Best Dentists Near Me in Lackawanna, New York
Dentistry • Lackawanna, NY • 1 (Baker Victory HealthCare Center area mentioned) locations
Clinic Type
Dentistry
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Phone
800-431-7201
KRALPH@OLVHS.ORG
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Dentist-Pro.com for Southtowns Dental Services: 4.9/5 stars (248 ratings) (248 ratings)
- WebMD for Dr. James Tedesco: 5.0/5 stars (7 ratings) (7 ratings)
- WebMD for Dr. Joseph Rutecki: 5.0/5 stars (3 ratings) (3 ratings)
- Birdeye for Stephen Pericak DDS: 3.3/5 stars (8 reviews) (8 reviews)
Patients praise
- Efficient and thorough care
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Professional service and timely appointments
- Compassionate patient approach
Common complaints
- Reports of inappropriate treatment protocols against medical advice
- Frustration regarding lack of disciplinary action for specific practitioners
"Dr Bill and staff are some of the best! On time, friendly, welcoming and very professional."
— Advanced Dentistry/Southtowns Dental patient review"It's been four months since the 7 News I-Team exposed a Lackawanna dentist, Dr. Richard Charlap, who treated a pregnant patient against doctor's orders."
— WKBW 7 News I-Team reportSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- James M. Vlassis, DDS: Dentist Fayetteville, NY - Syracuse, NY — Mar 21, 2026
- Meet Dr. Bedich - The Center for Progressive Dentistry — Jul 18, 2025
- Dr. Willard L. Simons, DDS - Dentist in Cuba, NY — Jun 11, 2026
- Francine Hehir — Apr 17, 2026
- Serving Scranton for Over 77 Years | Dental Implants in Scranton — Mar 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More dentistry clinics in Lackawanna
Summary: OLV Human Services (formerly Baker Victory Services) is a nonprofit mental health and behavioral health provider based in Lackawanna, NY. It operates community-based, educational/vocational, residential, and dental services for more than 4,200 individuals, supported by OLV Charities and donors. The organization employs around 1,000 people and is expanding its Victory Learning Center programs in 2025. Key contact: careers@olvhumanservices.org; main phone: (716) 828-9500. Address: 790 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218 (HQ). It is known as the Baker Victory Services legacy in Lackawanna.
Southtowns Dental Services is a small, family-oriented dental practice based in Buffalo, NY, offering dental implants, teeth replacement, and repair. The practice operates from two offices (Buffalo and Lackawanna) and emphasizes family-friendly care. Key details: - Services: implants, teeth replacement, repairs; dental and family dentistry - Location: Buffalo, NY (14218) and Lackawanna, NY (1497 Abbott Rd, 14218) - Contact: multiple phone numbers listed for inquiries - Practice size: 1 employee listed; likely a small, single-provider operation - Website: southtownsdental.com If you’re specifically seeking a family and implant dentist in Buffalo or Lackawanna, Southtowns Dental Services appears to fit that focus, though contact the office to confirm current providers, hours, and availability.
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