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Advance Dental
Advance Dental is a locally owned practice in Springfield, MA offering comprehensive dental services including preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, implant restorations, and orthodontic services for patients of all ages.
1038 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103
4.8(631 reviews)
About Advance Dental
Toddlers and nervous kids often get extra patience here, with Dr. Joshi and Dr. Ditomassi credited for gentle, unhurried care.
Advance Dental is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, though most reviews focus on everyday dental visits rather than orthodontic work. Reviews mention young children and anxious patients settling in more easily than expected, with staff and doctors getting down to a child's level or slowing down for someone with dental fear. The front desk is often called sweet and accommodating, and several reviews note a newer, more spacious office with updated equipment. Dr. Joshi and Dr. Ditomassi are both mentioned for careful, precise work, from fillings to extractions.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, February 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
Advance Dental is a locally owned practice in Springfield, MA offering comprehensive dental services including preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, implant restorations, and orthodontic services for patients of all ages.
The practice emphasizes patient comfort with modern technology and gentle techniques.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Advance Dental provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
Advance Dental uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
3D Digital Scanning
Cone Beam CT (3D X-Ray)
Laser Dentistry
Orthodontists at this office
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Joshi
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Lead OrthodontistAccepting New Patients
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Ditomassi
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Accepting New Patients
Insurance accepted
19 plans listedAarpADI/DentaquestAetnaAmeritasAssurantBlue Cross Blue ShieldCHIP (Children's Health)Cigna
Advance Dental accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.
What patients say
Latest review 8 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Staff and doctors are described as getting down to a child's level to explain what will happen, which reviews say eases fear for young patients.
- Patients with dental anxiety frequently mention feeling calmed by a soft-spoken, patient approach during procedures.
- The newer office location is described as clean, spacious and equipped with updated technology.
Things to know
- A few reviews describe scheduling problems, including missed appointments that couldn't be rebooked or last-minute cancellations.
- Some reviews mention billing and insurance disputes, with a few noting these issues surfaced after the transition to new ownership.
Who it suits
- Families with young children
- Anxious or nervous patients
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Joshi · 27 reviews
- Dr. Ditomassi · 10 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
A couple of reviews mention Invisalign treatment progressing quickly with noticeable results, and one described the experience very positively.
- Last 90 days
- 35 reviews
- averaging 4.7★
- Last 12 months
- 103 reviews
- averaging 4.8★
- Owner replies
- 73% of reviews
- Compared with Springfield
- Higher rated than 67%
- of 12 practices we track
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1★5★
PraiseCriticism
- Friendly staff55 / 4
- The dentist41 / 8
- Gentle, comfortable care34 / 1
- Scheduling & wait times19 / 6
- Office & technology17 / 1
- Clear explanations15
- Great with kids12 / 1
- Responsiveness7 / 7
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 55 | 4 |
| The dentist | 41 | 8 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 34 | 1 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 19 | 6 |
| Office & technology | 17 | 1 |
| Clear explanations | 15 | 0 |
| Great with kids | 12 | 1 |
| Responsiveness | 7 | 7 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.8
631 reviews
Cynthia St George
Edited 2 weeks ago
Today's yesterday's visit was a return visit with Dr. Dittomasi to get my temporary cap off, permanent cap on. I wasn't sure how it was gonna go! But he took care of it quickly and efficiently. I'm very grateful. The level of caring and professionalism at this office is fantastic!
Peter Gagnon
2 months ago
Had problems with a denture which was recently made by a local lab and Advance dental sent it back to be redone at no cost. Dental employees and techs were extremely courteous, attentive and compassionate. Couldn't have asked for a better result, thank you.
Melissa Santiago
2 months ago
The dental assistant was amazing , she was intuitive and reassuring . Dr. Josi was amazing . I have a phobia and I would come here again and again .
baseemah calamito
3 months ago
I am so satisfied with this office they are the most respectful caring ppl I’ve have met in a very long time. I’ve been missing a tooth for over a year and the work they did I’m so satisfied with no one even knows. Five stars all the time
Paul
4 months ago
Great experience everybody is very professional and told me exactly what I needed to get done! Thank you very much!!
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Advance Dental offer?
Advance Dental offers: Invisalign.
Does Advance Dental accept dental insurance?
Advance Dental accepts Aarp, ADI/Dentaquest, Aetna, Ameritas, Assurant, and others.
Is Advance Dental accepting new patients?
Advance Dental is currently welcoming new patients in Springfield, MA. Call (413) 733-6576 or book online to schedule.
Where is Advance Dental located?
Advance Dental is located at 1038 Main St. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=6958991620939170128&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Advance Dental?
Advance Dental office hours: Mon 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Advance Dental offer payment plans?
Yes, Advance Dental offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Advance Dental?
Advance Dental is staffed by Joshi, Ditomassi.
What is the patient rating for Advance Dental?
Advance Dental has a 4.8-star rating based on 631 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Advance Dental been in practice?
Advance Dental has been providing orthodontic care since 1985, serving the Springfield, MA community for over 41 years.
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Accepting new patients
Est. 1985
Payment Plans Available
Evening Hours
Online Booking Available
Emergency Hours Available
Accessibility & Parking
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
CashCredit CardsDebit CardsContactless / NFCCareCredit
Mon8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
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