be able to express my gratefulness enough to Dr. Reed Ference for his and the entire amazing, comforting and knowledgeable staff. I had the most worrisome situation with a massive infection in multiple teeth that spread to my face and getting worse by the day until Dr. Ference without knowing me, opened his office on a day closed to help me in my emergency crisis and pain I was in. I was terrified about what could have been, but he is a true hero to me as from day one he aggressively treated the infection and after several visits was able to use his expertise to clear it up and proceed with a healthy mouth again adding bone graft and carefully placing implants successfully so I may once again feel like I have an exceptional healthy mouth, gums and teeth. Thank you, THANK YOU Dr. Ference!!! You truly are the very BEST! Thanks for caring about me and following up so closely through everything.
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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Tammi O’Neill – Oct 04, 2019
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my first dental implant was done eighteen years ago by doctor ference. I never had one problem with this procedure. in 2018 i needed two more implants. I never thought for one minute to find any other periodontist. perfect job on all three implants. best periodontist in this area. also a great 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michael Mcguire – Sep 06, 2019
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Nice friendly people great dental work happy with everything that I had done !
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 11, 2019
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A highly competent and skilled Dr. with excellent communication skills. He fully explained my options and the the chosen implant process. The implant surgery proved to be essentially painless. I had no need for any pain meds at all following surgery.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Ference and staff to anybody needing the services of a periodontist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 30, 2019
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The visit went very well with minimal discomfort and I never experienced pain after procedure.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2019
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I've went to Dr. Ference for gum surgery a year ago and then, just this month, to have a tooth extracted and replaced with an implant. Didn't experience any pain either time...not during the surgery or afterwards. Didn't even need an Advil. He explains everything really well, his follow-up after surgery is excellent, and he even gives you his home phone number and cell number should you have any problems or questions (I didn't need to call, but it was a nice touch). He really knows his stuff!
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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Rob P. in East Greenbush, NY – Feb 14, 2019
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With 80 years experience with dentists, Dr. Ference was the most efficient and the entire staff was also.
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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Robert in Colonie, NY – Jan 28, 2019
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An excellent experience from beginning to end.
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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Francine B. in Albany, NY – Jan 03, 2019
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The process was easy, relatively painless. I couldn't be happier with the whole experience. Would strongly recommend patients to this office.
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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Christine G in Watervliet, NY – Jan 02, 2019
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I went to Dr. Ference after I had a graft done wrong by another doctor. Dr. Ference reviewed my case and gave me his opinion on what he could do for my case. I was confident it would go smoothly based on his experience and the recommendations I had gotten. He and his staff were very professional. The office is clean and organized. The procedure went smoothly. Recovery was fine. He returned my call promptly when I had a question the day after surgery. I would certainly return.
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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Diane in Albany, NY – Jul 18, 2018
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I have been a patient for the past 8 years. Dr. Ference and his staff have been professional and courteous. I've had a total of 4 implants with no discomfort.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Sue in Albany, NY – May 14, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Reed Ference is a Periodontist serving the Albany area for more than 25 years. Dr. Ference performed implant surgery for over 25 years, with over 5000 implants placed! He is also experienced in Gum Grafting, Bite Adjustment, Osseous Surgery...read more
  • Periodontics

  • Periodontics - University Of Connecticut School Of Dental Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Binghamton University - B.s. In Chemistry

    Undergraduate School
  • Stony Brook University School Of Dental Medicine - D.d.s.

    Medical School, 1984

Locations

Practice

Office838 Western Ave Albany, NY 12203
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