What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.78
Average wait time
4.60
Bedside manner
4.77
“Dr. Hansford was beyond amazing with my daughter, we only waited a short time prior to starting the process for the procedure, of which was over so quickly we were able to return home and begin recovery much quicker than expected.”
Jacob C.October 5, 2021
“Great dentist! Dr. Hansford has a wonderful approach for children ! My daughter didn’t want to leave the office :) Strongly recommend to every young patients. ”
Magdalena RMarch 9, 2021
About Dr. John Hansford
We only see patients aged 0-20 years old for routine care. Exceptions are made for older special needs, phobic, and tooth extraction patients who require sedation.
Please note, we do provide root canals; however, our outside specialists do not participate with insurances for these services.
Saturdays are reserved for cleanings only. Operations and consultations should be scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Sundays.
Dr. John Hansford is a highly skilled pediatric dentist and dentist anesthesiologist. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Augusta University, completed a residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center, and a residency in Dental Anesthesiology at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. His goal is to provide the safest and most excellent dental care to patients from all walks of life.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
Education and training
- Dental School - Augusta University, Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Montefiore Medical Center, Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
- Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Residency in Dental Anesthesiology
Professional memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- New York State Dental Association
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1386931095
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.78
Wait time
4.60
Bedside manner
4.77
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Had such a fun and informative visit. These guys are really passionate about their field. Looking forward to my next visit!
November 26, 2018Omar R.Verified patient
Incredibly intelligent doctor with a genuinely kind demeanor. Very good educating patients about their health and symptoms.
More than 1 year agoKristin K.Verified patient
Great service and friendly staff. Very informative. Great experience for my daughter. She felt very comfortable and at ease.
June 13, 2018Judi G.Verified patient
I’m 23 years old and still scared of going to the dentist. Dr.John Hansford made me feel super comfortable.Highly recommend.
March 11, 2018Initials hidden
I have terrible phobia when it comes to doctors visits, this was a great experience. I will definitely be going back.
November 20, 2017Initials hidden
My visit with J.J. My special need daughter was great. The Dr was understanding, easy to talk too. It was amazing.
More than 1 year agoJJ
I love this office for my daughter i travel 1hr just to come here...wonderful staff and my daughter isnt nervous
May 15, 2018Joy R.Verified patient
My visit with john hansford was great! Very nice man and he explains a lot. I would highly recommend this place!
January 31, 2017Aiden D.Verified patient
He was amazing with my son I highly recommend him and this office. Everyone was helpful and very informative.
August 10, 2019Angelica M.Verified patient
He clearly explained the process and was pleasant and not rushed. He was able to get my son to not be scared
June 16, 2018Josephine G.Verified patient
I will say indeed the best dentist / doctor ive ever had the pleasure or meeting! Will deff be back! Thank u!
March 25, 2017Khloe C.Verified patient
Great as usual. Staff and Dr. Handford are awesome. Answer all your questions in a very detailed manner.
January 7, 2019Ava C.Verified patient
The office was not clean and didn't look like pediatric office. Not organized at all . Long time waiting
August 17, 2017Adolat C.Verified patient
I thought he was very nice easy to talk too my daughter was very comfortable I highly recommend him
December 9, 2017Vanessa GVerified patient
The office was very homely, the staff members were kind and professional and the Doctor was great!!
July 14, 2018Aniah W.Verified patient
Dr. Hansford made my daughter's appt very comfortable. We were very happy with the visit.
April 11, 2017Sophia C.Verified patient
Very informative and explained the process in great detail for my son’s extraction.
October 17, 2019Porter S.Verified patient
Staff were very friendly and understanding with the kids. Especially my 1 year old
March 13, 2019Antoinette S.Verified patient
Dr. Hansford and his staff were amazing with my daughter. I highly recommend them.
October 15, 2017Samantha M.Verified patient
My vist was awesome dr Hansford is one of the best thank you for everything
December 4, 2018Mario C.Verified patient
Very nice and professional staff and best Dental Cleaning I've ever had.
December 15, 2018Tristan L.Verified patient
It was a very good visit with DR John my girls like the dentist office
February 20, 2018Tiffany J.Verified patient
Very kid friendly office. Wonderful and informative staff.
August 3, 2019Siara A.Verified patient
Friendly Staff and Dr. Hansford was amazing as well
More than 1 year agoShamaine J.Verified patient
Love him! He's super knowledgeable and professional
March 1, 2018Sheena B.Verified patient
Thx
April 3, 2022Boussi I.Verified patient
They refused to give me a Dr's note saying the type of procedure that my son got. They said they don't want to be involved in the court. Every patient has the right to have this document from any doctor. I'm not coming back.
More than 1 year agoMayelin S.Verified patient
Dr. Hansford was beyond amazing with my daughter, we only waited a short time prior to starting the process for the procedure, of which was over so quickly we were able to return home and begin recovery much quicker than expected.
October 5, 2021Jacob C.Verified patient
Great dentist! Dr. Hansford has a wonderful approach for children ! My daughter didn’t want to leave the office :) Strongly recommend to every young patients.
March 9, 2021Magdalena RVerified patient
Very professional
February 6, 2021Jermaine L.Verified patient
Very nice,, friendly and attentive staff. Doctor was knowledgeable, gentle and friendly.
My daughter was seen almost immediately after the arrival.
Great experience:)
November 20, 2020Magdalena M.Verified patient
We waited at most 10 minutes to be called. They had to retake x-rays, which did add a little time, but he was honest about the procedure, aftercare, follow-up appointments and was very kind. What I appreciated was that he spoke very plainly without dumbing anything down. The procedure was quick, son was awake the entire time and they do take the time to notice to the child (pain, nerves) while working. We were in and out in an hour.
