I have been a patient of Dr. Sharmin for some years and he has always provided exemplary care.

I HAVE PAPERWORK/ DOCUMENTATION AS PROOF: Please read this review entirely because my review will without any doubt, save you from disappointment, frustration and wasted time to say the least... Possibly even worse! I will admit and take full accountability, that this is where I went wrong from the start. I should've read the reviews before I went ahead to schedule a visit. I could've saved myself a lot of wasted energy and time but GOD does work in mysterious ways, He saved me! The only positive result that came away from this whole experience was that I didn't continue forward as their patient, thank GOD! So this is what happened, my dental need was for a bad cavity filling in one of my back teeth that makes it unbearable to chew, so I can't eat nor drink on that back side. Imagine that discomfort and obstacle that I have lived with all day, everyday smh. I was first seen by Dr. Sharmin for my initial consultation and exam, he then referred me to Dr. Mojd ( Endodontic ) who was nice and helpful, suggested that I come back to repair and restore the refilling. This is when it went downhill, on my way out the female staff who work the front desk and including the office manager, all lack professionalism and competence which revealed a major red flag. Both Martha and Lauria refused to schedule me until I could receive a confirmation from my insurance company for payment verification authorization. Unless they said, I can pay out of pocket then I can schedule. *HERE'S THE KICKER! When I told them that I can't pay out of pocket and after the insurance company called them to discuss authorization, they switched up saying that their office doesn't do this type of work and that I need to go else where. **THE SAD PART: is that they admitted to my insurance on a recorded call that would only see me if I pay out of pocket, so which one is it? This is how they got caught up in their lies, so now they are confirming to schedule me for the procedure ( they claim, they don't do at their office. ) only if I pay out of pocket. ***ESCALATED THE CALL TO OFFICE MANAGER: She was no help, undermined me, dismissive, was more confused than me and didn't even know what was going on other than that I couldn't get scheduled. Conclusion: I'm just blessed that I didn't get the procedure completed at the office because now after I have read all the bad reviews, the doctors might've seemed nice to me when I met them at first glance but according to all the bad experiences, I was saved from further disappointment and agony. JUST STAY AWAY FROM THIS OFFICE BECAUSE MY NEXT COMPLAINT IS GOING TO THE DC DENTAL SOCIETY, DC DEPT OF HEALTH, AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE CONSUMERS AFFAIRS COMPLAINT DEPT and with the Better Business Bureau. I have to do this for everyone who has fallen victim and to save anyone else from future trauma and distress. read more

I love Dr. Sharmin. As someone who has a history of dental issues, he's always very gentle and never judgmental. His staff are wonderful and I've never had any issues here. They are also open on the weekends (including Sundays!), you never have to wait too long for your appointment, and you get a lot of face time with Dr. Sharmin himself. I've been going for a few years now, and even though I no longer live in the same neighborhood, I will be going to see Dr. Sharmin until I leave DC. read more

Great Dental office. Wonderful staff: Attentive, responsive and concerned. Highly recommended!

I was a little hesitant coming here after reading the reviews but had to because this was one of the very few places that's open on the weekend which works around my work schedule. Also, my crown fell out and I needed to get it fixed ASAP. Sunday morning, I reluctantly walked here expecting the worst. I figured my appointment time was meaningless and I would end up staying all day. I waited maybe 10 minutes after my appointment time. Then the Dr. quickly placed my crown back in my mouth and I was out of there in less than 45 mins and I was on my way to carefully eating my lunch. Check in for a new employee was simple and painless and everyone that I encountered was nice enough. The office isn't fancy or huge, but I felt like all of the equipment there was newer. Everyone was professional and helpful. read more

I like the doctor who does my cleanings and my insurance covers my preventative care. Like that they offer Saturday appointments.

