Great experience! Nice and friendly staff, and Dr. Schoenly is very professional and knowledgeable! I highly recommend him and his office! The office is very clean, modern and beautiful! I enjoyed! read more

I had a root canal with Dr. Schoenly and he was awesome. I've been down the root canal territory more times than I would like to admit, but Dr. S really took his time at the start to explain all the steps he was going to take, review the film with me, and was especially concentrated, deliberate, and careful during the procedure. I felt like he would have spent an hour answering my questions prior to and after the procedure if I continued, but all in, he made no assumptions on my knowledge and both he and his assistant were operating at an extremely well choreographed level that made it clear they knew what they were doing and never rushed. A place I don't really want to have to come back to... but if I need to, it would certainly be here with this Endo. read more

Amazing! Dr. Portell and his assistant were amazing. I came in with an abscess and Dr. Portell told me he needed to perform a root canal. I expressed my fears and anxiety about all dental work and he went over my options. He was also very detailed and explained everything that was going on with my tooth while showing me my x Ray. Fast forward a couple weeks, day of the procedure finally arrived. His assistant was amazing. She made sure I was comfortable and waited a bit while the medicine kicked in. He warned when a tool would make a sound so I wasn't frightened. Honestly painless and best experience I've had with dental work. His assistant was super personable and really enjoyed talking with her while I waited for the meds to kick in. She eased my nerves and made me feel comfortable. Front desk staff were also very nice and accommodating. read more

I went to see Dr. Guerrera for an opinion on my root canal and he specifically said that he CANNOT provide a treatment plan without using his 3D printer. The problem with this is that none of the dental insurance companies recognize using 3D printers as a proper method of diagnosis and, therefore it is not covered. So Dr. Guerrera said that if I wanted to get a complete treatment plan and a recommendation, I needed to pay $275 for him to use the 3D printer to make a proper diagnosis. They are scammers. DO NOT GO TO DOMINION ENDODONTICS. read more

Have you ever had a doctor's office receptionist call your cell phone ONE minute past your appointment time asking where you were? And, then copping an attitude when you told them you were in their building lot...uhm, parking your car? I kid you not. One minute past. We walked into the building after parking - and, into the practice at 12:03pm for a 12:00pm root canal appointment (at the peak of afternoon traffic in the heart of Falls Church - where the practice is located). Upon asking how long the procedure would take, the receptionist - her name was Chloe, said "about an hour - and, that's why it's important that you be on time for your appointment." Meanwhile, another patient walks in shortly after this exchange - clearly much later than us for her appointment - complaining about traffic. In an effort to overcompensate in front of us, that patient gets greeted by Chloe with niceties, understanding and compassion. Unprofessional and hypocritical, much? You tell me. The dentists and nursing staff are fantastic, and this review is not about them in the least, but the passive aggressive and unprofessional nature of the front office and admin staff is enough to make me never want to come back or recommend this place. These things don't go unnoticed. There are plenty of excellent dentists in the DC metro area. It's very easy to move on. I understand that time is money. But, a draconian time management policy that reprimands patients for being a couple of minutes late, with little flexibility, is tasteless and cheap. You're not selling cars - you are a healthcare service provider. If you prefer to operate like a car dealership, then please train your staff the art of customer service and the importance of treating all 'customers' equally and with respect. Your staff represent you and your practice's values. And, based on what we experienced, they are far from acceptable. read more

On my recommendation of my general dentist, I went to a endodontist recommended by him to evaluate for root canal. I went to endodontist in Falls Church: Dr. David Palmieri DMD 7115 Leesburg Pike Suite 309, Falls Church, VA 22043 His office did my root canal last October (2018) but right after the root canal, I got intense pain. I contacted Dr Palmieri's office but his office kept telling me it will get better. After about 4 weeks, my tooth did get better but not completely, his office mentioned it will probably take a year for my tooth to fully recover after the root canal. Around April of this year, I started developing bubble at the gum line of that tooth. I went back to Dr Palmieri office in which a detailed 3D c-scan x ray and was told the issue was not the root canal. About 2 week ago, I started developing bubble at the same tooth. This time, I went to another endodontist in which we took another 3D x ray. The endodontist looked at the x ray and said that the tooth was not saveable and needs extraction. When I went to the new endodontist, I went to the Dr Palmieri's office to get the 3D x ray I took there in April. But when the new endodontist looked at the x ray it was not even mine. I went back to Dr Palmieri's office and requested Dr Palmieri to talk to me about why I was told me my tooth is fine after looking at the 3D xray and why I was given the wrong xray. Dr Palmieri called me and told me he looked at my 3D xray I took in April and mentioned there was clearly issue shown in the xray with my root canal. He mentioned there was a mistake with my root canal and the issue is clearly shown on the 3D xray which his office told me there was no issue in April. He also mentioned that there were several on other similar cases with issues in his office. Dr Palmieri told me that he is on some board and that this is not considered malpractice but he is willing to reimburse me for my out of pocket cost of the root canal. I mentioned I agree but I would like to consult with an attorney to confirm, at which point he got angry and said he will not talk to me further or refund my money and all conversation from now on will be through attorney. read more

