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28 Dr. Stephen Matarazzo has refined a core philosophy that distinguishes his care. He has become the dentist that patients on the South Shore trust for an uncommon level of communication and personal attention. Each patient has the promise of Dr. Matarazzo and his staff that they will get to know their patients on an individual basis, while understanding their needs and goals. He prides himself on the fact that each treatment plan will be unique. That is certainly the sentiment of Lillian Pansewicz, who remembers back when she was a patient of Dr. Matarazzo's father, before she put her dental health in the hands of Dr. Matarazzo himself decades ago. "I know that somewhere in the family, there has to be a relationship," said Pansewicz. "He is part of such a great family, and I have known them for over 50 years! I truly cannot say enough great things about him. With Dr. Matarazzo, you never feel like you are just a number. I have always admired the fact that he always takes time out of his schedule to check in with his patients. After I had a procedure completed one day, Dr. Matarazzo called me at home later that night to see how I was feeling! With most doctors, they perform a procedure, tell you how to take care of it when you get home and then wish you the best and send you on your way. But Dr. Matarazzo takes the time to make sure that everything is going well. That is something that I share with everyone." That is a touch that you will be hard pressed to find in any field, but Dr. Matarazzo has always taken the time to get to know his patients and their needs, as well as ensuring that their dental health always maintains an optimal level. "He always keeps up-to-date," says Pansewicz. With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Dr. Matarazzo continues to study new technologies and techniques in general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, for the benefit of his patients. "He has assembled a strong team that is very professional, where you feel like they become family. Dr. Matarazzo and his staff explain everything in detail. The staff is always great, and it is always the same people, proving that it must be a great work environment." As part of his mission statement, Dr. Matarazzo promises that he will have it in his head, hands and heart that before proceeding, he will have knowledge of the right treatment, the ability to by Rob Kelley Dr. Matarazzo: A Unique Approach to Excellent Dental Care With True Sincerity With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Dr. Matarazzo continues to study new technologies and techniques in general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, for the benefit of his patients.