I had a similar experience to Mahika N. in terms of Dr. Chang completely dismissing the pain he was causing and literally saying to me, "I'm not doing anything to you, keep your mouth open!" All the while he was jabbing me in the back of my throat with one of his instruments during the placement of a crown -- ignoring my yelps of pain and asking him to stop. In the same visit, he was forcing the floss so violently between my two teeth after the crown had been cemented (because the crown was too large), he cut my lower lip and hit me in the chin. Again, no apologies whatsoever from him. Instead, he blamed me! Afterward when I was nearly in tears, he argued with me about the pain he was causing and called me "a difficult person to work with." I have never in my life experienced anything like it. And all of this happening while he manically talked and talked and talked through my entire procedure ... asking me ridiculous questions I couldn't begin to answer with my mouth pried open and him jabbing instruments into my mouth. He also spent 2.5 hours the first visit preparing me for the crown and remaking the temporary twice due to lack of communication with his staff. Then to add insult to injury (literally!) he called me back days later to request I come back in for one hour to REMAKE the crown! There is even more -- too much to put into this review. Suffice it to say, I will NEVER be going back. The only redeeming aspect of my experiences with him is the office administrator, Jane, who seems extremely professional and kind. Ironically, she is his wife. Bless her. Truly. read more

I had the worst dental experience of my life with Dr. Chan I had the worst dental experience of my life with Dr. Chang, and would strongly recommend going elsewhere. All of my family members used to go to Dr. Chang, and we all stopped. A dentist really needs to exercise judgment, and Dr. Chang has very poor judgement. during one visit, he found four cavities. The next session, he decided to do all four fillings in one session. I didn't know any better, but I later learned this was a horrible idea and is very tough on your jaw to endure. He also knew I had trouble with keeping my jaw open for a long time (TMJ) yet proceeded with this health plan. After he did two fillings, I was already in a lot of pain with my jaw. He continued with the plan and said we should do the other two as well. During the third filling, I actually started crying and tearing up because the pain was so so bad. Dr. Chang acknowledged the pain but did not stop. In the middle of the fourth filling, he said another patient needed him and that we would have to pause. This meant I would have to once again undergo the set up of opening my mouth etc. He apologized and said he knew I was in pain but still left me to attend another patient and I cried in my seat. I spent several hours at the dentist that day. And for the next several days, I could put even open my mouth properly to eat. All of this pain and aftermath for simple dental fillings - truly ridiculous and a serious lack of judgement shown by Dr. Chang. I'll also add, Dr. Chang used to routinely find 4-5 cavities, and since I have switched dentist for the past 3 years I have had maybe one, if that. mily members used to go to Dr. Chang, and we all stopped. A dentist really needs to exercise judgment, and Dr. Chang has very poor judgement. during one visit, he found four cavities. The next session, he decided to do all four fillings in one session. I didn't know any better, but I later learned this was a horrible idea and is very tough on your jaw to endure. He also knew I had trouble with keeping my jaw open for a long time (TMJ) yet proceeded with this health plan. After he did two fillings, I was already in a lot of pain with my jaw. He continued with the plan and said we should do the other two as well. During the third filling, I actually started crying and tearing up because the pain was so so bad. Dr. Chang acknowledged the pain but did not stop. In the middle of the fourth filling, he said another patient needed him and that we would have to pause. This meant I would have to once again undergo the set up of opening my mouth etc. He apologized and said he knew I was in pain but still left me to attend another patient and I cried in my seat. I spent several hours at the dentist that day. And for the next several days, I could put even open my mouth properly to eat. All of this pain and aftermath for simple dental fillings - truly ridiculous and a serious lack of judgement shown by Dr. Chang. I'll also add, Dr. Chang used to routinely find 4-5 cavities, and since I have switched dentist for the past 3 years I have had maybe one, if that. read more

Possibly the best/honest dentist I have ever had. I've been to a number of different dentists, and a lot of them have pushed me to do a lot of work on my teeth (as dentists do profit from work being done). Before I came to VA, my dentist was insisting I get another root canal as soon as possible. The reason I trust dr. Chang is that he said it would be better to wait until it's giving me a problem with sensitivity or if something else happens; before getting a root canal. It's been about three years and that tooth is still okay without any issues, while that tooth will eventually need to get work done because previous dentists have made the filling too big and the actual tooth weaker, I very much appreciate the fact that having the original tooth for a longer period of time, rather than a crown. Also, he and the staff are great to work with! They are knowledgeable and very helpful with any questions. Plus they're super friendly and really take the time to get to know you. Covid times: They have you call the front desk before coming in so there aren't too many people in the front waiting area. I felt they're doing a pretty good job keeping things sanitized. After an X-ray, I saw them sanitizing and washing the instruments. I didn't see what they did to the chairs and other stuff after I left so I can't comment on that. Overall, as a healthcare professional, I believe they understand the necessary precautions and wouldn't be open otherwise. ***update: still going to him after 3 years, I HIGHLY recommend read more

Very friendly, honest and competent dentist. He makes going to the dentist less painful. I highly recommend Dr. Chang.