August 20, 2020Latasia S.Verified patient
My visit went well, I have 2 years old boy and girl twins, I went in to get a second opinion about my babygirl teeth, one dentist i went to wanted to automatically extract them. I didnt agree so I searched for a new dentist. I seen great reviews on John Hansford and made an appointment he gave me hope that 4 of my little girl teeth can be saved. He was very detailed about the procedure and process. Unfortunately her teeth wasn’t able to get saved so he eventually had to extract them. Made me cry but he knew wat he was doing.
July 2, 2020Cynthia SVerified patient
Of course I wasnt happy to bring my child to the dentist because he mad numerous cavities. But I did and this was far most a excellent service dentistry. The dentist broke down all the information I needed. And tge best part my son came home and didnt even remember anything. Also what I loved was after leaving the dentistry the receptionist called to see how my son was doing which meant a lot to me.
January 30, 2020Angelique V.Verified patient
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More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very down to earth with both parents and children. Explains very well all he will do with the patient. He genuinely cares and checks on his patient even after they go home. Look forward to seeing u again. Thank you.
October 18, 2019Zuleika S.Verified patient
Dr. Hansford is a phenomenal doctor, However he does not take the time to give you all possible affordable solutions and to ensure your will be covered. It's his suggestion and you either pay up whatever that will cost or he won't treat you at all. Coming form a low income household, it can be an immense struggle to receive quality care.
September 9, 2019Sonia C.Verified patient
Our wait time was a bit long, but we were first-timers and had to square paperwork away, so I wasn't upset.
Staff was friendly and professional. They explained as they went along. Dr. Handford was also very friendly and professional. My kids felt at ease during the entire visit.
August 5, 2019Theodore M.Verified patient
Dr.John was very informative guided us through every step of the way. He was patient and open to answer any questions we had ! Excellent doctor could have not asked for a better doctor for my daughter. My daughter had to pull out her tooth under anesthesia he explained our options very detailed pros and cons. Once we decided what was best for our daughter we scheduled our appointment. The experience was fantastic with him and his staff totally made my daughter feel comfortable. Will definitely recommend. I also forgot to mention our wait time was fantastic! The most we waited to be seen was 10 minutes.
July 2, 2019Josiel L.Verified patient
He was extremely nice and very informative
June 23, 2019Edna W.Verified patient
New message from Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry:
This is the only pediatric dentist who can handle everything. It’s because he is one of the only pediatric dentists in the world that also completed a residency in anesthesiology. His partner, Dr. Jody Jones, is a physician anesthesiologist, and together they can help any child. My son has autism and epilepsy and we’ve seen a lot of pediatric dentists. When he was younger he could be seen for cleanings, but as he got older the other offices we tried couldn’t help us. He was in pain, I would take him in, and we would be turned away. Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry is the best. We’ve had general anesthesia for some big work with Drs. Hansford and Jones, and we’ve had sedation for quick extractions with Dr. Hansford. My son never remembers the experience and we are so thankful to these great doctors who know how to help, not just clean teeth and send you away when there is a real problem.
June 20, 2019Betty S.Verified patient
I have been coming to this office for over a year, and it is still a great stress free environment! There have been some upgrades, and as a patient you now have access to watch netflix during your cleaning instead of staring quietly at a light (which is what I remember doing when I was a kid at the dentist).
And most importantly no matter what age you are you still get a sticker for a job well done!
Great Place, great dentist, highly recommend.
May 13, 2019Megan F.Verified patient
The staff at green point were very quick and efficient. They provided me great and easily digestible information. Dr. John was very warm and attentive to my daughter. I think he did a fantastic job.
March 26, 2019Aurora D.Verified patient
I would never go back to see Dr. Hansford again! He was very cold and rough with my 9 year old daughter. It was such a bad experience, I hope she isn’t scarred for life! She was in so much pain, he didn’t care to stop, or console her. He also never introduced himself to me or my daughter, just went straight to work. Horrible bed side manner!
March 27, 2019Thomas S.Verified patient
Dr. John and the dental assistants were awesome! Not only were they super knowledgeable but they were friendly and worked so well with my little Emma who has hated visiting the dentist in the past. She loved her experience and I was happy to see how Informative they were with me as well.
More than 1 year agoAmanda R.Verified patient
I saw Dr. Hansford for my wisdom teeth. My initial consult was a breeze and I was quickly scheduled for a wisdom tooth extraction.
Word of advice: GPD sends you the check-in forms via email prior to your appointment. I was able to fill them out ahead of time and had a much easier check-in process at the office.
March 1, 2019Initials hidden
My daughter was very happy after her visit as was I. She couldn’t stop saying how nice they where to her and how happy she was. I couldn’t agree with her more
February 26, 2019Hennessy A.Verified patient
Great dentist. We have been going to.Dr. Hansford since they opened their office here in Greenpoint. He takes care of his patients, is really friendly and helpful. I would recommend him to everyone.
January 27, 2019Stephen I.Verified patient
John was very great at making you feel comfortable and explaining what he was going to do before any procedure. Also explains why you're feeling discomfort or how it started.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Was seen within minutes of arriving at the office. All done extremely quickly. So far, several visits and things have gone well.
January 5, 2019Initials hidden
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Where is Dr. John Hansford's office located?
Dr. John Hansford's office is located at 169 Kent St, Brooklyn, NY 11222.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Hansford have?
Dr. John Hansford is certified by American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Hansford?
Dr. John Hansford frequently sees patients for Crown, Dental Emergency, Pediatric Dentist Consultation, Root Canal, and Wisdom Tooth Problem. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Hansford on their profile.
What languages does Dr. John Hansford speak?
Dr. John Hansford speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. John Hansford in reviews?
311 patients have reviewed Dr. John Hansford. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.78/5. They have a 4.77/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.6/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.