So, I told her to have a plan in order and call me by noon, today with it. I was told by new dentist.. That made my blood boil - never was told about that until new dentist I joined told me.. Mr. Susan. They pulled two teeth, and I was told to wait a month, then they pulled two more, and said they would call me in a month, to get fitted, have the plates built, then have the last teeth pulled, and the upper and lower plates in place, on the day I have the last teeth pulled, and would go home with the job done. 2000e-10 provides, in relevant part. In deciding the issue preclusion question, the court thus considered, not just the explicit naming of a party as a respondent in the charge form filed with the MCAD, but the charge as a whole and whether the defendants had been afforded an opportunity to litigate fully and fairly the discrimination claims against them. In due time, they will reap what they've sown! The defendants assert that the Workers' Compensation Act (the "Act"), M.G.L. Mouth. She alleges that, at all relevant times, Bornfriend was "director" of Gentle Communications and a partner in and the administrator of the two Gentle Dental centers.[5]. Would also recommend their periodontist. I don't know whether that's from the main office, or what." In interpreting Massachusetts anti-discrimination statutes, Massachusetts courts often seek guidance from interpretations of analogous federal statutes, although, of course, Massachusetts courts are not bound by those interpretations. 2d 39 (1987) (quotations omitted). Thank you Gentle Dental Jamaica Plain! Its location on this page may change next time you visit. Dentists at Gentle Dental are graduates of top universities including Harvard, Tufts, Boston University, and UCONN. Both times I left with half my face numb for 8 hours, leaving me unable to work, talk, eat or drink without issues the rest of the day - for a cleaning. Failure to file a proper charge with the MCAD is fatal to a later claim filed in court under Chapter 151B. 1. 9. They continue to change my son's band colors and do no other care. These federal cases share at least one important theme with Brunson: whether a civil action will lie against a party not specifically named a respondent in an administrative charge will depend on the opportunity afforded in the prior proceeding for the resolution of that party's interests in the claim in dispute. Have. perhaps a "pass the trash" situation from her last job . and the wrong color of a replacement crown, Gentle Dental - billing and excessive charges. 37. When sinus perforation happened, the dentists failed to diagnose the patient accordingly. [4] Initially, she worked as a receptionist for Gentle Communications under the direct supervision of Dr. Leendert Van de Rydt ("Van de Rydt"), alleged to be a dentist and "directing partner" of Gentle Communications. Joke!! I just wanted to get my teeth cleaned! Deductible. Is there anything that Gentle Dental can offer? . Going to the dentist should fit your schedule, not the other way around. at *3. 1-xxxx-xxx-xxx) 1889-673-800-1. Complaint 11, 16. Call from a manager and complete review of my account and refund check sent to me. Awful dental. Especially the office at 612 Centre St. Jamaica Plain Ma 02130, poor assistance from their corporate office in Waltham Ma. 1981a (the "1991 Act"), "a successful Title VII plaintiff was typically limited to reinstatement and backpay which are most appropriately provided by employers, defined in the traditional sense of the word." That said, we want to make sure it is clear that if you use our links to purchase something, we will receive a small compensation from it. Section 2000e-2(a) of Title VII prohibits an employer from engaging in discrimination in the workplace. Gentle Communications is alleged to be a "Massachusetts corporation." We believe that quality dental care should work with your busy schedule. Turning to remedial provisions of Title VII, the court noted that, before the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, 42 U.S.C. Ave. Jamaica. Periodontal disease is an infection of the bone and tissues of the mouth. The complaint alleges that Van de Rydt and Bornfriend also made unwelcome sexual advances to Chatman, made frequent comments on her sex life and engaged in unwanted physical contact with her. For non-digital locations: Your first visit will typically full-mouth x-rays. Get free summaries of new District of Massachusetts US Federal District Court opinions delivered to your inbox! We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. I took an hour off from work and after waiting, the receptionist advised me that I cannot have my appointment for a cleaning until I see the dentist for an assessment of my teeth & gums and she requested that I reschedule the appointment. I have been overcharged since the beginning (2020) of me using Gentle Dental in Derry, NH. I left and tried to contact Gentle Dental's corporate office, but no one answered. Here are the most common reasons for most common dental malpractice claims. DuPont de Nemours and Co., 100 F.3d 1061, 1078 (3rd Cir.1996) cert. A. I was in safe hands! This review was chosen algorithmically as the most valued customer feedback. New patients receive an exam, all necessary x-rays, a