Dr. Apfel, was recommended to me by a good friend. Unfortunately, my experience with him was negative. I was promised that my treatment would be complete by october 08. It is now march 09. I still have yet to receive a treatment plan. I was given porcelain inlays for 2 teeth. These teeth had amalgam fillings initially. I wanted them removed for aesthetic reasons. Nonetheless, I never felt any sensitivity to my teeth until Apfel touched my mouth. Those teeth are very sensitive now, to hot and cold foods. He said it will take time for my teeth to get accustomed to them. However, I visited another dentist, and said that was untrue. He's a nice guy, but a terrible Dentist. Let me conclude that he is EXTREMELY expensive. That flat screen in his waiting room is a gift from me (dental treatment cost).