Dr. Portell and his assistant Carla were such a pleasure to work with during this not so comfortable situation. They were efficient, thorough, and kind through the entire process. I hope I will not need any more visits to an Endodontics, but if I do I will make sure to use this practice. Highly recommend! read more

Dr Portell and Carla are a great team. I was cared for so very well. They gave me so much confidence in what they were doing as they explained things, I am still amazed to have seen my tooth on Cat Scan! I was given appointments that enabled me to have my work completed before a family wedding. The office is a kind of sanctuary, beautifully staffed and the decor is pretty special. I highly recommend this team. read more

Dr David P and his staff provided excellent service during a tooth pain investigation. They performed professional diagnostics (referral from my dentist) and provided all the information I needed to determine the best course of action. Highly Recommended. read more

Dr. Schoenly took time to address all my concerns and answer all my questions. He is an extremely capable and intelligent diagnostician. Dr. Schoenly is also exceptionally personable. His staff at the Falls Church office is efficient and friendly. read more

I went to my general dentist for a tooth that was hurting. He immediately said this is more than I can do and Referred me to an endodontist who couldn't see me until Wednesday(5 days later). I was fortunate enough to find Dominion who so accommodating and understanding of my pain. They worked me right in! The doctor and staff were so kind and did such a wonderful job. The doctor was very patient, explained everything in detail, and did such a great job making sure I was comfortable. It was a 3 1/2 hour ordeal but I am now pain free. If you are in need of an endodontist I highly recommend Dominion Endodontics in Falls Church. The staff and doctor were amazing!!! read more

Dr. Nathan Schoenly did 2 root canals for me. He is gentle and kind. Dr. Schoenly explained EVERYTHING to me in concise detail. When he showed me the x-rays, of his work afterwards, it looked like art to me. He made sure I was not in pain. I highly recommend him, and if I every need and Endodontists. The Falls Church and Arlington offices were very clean, pleasant to the eye and neat. Receptionist at both offices kind, and helpful. Assistances to Dr. Schoenly were also kind, knew exactly what to do. read more

I've used Dominion Endodontics with Dr. Palmieri twice. The first time was for a root canal. The procedure was practically painless! Dr. Palmieri was efficient and took time to answer all my questions. A year later, that tooth feels completely normal and does not cause me any more discomfort. The second time I used Dominion Endondontics was a week ago when I went for a consult on a suspected infected tooth. Once again, Dr. Palmieri did a great job explaining what was wrong and how to fix it. He didn't recommend a root canal and wrote a detailed description to my dentist of what he did recommend. I highly recommend this practice! read more

Words cannot express how amazing my experience was with Dr. Guerrero. Not only is he EXCELLENT, but my entire experience was well more than I could ever anticipated. From my initial contact with the practice to schedule a blind appointment, to working out insurance details, to walking in the office to fill out the pre-procedure paperwork, to the root canal itself, I was treated with so much patience and care. Everything was thoroughly explained every step of the way. The professionalism, the kindness, the expertise, the cleanliness of the office, all of it, has to be the best medical experience I have had to date. 10 starts are necessary, with zero hesitation. The only thing that will top this is for Dr. Guerrero to go back to medical school and residency to learn a few more specialities --- I want his level of professionalism and care for all of my medical needs! Hopefully no more root canals but I must, I will look no further. Thank you for such a superb experience! read more

