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Randall Broom, DDS
Category: Health and Medical Dentists Oral Surgeons Oral Surgeons [Edit]
4710 University Way NESte 201
(between 47th St & 50th St)
Seattle, WA 98105
Neighborhood: University District
(206) 525-1414
- Hours:
Tue 8:30 am - 6 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 3 pm
Thu 11 am - 6 pm
Fri 8 am - 3 pm
- By Appointment Only:
- Yes
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26 reviews for Randall Broom, DDS
26 reviews in English
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Review from Zoe W.
Manhattan, NY
10/20/2011
Love Dr. Broom. Even though I've recently moved to NYC, I am seriously considering scheduling an appointment next time I'm in Seattle because that's how much I loathe the thought of trying to find someone else.
He is very kind and tolerant of dental-phobics like me. He has always been accommodating of my need for full disclosure and terror of the dental dam. He has a gentle touch with the sharp things too! -
Review from Linda J.
Atlanta, GA
7/21/2011
Dr. Broom really is that great. I've had really horrible experiences at the dentist's office but he immediately put my mind at ease. I have very sensitive gums and teeth so he made sure that I wasn't uncomfortable and he'd adjust whatever he was doing if he saw that I was in pain.
He's very easy to talk to and most importantly *takes his time*. His office is always packed but he didn't make me feel rushed and answered all of my questions. He even squeezed me into his schedule later on the same day because my molars were hurting after he put in some fillings.
I had dental insurance but they do not cover night guards (grr!). Dr. Broom charges a lot less than anyone else and since I had weird time constraints he made it a point to get my night guard made right away. He saw me in between patients to make sure it fit properly and even though he was super busy he didn't rush me out the door. He stood with me in the bathroom and explained how the night guard worked, how it should fit, etc... I refuse to go to anyone else and I'm so glad I read all the Yelp reviews before deciding on a dentist :) His assistant wasn't very nice and seemed annoyed (like she didn't want to be there). I'm just going to chalk it up to her having a bad day, I guess... Regardless, I'm glad I found Dr. Broom.
Oh and yes, he is handsome and really down to earth. They validate parking as well. Can't beat that! -
Review from Keoni W.
2/17/2011
You know that time. You been staring at that filling that is down to it's last layer. Your dreading the day you can feel the food you chew. Well I needed a good honest dentist that has skills and expertise. Not to mention affordable.
Scoured yelp and found he had a large following. Scheduled an appointment a week in advance at his latest time 5.30pm. He get's booked really fast. He is that popular.
Well It's finally that day. I arrive at 5:15pm fill out the forms. Wait for 15 minutes with patients from Edmonds and Kent. I'm thinking these guys drive that far for a dentist ? But he puts a smile to these guys faces. After that horrible incident way back in high school. The torture of removing my wisdom teeth. Dentists has always terrified me.
He seated the gentlemen from Kent on one chair and I in the other. I liked how precise he was. He worked on the other gentlemen then let the hygienist finish him off. He introduced himself, looked over my x-rays and proceeded to check my teeth. He gave me some options of fixing the tooth and I chose to just fill it. As cost was in play. This tooth was missing half the top as I cracked it in my superman days. Well with great skill and care he started working on that Molar. The whining of the drill and the suction of the tube. Still creeps me to this day. The shaping and fitting took less then 30 minutes. As i viewed it after the operation it looked great. When billing was done it was very AFFORDABLE. It cost a Benjamin. Let's hope it holds up another 5 years.
If Your looking for a no frill dentist who is exceptionally skilled. Go see Dr Broom in the historical Wilsonian Building in the U-District. Tell him I sent you and he will put a winning smile on your face. -
Review from Kelsey R.
Laurel, MD
9/27/2011
I went to Dr. Broom while living in the U-District. He was amazing! He accepts Graduate-Appointee Plus insurance, which is why I initially chose him, but I would have kept going back after graduation if i didn't move out of state. I never had to wait long, I never had a problem with insurance/billing, and I felt like Dr. Broom was more than willing to spend extra time with me if I had a problem or question.
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Review from Erin S.
Seattle, WA
6/17/2011
Dr. Broom is the best! He makes going to the dentist less unpleasant!
Weird building to have a dentist office in (an apartment building that reminds me of Alice in Wonderland with all the tiny doors and hallways) but it's worth it!! -
Review from Deserae W.
Seattle, WA
5/6/2011
I HATE the dentist. Probably more than anything else. The usual digging and pain and bleeding and lecture about the bleeding... yuck! I mean, let's be honest, most dentists just go crazy on your gums!
But not Dr. Broom. He is an awesome, personable, down-to-earth guy. He actually cares about his patients and remembers things that you told him last visit. He is gentle with you and has a way of telling you what you can do to improve your dental health without making you feel bad. He is also amazingly efficient.
The ONLY downside is that because Dr. Broom is so great, it's fairly difficult to get in to see him. But, I am definitely willing to deal with it! -
Review from Samantha E.
