Compassionate Endodontics | Steven D. Kaplan, DMD
Root canal specialist at West 57th Street, Midtown NYC
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About Compassionate Endodontics | Steven D. Kaplan, DMD
Compassionate Endodontics is the practice of Steven D. Kaplan, DMD, located at Suite 915, 119 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. Dr. Kaplan is a specialist in endodontics — the dental specialty focused on the interior of the tooth, its root canals, and the surrounding tissues — and provides root canal treatment and related procedures to patients referred from across New York City.
Root canal treatment is the core service at this practice. Dr. Kaplan performs both initial root canal therapy and retreatment of canals that have been treated previously but have not healed as expected or have developed a new infection. The practice uses high-resolution imaging equipment for accurate pre-treatment diagnosis, ensuring that the full complexity of each case is understood before any procedure begins.
Apicoectomy — a minor endodontic surgical procedure performed when conventional root canal therapy alone is insufficient to resolve infection at the tip of a root — is also performed at this location. Dr. Kaplan handles cases that other providers have declined or found technically challenging, including teeth with calcified canals, fractured instruments, or unusually complex root anatomy.
Emergency endodontic appointments are available for patients in acute dental pain, including cases that arise outside standard business hours. Dr. Kaplan personally contacts patients after procedures to follow up on their recovery and responds to patient questions after treatment, which is a departure from the standard practice in busy specialty offices.
During each appointment, Dr. Kaplan takes time to explain the diagnosis, the planned procedure, what the patient will experience during treatment, and what to expect during the recovery period. Patients who come in with significant dental anxiety have found his measured, communicative approach to be a meaningful part of the treatment experience.
West 57th Street near Seventh Avenue is central to Midtown, close to Carnegie Hall, the theater district, and Columbus Circle. Subway access via the B/D/E trains at 7th Avenue, the N/Q/R/W at 57th Street, and the 1 train at 50th Street makes the practice reachable from all parts of Manhattan and beyond.
Patients who have been referred for root canal treatment or who are experiencing tooth pain requiring endodontic evaluation can contact Compassionate Endodontics at the information on this page to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kaplan.
Compassionate Endodontics | Steven D. Kaplan, DMD offers root canal treatment and teeth whitening on West 57th Street in the Manhattan area of New York. The practice is open seven days a week. Use this page to see the full range of treatments listed and to get in touch about an appointment.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Root Canal Treatment, Teeth Whitening, Endodontics, Apicoectomy, Dental X-Ray
Business Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday(Today) | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Services Offered
Endodontics
Endodontics is the focused treatment of the soft tissue inside a tooth, with root canal therapy as its core procedure for saving infected teeth.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment removes infected tissue from inside a tooth, relieving pain and saving a tooth that might otherwise need extraction.
General Dentistry
General dentistry at Compassionate Endodontics | Steven D. Kaplan, DMD covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across New York.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening lifts staining and discoloration for a noticeably brighter smile, with results more reliable than over-the-counter kits.
Other services
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Outstanding
651 reviews
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Recent Reviews
If you have to be at an endodontist, this is the best experience you could ever possibly ask for. From the kind and accommodating front desk staff (Kelsey) who listened, understood my pain and got me into a busy office schedule, to the kind, avuncular and attentive Dr. Kaplan, my experience here exceeded all expectation. Dr. Kaplan sat and listened to my story and asked excellent questions, was patient and gentle about the pain I was in, and even offered me his banana when I was concerned about taking an antibiotic on an empty stomach. He consulted with my dentist and another colleague and advised me that the expense of a root canal would be a waste of money because the offending tooth was too far gone. He then called an oral surgeon for me and pressured the guy to get me in for a tooth extraction that afternoon. And finally, he called me at 10pm that night to find out how I was feeling after the procedure. I didn’t know it could be like this. If you need a skilled but also kind endodontist, if you are in pain and scared, if you are hungry and need a banana, if you need to feel that the American health care system is not as broken as everyone believes, Make an appointment with Dr. Kaplan and his team. It’s the way medicine and dentistry should be.
