On behalf of myself and our entire dental team, we welcome you to our office. Mark is the head of the insurance department,Muriel Maturi is our beautiful dentalhygienist,Jelena is our best dental assistant of the auxiliary department, andour most elegant manager and my wife is, Liz. We hope you will find the atmosphere here friendly, our accommodations comfortable, and our technical services exceptional.
Muriel Maturi isa Registered Dental Hygienist from Bristol Rhode Island. She is a graduate of Bryant College and Bristol Community College.Her hobbies include reading, walking, and spending time with her family.
Elizabeth Alsawaf is the wife of Dr. Hasan Alsawaf andhas beena registered nurse for 20 years. She is a graduate of NCCC in New York. Her hobbies include painting, running for school comittee in Smithfield District, and Swimming.
My name is Dr. Hasan Alsawaf. I am 44 years old and have resided in Greenville, Rhode Island, since 1998. I work as a dentist and operate a successful dental practice out of my home on Putnam Pike. I also have a satellite office in Boston. I am married to my beautiful wife Liz. We have two children together and one step-daughter. In fact, I met Liz while I was studying for my masters degree in New York. We moved together to Boston, and now we live in the amazing state of Rhode Island. She is a registered nurse but manages my dental office. Our children attend Smithfield public schools. My daughter is eleven and will be going into 7th grade at the middle school; My son is nine and going into 5th grade at William Winsor. They are both doing excellent in school and in sports. They are the product of a multicultural family with the core teachings of the American values of hard work, determination, hope, achievement,and success.
Twenty-five years ago, I was sitting in my room in Damascus, Syria, listening to my favorite singer, Michael Jackson, and dreaming about living in America and enjoying its freedom. My journey to America started in 1991. Of course, the beginning was very difficult and challenging. I had many obstacles to overcome, with language being the most troublesome. I landed in Chicago and headed to Marquette University for a short externship at the school, which was my first interaction with the American school system. I was amazed by the educational system in America. I still remember my admiration for the collections of VCR videos that were recorded at every lecture. In fact, I was a constant visitor to their library, watching those videos as much as I could, pausing every ten to fifteen seconds so that I could understand what the speaker was saying. I was astonished by the tolerant culture of the city and its diversity, where one could see people from all over the world. I was also amazed at how much the city had to offer in entertainment and nightlife. I didnt realize the true meaning of freedom until I came to America. I had to stop exploring the city long enough to find a way to support myself. I had only two hundred dollars in my pocket, so I rented a small studio and shared it with roommates. It wasnt easy finding my first job. I did many odd jobs with only the belief in my own dreams and this great land of opportunity keeping me going. From cleaning dishes to cooking to delivering pizza, I saved enough money to be able to study for a few months without being forced to work at the same time. Realizing I needed a more complete grasp of the language. I started memorizing the Webster Dictionary word by word. I sent my resume to many colleges, and I was accepted into a master of oral science program at the University of Buffalo in New York, which is where I met my wife. Liz was a single mom, from a hardworking family, but she was determined to make a difference, just like me. She was studying for her NCLEX exam in nursing, determined to create a better future for herself and her daughter. We started dating not long after we met and found we had a lot in common. By that time, my mentor, Dr. Maccall, said to me, Hasan, you are too young to be stuck in academics. I know you like it, but you should practice dentistry. Following his advice, I applied to many different dental schools using the money I had saved from working. Soon, I was accepted at Boston University.
Liz worked at night, while I attended dental school. I successfully completed my program, and within ten days of my graduation, I came in contact with Dr. Kenyon. I bought his practice along with the house, and we moved to the beautiful town of Greenville, Rhode Island. We love this town. People here have been so friendly and receptive. We have worked hard for what we have achieved, and that is basically the story of my life, which began in a third world country and culminated in the realization of my goals and dreams in America. I believe my greatest achievement is my family which represents, in its diversity, the new blended American family. I believe in the core values of hard work, goal-oriented determination, and willingness to help the weak and oppressed. In fact, when the Arab spring started in 2011, I was so excited to see ideas of freedom and democracy sweeping the countries of the Middle East. I hoped it would help its citizens better themselves and work towards sharing a peaceful environment with others. I wanted to help others enjoy the freedom that I enjoy, and I am convinced that social, religious, and political freedom is essential for any country to better itself. Unfortunately, events in the Middle East turned sour and opportunistic,and terrorists took advantage of the situation, but I believe the seeds of democracy and freedom have been planted. I want to tell my fellow Americans that with hard work and determination anything is possible. On May 8th of this year I was honored to become a citizen of this great country. The first thing I did was register to vote, and now I am seeking public office because I believe in change. Many people have told me that you cant change things in Rhode Island its been like that for years. I say YES, we can change ! We cannot afford to be satisfied with the status quo. With fresh blood and fresh ideas and a willingness to change, we can make a difference. We can no longer afford to be the smallest state with the highest unemployment rate or to be ranked as the 48th least friendly business state. With a focus on improving our school system and our economy, we can make Rhode Island the jewel of New England. Im running to represent district 22 in the State House because I want to represent my constituents to the best of my ability and work to give Rhode Island the best possible future for our children and grandchildren. God Bless America
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDaniel D'Atri
2 years ago
I do not write many business reviews, but feel the need to let all know about Dr. Hasan Alsawaf, DDS. I have definitely incurred poor service from a dentist or two in my life, so I know what I'm talking about. Rest assured, you will NOT receive one iota of poor service here!!! My reasoning is quite simple. The Doc/Dentist is amazing, and his staff are absolutely awesome! I would highly recommend the Family Dental Center in Greenville, RI to all folks who want to take care of their teeth. I'm telling you with 100% confidence you will not be disappointed! :):)
Daniel D'Atri
3 years ago
I do not write many business reviews, but feel the need to let all know about Dr. Hasan Alsawaf, DDS. I have definitely incurred poor service from a dentist or two in my life, so I know what I'm talking about. Rest assured, you will NOT receive one iota of poor service here!!! My reasoning is quite simple. The Doc/Dentist is amazing, and his staff are absolutely awesome! I would highly recommend the Family Dental Center in Greenville, RI to all folks who want to take care of their teeth. I'm telling you with 100% confidence you will not be disappointed! :):)
Abigail Miller
4 years ago
Dr. Alsawaf went above and beyond for me and I am very grateful I was recommended to him. He is compassionate, respectful, and knowledgeable. Also, the staff are very kind and welcoming. The staff have been there for many years; it's nice to see the same friendly faces every time. I would recommend Dr. Alsawaf to anyone who is looking for an excellent dentist.