cleaning, and a personalized treatment plan for $57. She copped an attitude and refuses to provide me a refund. the corner. United States District Court, D. Massachusetts. She snapped back, "Well, you can't. Go figure! On. I am totally frustrated with their bad communication and horrible service. at 1047 (inclusion of "agents" not mere "verbal surplusage"). With the price of gas this was a serious waste of my time and money. Find a Dentures and Dental Implant Solutions partner. Dist., 121 F.3d 446, 1997 WL 467573 (8th Cir. GENTLE-DENTAL Ripoff Reports, Complaints, Reviews, Scams, Lawsuits and Frauds Reported Your Search: gentle-dental. (no individual liability under Title VII); Quiron v. L.N. Ward. In addition, the Act not only covers claims for personal injuries stemming from negligence, but also claims for intentional torts committed in the course of the employment relationship. My. Whom in was going. Ma 02130, Return my. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! . In apparent recognition of this, the individual defendants do not claim, as they do with respect to Title VII (discussed in section V.C of this opinion), that there is no individual liability under Chapter 151B. Our scheduling coordinator will connect with you to confirm the appointment. Like really?? Thats utter and complete crap. No one has ever contacted me prior to this call. See Tomka, 66 F.3d at 1319 (Parker, J., dissenting) ("Absent this [agent] clause, Title VII would nevertheless permit respondeat superior liability against employers for the acts of their agents under common law liability principles. Gentle Dental - Not checking if they accept your insurance before the treatment Gentle Dental - painful root canal after several months. I went for a visit and they claimed i needed a deep cleaning i told them that's strange i should not need that I usually get cleanings twice per year they then claimed i had 6 cavities, i needed my wisdom teeth removed and I needed a crown. and the wrong color of a replacement crown Gentle Dental - Simply awful Resolved Gentle Dental - billing and excessive charges View all Gentle Dental reviews & complaints Next review 14 comments Add a comment K 3 years going there for 1 implant that went wrong. The denture adhesive they applied didn't even stay in her mouth for 2 hours. In Brunson, the plaintiff filed a charge of racial discrimination with the *234 MCAD, naming only her employer as the party who discriminated against her. Or. They don't want you as a client anymore. Hats off to Dr. Amin, Dr. Colon and Sheela. Their. denied, 455 U.S. 1017, 102 S. Ct. 1710, 72 L. Ed. I called them Friday, and said I need to either come in, or get some pain medication. If the words are a clear expression of congressional intent, the inquiry need go no further. As a side matter, the complaint alleges that the Gentle Dental centers are "Massachusetts businesses," without indicating whether they are general business corporations, professional corporations, partnerships or other entities. Id. This unwanted physical contact included rubbing or leaning against her body, touching her cheeks or knees, and rubbing her shoulders. There has also been one patient who has suffered from an infection as a result of the complication. By. They even closed the door so I could no longer hear them. The Second Circuit offered an alternative interpretation of the agent clause in Title VII. See Watterson, 987 F.2d at 3. Search consumer complaints, reviews and information about gentle-dental. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, AND IT'S NOT WORTH IT! This view holds that when the statute is read literally, the inclusion of the phrase "and any agent of such person" means that the employee/agent is a person, separate from the employer, who *238 may be liable individual for his own acts in violation of Title VII. I believe Gentle Dental is unethical and they should write off what they told me my insurance would cover. at 1064. I am asking you if you have begun this case as the office assured me? A truly wonderful team of talented people! It was NOT perio. Aside from pushing some BS insurance they tried to say I needed a lot more work than I did. Compare, e.g., Danio v. Emerson College,963 F. Supp. The practices offer a variety of services including dentures . We take protecting your data and privacy very seriously. family. I would definitely recommend my experience at Gentle Dental Cambridge in Porter Square. Each time I went there they just had hygienists give me a cleaning. This is incorrect. Later she said they don't accept our insaurance and charged us 103 dollars. Veteran. 