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Marine Dental Services
Marine Dental Services is an AAO member orthodontic practice in Staten Island, NY.
255 Mason Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
4.5(174 reviews)
About Marine Dental Services
Anxious patients and multigenerational families often mention Dr. Albanese and Dr. Carute for calm, detailed handling of dental fear and emergencies.
Marine Dental Services is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, TMJ treatment, and retainers. Reviews frequently describe Dr. Albanese and Dr. Carute easing longstanding dental anxiety, walking through diagnoses and x-ray findings in plain terms, and handling emergency extractions or root canals quickly. Care reportedly stayed steady through a change in ownership, with reviewers continuing to praise the current doctors. Some reviews also flag billing disputes and long waits, which the practice may want families to know about going in.
Summary of 150 patient reviews, April 2015–August 2026, updated September 2026
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Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Marine Dental Services provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Adults
Ages 18+
Insurance accepted
2 plans listedUHC / UnitedHealthcareUnited Healthcare
Marine Dental Services 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
- Reviews often describe Dr. Albanese and Dr. Carute calming patients with dental phobia and explaining each step before treatment.
- Same-day handling of extractions and root canals comes up repeatedly, even for patients who arrive in pain or as walk-in emergencies.
- Several reviews note the office accommodating autistic or special-needs children without rushing them.
Things to know
- A number of reviews describe insurance miscommunication, unexpected charges, or disputes over billing.
- Some reviews mention rude or unhelpful front-desk and billing interactions alongside the otherwise warm staff experiences.
Who it suits
- Anxious or nervous patients
- Families with several kids in treatment
- Adults seeking routine and emergency dental care
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Albanese · 44 reviews
- Dr. Carute · 14 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
With only a few reviews touching on orthodontics, comments are mixed: one described braces as reasonably priced, while another said an Invisalign consult ended in a referral to an outside orthodontist without an exam or quote.
- Last 12 months
- 14 reviews
- averaging 4.7★
- Owner replies
- 83% of reviews
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PraiseCriticism
- The dentist63 / 8
- Friendly staff42 / 8
- Gentle, comfortable care35 / 2
- Clear explanations24
- Scheduling & wait times12 / 8
- Cost, insurance & financing5 / 13
- Responsiveness9 / 3
- Treatment results7 / 3
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| The dentist | 63 | 8 |
| Friendly staff | 42 | 8 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 35 | 2 |
| Clear explanations | 24 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 12 | 8 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 5 | 13 |
| Responsiveness | 9 | 3 |
| Treatment results | 7 | 3 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.5
174 reviews
George Thompson
3 months ago
The staff is very courteous and the dentists are top notch. There's rarely a long wait, which is good because the waiting area is on the small side. They can get a little maniacal with following up to confirm you have an appointment, but I'm kinda OK with it!
Denise Camporeale
5 months ago
Dr. Carute and her assistant Karen are the best!! I needed a lot of work and they both were patient, gentle and explained everything in detail. Never made me feel like the work was too much. I would highly recommend Marine dental especially Dr. Carute and Karen.
Dacia Blake
5 months ago
The staff at this dental office is the friendlies I've ever met. The service was excellent, and they truly went out of their way to provide outstanding customer care. While the appointment dates are a bit far out, it's no surprise they're so booked- their level of service makes it well worth the wait.
Victoria O
6 months ago
This is the best dentist on staten island. the staff is so kind and attentive especially katelyn. She is the best dental hygienist i’ve ever had she is so caring and just a great person in general
Caryn Volpe
7 months ago
Let me say Dr albanese and the team are outstanding, any fear you have of the dentist goes away when you go there, let’s just say I have my teeth because of the expertise and care of this dental office, they deserve 10 stars
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Marine Dental Services offer?
Marine Dental Services offers: Invisalign, Traditional Braces, TMJ Treatment, Retainers.
Does Marine Dental Services accept dental insurance?
Marine Dental Services accepts UHC / UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare.
Is Marine Dental Services accepting new patients?
Marine Dental Services is currently welcoming new patients in Staten Island, NY. Call (718) 987-6543 to schedule.
Where is Marine Dental Services located?
Marine Dental Services is located at 255 Mason Avenue. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=11196891833658236560&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Marine Dental Services?
Marine Dental Services office hours: Mon 9:00 AM–8:00 PM, Tue 9:00 AM–8:00 PM, Wed 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, Sun Closed–Closed.
What is the patient rating for Marine Dental Services?
Marine Dental Services has a 4.5-star rating based on 174 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Marine Dental Services been in practice?
Marine Dental Services has been providing orthodontic care since 1982, serving the Staten Island, NY community for over 44 years.
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Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Mon9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tue9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wed9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SunClosed
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