I went to my dentist of 10 years (Dr. LaVecchia...also 5 stars) for pain I was having in one of my molar crowns. He got me in same day and after examining me, he said that I needed to be evaluated by a specialist. He referred me to Dominion Endodontics, made the same day appointment for me and made sure I had directions to the office in Falls Church. I arrived and was met by Dr. Frank Portell. I was incredibly nervous, because I knew I was headed for the dreaded root canal, which would be my first. I immediately felt at ease by Dr. Portell's bed (dentist chair) manor. I also relaxed when I realized that this was only a consult and I was not getting the procedure right then. When the consult/exam was complete (which was painless), he advised the dreaded root canal, and because I was very anxious he recommended mild sedation. Hello Prince Valium. The night before, as prescribed, I took one of the Valium and slept great. Surprise. The morning of the procedure I took the other two Valium an hour before my appointment. By the time my wife brought me to the office, I was relaxed but not "out of it". I was brought directly into the procedure room and was met by Dr. Portell. He explained the procedure, then numbed me up. Once numb, he did a few tests to make sure all the nerves were "out cold", then he started the procedure. Besides the length of the root canal (little over an hour), this was the easiest, pain free dental procedure I have ever had. And by pain free I mean I felt NO pain or discomfort at all.......did not even feel the needle when he numbed me. I was slightly sore for a day after, but OTC pain meds took care of it. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Portell, Dominion Endodontics, and the support team including the dental assistance who were incredible. The worst part of the procedure was my own mind imagining the horror of a root canal. Which turned out to be a complete waste of energy. Thank you all for a great experience. read more

My dentist referred me to Dr. Palmieri for a root canal. My last one was about five years ago, and although it was not painful, it took considerable time (perhaps different teeth have more complex nerve systems) and the office/parking situation took a long time to navigate. So I was pleased to try a new dentist much closer to home. The Alexandria office refers patients to parking in the hotel across the street, but you might also find street parking. The staff was very kind and efficient, and Dr. Palmieri and his assistant were very skilled and worked smoothly. He is kind of quiet, which I like, and he gently explains what he's going to do, what he's doing, and gives little status updates ("we're more than half done"). The actual procedure, after waiting on the anesthetic to kick in, was only about a half hour (one nerve removed). I told Dr. Palmieri when I experienced a teeny bit of sensation during the procedure, and he immediately gave me more anesthetic, which did the job. I don't have dental insurance, so I was given a 10% discount - much appreciated. And Dr. Palmieri called that night to make sure I was OK. Highly recommend! read more

Nobody wants to have to go to an Endodontist. But when you have to go get something done you want to make sure that you're in good hands. And that's exactly what I got today with Dr. Schoenly! I was a few weeks away from having a temporary crown replaced with a permanent crown when the tooth started being very sensitive to cold and pressure. I was on a business trip when it really started to hurt so my dentist gave me a prescription for antibiotics. It stopped hurting all the time but it was still sensitive to cold and pressure. My dentist Dr. Williams, had me go visit Dr. Schoenly and I'm very glad that I did! My evaluation this morning confirmed that I needed a root canal. He was able to squeeze me in in the afternoon and it didn't hurt at all. Definitely a great guy to see if you need to get a root canal done. Again, nobody wants to have to have this happen. but if it does this guy and his assistant Ebony will take care of you!! read more

First time on yelp for a positive review. I have a dental phobia, i've always dreaded the thought of going to the dentist. At times i rather deal with the pain than sit on that chair and allow a stranger with needles in my mouth. I had a root canal done in 2011 that got infected. And knew i had no choice but to have it taken care of, I knew i didn't want to go to the same dentist. Luckily I was referred to Dr. Schoenly. I had an appointment at 11:45 i arrived a little early and was seen a few minutes before my appointment. Office was nice and clean, staff were all very personable and friendly. Once i got on "THAT CHAIR" he talked to me about what he will be doing, told me that it will be about an hour and 1/2 (i wanted to die) luckily that's all i remember....the next thing i remember was being told its all done! WHAT????? NO! ....This has NEVER been like any other dentist visit before. I felt no plain, i think i must of dozed off because i don't remember laying there for that long. He pulled up the X-rays, explained everything that was done. My root canal looked amazing! I was extremely happy with my experience. Anyways, if you have a phobia, and can't stand the dentist. This is the guy for you. He's gentle, he's honest...he's very well educated with the latest procedures. He truly cares about your well being, and wants to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. I no longer fear having to sit on that chair because of Dr. Schoenly and the next time i have to go for a root canal i know the guy i want to go to. read more

I am a new patient that had a root canal and a following retreatment on the same tooth. I was still experiencing pain and my primary dentist had informed me that I need to see an endodentist for further work. I had previous experiences with other endodentists prior that did not accept my insurance and would still ask to do a 3D scan for $400. They did not make me feel comfortable and felt like they were trying to take my money, out of pocket. I found Dominion and it was the complete opposite experience here! I had Dr. Schoenly. He was really helpful and explained everything about my tooth clearly and concisely so I could understand everything. He ensured me that they would not go to the extreme and pull my tooth out, which was what I kept getting told from other dentists. (what a relief!) The 3D scan that I needed, was actually half the price of what the other endodentists were charging. I was really surprised about the dramatic difference. Dr. Schnoely went through with me in full detail everything the scan showed on his computer and made me a nice CD from it to take home. The office is overall very clean, spacious and everything is very new. Everyone in the office is super friendly and welcoming from the front desk, Dr. Schnoley and his assistant. Incredible service and business. I was more than happy with my experience here, I would come back for future work & recommend Dominion to everyone. read more

