The ladies at the front desk staff have horrible customer service. It makes the experience poor and makes one not come to this office. Staff don't work with you if you have an emergency or last minute illness and are rude about it to bat. This dentist used to have better staff years ago but it seems the quality has gone downhill. Parking and traffic in area is also subpar. I would suggest you look elsewhere for any dental needs. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Mustafa Al-Karagholi for many years. He is very knowledgeable and an excellent dentist, dedicated to serving his patients and following standard care practices. His office is lovely, staff pleasant, with state of the art dentistry equipment. He is always learning and improving his skills; attending conferences and incorporating the latest practices in dentistry, into his own practice. He recently removed a tooth, and I literally did not see an ounce of blood or feel any pain during the entire procedure or during the healing process!! I highly recommend Dr. Al-Karagholi and his practice. read more

First time patient. X-ray, exam and cleaning. I was very impressed with entire staff from front desk, Dr. Ali and his assistant Olivia. Very thorough exam. Everything was explained to me in a clear and concise way. I'm used to regular teeth cleaning and I was very happy with my cleaning today. Highly recommend. read more

I' ve been seeing this Dentist for 10 years. Such a clean and welcoming environment, which keeps me returning. The dentist always does a cavity check after each cleaning. The smartest feature is TVs for the patients over each treatment chair!! Makes any procedure less stressful. I've always had great care from every visit--and they sometimes give you a travel dental kit!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

DR. Mustafa Al-Karagholi is a fantastic doctor taking time to meticulously explain everything. He is a top notch dentist and stays on top of everything happening in his professional field. I have never had a more competent and professional dentist in my life, and I'm in my 60s now. The staff is also fantastic (ask Daisy what treats she has in her drawer). They are very good about getting pre-approval with insurance companies and going over payment details with us before any work is actually done. That gives us a big "peace of mind". As for the actual dentistry work, "perfecto". Unfortunately, I have to reduce the rating just a bit. They cancelled the MetLife Insurance contract and some others in July 2021, so now they are considered "out of network" for me and my wife. There goes a few hundred bucks per major stuff gettin' done. But if you can get insurance that is "in network" with them, you got the best you can get! In that case, I would have given them 5 stars no question! read more

I had a cleaning appointment at Merrifield Smiles on July 3, 2020 after six months of a major surgery. Dr. Al-Karagholi did the semi-annual exam and told me that everything looks good and healthy. Reflecting back, my expectations have been superseded since my last visit. The cleaning procedure was done professionally. I am deeply appreciative of advice that I received pertaining to better cleaning practices for certain spots in my daily cleaning routine. I forgot to mention, the front-desk office adhered by the COVID-19 standard procedures. I was little concerned coming in, given the difficulties posed by the current pandemic, especially since I fall in the high-risk age group. But I felt very comfortable after I observed all of the precautionary steps that they are taking in dealing with their patients. Finally, I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who works at the Merrifield Smiles Dental office. read more

I booked a dental cleaning visit. They took X-rays and discussed them, and then told me to come back another time for the actual cleaning! They said they were too busy that day. The cleaning was why I booked the appointment. Then my spouse went in a few days later for a cleaning, and they did the same thing. Took X-rays and said return another day for the actual cleaning. The secretary should tell you when you schedule that they are unable to do a cleaning and their policy is to do X-rays one visit and cleaning on another. This is not respectful of our time, and also dishonest to book an appointment for a cleaning and not actually do it. read more

My family and I have been using this dentist team for the last 4 years and they are the best dentist team ever!!

Donny was great and very kind. He was very careful with my teeth and was always making sure I was okay and comfortable. I will not be going to anyone but Donny!!! read more

Merrifield smiles is an amazing dental office. Beautiful, comfortable, and very professional

The best dentist in town the clinic is modern the whole staff is friendly and the doctor are Awesome I highly recommend this place you will feel like home read more

Best cleaning I've ever had! I came here through a groupon deal so I wasn't sure what to expect. Merrifield Smiles is located in the Mosaic district right next to Fed-Ex so it was definitely a nice place. The dental hygienist took her time and was very thorough with my teeth making sure she didn't miss a single stain. She also made sure I let her know if I had any pain or discomfort. They offered a great deal for wisdom teeth extraction, with or without insurance. I greatly appreciate how flexible they are with their clients, regardless of their situation. Overall great dental office with professional dental care. read more

I'll begin by saying I regularly use Yelp as a reference however have never written a review. Dr. Al-Karagholi along with his team are top notch!!! I moved here from Los Angeles and could not find a decent dental office to start treatment at. I am soooo happy I found them! I don't think anyone looks forward to going to the Dentist but if you need to go, this is the place! All the most important things to me have been fulfilled above and beyond by this office including hygiene! The office is clean and tidy. Dr. Al-Karagholi is professional, polite and most importantly he's great at what he does! He doesn't rush, which I appreciate, ensuring his work gets done properly. Dr. Al-Karagholi and his team are kind and make sure you feel safe and comfortable at all times. Good vibes all around! read more

Let me just start off saying, I have been to a couple dentists and I was referred to Dr. Al-Karagholi recently, I am so glad I came to his office. He is defiantly one of the best dentists that I have been to. I loved his office and the staff was all soo friendly. I am terrified of going to the dentist but with Dr. Al-Karagholi and his team they really made me feel calm and comfortable. read more

My mother goes there regularly and so did my sister and I. we have been patients of Dr. Karagoli for nearly a decade. He's outstanding. The office, staff, and treatment are excellent. He is such a kind and sweet person. I cannot recommend him enough. I never thought it is possible to look forward to visiting a dentist but now I do!!! In all seriousness, he's hand-down the best dentist I've been to. read more