2d 379 (1992) ("In a statutory construction case, when a statute speaks with clarity to an issue judicial inquiry into the statute's meaning, in all but the most extraordinary circumstance, is finished. Dentists at Gentle Dental have received more Boston Magazine Top Dentist distinctions than any other dental practice. They stated I was to return after records received. Waiting. Everything dealing with payment is very rushed, for what should be obvious reasons to anyone whos fallen victim to their billing practices. For most fatalities, anesthesia complications are tied to problems related to tooth extraction. Which she never did. ? Give your child the compassionate and thorough care they deserve. She always makes sure Im comfortable, explains the procedure, and makes sure I dont have any questions about the treatment plan. Gentle Dental 33 complaints 9 resolved 24 unresolved File a complaint to Gentle Dental Gentle Dental contacts (added by reviewer) Phone number +1 610 616 3593 Address 2015 West Hamilton Street, Suite 202, Pennsylvania United States Website www.gentledentalallentown.com Category Dental Services View full information Most discussed complaints denied, 513 U.S. 1015, 115 S. Ct. 574, 130 L. Ed. On January 13, 2021 and had my teeth extractions and dentures put on. If your patient feels they were a victim of dental malpractice, its important for you to know what they will need for the lawsuit. Made my day. The court is fortunate in not having to undertake this task as a matter of original *239 inquiry. Given that important theme and given the requirement that Chapter 151B be liberally construed to meet its goals of implementing the right to equal treatment guaranteed to all citizens, Mass. 1-800-673-1889. Did anyone really think this through? Out. Let our team get you coverage. Desired outcome: But the viability of Paroline is in doubt, even in the Fourth Circuit, in the wake of that circuit's decision in Birkbeck v. Marvel Lighting Corp., 30 F.3d 507, 510 (4th Cir. Really? The up selling. Out. Deadbeat company. My favorite asked me to acknowledge that holding my mouth open for a prolonged period of time could make my jaw ache. ALL THEY WANT IS YOUR $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ! found this review helpful. "); United States v. Meyer, 808 F.2d 912, 915 (1st Cir.1987). Quality Dental Care is Right Around Gentle Dental Medford 23 Riverside Ave. Medford, MA 02155 (617) 430-6840 Get Directions Dental Office Hours Monday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm One Saturday a Month Sunday Closed More Information Street parking available. See Charland v. Muzi Motors, Inc., 417 Mass. Id. I received my EOB from my insurance a week before my second half cleaning appointment, which I was already dreading anyway. They will not provide the 2 free cleanings that the insurance company allows for. of Interco, Inc. v. MCAD, 400 Mass. Why weren't the x-rays shared from his dentist office? 2023 Gentle Dental of New England All Rights Reserved. The dentist are the worst of the worst. Powers v. H.B. Is that so hard?! Digital x-rays not only provide a better quality image for examination but are more comfortable for you and provide very low radiation exposure. (citing Sosa v. Hiraoka, 920 F.2d 1451, 1458 (9th Cir.1990)). Dental malpractice is a very unfortunate but real problem for patients and dental health providers. I told him what I wanted - a formal letter of apology or else we would sue - and he said he would try, but he himself was only an employee of Gentle Dental. Each time I went I a new face, go to a different place. Adults and children have died as a result of anesthesia complications. A dissatisfied customer, He persisted in calling her at home, despite her objections. I got the staff to admit all new patients get deep cleanings (which is a huge foul when it isnt clinically indicated - I have no periodontal disease per their own exam). 56. No. I was a happy customer of Gentle Dental. at 690-691, 511 N.E.2d 349. I informed her that she had just lost the spot to call, and she insisted, "They'll be easy to find in the yellow section." She said, "Oh, Dr._________ (I am choosing not to include his name for personal reasons) is with another patient." Massachusetts law requires that a person bringing a claim of discrimination under Chapter 151B first file a charge of discrimination with the MCAD within 180 days of the conduct of which the complaint is made. I am Elanna Hope Wilson-Guzman Now I have refused to go back as they billed my credit card and got paid $1, 800.00 more dollars. Scheduled an appointment for him ..which ended up being today a couple months later. In her brief in opposition to the present motion and in papers accompanying the brief Chatman alleges facts concerning the notice to and participation of the individual defendants in the proceedings before the MCAD. Return. Hello! However, even though he was with another patient at the time of this stupid and avoidable incident, he could have come out to save Gentle Dental from losing many good paying clients. And I can see this is standard practice. Doe v. Purity Supreme, 422 Mass. Chatman, who in her administrative position, had responsibility for hiring new employees, was told on more than one occasion, by one or more of the individual defendants to hire women with large breasts and nice figures who would be willing "to put out." Thus, in Ortez v. Washington Cty., 88 F.3d 804, 808 (9th Cir.1996), the Ninth Circuit reversed a district court which had dismissed a Title VII claim based on the plaintiff's failure to name an individual as a respondent in an administrative charge. Since 1971, we have been leading the way in dental care. Mr. Cleveland. I am a 70 year old man living in a transit housing for Veterans. [4] Chatman alleges that she worked for all three of these entities during the period relevant to the complaint. Inc., 991 F.2d 583, 588 (9th Cir. I asked