Amherst Gentle Dentistry

The dentist there is amazing love the mask, staff from the secretary to everyone in the office perfect clean environment. Nice people they give you conversation and most of all not painful.

If your child is nervous about the dentist, DO NOT TAKE THEM TO THIS MAN. My 9 year old is very nervous about the dentist, thought we were in good hands as everything says “gentle” dentist. He had about a 5 min fuse before he started to get nasty. Things that’s were said to my 9 year old include: “save you tears for when a boy breaks your heart”, “if she has anxiety, she needs therapy”, put his tools down at 3 different points and told her “I’m done”, “I had a 5 year old with down syndrome and she was better than you, behaved the whole time and even thanked me at the end”, “I don’t have time to play your games.” (I will add we were 10 mins late due to an accident on the 290 and stopped traffic. I did call the office to let them know and was willing to reschedule if it was going to mess up their timing for the day, they said it was fine and they had time) she was at this point literally shaking and could barely breathe because this man was being so nasty to her, it was no longer just tears. She asked if she could breathe for a second before he put the filling gel in and he said “no, I’m not playing your games, open.” I begged him to complete the filling he had already started, he did, then told my daughter “you’re done. you can’t be a patient here.” Ohhh don’t worry, we will NEVER be back. A very kind hygienist gave us a name to call somewhere else. (Thank you to her!) Both, my 9 year old and I left shaking and in tears. Went to a “gentle” dentist and left with extra trauma around going to the dentist. 1 star is too much for a man willing to treat a child the way he did. Should not be advertised as “gentle”.

Amherst Gentle Dentistry has a great staff. The dental hygienist I saw on my first visit was very nice and professional. The service was quick and they addressed any issues or concerns. I would strongly recommend this practice.

I had a root canal done today, and as someone with a lot of anxiety about dental work, I was extremely nervous going into the appointment. From the moment the procedure started, the doctor made me feel safe, relaxed, and reassured. He communicated with me throughout the entire process, explained what he was doing, and was incredibly patient and understanding. It took me a little longer than usual to get fully numb, but he never made me feel rushed. Instead, he offered helpful advice on how I can better prepare before future procedures so the anesthesia works more effectively. That extra guidance really meant a lot to me. I know I’m probably not the easiest dental patient because of my anxiety, but I never felt judged. I truly appreciated his kindness, patience, and professionalism. Thanks to his care, what I expected to be a very stressful experience turned into a positive one. I highly recommend him to anyone, especially if you’re someone who gets nervous about dental procedures.

Dr. Bork is wonderful. He is kind and caring. I don’t feel judged even when he is giving bad news. That makes a difference for someone with great anxiety about seeing a dentist.

What a great job!!! All office staff (front desk and clinical) are super friendly and accommodating. Today I was in for a cleaning with a hygienist. Danielle, she was extremely pleasant and informative, very professional, and an excellent experience!

Update May 13th 2026. My first visit was six months ago,and the second visit was no different than the first visit.Five stars no notes :-). Fast, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend Dr Bork has A wonderful staff. Got me in and out quickly, but it never felt rushed. They made the whole experience easy and comfortable from start to finish

Great experience. Super personable staff. Best part for me was hands down their want to educate and equip clients to have healthy dental hygiene. My first real experience of a dentist staff that painted hygiene in a non overwhelming manner that still encouraged me to be aware of potential pitfalls while recommending ways to keep my teeth clean! Highly recommend!

I hadn’t been to the dentist for years because of my fear of dental visits, but everyone there made me feel comfortable. My teeth need a deep cleaning, and they scheduled my next appointment within a reasonable time. I’m looking forward to getting my teeth cleaned—thank you!