Centennial, CO
12/20/2010
Five stars to a dentist? Yes. Seriously.
They bill directly to GAIP without making a fuss, and that's five stars right there. Scheduling is easy and the location couldn't be more convenient. The hygienist I had was quiet but nice. Dr. Broom was friendly, super competent, and had reasonable, useful recommendations without doing the you-MUST-FLOSS guilt trip. If you're in the area, and especially if you are a UW graduate student, I would highly recommend him. -
Review from Cubby C.
Seattle, WA
6/15/2011
I went to see Dr. Broom for the first time a week ago today after reading all the positive Yelp reviews about him. And boy, was I glad I did. You see, I had chipped one of my molars a week before and had gone to see a new dentist to repair it. This dentist barely looked at it, was not very friendly at all, and roughly filled my tooth with a resin filling. He said he wasn't sure how long it would hold. It didn't last 24 hours. UGH. I decided I wasn't ever going back to see him.
When I called Dr. Broom he was booked up for 3 weeks but managed to fit me in. I went in a few days later and he was friendly, welcoming and meticulous. He decided to do the same resin filling as the last dentist. He joked that he hoped it would stay in longer than the last dentist's. It's been a week now and it's still going strong. Thanks, Dr. Broom!
I felt very well-taken care of at Dr. Broom's office. His receptionist is super nice too. I'm looking forward to seeing Dr. Broom for dental care for many years to come. -
Review from Ben S.
Seattle, WA
10/9/2010
I just had my second visit at Dr. Broom's. I really like the guy. He is incredibly pleasant and caring.
Between this and his location, how can you go wrong?
I was recommended to Dr. Broom by a colleague and I'll recommend Dr. Broom to others for years to come. -
Review from Chris M.
Mountlake Terrace, WA
5/5/2010
Decided on Dr. Broom because of the reviews on Yelp. I must say that I've been nothing short of amazed at how easy and painless my visits have been to Dr. Broom. I hadn't been to the dentist in 12 years and when I went to Dr. Broom it was a matter of him just showing my cavities and worked out a schedule to get them filled.
He never scolded me about not going to the dentist, he also doesn't beat the floss everyday drum. He actually said any flossing is better than no flossing so don't worry if you don't do it every day. I'm usually in and out in about an hour when I had to get a filling and 30 min when I got my teeth cleaned. Ida the hygienist is super quick and painless and their billing person is crazy nice. I like the fact that it's in an old apartment also, very cozy.
1000X recommendation for Dr. Broom. I have Delta Dental and they take that for what it's worth.
And he's kind of dreamy also :D -
Review from Bonnie C.
9/11/2009
I had had the same dentist my entire life, but I had to find a new one this year when I switched insurance... I'm so glad I found Dr.Broom! I hadn't been to a dentist in a while, and I'm not the biggest flossing fan but I didn't get a lecture or a scolding. Dr.Broom just explained why some other dentist might scold me.
Everyone in the office is really nice and friendly and they had me in and out fairly quickly while doing a thorough cleaning job and x-rays. Dr.Broom was not quick to suggest expensive or invasive procedures, instead laying out all options honestly. I will definitely be sticking with him. -
Review from Prashanth G.
Bellevue, WA
9/1/2010
I chose Dr Broom based on his Yelp reviews. I was very impressed. He was very professional, gentle and to the point. He did not try to sell me anything. In fact he referred me to a dental surgeon for tooth extraction when he could have done it himself.
Most importantly, his work is very good. I had many of my teeth filled over 3 sittings. He was very immaculate in his work. Despite me being the last patient for the day, he took the time to polish off his work so that I don't have to come back for touch ups. Nearly totally painless. I would recommend his to anyone any day. -
Review from Ally T.
Seattle, WA
6/4/2010
Dr Broom is one of the best dentists I've been to... He is effective and sensitive! I highly recommend Dr Broom. His office is conveniently located on the ave, his office manager is wonderful and extremely helpful. The whole team really takes care of you. He will never scold you for not flossing. He does everything he can to make your pain go away. They handle the billing well too. Unlike many dentists, even if you aren't a regular customer or on your first visits, they charge your bill directly to your insurance company.
I was in a lot of pain for 3 weeks. I went to another dentist who was close to my work place. He couldn't find a solution to my problem. Finally I went to Dr. Broom and not only did he immediately pin point the problem but he also gave me medicines that were extremely effective. My pain went away the next day!!!!
Thanks Dr Broom!!!! -
Review from Eli G.
Seattle, WA
6/1/2010
Dr. Broom is awesome, great guy, love the visit experience. Been going here for 4 years.
Had to deduct a star because the appointment scheduling experience hasn't been up to par with the dental experience. My most recent visit took a week or two of phone tag...with my calls somehow being unanswered. When I cancelled two weeks ago because my cat died unexpectedly the night before my appointment and I was a bit of a sleepless wreck -- leaving a message to ask if a time was available later in the day -- nobody called to acknowledge the call or to reschedule.
