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Divine Smiles

Divine Smiles provides orthodontic treatment in New Haven, CT, with a 4.

1574 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511
4.9(198 reviews)
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About Divine Smiles

Well-fitting dentures, low-discomfort root canals, and long-lasting crowns come up often, with Dr. Shande named most among five dentists on staff.

Divine Smiles is a general dental practice in New Haven that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, clear aligners, and retainers. Reviews highlight strong treatment results, from well-fitting dentures and implants to whitening and long-lasting crowns and fillings, alongside procedures like root canals and extractions that reviewers say caused little discomfort. Several reviewers single out Dr. Shande and other dentists on staff for careful, unhurried explanations before treatment begins. A number of reviews describe scheduling issues, including long waits and delays getting records transferred.

Summary of 200 patient reviews, February 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026

Treatments offered

InvisalignInvisalignClear AlignersClear AlignersTraditional BracesTraditional BracesRetainersRetainers
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Who They Treat

Divine Smiles provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Technology & Equipment

Divine Smiles uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.

Laser Dentistry
laser

Insurance accepted

2 plans listed
HumanaRenaissance Dental
Divine Smiles does not list Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 7 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Treatment results are frequently mentioned, with well-fitting dentures, implants, whitening, and long-lasting crowns and fillings cited repeatedly.
  • Root canals and extractions are often described as causing little discomfort, with anxious patients reporting they felt calmed throughout the procedure.
  • Dr. Shande and other dentists on staff are noted for explaining procedures thoroughly before starting treatment.

Things to know

  • Some reviews mention long or unexplained waits, including one case where a scheduled oral surgeon was not actually available.
  • A few reviews describe unanswered calls and delays getting x-ray records transferred to a new provider.

Who it suits

  • Anxious or nervous patients

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Shande · 31 reviews
  • Dr. Jakob · 14 reviews
  • Dr. Alex · 6 reviews
  • Dr. Zakinov · 5 reviews
  • Dr. Badalov · 4 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.

Last 90 days
22 reviews
averaging 5.0★
Last 12 months
109 reviews
averaging 4.9★
Owner replies
43% of reviews
Compared with New Haven
Higher rated than 64%
of 11 practices we track
Reviews per month
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Star ratings
  • 5★219
  • 4★6
  • 3★1
  • 2★3
  • 1★11
Average rating by year
  • 20244.7
  • 20254.7
  • 20264.9
1★5★
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • The dentist46 / 4
  • Gentle, comfortable care38 / 1
  • Friendly staff34 / 3
  • Treatment results20 / 1
  • Scheduling & wait times11 / 8
  • Office & technology13 / 2
  • Responsiveness10 / 5
  • Clear explanations14
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
The dentist464
Gentle, comfortable care381
Friendly staff343
Treatment results201
Scheduling & wait times118
Office & technology132
Responsiveness105
Clear explanations140

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Recent reviews from Google

4.9
198 reviews
Matthew Burke
Matthew Burke
a month ago
“

I have the worst anxiety about anything dental related & this place felt like a godsend! Dr. Alex & Cynthia performed a flawless root canal on an extremely sensitive molar, I didn’t feel a THING 🙏 Sal the office manager & the girls up front are also extremely helpful & knowledgeable and clearly shows they care about the patients here. Thank you everyone for everything!!!!!

Review from Google

Beem Reem
Beem Reem
2 months ago
“

I had a great experience with Dr.z my root canal went smoothly with no problems also the staff was very polite and accommodating

Review from Google

MsCynsational
MsCynsational
2 months ago
“

Very pleasant experience. Dentist and staff are great. Had an implant done and came out great

Review from Google

john bald
john bald
2 months ago
“

can’t say enough great things about this dental office! I had a tooth removed today by Jacov Sulimanov And I was honestly nervous going in, but he and the entire team made me feel completely comfortable from start to finish. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and genuinely caring. The dentist was amazing—professional, gentle, and took the time to explain everything before the procedure. The extraction was much quicker and easier than I ever imagined, and I felt well cared for the entire time. The staff also provided detailed aftercare instructions If you’re looking for a dentist who truly cares about their patients and provides exceptional care, this is the place to go. Thank you to the entire team for turning what I thought would be a stressful experience into such a positive one. I highly recommend this office to anyone needing dental care! I found my new dentist! 10/10 recommend.

Review from Google

Vera Leigh
Vera Leigh
Edited 2 months ago
“

I came in for a consultation to what I was told for a wisdom tooth extraction from another clinic. They did an xray and told me i needed a root canal. Dr Shande made sure he explained thoroughly the procedure. They did the procedure the same day and I felt so at ease throughout. Micheal the assistant was really an angel . Everything went so smoothly. Truly appreciate the effort and will definitely recommend to anyone.

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does Divine Smiles offer?+
Divine Smiles offers: Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Traditional Braces, Retainers.
Does Divine Smiles accept dental insurance?+
Divine Smiles accepts Humana, Renaissance Dental.
Is Divine Smiles accepting new patients?+
Divine Smiles is currently welcoming new patients in New Haven, CT. Call (203) 896-8947 to schedule.
Where is Divine Smiles located?+
Divine Smiles is located at 1574 Chapel St. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=17057774459388097606&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Divine Smiles?+
Divine Smiles office hours: Mon 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM–2:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Does Divine Smiles offer payment plans?+
Yes, Divine Smiles offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
What is the patient rating for Divine Smiles?+
Divine Smiles has a 4.9-star rating based on 198 patient reviews on Google.

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Thu9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
SatClosed
Sun9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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