I'd give Dr. Colasanto a solid 3.5 stars. I like him and will stay with him. But I think he may…read morebe a bit too casual at times. This dentist's office is a blast from the past! All the equipment looks like it is from the 70's, and they don't even have water squirters for when they clean your teeth. Instead, after every quarter mouth, they raise you up in the chair, give you a cup of water to swish around, let you spit into this suction cup/funnel thing, and then lower you back down. The staff is nice but reserved. Dr. Colasanto is very friendly and jovial, he could be your grandpa, and I like that about him. He's probably about 75 years old but he knows his stuff. The first time I came in, he checked my teeth, said I had a small cavity and then slapped me on the arm and said, "Do you want to take care of that now?" I liked his spontaneity and appreciated that I didn't have to come back. The downside is on my second visit, from the time I entered the office to the time I left the office, it was 14 minutes. This included cleaning and check-up! So if you are interested in an in-and-out, quick and dirty, only stop you if there's a rotting hole in your mouth visit, go here. I will continue to, as he is two blocks from my house.

I've basically been going to Dr. Colasanto ever since I had teeth. Even after I moved out of my…read moreparents' house in Alexandria into DC, I still hop on metro to go out there every six months. So I guess it's hard to review objectively since I don't have any comparison, but this is just my own experience with him. I have always felt totally confident in his abilities, he doesn't try to up-sell you on any procedures or treatments, but he'll talk to you candidly about the pros and cons if you ask him about various things. I don't think he's over-casual. He's casual but not unprofessional. He'll take the time to answer your questions and he'll take your concerns seriously. No, there has not been any redecorating in years, but that doesn't bother me. The office is clean and functional. Nothing is broken or peeling - just dated. I'd probably really rate him a 4.5, but I think he's close enough to a 5 that I will round up.

Dr. Prestipino helped me through a long, extensive, and sensitive series of crowns. During this…read moreprocess, he did everything he could to produce the best possible outcome and make sure I was as comfortable as possible. (There were many needles!) Dr. Prestipino took all the time necessary to answer my copious questions, offered me choice in the final product even when he had strong opinions, and engaged with me on a personal level. He and his staff are both friendly and competent dental professionals, and I definitely recommend their practice.

This practice when I was a kid filled cavities that did not exist. I had been going to another…read moredentist NEVER had a cavity my entire life. Suddenly started going to this scumbag and I had a cavity every single visit, sometimes two. One day I went and there was another "doctor" filling in and he was supposed to fill the cavity I had been diagnosed with the previous visit. He looked around and said "I don't see any cavities". He then walked back and made some calls and then came back and said "oooh here it is, it was really small..." Someone who takes advantage of kids is beyond despicable. I don't trust tooth mechanics to this day and no one should.

In June 1985, we were transferrd from Memphis to Northern Virginia. I worked weekdays and my wife…read moretaught senior high school 5 days a week. We searched the papers for a dentist who offered Saturday office hours. At that time Dr. DeLatour was teaching Dentistry at George Washington University, and offered Saturday hours in Fairfax which's also let him have students present for our care. During those years Dr. DeLatour did all of his dentistry, fillings, crowns, root canals. He had two sons and one daughter. She , I believe graduated in Nursing. He often ask my wife questions, since my wife was oldest to two brothers. We were loaded to head out one Saturday on vacation...a temporary crown Dr. DeLatour had installed the pdevious week, fell out. I called him from a pay phone and our Dr.met us at his office and reset the temporary. In February 2002, my wife became sick and I called Dr. Delatour to reschedule her appointments and he said that a Physical limitation he was going to give Jo his practice. . We knew that his son was a very successful dentist on his own part. I believe graduated of several upper lever J.S.Army , dental schools. Were we still in Northern Virginia, this is where I would be. I lost my wife to cancer September 2002, Roanoke, Va.// Joseph T. Long, Roanoke, Va. 03/17/2025

Dr. DeLaTour has been my dentist for about 15 years. He used to be a professor of dentistry at…read moreGeorgetown U. before the university closed the dental school. He has always been honest with me as to the pros and cons of a procedure. I look forward to my annual visits because he treats me with respect and is considerate of my needs. As a previous reviewer said, he doesn't have a fancy office; it isn't necessary. In the past, when he did not have the equipment for a procedure he referred me to a colleague who did. I recommend Dr. DeLaTour to anyone who asks me who to use as a dentist.