Overall I'd still recommend them...just be aware that the scheduling experience has room to grow to catch up with their office experience. -
Review from Jeanny M.
7/20/2009
On two recommendations, I selected Dr. Broom to be my new dentist. I've since gone to see him three times for check-ups. His office is on the upper part of the Ave, an easy 15mins walk or 5mins bus ride for me, in the Wilsonian building.
The office is a converted apartment. So it's very small but practical. He has two operating spaces, a restroom, and a decent-sized office for staff (from what I've seen, there is 1 other dental assistant person and 1 receptionist). There is usually a UW Dental School student who asks if s/he can observe your appointment.
The appts are usually 30mins. Like others have said, he doesn't try to sell you on things. You're here for a cleaning, he cleans your teeth, talks to you about any concerns/issues, and you're out the door. Appoints are easy to get too! -
Review from Wendy B.
Seattle, WA
3/16/2011
I've been going to Dr Broom for about 9 years. I've recommended others to him that have problems with painful dentist work. He is very thorough and considerate and has a gentle (non painful) touch. He makes me feel comfortable. He is a nice guy too.
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Review from Something Like a Phenomenon S.
Seattle, WA
11/17/2006
I've been a patient of Dr. Broom's for almost 10 years, and he and the rest of his staff (Ida and Katherine) ROCK. His is the sort of dental/medical practice you thought vanished a long while ago, or at least, only existed in the fictitious town of Mayberry. This is not to say that Dr. Broom employs 40 year dental technology, but rather that he's extremely down to earth, personable, and elicits his patients' complete trust. If you're a UW graduate student on the GAIP, his office is super-conveniently located on the Ave.
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Review from Tanya a.
Seattle, WA
11/21/2007
I tend to let things go until the last minute, and that includes my grill. I had two cavities that were old and getting older and louder and I waited until they were screaming at me to call around for a dentist in my delta dental plan. Luckily, his receptionist sensed the urgency and they got me in with only a couple hours notice. I love that his office is small and not fancy, his receptionist is still working on paper and he's a pretty young guy who is very personable. He made me feel really comfortable and he was upfront on price and worked with me on my options since I couldn't afford two root canals right away.
I've recently been back to see him while pregnant and I really trust that he not only knows what he is doing, but he doesn't do anything that's not necessary. I definitely recommend him to anyone who is NOT looking for a Nordstrom's dental experience, but something fairly priced, professional and trustworthy. -
Review from katie f.
Seattle, WA
8/18/2008
I love Dr Broom. If you haven't been to the dentist in a while (which I hadn't) and are afraid of being scolded...don't despair. He will fix you up and help you improve from there and is super nice. His dental assistants are great and made it very comfortable for me. I am a grad student at UW and they take the GAIP insurance without any question, I had to pay a little out of pocket for a filling, but it was about $25 bucks. It might be more if you have more work done, but the insurance covers cleanings every 6 months and x-rays every year. I really recommend him, he's close, convenient and it doesn't take a million years to get an appt!
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Review from Matthew M.
Seattle, WA
10/23/2009
Dr. Broom is the nicest dentist I have ever had. He knows I hate needles and always makes me comfortable when I need a filling. His advice is genuinely given and as others have said, he doesn't scold you for letting things go. Dr. Broom will always be my dentist as long as I am in the U District.
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Review from C S.
Seattle, WA
8/6/2011
I called repeatedly, not getting an answer. Finally, I left a message on their machine requesting they call me, and never heard from them. I guess I'll take my business elsewhere.
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Review from Woodlawn C.
Seattle, WA
8/2/2011
Our family has been with Dr. Broom for years and he is truly our dentist "friend of the family"! I would highly recommend him to anyone with dental needs and know that they would receive top quality service and treated with care and respect.
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Review from Jenn K.
Seattle, WA
2/23/2011
Most likeable dentist ever. Thorough cleaning, good advice. Not painful, especially considering I hadn't been to the dentist in years. Appreciated his referral to a TMJ specialist for a problem outside his practice area as well.
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Review from Meg J.
Seattle, WA
6/16/2009
Going to Dr. Broom makes going to the dentist easy, really. He is quick, gentle and one of the nicest guys around. He also has never tried to "sell" me any work that I don't need. I will be a patient of him for years to come.
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Review from Jacob M.
Seattle, WA
7/22/2008
Fantastic guy, good dentist, and great staff. I went here just because I was in graduate school at the U but always enjoyed going by there (as much as anyone ever likes going to the dentist). Always good service and extremely friendly. Highly recommended
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Review from Wade A.
Seattle, WA
7/7/2010
Dr. Broom is the best dentist I have ever been to. Excellent choice for someone who is frightened of going to the dentist. Dr. Broom will treat you right.