Dr Kaplan is Great. He is the Doctor you go to when you have a hard case. My case was a very difficult case other Dentists would not take. Dr Kaplan took it, spent a huge amount of his time on it and it worked! You cannot go wrong with Dr Kaplan!
My experience with Dr.Kaplan here was great, he was professional, patient and considerate of how i felt during the operation and handled the tooth with a lot of care. Dental work can be stressful but Dr.Kaplan and the staff here made the process a lot easier than i expected. And the root canal actually worked. (My tooth was pretty difficult) I appreciated the time and attention that went into treating my case and would definitely recommend going to Dr.Kaplan and this practice to anyone that’s looking for an endodontist.
My experiences with Dr. Kaplan and the very helpful staff at Compassionate Endodontist New York have been fantastic. The doctor is knowledgable, thorough and then some, patient, thoughtful and very nice! I highly recommend this practice.
Dr. Steven Kaplan, D.M.D., and the entire staff at Compassionate Endodontics are simply superlative. Care and compassion are clearly at the center of Dr. Kaplan's practice. He performed a double root canal for me, and I recently scheduled a follow-up appointment. Even though the procedure had gone perfectly and I experienced absolutely no pain or discomfort, I was still a tad nervous. However, the minute I walked into the welcoming reception area, I was warmly greeted by the front staff. Check-in was a breeze, the wait time was minimal, and Dr. Kaplan even came out before my appointment to greet me, which immediately put me at ease. During the follow-up, he took the time to explain each process and rationale, from reviewing x-rays to giving a tutorial on how to floss! Plus, the endodontic assistants were so kind and helpful. In addition to Dr. Kaplan's acumen and extensive expertise in his field, he is caring, kind, and plays the best music during procedures!
Compassionate is the right word - and friendly - from the moment I walked in. I highly recommend Dr. Moosavi!
Dr. Moosavi (and staff) is the sort of professional that immediately makes you feel safe, listened to and in the best hands. Thank you so much!
Dr. Kaplan is not only an endodontist, he is truly an exceptional human. I honestly don’t even know how to fully describe it. He’s the kind of doctor you meet and wish you could see for everything, not just dentistry. After visiting him, you leave feeling genuinely uplifted. My dentist referred me to an endodontist out of concern that I might need a root canal retreatment. I saw Dr. Kaplan, and after reviewing everything, he told me I was actually fine and didn’t need retreatment. In other circumstances, another provider might have gone ahead with the procedure anyway, but that wasn’t the case with Dr. Kaplan. He genuinely cares about his patients. Even beyond clinical care, I had some of the best conversations with him. I didn’t want to leave. Before meeting Dr. Kaplan, I read the Google reviews, and now I get it. He really is doing his life’s work. I commuted three hours to see him and I would do it all over again. If you ever need an endodontist, look no further - He's your guy!
Absolutely fantastic, I did not feel a thing.
I can’t recommend Compassionate Endodontics highly enough. The entire team is incredibly professional, supportive, and responsive. I’ve worked with several of their DDS providers and have been consistently impressed with the level of care and expertise. I had a dental emergency the day before leaving for a trip, and they went above and beyond to fit me in and perform the needed procedure right away. Their quick action truly saved my vacation. My family has trusted Compassionate Endodontics for over 30 years, and for good reason. If you’re looking for exceptional care, this is the place to go!
if you ever heard the phrase, "I would rather have a root canal" it's probably because they went to Compassionate Endodontists. You know Dr. Kaplan runs a warm and nurturing office because the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. Dr. Kaplan takes the time to explain procedures in a no nonsense way. You can tell he's someone who loves his craft because he is always willing to share his knowledge and will even pull his staff over to show them tips and tricks to always be on the look out for. It was so good I asked for a double. (Note of advice: never trust your adult teeth to your teenage self. And don't forget to floss.) vinny Brooklyn
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