Dr. Chang and all his staff are wonderful to be with. They all are professional and all very pleasant. You will never get bored when Dr. Chang is attending to your dental needs cause even when you cant talk he'll be there to tell you stories while making sure you feel safe while he drill your teeth. Haha. The view on their clinic is also terrific. You'll be lying down on your chair and looking out on a glass window with the view of the sky and the forest is relaxing and calming. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Chang since moving to the NoVA area and he has been great. No complaints. He was the 2nd dentist to recommend a night guard. I have a bad habit of clenching my teeth so much so that my jaw would crack. 6 months on the night guard and no jaw cracking for me! read more

Dr. Chang is the best dentist I have ever had - and I have had quite a few. I first saw him about ten years ago. I move a lot for work so my family has seen other dentists but we always come back to Dr. Chang. He is very personable and makes me feel very comfortable. He is engaging and does a lot of talking which keeps me distracted from the procedure. He will also be quiet if I need him to be. His office staff is friendly and helpful and I always feel like he and his team cares about me as a person. read more

Dr. Chang has been my dentist for the past 4-5 years and it's a pleasure seeing him every 6 months. I've moved and switched jobs many times in my life and so I've had ~20 dentists. Dr. Chang has easily been the best. We've been through some rough times together: 4 or so years ago, he finally convinced me to take out my wisdom teeth - which had been long overdue. Mine were a bit worse than most cases - they were fully impacted and completely sideways. Thanks to his expert guidance and the fully competent oral surgeon that he referred, I had 0 pain from the time I walked into the oral surgeon's office and I could finally eat real food. In fact, I didn't take a single pain killer pill that they prescribed me. I also never looked like Alvin (the chipmunk), which is a shame because I could have scored some sympathy from the ladies ;) I've also had to get a root canal. Dr. Chang squeezed me in the day after my phone call (it was a strange pain but it hurt a lot) and by 6:30pm that day, I had finished my very first, and hopefully very very last, root canal. The surgeon, diff than the wisdom teeth surgeon, was not much of a talker but really good at what he did. I can't say the experience was enjoyable but comparing my stories to others, it was a visit to a candy store (after this experience I no longer visit candy stores) Dr. Chang is also great when I'm not in need of an oral surgery. He's a patient and thorough listener and tells me the reason why I should do certain things (floss everyday) in layman's terms. Since I'm not a layman but rather a skeptical engineer, he then switches over to scientific and historical terms that I can understand. He's explains to me what is currently going on and lets me know of any pain I should expect. He's also a natural people-person and you can tell that he truly enjoys interacting with his patients/clients/friends. I can go further but you get the idea. The office staff is just a well-oiled machine. They are also very competent, friendly, and courteous. I've had 5 different home addresses and 4 different dental plans while I've been Dr. Chang's patient. I've had 0 billing errors and 0 appointment mishaps. Well, I did _completely_ forget my appointment once and they were very nice rescheduling it. Now that I've moved 5th time, to downtown DC this time, it's been harder to get out to Fairfax and I'd thought about switching. A second after such thought I realize that spending 2 additional hrs of my life in traffic-ridden 66 is well-worth having the best dentist in the DC area. read more

For anyone looking for a dentist during pandemic or after, you won't find a better or safer dentist than Dr. Chang. Recently visited his office, and they have taken very careful procedures to keep patients and staff safe. To be honest, he's very possibly the best dentist in the DC area a combination of bedside manner, devoted to patients health and quick...with an extremely kind, friendly, professional staff. He takes his time explaining what's going on with your teeth and tries to help you take care of them. In procedures, very careful, conservative and attentive. We've been patients for years, and stayed on even as we moved farther away. read more

Dr. Chang is a wonderful dentist with friendly, highly professional support staff. After years of trepidation about going to the dentist, I've found an experienced, gentle dentist that makes me feel comfortable. Dr. Chang has patiently explained everything related to my teeth and shows genuine care about my situation. I highly recommend Dr. Chang. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Chang for over five years and it has been a very good experience. He is very thorough in his explanations of what is happening in my mouth. He is very friendly and genuinely cares about the health of my teeth, mouth and gums. I can get appointments within a reasonable time and his staff is friendly and helpful. Coming from the Fairfax area, I take the back way down Kingsley Rd Se (off Nutley exit from 66) to Park St then Cedar Ln and Idylwood because traffic can be so unpredictable going the other ways. read more

