Dr. Niderman has all of the latest technology in is office (digital x-rays, laser root planing), but he used the technology to convince me that I had advanced periodontal disease, and that I needed a $1200 course of laser root planing. I said, let me think about it, because $1200 is not exactly pocket change. There was also a weird "everyone does it" peer pressure vibe about that treatment--even the receptionist was pushing it--before he ever looked at my teeth! My research revealed that laser root planing is of marginal benefit as compared to traditional root planing, and at least 3 times as expensive. This led me to believe that he pushes the treatment on everyone to pay for his expensive toys.
I then got a second opinion with another dentist (Dr. Felton) who noticed two cracked fillings that Dr. Niderman had missed, even with his wizbang x-ray! Dr. Felton agreed that I had moderate periodontitis and I did traditional root planing which worked just fine.
I would not recommend Dr. Niderman, he will tell you you need laser root planing no matter what, just to pay for his fancy new toys. His "bedside manner" was OK, but he seemed more concerned about impressing me with his toys and credentials than addressing my needs.
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