I waited 6 weeks for an appointment. Prior to Covid I had been to office for 3 visits. My next appointment was to have my partials made. So I am seated a half hour late in treatment area. It wasn't a problem. Dr. Sharmin comes in, he asked why was I visiting. I told him to be fitted for partial. He looked at my teeth then started arguing with me that I needed 3 fillings before he could do my impression. I tried to explain that I worked for Dentist many years and I know the procedure. I also tried to explain teeth he said needed fillings were the same teeth I had filled prior to Covid in his office. He has a staff of dentist that do different procedures. He was shouting at me telling me insurance won't pay for partial unless fillings are done. He was rude and unprofessional. He needs to take his old cranky butt home. Bedside manner sucks. read more

if you don't have insurance in can't afford to pay for your teeth being done very pricey Very .

Worst dentist ever. My appointment was for noon and was not seen for over an hour. The receptionists are incredibly rude, the waiting room is disgusting. Save yourself and never come here. read more

They really don't even deserve the one star smh... I honestly can't even put the full blame on them because I allowed myself to continue at this dentist for so long. So long of doing absolutely nothing that I now have a loose tooth that's literally hanging out of my mouth at the age of 35. All this place kept telling at every appointment is the same thing over again, and that's "you have a chronic gum disease and that you will have to see a specialist". I then schedule with the specialist who only come in once every few months for them just to keep numbing my mouth and keep giving me deep cleanings but not trying to fix the problem. If you have serious dental issues this is NOT THE PLACE FOR YOU. The staff is nice tho but being nice doesn't help your teeth. And the new male periodontist they have attitude sucks and he doesn't really seem to know much. This is just a WARNING!!!! Review DONT DO IT. read more

Unreliable and terrible customer service I'm new to the area and was looking for a dental clinic when I saw Sharmin Dental Clinic listed on my insurance's website. I called and set up an appointment for a few weeks out. All was fine until the day right before my appointment they called to tell me they weren't accepting new patients with my type of insurance. This would have been fine if they had not told me they accepted my insurance through the phone OR if they had called me to tell me at any point in the three weeks between. Overall, would not recommend. read more

Dr Sharmin has been my dentist since 1997. he is superb. His staff are superb. There is a reason the DC council names a day in his honor. A truly exceptional person providing great service to the whole community. I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

I've been going regularly to Dr. Sharmin for about 10 years now. I've had nothing but outstanding experiences with Dr. Sharmin and his staff...each and every time. Easy scheduling, short wait times, excellent and efficient care, courteous and competent office staff, extraordinarily attentive and gentle assistants helping during procedures, no unnecessary procedures, and no billing issues. Not only is Dr. Sharmin perhaps the most thorough medical provider I've worked with, he's a treasure as a human being. I can't recommend him enough. read more

First cavity ever (31 years old) and I was insanely nervous. So nervous that I almost walked out before my amazing dentist, I wish I remembered his name, assured me that it would not hurt. Thankfully, I stayed. The dentist numbed my gum with a topical gel before using the Novocaine and, to my complete surprise, I felt no pain whatsoever. The whole procedure took about 20 minutes and the doctor, and two dental assistants, were amazing. I never thought I'd write a review for a dentist's office but I feel compelled to. I (clearly) have a "thing" about doctors and dentists but Dr. Sharmin's office made me feel so comfortable, laughed with me (and, rightfully, at me), and the whole procedure was a breeze. This was done yesterday, late-afternoon, and once the local anesthesia wore off I felt no discomfort or pain whatsoever (and I still don't feel any). Again, couldn't be happier with my experience yesterday. Everyone in the office was a pro and amazingly understanding and sympathetic. read more

Went here for a few years because the office participates in a city insurance program for low income people with no insurance. There is a woman dentist who I saw three times who was simply awful. She is terrible at communicating with the patient about what she is doing, and quickly gets annoyed. She was rough when working on me, and I still have a scratch on my front tooth from her drill when I had to push her away because of pain. She gave me a filling that was much too high above the edge of my tooth, and she insisted that I was the problem, not her filling. It felt like I had a wad of gum stuck to my tooth. I had to come back a few days later when the excess filling broke off while I was eating a salad. She seemed completely annoyed with me. On my last visit I got stuck with her even through I'd insisted that I see another dentist, and her annual exam and cleaning was just a brush cleaning. No exam, no notes to the hygenist, nothing. The front desk staff are ok, but I once had a 2+ hour wait for my appointment. Left the area, so I'm never going to be stuck there again. read more

