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Dr. William Lightfoot, DDS

Dr. William Lightfoot, DDS

Periodontics
20+ years of experience

Dr. William Lightfoot, DDS is a periodontics practitioner in Hingham, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State College of Dentistry in 2001. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

72 Sharp St Ste A6 Hingham, MA 02043

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Dr. Lightfoot's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lightfoot

4.3
6 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Didn’t numb for tooth extraction
One of the worst experience. I was having a tooth extracted and only administered 2 shots of local anesthetic (Lidocaine aka novacaine). I told him I wasn‘t numb at all and he told me that it’s all in my head. He started the extraction and I was literally screaming and crying uncontrollably. He kept saying to stay still, but I was in so much pain. His assistant gripped my head in place to keep my still. After 15 minutes and me screaming, he gave me 1 shot of local anesthetic and I still wasn’t numb. I begged for more but was told that I am fine and that I was being dramatic. I felt every single bit of it. When he was finished and I said I felt all of it, he said that I was lying. I left there absolutely traumatized and have nightmares about it where I wake up scared. He insists on doing an implant and his office called me several times, but I refuse to do so. I have received more numbing shots/local anesthetic at the dentist for a filling than I did for a tooth extraction.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2022
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Excellent periodontist - highly recommend! He is a skilled doctor and my smile is perfect now. Thanks!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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1 other person found this helpful
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Alicia Marvin – Sep 06, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Lightfoot, DDS is a periodontics practitioner in Hingham, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State College of Dentistry in 2001. He is accepting new patients.
  • Periodontics

  • Dentistry

  • Ohio State College Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 2001
  • The Ohio State University

    1996
  • The Ohio State University

    Undergraduate School, 1994

Locations

Practice

William S. Lightfoot DDS MS PLLC72 Sharp St Ste A6 Hingham, MA 02043
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