Dr. Gallant has been taking good dental care of our family for about 20 years. Conscientious,…read morecaring and professional. He utilizes up-to-date technology. Works in an office in his home, his lovely, charming wife is on staff, and everyone in the office is personable and kind.

My family has been going to Dr Firdoun Pishdad of Potomac Dental Group for twenty years and I…read morerecently realized that I had never written a review for him SO here I am. The fact that we have been using him and recommending him to our friends is because he is very good--good at what he does and also how he treats his patients. He as well as his staff is very friendly, personable, understanding, caring. In twenty years I have seen some turnover in his staff but, the culture of the office is such, they are all professional yet warm and caring. Dr. Pishdad is a patient, low key doctor. He, of course, runs a business but thinks of the patient first. He is not pushy with the treatment he suggests. He tries to conserve the teeth instead of ripping them out. He listens to you. He is real not fake. And is very good at what he does. I feel that even his prices are very reasonable compared to other doctors that I had tried in the beginning. He takes most insurances. The billing work is efficient. I have not used but he also does facial aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry, and Botox All in all, a very good dentist and office.

Regrettably, the DC Smiles office has been evasive and possibly misleading with regard to the…read morefinancial implications of treatment. Consequently, I am out of pocket thousands of dollars more than they indicated I would be. The staff told me I could expect to be reimbursed by insurance up to about 75% the upfront cost that I had to lay out to begin treatment. After eight months, I have been reimbursed about 30%. The difference is thousands of dollars. I am fully aware that insurance carriers make their own reimbursement choices, and DC Smiles cannot decide how much ny carrier reimburses me. But they gave me an expectation that I could expect a certain reimbursement level, and the reality has been very different. The practice doesn't have a credible explanation for why their guidance was so far off the mark. A staff member told me in an email that "this has not been my experience with the claims in the past" but it strains credulity to think my timing was somehow unlucky, that I happened to be the first patient with bad luck and a bigger hole in his wallet than he expected. To be clear, I don't have some fly by night insurer that would reimburse less generously than a typical one; I have a generous plan from one of the big, mainstream insurers. For many months I gave the staff the benefit of the doubt as they assured me they would continue to engage my insurer to get reimbursement, with no results. Now, after eight months since my treatment started, and with the staff having ignored my last email request for more detail on what if anything may happen now, I feel the need to tell other prospective patients to be careful. I will update and upgrade this review if the practice ends up standing up to the expectations they set, and resolving the issue. I haven't commented at all on the treatment. Readers can message me in Yelp if they have questions about how the treatment related to the large cost. The treatment I was pursuing did not work for me, but I am aware that much of Dr. Singer's work is on the cutting edge, unconventional (in a good way), and I own the risk I took in pursuing it. The problem is, I knew I was taking treatment risk. I did not think I was taking financial risk also -- that's why I'm disappointed, and that's why I thought I needed to share my experience with Yelp users.

So, hard to say I love going to the Dentist, but these guys are great. I will say that they are…read moreexpensive but they are well worth it. If you are getting a filling or a crown done, wouldn't you rather have it done by the best? It's going to be in your mouth for 25+ years, more of an investment than a cost. Personal experience: I had a crown replaced. The new one looks like alien technology compared to the crappy old one I had [nicknamed "The Marshmallow" for its misshapen appearance]. Summary: They keep their appointments running on-time They do GREAT detail work Nice office digs Bring your piggy-bank

Dr Malcomson is a skilled professional with a wonderfully caring approach to her work. I highly…read morerecommend her!

I have been going to Dr. Malcomson for the past 10 or so years and she is absolutely fantastic…read more Recently I shattered a front tooth on a Sunday night; I called her emergency line and got through to her and was in her office 7am the very next day. She is wonderful!

First time here and great customer Service. Highly recommended. Very efficient work and experienced.read more

I have been to the most judgmental dentist. To Dentist who…read more tell me how bad and ugly my teeth look. This is the first time I have received this kind and excellent service at a dentist. I was afraid to go at first, but decided it was needed. I always seem to have pain after going to a dentist, even if not before. This is the first time I've not had sensitive teeth thanks to receiving care from a dentist. Nothing but good reviews here!!! I'm glad I switched!