At West Somerville Dental, we are dedicated to providing you with the finest dental care in a comfortable and caring environment. Your comfort and the quality of your care is our main concern. We treat our patients with dignity and respect, and fully explain all treatment before it begins. Every member of our dental team is completely committed to the satisfaction of our patients.
We offer the most modern technology Patient exams are done with an intraoral camera, which allows the doctor to see areas of concern in great detail. All of our records are stored safely and securely in our system without using paper. X-rays are taken digitally This allows the image to be seen instantly without using film or developing chemicals. This technology allows a better image using 95% less radiation. Use of digital technology is part of our ‘Green Dentistry’ effort to reduce our impact on the environment.
Dental Hygiene Program We will help you develop and maintain a consistent dental hygiene program to fit your needs and your schedule – while maximizing prevention and your overall oral health. With Saturday hours and extended evening hours, we can accommodate your needs. General Dentistry for You and Your Family Our office performs all dental procedures in a clean and comfortable environment:
Preventive Dentistry While we focus on fixing current problems, we also strive to prevent new problems. We use sealants, fluoride, and most important, the collective knowledge of our dental team to educate our patients in the prevention of dental problems. We are here to improve the quality of our patient’s oral health. Dental Insurance and Financing We can help you understand your insurance benefits and we will bill directly to your insurance carrier. In addition, we offer treatment financing through preferred financial institutions.
We Can Improve Your Smile Do you like your smile? This is one of the first questions we ask our patients. Starting with healthy teeth and gums, we can perfect your smile through porcelain restorations, veneers, whitening, and other state of the art treatments. Implant Dentistry With dental implants, missing teeth can now be easily, comfortably, and permanently replaced. Dental implants look amazing and work just like your original teeth; they are nearly indistinguishable from your real teeth. We place and restore dental implants on site.
Convenient Location & Parking We are conveniently located near Davis Square in Somerville. We are accessible by public transportation (Davis Square T stop). We have plenty of off street parking and we are handicap accessible. Our Doctors Our doctors and dental hygienists are skilled clinicians and artisans from the finest schools in the country. Our dental professionals have one goal in mind – to improve your overall oral health. For some this is a new smile, for others it is prevention or treatment. You will have the same doctor or hygienist each time you see us – we are dedicated to consistent, quality patient care.
Primary Specialty
Dentist
AffiliationsDr. Alvi is a member of the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society; she routinely donates her time volunteering for non-profit organizations and teaching good oral hygiene to underprivileged children.
Office StaffDr. Marhama Alvi received her dental degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. She carries on a rich family tradition as a fourth generation dentist and continuously strives to supplement the invaluable skills passed down to her from past generations with the latest advancements in dental technology. Dr. Alvi’s extensive training in the advanced use of digital x-rays, intraoral imaging and the endodontic microscope allow her to optimize her comprehensive dental treatments.
In the office everyone is very nice. Two of the assistants are outstanding. The practice is somewhat difficult to reach in an emergency. They didn't answer the call at first, but did eventually call me back. There were only a couple of times where the staff was actually able to answer my questions. Most of the time, they'd refer me to their boss or another staff member. Too many xrays were taken and referral to another provided took almost a month with no communication from the office to me. The dentist never called me -only her staff. I had to initiate contact about problems/followup most of the time. Some damage to my teeth has been done which makes going to the dentist even more dreaded.