The office is nice and the receptionists are lovely, but on my first visit, these dentists made me feel like I had the worst teeth in the world (I promise, I don't). I brush and floss regularly and have only had 2 small fillings in my life, and they told me I had TEN cavities! After a 2nd opinion elsewhere, I miraculously somehow only had one small pit and one cavity. read more

Based on my previous experience with them for the last 3 years: the dentist is nice but the elder receptionist was rude and condescending. Plus, the assistant dentist was almost made a mistake on the type of anesthetic was given to me. Luckily, I checked one more time right before she was given it to me (I was pregnant that time so the anesthetic was different then usual for dental processeurs) Even through nothing bad happened (knock on wood) That's good enough for me to look for a better team to know what they doing:) read more

Worst dentist visit ever. The hygienist kept questioning my cleaning habits and then would make remarks without giving further information. I felt super uncomfortable. ..like I had never been to a dentist before! The dentist insisted I get cavities filled ASAP..after having another dentist take a look. .nothing needed to be done! Unless your looking to have someone cheat you and have a hygienist straight out of school ...don't go here! read more

Let me just say that if there's one place i dread going to, it's the dentist. I've seen Dr. Al-Karagholi a couple of times and honestly going to a dentist where the staff is so welcoming makes a huge difference. Like many others,I was one of those who were convinced that I needed braces or at least Invisalign. I went In to complete my fillings with Dr. Al-Karagholi and also had a consultation with him regarding whether I was eligible for Invisalign and to see if I needed it. Usually if you go to a dentist and the patient expresses that they want to get braces done, the dentist will support this since you can technically always fix a smile and let's be honest..it's a huge financial plus for the doctor. During my consultation Dr. Al- Karagholi examined my teeth, heard my concerns and to say the least, he looked at me like I was crazy for even wanting Invisalign. He told me my teeth were completely fine and that I should be happy with my teeth as is. That reaction in itself alarmed me because it was unexpected. I then informed him that I want to look into composite veneers, he asked me why and I told him it's because of a small gap I had on one side of my smile that I wanted to get rid of. He told me if I want we can try doing it and if I don't end up liking it I can always get it removed( another thing that was extremely comforting) My next visit was to finally get red of that gap I had and get my composite veneer done. Before starting I asked the Dr. if it's possible to get not just one composite veneer done but also another one done on the other side of my teeth. Of course I knew that would be double the price but at least that way my front teeth would all be perfectly aligned. Once again Dr. Al-karagholi continued to give me his honest opinion and told me he thinks doing one side should be enough, but said he would try and see. I personally admired his integrity and honesty because it was clear that he wasn't the type of doctor who wants to get the most out of you, but he's truly an honest dentist who will give you his expert opinion on what he knows you need instead of advising you to get what will cost the most. The process of getting my composite veneer was completely painless and comforting. After he got that gap fixed he handed me the mirror to examine it and tell him what I think, I wasn't sure what I thought and then he immediately got the entire staff at the office to come in and give me their opinion ( I literally felt like I had a group of friends surrounding me). I loved how it looked but I felt like I needed the other side done as well to look the same, so I went ahead and told the Dr. that I would like to get the other side done as well. After he examined the difference he agreed and went ahead and did my other tooth. The results... amazing!!!! I was in complete shock at how natural it looked, I couldn't even differentiate them from my other teeth. Long story short if you're looking for amazing service, an honest doctor, comforting staff and absolutely top notch cleanliness then this is the dentist for you read more

I really enjoyed coming here, however they never told me that the filling they did was not covered by my insurance. Unfortunately, they screwed me out of $200 even though I was regular there. Shows how much they value their clients time and money. read more

Dr. Al-Karagholi is definitely the best doctor I've been to. The office is immaculate, the receptionists friendly and knowledgeable, and they have flat screens set up to distract you while they work on your teeth! I've had a few appointments in the past year for cleanings, cavities, and crowns, (I hadn't been to the dentist in a few years :)), and not only were they inexpensive, but well-done. The doctor is really nice and takes his time explaining everything. I also think that the first impression is really important, and the receptionists are fantastic here. They always greet you with a smile and by your name, and you never feel rushed at the desk. I highly recommend Merrifield Smiles. read more

Dr Al-Karagholi is one of the best dentists in northern Virginia. Great location with a beautiful office and friendly staff. Whether it is routine cleanings, or cosmetic procedures, Merrifield Smiles is the way to go read more

I have been going to Dr. Al-K since the early part of the "century", he has always provided the most professional, caring service. He is a perfectionist and thorough professional in all aspects of his practice and his staff reflects this commitment to customer service. I highly recommend anyone in need of dental services go to Merrifield Smiles! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Al-Karagholi for years and overall, I've been pleased with every single visit. His entire staff is courteous, his office is extremely clean, and he is one of the nicest people I know. I have a slight obsession with oral hygiene and wish I could go there every day because they do such a great job! read more

I went in for one appointment and switched dentists immediately because I thought they were really brusk and not patient focused. I was told they would refer me for oral surgery services and had to call weeks later for the referral because no one attempted to contact me. Getting my own records to a new dentists has been THE MOST AWFUL experience. They will not release my records/x-rays even with my authorization unless I come pick them up myself. They didn't respond to the request from my new dentist letting them know they would not send the records which has delayed my ability to get care elsewhere without paying for new x-rays. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. read more