I was referred to this office by my dentist to get a root canal treatment. Dr Schoenly performed the procedure and it was easily one of the best experiences at a dental office I have had. He and his staff were extremely courteous and friendly. I was immediately put at ease and was informed of what was going to happen each step of the way. I would highly recommend Dr. Schoenly and his staff. read more

Just got a root canal done about 2 hours ago and I have to say it was a very pleasant experience. Dr. Schoenly made me feel at ease by explaining the procedure and with his overall friendliness. I didn't feel a thing, so much so I fell asleep in the chair! Let's hope I don't need anymore root canals in the future but if I do I know EXACTLY where to go. Thank you Dr. Schoenly! read more

Dr. Schoenly was fantastic!!! I don't even feel the shot of novacaine, which normally hurts at first. Had a root canal done and felt no pain before, during, or after. Didn't even use pain medicine at all. He explained everything to me during the process. Also, the office called beforehand to explain costs. No surprises. Great location!!! read more

I was referred by my dentist to Dominion Endodontics for an emergency root canal on a lower molar. My pain was a 10/10, and radiated up to my upper teeth and even to my ear. Dr. Shoenly is awesome. He has a great demeanor, numbs you up perfectly so you don't feel pain, and was meticulous in cleaning out the four roots of my tooth. He then took an x-ray and showed me the before/after. I immediately felt better, and 24 hours later I feel like new! It was my first root canal, and I honestly don't know why people don't talk more fondly of them - the worst pain in my life was cured by 90 minutes with Dr. Shoenly. I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

I am extremely pleased with Dr. Portell's excellent work. My mother recently needed a root canal, and poor thing was very apprehensive about seeing a doctor. She has been a bit traumatized with her past experiences at a dental office. Dr. Portell and his wonderful assistants, Cory and Lucy, made sure my mother was in an anxiety free environment. He personally called her the next day to check up on her, which shows the dedication to his work. We will definitely refer anyone in need of a root canal to Dominion Endodontics. read more

My tooth started bugging me a few weeks ago, and I was referred to Dr. Palmeiri by my wife who also works in the dental field .They did an X-Ray and quickly identified the problem and recommended the root canal be done to save the tooth instead of possible extraction and implant. Dr. Palmeiri made sure I had very little discomfort during the procedure. Wonderfully professional all throughout the office and took great care of me. I would highly recommend him to anyone! read more

I had a root canal done by Dr Schoenly, and it was great. I'd read a lot of horror stories about how a root canal could go wrong, but Dr Schoenly explained every step of the process to me, did a great and efficient job, and then made sure I understood what he'd done and what to expect. I can eat and drink cold things with no pain for the first time in months, and the whole process was painless. Well, not literally, but as painless as a root canal could be. I hope I never need another one, but if I do, I'm going back to Dr Schoenly at Dominion. read more

I think I wasted time and money visiting this place - 1. They took the x-ray without warning that there would be an extra charge of $280 2. they did not get back to me about the results of the test and possible treatment till 10 days later after I called them. Although they said they would call in 2 business days 3. Doctor called and spoke for 15 minutes without making any sense - 4. Doctor sounded so uncertain that I will never trust him to do the surgery on my tooth - he basically said "we should do the surgery, but you will loose the tooth" - so the only reason for surgery is to pay for loosing the tooth Overall - I will not go there again. read more

OMG. I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Palmieri and his staff, but I will tell you this - he is EXCELLENT and if you're wondering if you need to go to a specialist that focuses on roots, you'll answer the question for yourself when you're sitting in front of a 3-D bone image of your mouth and discussing whether the tooth needs to come out. Dr. Palmieri's staff made room in his sched for me same day as my doctor called him for an evaluation because I was in a lot of pain, and I was literally amazed at how the doctor personally offered to come in for a 6:30 appt that Friday just because he knew how important it was to me to have the work done quickly. He showed genuine concern over my condition, and his approach to fixing my tooth was much appreciated (it didn't have to come out) :) Like the others on here, I WISH he was a general dentist I would love to go to him regularly. And just as the others said, got a call personally from Dr. Palmieri same night as the surgery to make sure I was ok. Needless to say, he's the besttttttttt. read more

