Ziauddin Shaik, DDS
Dentistry • Rome, NY
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Gentle Dental Care, located at 109 West Thomas Street in Rome, NY, is a dental practice offering general and family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery services. Dr. Ziauddin Shaik provides treatments including digital and 3-D panorex x-rays, composite fillings, crowns, dentures, sealants, root canals, veneers, whitening, dental implants, and more.
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FAQs
What services does Gentle Dental Care provide?
General dentistry, family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, implants, and more as listed on the site.
What are the hours of operation?
11:00 am-6:00 pm (as listed under Our Regular Schedule)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Dr. Douglas J. Tardugno): 4.9 stars (28 reviews)
- Birdeye (Rome Dental): 3.9 stars (11 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Mark Tardugno): 3.5/5 (5 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Frank C. Mazzaferro): 3.8/5 (6 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professional and kind staff who make patients feel comfortable
- Thorough examinations and clear communication about dental work
- Helpful in emergency situations and understanding of dental fear
- Positive experiences with routine cleanings and procedures
Common complaints
- Reports of rude, condescending, or unprofessional staff and dentist bedside manner
- Issues with billing, overcharging, and communication transparency
- Dissatisfaction with procedure outcomes, including pain and complications post-operation
- Scheduling and administrative challenges, including long wait times, appointment cancellations, and difficulties with online systems
"Kind and professional. Walked through the entire appointment step by step. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Highly recommend Dr. Mazzaferro’s office for dental services."
- Dr. Frank C. Mazzaferro (Patient Testimonial)"I am a new patient of Dr. Doug and highly recommend him and Christy at Tardugno Dental. After two scheduled cleanings and a filling, today, I could not be more pleased with the professionalism and quality of care."
- Dr. Douglas J. Tardugno, DDS (Patient Review)"He was very rude and condescending! For most of the appointment he spoke to us with his back turned, and he made us feel like we were wasting the 5 minutes of his time spent with us."
- Dr. Kevin Xue, DDS (Patient Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Contact Rome Dental & Implant Center | Rome, NY Dentist - Feb 11, 2026
- New Patient Information - Rome Dental & Implant Center - Feb 11, 2026
- Emergency Dentistry - Rome, NY - Feb 11, 2026
- ROME FAMILY DENTAL SVCE - Updated July 2026 - Yelp - Jul 5, 2026
- WALLACE DENTAL - Updated July 2026 - 63 Geiger Rd, Rome ... - Jul 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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