Sam A
4 years ago
Amazing guy great service he made feel at ease when working on my mouth
Jacob Colic
4 years ago
Would recommend to anyone looking for a dentist. Very good work
Brianna Grenier
4 years ago
Best dentist in town
Victoria Skye
4 years ago
Best hygienist and dentist in the area ! Been going there for years!!
Billy Terrick
4 years ago
Excellent dentist. I had an extraction done with two dental implants without any pain or discomfort. The surgery took less than half an hour. Dr. Alsawaf has extensive dental training and he is one of the best in the New England area. Professional and courteous. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Sean Spencer
4 years ago
I am so glad I was referred to Dr. alsawaf by a friend. He is so compassionate, knowledgeable, and caring. He saw me as an emergency when my dentist who I go there for 20 years couldn't see me for two weeks. He greeted me with a comfortable simile and took care of my pain immediately. The extraction took less than couple a minutes with no pain at all. The office has a home feeling. The receptionist and his assistant are very professional, efficient, and courteous, they checked my insurance while I was filling the paper works. Later on I went to see the hygienist, Muriel who has a long history in the dental field and is very nice and I didn't have any pain. I will highly recommend this dentist to anyone who is looking for top dental work from extraction to implant in a very friendly, clean environment.
Sean Spencer
4 years ago
I am so glad I was referred to Dr. alsawaf by a friend. He is so compassionate, knowledgeable, and caring. He saw me as an emergency when my dentist who I go there for 20 years couldn't see me for two weeks. He greeted me with a comfortable simile and took care of my pain immediately. The extraction took less than couple a minutes with no pain at all. The office has a home feeling. The receptionist and his assistant are very professional, efficient, and courteous, they checked my insurance while I was filling the paper works. Later on I went to see the hygienist, Muriel who has a long history in the dental field and is very nice and I didn't have any pain. I will highly recommend this dentist to anyone who is looking for top dental work from extraction to implant in a very friendly, clean environment.
Sam A
4 years ago
Amazing guy great service he made feel at ease when working on my mouth
Billy Osler
4 years ago
He only wears gloves to protect himself filthy nasty place I would never recommend anyone to even step foot in there.. Make sure you get the antibiotics he recommends as you leave! I asked him why doesn't he cover the keyboard with plastic Wrap like they do at Subway restaurants he responded "Dees not Subway" i got sinus infections every time i saw him He put a Mercury filling in my mouth without even asking I wish I could upload a picture I had them all removed a long time ago... My regular dentist's afraid to touch it because you can only grind at a tooth so much... by
Jacob Colic
4 years ago
Would recommend to anyone looking for a dentist. Very good work
Abigail Miller
4 years ago
Dr. Alsawaf went above and beyond for me and I am very grateful I was recommended to him. He is compassionate, respectful, and knowledgeable. Also, the staff are very kind and welcoming. The staff have been there for many years; it's nice to see the same friendly faces every time. I would recommend Dr. Alsawaf to anyone who is looking for an excellent dentist.
Victoria Skye
4 years ago
Best hygienist and dentist in the area ! Been going there for years!!
Billy Terrick
4 years ago
Excellent dentist. I had an extraction done with two dental implants without any pain or discomfort. The surgery took less than half an hour. Dr. Alsawaf has extensive dental training and he is one of the best in the New England area. Professional and courteous. I highly recommend him to anyone.
Brianna Grenier
4 years ago
Best dentist in town
Billy Osler
5 years ago
He only wears gloves to protect himself filthy nasty place I would never recommend anyone to even step foot in there.. Make sure you get the antibiotics he recommends as you leave! I asked him why doesn't he cover the keyboard with plastic Wrap like they do at Subway restaurants he responded "Dees not Subway" i got sinus infections every time i saw him He put a Mercury filling in my mouth without even asking I wish I could upload a picture I had them all removed a long time ago... My regular dentist's afraid to touch it because you can only grind at a tooth so much... by
waseem mahmoud
5 years ago
best one ever
waseem mahmoud
6 years ago
best one ever
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