Location: Black River, NY, 28800 NYS Route 3, Black River, NY 13612 13612
Phone: (315) 773-4204
Website: https://www.blackriverdds.com/
4.9 out of 5 stars based on 163 reviews on Google.
Zilania Alaya · 4 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago
Amazing care and staff. My children and I enjoyed going there for 2+ years. Unfortunately, our insurance isn't covered at this office anymore, which we're super bummed about. But I always recommend this place to anyone who can come here.
Alexandra Rider · 5 out of 5 stars · 10 months ago
Dr. Cesario is wonderful and so is the rest of the staff! Brooke (the receptionist) is very kind and wonderful to work with. I’m really sad to be moving out of the state and unable to go here anymore.. once you are a patient they take great care of you!
John Aviste · 5 out of 5 stars · 11 months ago
Dr. Cesario has provided me with excellent dental care for many years, thoughtful, caring and patient in his approach. He is very good at explaining things. No pressure. Stephanie my hygienist is personable, thorough and skilled at her work.
Nicole Albro · 1 out of 5 stars · a year ago
It took two weeks to realize they weren’t going to answer their phone when I called, so I showed up in person and finally was able to get on the calendar. Waited three months for my scheduled first appointment just for them to call a week before it and reschedule it another three months out. Really disappointed as the other reviews here are so positive.
Cathie Cuppernell · 5 out of 5 stars · a year ago
Dr. Cesario did an amazing job on my appointment for a crown. The dentist is never my favorite place to go, but they're the best! They are always professional, and make you feel at ease. Love my hygienist as well, Alex. She amazing too, as well as the reception staff.♡
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Black River Dental PLLC, formerly Cesario Family Dental Center, is a family and cosmetic dental practice at 28800 NYS Route 3 in Black River, New York, just minutes from Watertown. The office serves patients from Black River, Watertown, Fort Drum, Carthage and surrounding Northern New York communities. According to the practice, Dr. Scott LaClair, a long-time friend and colleague of founder Dr. Vincent Cesario, bought the practice and took over management on October 1, 2025, and the office now operates under the Black River Dental name at the same address and phone number.
The practice describes its services as general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, periodontal care including deep cleanings and scaling and root planing, cosmetic dentistry such as Invisalign, one day crowns and whitening, dentures, and sleep apnea treatment. The team emphasizes comprehensive care for the whole family in an anxiety free, comfortable setting, with digital x-rays and intraoral cameras used by its hygienists. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM and closed Friday through Sunday.
The practice's dental providers are Dr. Vincent A. Cesario Jr., DMD, Dr. Mitchell D. Rick, DDS, and Dr. Magdelana M. Curtis, DDS. Dr. Cesario founded the practice as Cesario Family Dental Center. Dr. Rick grew up in the Watertown area and graduated from Carthage Central School, and Dr. Curtis met him in dental school in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rick and Dr. Curtis share their time between Clayton Dental Office and Black River Dental. The practice is owned and managed by Dr. Scott LaClair.