I have been back to this dental clinic several times since my last review update, and both times I was careful to specify that I wanted to see Dr. Sharmin. I love Dr. Sharmin :) I get exactly what I want - good dental care, at a good price, from good people, without fancy upsells and shiny stuff. Thank you Dr. Sharmin!! read more

I had a new patient appointment for a cleaning. Elsewhere I'd become accustomed to basically seeing a dental hygienist and getting a hello from the dentist. What a nice surprise that the dentist himself conducted my appointment! (And I was happy to hear I need no other dental work besides to come back for a cleaning in 6 months, which I will!) read more

I hadn't gone to the dentist in years. I told myself it was because I was busy, but really, I was afraid. I had a lot of anxiety when I went to Dr Sharmin's but quickly calmed down by the clean, well lit facility, gentle efficiency of the staff, the high tech equipment and the understanding Dr Sharmin showed me. I highly recommend this practice for anyone, and especially scary cats like me :) read more

Went here simply based on insurance being taken. They have regular appointments on Saturday and Sunday. I got my teeth cleaned at 11:30 on a Sunday morning. I was in the chair within 5 minutes of my appointment time too. Don't know about you but that was super convenient for me. Service was very good. Dr. Sharmin and staff are professional group. read more

I have seen Dr. Sharmin for years and he gives me great care. He is very thorough and explains everything he is doing. Having my dental care so close to home is great, too. I would recommend him to anyone! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this office. They are committed to providing affordable dental care to anyone that enters their doors. My boyfriend was here from out of town last week when he experienced a sudden dental emergency. The staff here said they would fit him in between appts despite being a new patient. Dr. Sharmin saw him directly, and wasted no time with procedures that would be redone once he made it back home to his regular dentist. I will start coming here for any dental care I need, and I will recommend this office to everyone I know. We were both incredibly impressed. read more

AWFUL. I got a cleaning and filling from them - so, two things. First. The filling I got started to hurt after a couple of weeks, and has been continuing like this for months, even now. I can't even use that side of my mouth to chew and I have to avoid having food touch that spot. Sometimes cold water or brushing my teeth or hot food or certain textures of food causes pain in that area. I think there are little gray spots/depressions on that tooth, and the pain is increasing now. I went back to see Dr. Sharmin and he didn't even LOOK AT MY FILLING. What kind of doctor is that? You can't treat without seeing the actual area. He was just like, "Oh, just wait and see" (it had been a couple to a few months by then) and "it's ok." The doctor that did the cleaning and filling - a young (in her 30s) white female dentist (I don't know her name) - she seemed to be Eastern European? I don't know, but anyway, the whole process made me realize how people could be scared of the dentist. The things you have to put in your mouth for the x-rays hurt so much I was tearing (and the tech was like, "Are you ok?...."), and she/Dr. Sharmin when he initially examined me, were not gentle, and that shot they gave me to numb the side of my mouth that was to get the filling, hurt. I have NEVER experienced this before at my previous dentist. I guess I was lucky before. Surely there is a better Medicaid dentist out there. I went back to see Dr. Sharmin because I thought, he is more experienced, he is the one in charge of this practice, he can help me. NOPE. AVOID this place. read more

I made a Yelp account just to review this place and all I can say is wow! I haven't been to the dentist in years because of a bad experience with a past dentist, so unfortunatly all 4 of my wisdom teeth had cavaties. My first appointment was on May 30, 2019. The front desk staff was very polite, and I was called to the back with in 30 minutes because I had to of course fill out some paper work. My dentist was Dr. Sharmin, and you can tell that he really LOVE his career. He was very polite and was excited to show me the before and after cleaning of my teeth. He scheduled me to come back on the following Monday so that the extraction, or fill-in technician would decide which procedure I would need. I came back the following Monday hoping and praying that I would need a fill-in instead of an extraction and my prayers were answered. I was called to the back within 10 minute, and the fill-in dentist was also very polite and inviting. My wisdom teeth are very far in the back which made his job much harder, but he didn't complain, he told me exactly what he was going to do and did it. It's now June 23,2019 and I'm extremly happy with my fill-ins. I'm glad that my insurance made this my primary dentist, and I will definitely be back for my 6 month appointment. Personally I would recommend this dentist, I would ask for Dr. Sharmin, and I wish I could remember the fill-in technician name. read more