I had a root canal with Dr. Palmieri last week and he was wonderful! The procedure was over quickly and he even called me that night to make sure I was feeling okay. His office staff was great and was able to work me in quickly. read more

This practice is awesome. I am so glad I found them. I had a root canal two weeks ago. Since then they called like 5 times to check on me (I don't clear infections well, so I had to undergo antibiotic treatment). The doctor always returns the calls, has excellent bedside manner, the equipment is state of the art and staff is outstanding. Too bad he's not a general dentist because I would love to go there more often! I am a high maintenance patient for many reasons and he really knows how to handle those;)). Unlike some other renown practices in NOVA/DC area, they accept my insurance. I could not recommend them more.5 stars! read more

I've never provided a review of a medical/dental professional before, but given my positive experience with Dr. Schoenly yesterday, I felt compelled to let others know. Root canal....those two little words have always sent shudders down my spine. Although the office and staff are incredibly pleasant, I approached "the chair" with an overwhelming sense of doom. I wondered if this is how dogs feel when you lead them to the bathtub. In any case, I met Dr. Schoenly and given the fact that he appears to be younger than any of my children, I was a bit suspicious. However, from the moment he shook my hand, he put me at ease and inspired confidence. He did a terrific job of explaining everything in great detail, was gentle and unhurried, and answered all my questions. He made sure that I was comfortable, and took it nice and slow to minimize pain when it came to the injections. I have no idea what all he did, but I know that he was very diligent in ensuring a thorough job was done. Is a root canal how I want to spend my Veteran's day? Of course not, but if it has to be done, this is the guy for you. One teeny tiny recommendation: A root canal requires a lot of work on the part of the doctor and the need for some serious high-tech equipment. I'm assuming that is why they keep the room temperature low (as in freezing). Ask for a blanket before they begin your root canal to stay warm (apparently, they have a stack of them). Unfortunately, once the procedures begins, you'll have a block in your mouth and a rubber sheet to isolate your tooth which will make talking impossible. read more

I cannot begin to say enough wonderful things about my experience today at the Falls Church office of Dominion Endodontics. I was scheduled to have a root canal today with Dr. Nathan Schoenly. I was greeted by Sheba, their receptionist, who was very warm, friendly and reassuring. (I was a bit nervous about the upcoming procedure.) I was brought back by Katie, the technician, who was also very friendly and reassuring. Dr. Schoenly came in and after listening to what had been occurring with my tooth and looking at my x-ray, he told me he didn't think I needed a root canal at this time. He did several tests on my crown, where I was to get my root canal, and said he thought I just needed to have it filed down a bit more. He proceeded to do this and my tooth felt better than it had in months! Dr. Shoenly gave me a prescription for toothpaste to help cut down on my tooth's sensitivity and he said he would call me in 2 weeks to check on me. Dr. Schoenly was warm, caring, attentive and professional. He took his time with me to listen about my explanations regarding my tooth pain, and incredibly, he didn't rush right in to give me an unnecessary root canal! (I truly believe I may not have been so fortunate if I had gone elsewhere.). I cannot say enough positive things about my entire experience today. I would highly recommend Dr. Schoenly and his staff to anyone who is looking for incredible care with the highest of ethics and professionalism. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Schoenly and all of his staff. read more

The location is hard to find by the GPS. Dr. Portell has years of experience and did an excellent work on my tooth root canal. I was impressed with the entire staff. Everyone is nice and helpful. The receptionist, Seeba, i hope i spelled her name right, is excellent at customer service. She provided me all information I need to know for my procedure and insurance related read more

Dr. Palmieri is amazing! He took great care of my dad and called him that same night to check on him. My dad came home hours later and was raving about how he didn't even need to take a Mortin yet!! Could not be more impressed with the quality of work he does and how well he treats his patients. The staff is also very friendly! Highly recommend! read more

I was referred to Dr. David Palmieri for a root canal. The referring dentist sent over my referral and x-rays in advance. When I went in for a preliminary exam Dr. Palmieri spent 5 minutes with me and looked at my x-rays then dismissed me to set up a future appointment for a root canal. He never looked in my mouth and was distracted and irritable. At check out I was informed that today's visit for an oral exam would cost $95.00 and was not covered by my insurance since I had already had an oral exam by my own dentist. When I questioned why I was being charged for an oral exam when Dr. Palmieri never looked in my mouth, Dr. Palmieri said "I was paying for his expertise and professional opinion, and if I didn't want to take it I could go elsewhere." So I took that advice and made an appointment elsewhere where I won't have to deal with a rude doctor who pads his bills for services not rendered. read more