Watch out the charges they will bill you afterwards without giving you a heads up! I received bills after the regular cleaning visit for something I didn't even recall. Sucks!!! Sneaky! read more

I've been going to this office for several years, typically for cleanings because they take my insurance. His staff is lovely and he is undeserving of them. He has made me agonize over dentist visits and i am kicking myself for not leaving sooner. The following is my experience only. He is usually in a rush and seldom takes time to get to know his patients. Over the last year I have regretably had two fillings done by him. He actually starting talking about how he was going to be late getting home while he was drilling my tooth (I needed an extra shot to numb so it took some extra time) then left so abruptly that i was still in the chair with the bib on. I finally took it off and went to reception to ask if i was done. I was and he had gone. He also makes concerning comments to his assistant about the problems with your teeth while he is drilling and you cannot speak. Never stops to ask how you are doing during a procedure and you have to frantically wave your hands up and down if you need a break or to respond to his concerning comments. I've always gotten the feeling that he just sees me as another mouth full of teeth instead of as a human being. In my experience, he is insensitive, arrogant, and confrontational if you question anything. He can be abrupt and not up to date on current dental practices, appearing not to recall serious concerns you have discussed in the past. I have a lot of recession, and while he always asks to fill those spots, he never suggested fluoride treatments. I had forgotten all about them, but recently remembered, while searching the internet, that they had always been done at my last office to help protect my teeth. You hear everything that is happening throughout the office due to the lack of walls which is quite disconcerting. I have never suffered through painful fillings until meeting this dentist. If you only care about skill, then he might be a good fit although i question that. If you are looking for a dentist with compassion and a good manner, he is definitely not your guy. What he needs they do not teach in dental school. You can do a lot better. read more

Dr. Chang is the best. Gentle, nice, funny, and no judgment. I highly recommend him.

I have been seeing Dr. Chang for the past 3 years and I always wish I had found him earlier! He explains everything thoroughly, examines you very patiently and is super friendly and funny. He seems to be very experienced with what he is doing and I highly recommend him! read more

I've been going to Dr. Chang's office for about 3 years now. He's really friendly as well as the other staff too. Clean, Professional and he does great work. Best Dentist I've had. Would highly recommend! read more

Best dentist I've ever had :) I've been his patient for the last 5 years.

Was my dentist for the 5 years that we lived in DC. He is a kind, funny and easy to talk with dentist. He never pushed services and my teeth and gums are the healthiest they have ever been! On top of that, his office staff and technicians are also fantastic. I had the same technician and the same office staff help me for all 5 years. So clearly his office is happy place for employees too. I had no problem getting a appointment at my preferred time as long as I booked ahead of time and they have a fantastic online and text message reminder service. Lastly, the office is 90% glass windows that look out on the trees, so it a relaxing place to sit while your teeth are worked on. We've moved out of state, but otherwise I would have made Dr. Chang my dentist for life. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Chang. He always takes the time to explain what he is doing and what *you* should be doing -- not just nagging you to "floss, floss, floss", but giving you the scientific/medical reasons for why oral care is important. He understands his patients have brains, not just teeth :-) read more

I highly recommend Dr. Chang, my dentist for 3 years. He is thorough, professional and has a good chairside manner. And, he is gentle.

I found Dr. Chang by matching up dentists on the Kaiser (Dominion Dental) panel with highly rated dentists on Consumer Checklist. He and his office completely met my expectations. I didn't have a local dentist and needed emergency attention: they took care of me right away. Service at the office was prompt, fast, courteous and helpful. Dr. C explained plaque, crown night guards and more ... as well as really why to brush at night. Humorous and interesting. Finally, in addition to smooth operation, office is bright (big windows look over pretty wooded area) and extremely convenient, about a mile north of Merrifield-Dunn Loring Metro, well before the Tysons congestion. Easy parking right in front. Looking forward to future dental services. read more

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Chang for over a year now and we couldn't be happier. Everyone in the office is so nice and most importantly professional. I don't like getting my teeth drilled but Dr. Chang makes the experience much better with friendly conversation. He always explains what he's doing and why it's important. Office staff is very friendly. They were very patient while I sorted through insurance issues. Highly recommend. read more

I live in Washington, DC yet come to Dr. Chang's office because he is hands down the best. He makes the process very easy and even fun and the man thinks very quickly on his feet. I've never had any discomfort while he operates on my teeth. He always warns you about what's coming up and wants it to be a painless process. It's very easy to schedule an appointment and they have a great system that reminds you of your date. I highly recommend him and my teeth have never been better. read more

I never met any dentist friendlier, honest and detail oriented than Dr. Jonathan Chang. He cares about the Patients and their health. He always tries his best to see his patients on time so they don't need to wait in the waiting area more than 5 minutes. Although, I am studying dentistry right know, I have had the great privilege to work at his office as a dental assistant for more than a year. read more