Had an appointment for 10:30 this morning. Arrived at 10:30 and had filled out my medical history form by 10:40. At 11:25 -- 55 minutes after my scheduled appointment -- I still hadn't left the waiting room, so I gave up. No one on staff apologized for the delay or offered any explanation. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you have plenty of time to waste. read more

I'm surprised at all the good experiences people have had at this dental office. I've been here maybe four times and have only had one good experience. The customer service is bad and so is the communication from the women who work at receptionist table. I understand it's a business but ripping people off is not cool. Plus, Dr. Sharmin does a terrible job with cleanings. read more

When I first went to Sharm DC I was told I needed 3 teeth removed and scheduled an appt. a week later. Fearing a major pain experience I came in, sat down in front of the surgeon who said, he didn't know what he could do for me since i had an implant in. Why was this ignored? Because dr Sharmin did not listen to me when I told him I had an implant. A week later, I arrived at petworth dental and was told I needed some fillings and teeth were not to be removed. Skip Sharmin. read more

Dr. Sharmin is a very pleasant person. I've been going to him for the last 2 years, approximately 3 times now. The first time, he told me I had signs of grinding and that I needed a mouthguard and that I had signs of a cavity (I've never had a cavity in my life). Second time, I saw another dentist there and he said my teeth were fine and there was no sign of a cavity (I'd prepared to have it filled that time). Today I went after a year, and there was no mention of any cavity or grinding and I had wonderful teeth (just that I shouldn't wait a year in the future). it's the first time I've ever had a dentist do the cleaning and never provide the patient with a new toothbrush (only toothpaste and floss...). read more

I hate going to the dentist but now I can say that I look forward to my next appointment. I love Dr. Sharmin. He is so sweet, so straightforward, such a good man. I teared up listening to him talk about how he came from Iran 30 years ago and because this country has given him so much, he has been giving back by taking all kinds of patents on medicaid and medicare and giving them the very best treatment. His equipment is top-notch, as is his commitment to providing good dental care to all. 5 stars for this wonderful man! read more

I'm searching for a new dentist as I speak . One week ago I had an appointment for 10:30. I arrived on time and they had me waiting for over a hour with no disregards to the fact that I had other standing appointments. It wasn't until 12:45 that I decided to reschedule. A week after that(today), I have an appointment for 9:00, I was running late due to traffic and didn't arrive until 9:30.(I called to say I'd be running late).They then tell me that I won't be seen because they have other appointments. Where was this when I was on time for my appointment last week ? ALL of the receptionist at the front are rude but mainly the one with the glasses. Dr. Sharmin is sweet but his staff are unorganized, inconsiderate, and rude. Now that I'm here I had a bad experience getting my wisdom teeth removed too. They didn't numb my mouth all the way and it wore off because they were done so I felt all the pain associated with them yanking out my teeth. Should actually be -1 stars but I digress. read more

I went in this office for the first time, a few months ago. The front desk people were rude. They yelled at their customers and charged them additional for being late and for missing appointments. It was hot and no air circulation in the waiting room. Because I had an insurance that is "state" sponsored they treated me rudely and gave me additional treatment that I didn't need. They rushed me in and out in record time. Never asked or told me what they were going to do. I had to tell the DR. why I was there several time before he looked at my affected tooth. Please someone report this guy to the authorities. I am afraid to get in trouble that is why I can't. read more

Dr. Sharmin's office is listed as a in-network dentist for DHMO Plan so I called in and scheduled my appointment. When I got there I was denied my appointment because they now said that they do not take DHMO insurance. They don't even bother to be removed from the in-network provider list. I lost my time and my appointment. What a lazy crappy service! read more

