Andrew J Adler, DMD

Dental care along the coast doesn’t have to mean a long drive inland. Just off S Ocean Drive, near the stretch where Hollywood blends into Hallandale, there’s a practice handling everything from routine cleanings to crowns and bridges. The address—3901 S Ocean Dr #1—puts it a short trip from the beach but far enough from the tourist strip to keep things low-key. No flashy signage, no promises of spa-like experiences. Just a dentist’s office that covers the essentials: exams, fillings, extractions, and the occasional emergency visit when a tooth decides to act up at the worst possible time.

Public feedback leans positive, with a 4.6 rating based on 77 Google reviews. That’s not the kind of volume you’d see from a chain with a marketing budget, but enough to suggest consistency. Most mentions focus on efficiency—no one’s raving about frills, just the basics done without unnecessary delays. For anyone who’d rather not deal with phone trees or automated systems, the direct line is still the simplest option: (954) 457-7637. No website listed, no social media presence to scroll through. Just a number and an address, which, depending on your perspective, is either refreshing or maddeningly old-school.

The building itself is easy to miss if you’re not looking for it, tucked between a condo complex and a strip of small businesses that cater more to locals than tourists. Map it first—the entrance isn’t obvious from the main road. And if you’re coming from the north, watch for the sudden left turn; the traffic light there has a habit of catching people off guard. Locals who’ve been going for years usually just say, “It’s across from the old Winn-Dixie plaza—you’ll see the sign for the optometrist next door.”