Meet Danbury dentist, Dr. Kemi Gerfen, an experienced dental professional committed to providing optimum dental care. Dr. Kemi Amos Gerfen obtained her D.M.D. in 1995 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She then completed a general practice Residency Program at the Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston and was subsequently awarded a Postdoctoral Fellowship in General Dentistry from Harvard University. She began practicing in Connecticut in 1997. In June of 2000, she completed a two-year full mouth certification program at the New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Gerfen is continually educating herself and her staff on the most current dental techniques and equipment to provide her patients with advanced, comfortable, state-of-the-art dental care.
Dr. Gerfen is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. In March 2001 she attained the position of Fellow from the Academy of General Dentistry in recognition of her continued dedication to a tradition of excellence. Dr. Gerfen is also a member of the American Dental Association and was a Panel Meeting Participant at the American Dental Association (Chicago, 2010) in addition to being invited to join the Spear Faculty Club. The Spear Faculty Club is an exclusive group of dentists who have completed the Spear Mastery Continuum and assist and mentor Spear education courses. Dr. Gerfen believes in keeping current with the latest developments in the dental profession, all to provide her patients with the very best in dental care.
I graduated from Tufts School of Dental Medicine (Boston), in 1995. I was awarded a Fellowship at Harvard Dental School and completed a General Practice Residency at the Brigham and Womens Hospital, which is an affiliate of Harvard University.
I completed a two-year program at New York University in Full Mouth Rehabilitation (crown and bridge work). I am a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. In March of 2001, I completed the necessary post-graduate coursework and training to attain the rank of Fellow from the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD).
I hope that my educational record from top dental programs in the country and my achievement of the FAGD indicate to you my total commitment to excellence in dentistry. Dentistry is my craft and my passion. I am constantly keeping abreast of the latest developments to ensure that my staff and I stay on the cutting edge of the field.
I established Soams Dental Care after several years of practicing in the area. Soams Dental Care is part of a Danbury tradition of dental comfort and care. The office is state-of-the-art with staff members who are highly trained and genuinely interested in providing you with the highest quality dental experience.
I own Soams Dental Care and am the sole dentist in the office Soams is not a group practice or part of some regional dental chain with owners in another area. A patient at Soams is my patient, and I highly value this personal relationship between dentist and patient.
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Rating 3.3 out of 5 based on 7 reviews
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2 years ago
STAY AWAY from this dentist. I had been going here for a few years with my AETNA dental access plan she accepted. When I needed to have an implant done she begged me to let her do it instead of an oral surgeon. I trusted her and agreed. Big mistake. I noticed the bills were adding up to the full price of $5,500. She was not going through my dental plan. Once I was in the middle of the process I had no choice but to pay what she wanted. I did recoup $400 after she finished by demanding to see the itemized bills which she did not want to give me initially. Dr. Gerfen is dishonest and her receptionist was rude and down right nasty because I wanted to get to the bottom of this rip off! They ought to be ashamed of themselves. Like I said STAY AWAY!!
KAREN FITZGERALD
3 years ago
Dr. Gerfen and her staff provide a high level of dental patient care. The doctor is thorough and skillful. Every step is explained, and attention is paid to patient comfort. The staff is personable, helpful, and pleasant. I highly recommend Soams Dental Care.
KAREN FITZGERALD
4 years ago
Dr. Gerfen and her staff provide a high level of dental patient care. The doctor is thorough and skillful. Every step is explained, and attention is paid to patient comfort. The staff is personable, helpful, and pleasant. I highly recommend Soams Dental Care.
Paul Levito
5 years ago
Excellent! Dr. Gerfen is caring and thoroughly explains any and all procedures, and the staff is exceptionally cordial. I highly recommend Soams Dental Care!
Paul Levito
6 years ago
Excellent! Dr. Gerfen is caring and thoroughly explains any and all procedures, and the staff is exceptionally cordial. I highly recommend Soams Dental Care!
Brianna Thornton
7 years ago
Every time I went to this dentist they just wanted my money. They told me that multiple fillings wouldn't go over my covered insurance amount and then followed up with sending me a bill for overages. When I expressed concern about my teeth seeming to shift Dr. Gerfen told me told me that my wisdom teeth couldn't cause my teeth to move (I had corrective braces when I was younger so I can tell my teeth aren't as straight as they once were on the bottom). I am now going to have to look into both getting my wisdom teeth removed (she told me this wasn't a concern) and potentially explore a solution to my teeth moving. While removing my wisdom teeth was apparently not a concern, she was insistent a get a cavity filled in one (I assume this is because if they get removed they get no money, but they do get paid for fillings). I'm also suspicious I of the fillings I got in this office becasue instead of using just standard filling material the dentist used small cotton balls to fill in some of the cavity and put filling material over the top - I have since been told by others this is generally only used for temporary fillings (obviously that isn't what I paid for). Looking for a new dentist? I recommend looking elsewhere, unless you like being told you need to have expensive procedures done after every appointment.
Brianna Thornton
8 years ago
Every time I went to this dentist they just wanted my money. They told me that multiple fillings wouldn't go over my covered insurance amount and then followed up with sending me a bill for overages. When I expressed concern about my teeth seeming to shift Dr. Gerfen told me told me that my wisdom teeth couldn't cause my teeth to move (I had corrective braces when I was younger so I can tell my teeth aren't as straight as they once were on the bottom). I am now going to have to look into both getting my wisdom teeth removed (she told me this wasn't a concern) and potentially explore a solution to my teeth moving. While removing my wisdom teeth was apparently not a concern, she was insistent a get a cavity filled in one (I assume this is because if they get removed they get no money, but they do get paid for fillings). I'm also suspicious I of the fillings I got in this office becasue instead of using just standard filling material the dentist used small cotton balls to fill in some of the cavity and put filling material over the top - I have since been told by others this is generally only used for temporary fillings (obviously that isn't what I paid for). Looking for a new dentist? I recommend looking elsewhere, unless you like being told you need to have expensive procedures done after every appointment.
Jennifer Boyd
8 years ago
Do you "hate" going to the dentist? Well, fear it no more. In the capable and caring hands of Dr. Gerfen, you will find all your dental needs and concern addressed. This is a wonderful office with a great staff.
Jennifer Boyd
9 years ago
Do you "hate" going to the dentist? Well, fear it no more. In the capable and caring hands of Dr. Gerfen, you will find all your dental needs and concern addressed. This is a wonderful office with a great staff.
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