Great dentist! Very kind and understanding - has made the dentist a calm experience instead of one I dread. The staff are helpful in scheduling and good about checking in with insurance. Prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend this office! read more

Via a phone call - receptionist was not that un-polite but not friendly, yes, she asked the right question, however the way to address a potential client was rather arrogant or just perhaps because is a rainy day-, being myself a professional and manager, felt some level of at large potential improper customer practices. it is maybe a DMV kind of ways, but you felt in many places, even the government which we pay high taxes - that I am not the customer and that the receptionist or waiter is the client.... strange way to do business and make money - since there so many desntis around as well.RL read more

I have only been to this dentist once, but I was extremely impressed by their commitment to being honest and saving patients money. I had been told during a dental checkup at an office in Boston that I needed 5 fillings. Both Dr. Sharmin and the restorative dentist (didn't get her name) agreed that this was absurd. Turns out I have a couple of teeth we need to watch, no fillings needed at all! I really appreciate that this dentist didn't try to give me any unnecessary "preventative" fillings. I thought everyone in the office was polite and professional. read more

Unfortunately, I was incredibly dissatisfied with my experience at the Sharmin Dental Clinic. After being kept for more than an hour and a half after my originally scheduled appointment time, and receiving no explanation and barely an acknowledgeable to my inquiries, I asked to speak with Dr. Sharmin himself. The Doctor was less than apologetic, and borderline indignant. Suspiciously, the 'specialist' I was waiting to see became immediately available upon my decision to leave the office. Previously, after waiting quite a while at my initial visit, I received a cursory (less than 2 minute) evaluation by Dr. Sharmin in which he completely missed two cavities the next (capable and professional) doctor identified easily. Please be careful of this office. While I'm sure the clinic employs a number of qualified, compassionate, and thorough physicians and assistants, such qualities don't appear to be the rule. Note: I selected this clinic based on a positive review from http://www.netdentistfinder.com/dentist/Affordable_Dental_Ctr/126315 but after looking into this site further after my visit realized the same generic positive review was repeated for every clinic. read more

I do not have to wait a long time to get in for a cleaning and when I arrive for an appointment, I do not have to wait a long time in the waiting area. These elements are signs of a convenient and good denist office, in my opinion. Efficiency and expediency. A routine visit does not have to take your entire day when you visit Dr. Sharmin. Plus, Dr. Sharmin is polite and easy to talk to. read more

I picked this place because it was close and becasue they have weekend appointments. Dr. Sharmin was very kind and took a lot of time with me. He also didn't even flinch when I said how long it had been since I'd been to the dentist (some years, oops). For a basic cleaning and xrays, it was great. I'm not sure how he would be if you needed more than a basic check- up or maybe a filling-- I have some gum problems that every dentist I've seen for the last 7 years has told me I will have to address eventually, and he didn't mention it. I also didn't ask though (not wanting to address it anytime soon). For what I wanted, however, Dr. Sharmin's office was a good choice. read more

Dr. Sharmin is a sham! I just got new dental insurance and picked Dr. Sharmin because he's the closest. What a mistake! He looked in my mouth and said I had 5 cavities. He never poked at the teeth nor did he look at the x rays they took. He offered a rate to do all 5 cavities right there. I went for a 2nd and 3rd opinion and both said zero cavities. read more

This was my first visit to Dr. Sharmin's office. The waiting room is clean with adequate seating. I filled out my paperwork and all front desk interactions when very smoothly. I was taken back (after about 1/2 hour wait) to see the dentist and right away he did a quick assessment, cleaning, xrays and offered to take care of my major pain causing. dental issue right away! I was so relieved. He let me know what would be needed for further care and explained what I should do for post care after my dental extraction. Anesthesia was a pinch, but after that smooth sailing. Dr. Sharmin seems a caring, extremely competent, honest care provider. I highly recommend visiting the office and will be back for further care. read more

My family and I have been going to Dr. Sharmin for many years. He is a very caring dentist, who takes the time to educate kids as well as adult about dental hygiene and the importance of dental health. The staff in the office are very good about appointments and about getting you in and out. I recommend everyone going to him. read more