for refund from gentle dental. It is unlikely that Congress intended to impose such administrative duties on individual supervisors. The bottom line: I would not recommend trusting your teeth or your finances to this company, as they might mess up both. The contrary view is that the use of the word agent merely expresses traditional notions of respondent superior liability: that the employer is liable for the acts of an employee acting within the scope of the employer's employment. The front office lady said she will talk to her manager on Monday if can be waived off and will get back. I have spoken with Dr. Zeigler (the CEO) and he promised to work with me and now I can't contact him. Complaint 5, 6. I drove to the location that is across town, 7260 W. Lake Mead Blvd, Las Vegas 89128. Read full review of Gentle Dental and 1 comment. suggests the following link as an extra measure to safeguard your data: RV Insurance 101: How to Choose the RV Insurance you need, Can Pet Insurance Be Transferred to a New Owner. 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment's end. 12(b) (6). An obvious starting place for inquiry into how federal anti-discrimination laws have been interpreted is First Circuit precedent on Title VII. The MCAD's decision indicates that the commission concluded that the actions of the individual defendants were not based on the plaintiff's race or color." 3 years of going back and forth- being sent to other. They cleaned my teeth. never treat your customers or even your worst enemy like thatNo! I was charged and fully paid for a mouth guard but they never fulfilled the order and I never received it. [10] The statute provides, in relevant part, that it is unlawful for an employer: An "employer" includes a "person engaged in an industry and any agent of such person." Directly. This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Griffin v. Oceanic Contractors, Inc.,458 U.S. 564, 571, 102 S. Ct. 3245, 3250, 73 L. Ed. Tooth extractions, dental implants, gum disease treatment, and more are completed on site. He often commented on various of Chatman's physical features, including what he described as the fullness of her lips. . And now what? Dental malpractice is when the care received from a dentist, oral surgeon, or any other dental health provider was below the acceptable standard. [7] That action was removed to this court by the defendants, with jurisdiction founded on the claimed violation of Title VII. I agreed with the exception that (knowing it would not get done by the wedding day .) 657, 679 N.E.2d 252, 258 (1997) review denied, 425 Mass. 1996). The First Circuit, however, has not decided directly the nature of the identification of a party that must be made in an administrative charge of discrimination so that that party may be properly held to answer in an ensuing civil action for discrimination (adverting to, without deciding, whether factors set forth in Glus v. G.C. Id. Copyright 2022 Consumers Unified LLC. Son still needs his tooth fixed. She did a good job . Not. . Gentle Dental dentists provide award-winning care. You guys have my chart so why didn't you schedule me for what I needed. Dr. Mancini and his staff got me in for an appointment within an hour of my call and took care of a loose, temporary cap. Thus the claims above are those that remain before this court. The one circuit to take a contrary view is the Fourth, which has held that a supervisory employee who exercises significant control over the hiring, firing, or conditions of employment of a plaintiff alleging a claim under Title VII is an "employer" for purposes of Title VII and may be sued in his individual capacity. Routine dental checkups are important for a healthy and confident smile. That an office thats great for the kids can also be great for the grownups. The court did not rely on the charge itself for evidence that the comptroller had had notice of the charge, but pointed to correspondence of the comptroller to the MCAD, in which the comptroller denied the charge, as evidence not only that he had had notice of the charge, but that he had participated in the conciliation process. That's what he's doing." Van de Rydt repeatedly asked Chatman to date him. I needed a cleaning and reluctantly agreed to the deep clean. Also credits have to be given for the extra charged for pulling the teeth. at 1048 ("Most simply the plain meaning of Section 2000e(b): [is] that both employers, as entities, and their agents, as individuals, are to be bound by Title VII's dictates."). Unlike Title VII, Chapter 151B creates individual liability for various kinds of discrimination (including sexual harassment) with respect to employers as well as persons other than employers. Their. Agreeing with the analysis of the Ninth Circuit in Miller and pointing to relevant Senate debate on the bill that became Title VII, the court reasoned that Congress was concerned with the cost to small employers of litigating discrimination claims. Co., 115 F.3d 400, 405 (6th Cir.1997) (individual employee/supervisor who is not otherwise an employer cannot be held personally liable under Title VII); Williams v. Banning, 72 F.3d 552, 555 (7th Cir.1995) (no individual liability under Title VII); Bonomolo-Hagen v. Clay Central-Everly Community Sch.