About Phyllis G. Merlino, DDS: Todt Hill Pediatric Dentistry
Todt Hill Pediatric Dentistry, led by Dr. Phyllis G. Merlino, is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentistry practice in Staten Island, NY. The practice is known for its caring and compassionate staff, who make patients feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. Merlino is highly praised for her exceptional patient care, patience, and engagement. She takes the time to explain procedures, ensuring that patients understand and feel secure. The practice offers sedation dentistry and specializes in pediatric dentistry, catering to infants, children, adolescents, and individuals with special needs. Patients and their families have consistently praised the practice for its exceptional service. The staff is described as exceptional, making the kids feel special and comfortable. The cleaning and dental hygiene services are noted to be painless and complimentary, with the staff taking the time to explain each step. Dr. Merlino is also commended for her great personality and for visiting local schools to teach about dental hygiene, further demonstrating her commitment to the well-being of the community.
Dr.Merlino is the absolute best pediatric dentist on Staten Island. She is very honest and caring. Her office is always clean and extremely organized. Thank you Dr.Merlino for always taking care of my kids teeth,they all have the best smiles on Staten Island because of you!
The staff is exceptional! They make the kids feel so special. My kids, 5 and 7, LOVE going to the dentist. In our recent visit Deb was the assistant and my kids had such a nice time with her. She really took the time to make them feel special and explain each step. Camille was fantastic with the cleaning. My kids thought it was painless and she was so complimentary on their brushing skills! Dr. Merlino is the BEST she takes time to go to their school and teach about dental hygiene. She has a great personality and makes it a wonderful experience for kids and parents!
Dr. Merlino is a magical being, who is just amazing with children of all ages. Not only does she speak to my 7 year old, but she walks him through every step of each thing she is about to do. Her tone is so sweet and caring. She is funny, kind, compassionate and an all out amazing human and dentist!! I wish they made them like her for grown ups... She practices with ease and care and treats each child independently of their own needs. Amazing will never be enough to describe this doctor!!! It's like you have known her your entire life from your very first visit. And let's not forget her welcoming front desk team!!! These ladies exceed expectations from the start!! What's not to love!! If you are looking for a pediatric dentist, whether for your child's first dental experience or because you need a change, then run don't walk to Dr. Merlino!! She and her team will not disappoint! #teamdrmerlino