Saland Richard DDS

Dentists on the Upper East Side tend to cluster near the big avenues, but some keep quieter hours in the side streets. Saland Richard DDS fits that pattern—no marquee signage, just a discreet doorbell on the fifth floor of a pre-war building. The address is 35 E 85th St Apt 1n, New York, NY 10028, a block where the brownstones still feel residential even after decades of office conversions.

Most patients here are returning ones; they know the routine involves cleanings, fillings, and the occasional crown without the sales pitch for whitening trays. X-rays and root canals are handled in-house, so there’s no need to shuttle between locations. The waiting list for new patients isn’t published, but the receptionist at (212) 734-8944 can usually slot someone in within a couple of weeks if the timing works.

Directions are straightforward once you’re on 85th—look for the awning with the number 35. A map is available here, though the real trick is remembering which buzzer to press. They don’t take walk-ins, so calling ahead is the only way to avoid a wasted trip.