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  3. Portsmouth, NH
  4. Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS
Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS

Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS

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Endodontics

Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS is an Endodontics Practitioner in Portsmouth, NH. His office accepts new patients.

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Accepting New Patients
(603) 236-7156
288 Lafayette Rd
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Office Hours

288 Lafayette Rd Portsmouth, NH 03801

Tue

8 am
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5 pm

Wed

8 am
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5 pm

Thu

8 am
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5 pm

Fri

8 am
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5 pm

Sat

Office
closed

Sun

Office
closed

Mon

8 am
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5 pm
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Dr. Howard J. Ludington III, DDS

Dr. Howard J. Ludington III, DDS288 Lafayette Rd Portsmouth, NH 03801
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

Dr. Ludington's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ludington

4.6

Based on 524 ratings

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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2022
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cruel
The staff were wonderful. Dr. Ludington himself was a condescending, egotistical, cruel person to deal with. Despite the fact that I experienced dental trauma twice in the past due to very serious provider errors, and the fact that my primary dentist whom I love just misdiagnosed my need for a root canal as TMJ (though I insisted the pain was from the tooth that did--in fact--need the root canal), after I asked a simple question while I was in pain + anxious ("How do you tell?" after he said I needed a root canal with zero explanation) he barked at me "you have to trust me 100% or we won't do this." This while I was sitting there in excruciating pain after not taking any pain meds for 12 hrs as per their instructions (so understandably, he could get an accurate diagnosis). He DEMANDS complete trust before he has earned ANY. He was rude, answered my questions with a few words if at all, acted as though my curiosity and concern for my own body was disgusting. More, but not enough room.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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To Inform You – May 19, 2022
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Professional and to the point. After several (painless) root canals, I trust Dr Ludington implicitly with all of my advanced dental procedures. He described my upcoming implant procedure in complete detail and the office staff complemented the experience with a thorough explanation of the timeline as well as the finances. I once again left his office fully informed & fully confident that I will be receiving the highest level of dental care available. As usual!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Phil Brooks – Jan 06, 2022
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I had an awful experience at this office. Condescending, rude, unapologetic, absolutely no bedside manner. The receptionist and billing associate were very pleasant and friendly, but Dr. Ludington and the dental assistant were not. Dr. Ludington came in the room, and after not explaining the test he was doing or providing good instruction, (essentially wanted me to raise my hand when I felt pain, but apparently I was releasing my bite too soon, though he hadn’t explained what he was doing) said “you’re doing it wrong” and physically put my hand down. You tend to feel vulnerable in a dentist chair, with a stranger’s hand in your mouth, and I left in tears. Terrible experience, would not recommend going to this office.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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May 15, 2021
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Dr. Ludington was referred by a good friend who thought he was terrific. I do too. He puts his patients' first above making a buck. I went for a consult with him in the hope to have a future tooth implant. He took the time to listen to all my medical conditions and prescriptions and gently broke the bad news to me that I wasn't an implant candidate. He has a very high success rate with his implant surgeries, however he knows when it isn't good for a patient and when it would put them at significant health risk. It is also a big financial risk too to invest in an implant that has a good chance of failing over the months since most dental insurance covers only a part of it and there is a crown cost too. That is rare in a surgeon these days that puts patient's well being over bringing in money for his practice.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Barbara Brucato in Portsmouth, NH – May 18, 2019
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Have had several root canals by Dr. Ludington. He's very knowledgeable, has state-of-the-art equipment, stays on top of the latest techniques, and has an extremely competent staff. Highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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PhiPa in Portsmouth, NH – May 24, 2017
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Dr. Ludington and his staff strive to make your visit comfortable and anxiety free. Dr. Ludington pulls up a chair next to you, answering any questions you may have; his staff -- especially Abby -- is amazing at keeping the anxiety levels down. I highly recommend this practice -- walking in, I was a ball of fear since I never had an extraction/implant, and found them kind and caring for the entire procedure. The office staff is also excellent. Highly recommend all the way around.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Gail Varney in Rochester, NH – Apr 15, 2017
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Great chair side manner,very personable. Knows a great deal about dentistry. Also has an excellent staff working with him, they make a great team.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Marc Vaillancourt in Dover NH – Jan 04, 2017
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Yesterday morning Dr. Nesvold (also WONDERFUL) referred me to Dr. Luddington for a root canal. I called his office at 8am and was scheduled for a noon appointment that same day. The receptionist was very friendly and welcoming and I waited less than five minutes in the waiting room and in the chair. His assistants were very nice explained everything to me. Dr. Luddington was equally pleasant, creating small talk to keep my mind of everything. It was a surprisingly pain free experience!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Allyson Hope in Rollinsford, NH – May 17, 2016
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His lack of interpersonal skills with patients.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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Dover, NH – Dec 18, 2015
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Check if Dr. Ludington treats your condition or procedure

Dr. Ludington's conditions and procedures:

  • Apicoectomy
  • Bone Grafting
  • Bone Loss
  • Cone Beam 3D Imaging
  • CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
  • Dental Cleaning
  • Dental Examination
  • Dental Implant
  • Dental X-Ray
  • Endodontic Retreatment
  • Fluoride Treatment
  • Grinding of Teeth
  • Intraoral Camera
  • Pediatric Dental Exam
  • Root Canal
  • Root Canal Retreatment
  • Simple Tooth Extractions
  • Teeth Extraction
  • Tooth Abscess
  • Tooth Damage
  • Tooth Loss
  • Toothache
  • Upper Dentures

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About Me

Care Philosophy

Thank you for your interest in Dr. H.J. Ludington. We are specialist members of the American Association of Endodontists. We look forward to being...Read more

Biography

Dr. Ludington completed his degree at Georgetown University Medical Dental School and served his residency at Eastman Dental Center, he  then...Read more

Practice Areas

  • Endodontics
  • Dentistry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS?

New patients may call (603) 236-7156 to make an appointment.

Does Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS accept any insurance plans?

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Does Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS accept new patients?

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ludington's profile.

What conditions does Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS treat?

Dr. Ludington frequently treats the following conditions: Bone Loss, Grinding of Teeth, and Tooth Abscess. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS's office address?

Dr. Ludington's office is located at 288 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Does Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 4.6/5 for Dr. Howard Ludington, DDS. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.