"I love this dentist," exclaimed my eight-year-old daughter. Showing up for our first appointment,…read morewe didn't have to wait at all in the lobby. The exam and cleaning took 30 minutes. The staff are friendly and good with kids. TVs are on the ceilings for kids to watch as their teeth are being cleaned. They get to keep the sunglasses and take home a goodie bag of stickers, floss, and a toothbrush. Street parking is easy to find during the day and there are many shops and restaurants nearby.

Always a great experience. Welcome and vibrant environment for the kiddos. No wait time! Fast and…read morequality service. My son's favorite part is the overhead TVs that they set to the child's preference. Our hygienist was so thoughtful and had great bedside manner. The doctors are great.

After spending over $3000 for extra's like sealants we had to miss an appointment due to my…read moredaughter having a bad cough (that also kept her from school). I was told that they would not waive a $50 fee for cancelation. They do not believe in treating patients fairly. I would pick somewhere else to go for treatment.

After being a patient here for several years, they changed their cancellation policy with no…read morenotice, and charged me $50 for cancelling an appointment with more than 24 hours notice. They informed me it was now a 48 hour window, and they had called the previous day. I was traveling, and called at 8am in the morning to cancel an appointment in the afternoon of the following day, and was told this will cost $50. I did not receive an email or a text message offering me the opportunity to cancel, or informing me about this policy. I also never received any written information about the 48-hour-window. What a terrible practice, all of your patient families are working parents who are juggling a lot.

Dr. Charlie is terrific. Both of our kids have seen him for years. Thorough, knowledgeable, caring…read more Although no kid really loves going to the dentist, our kids appreciate the care they get and don't resist it which is a huge win. Both kids and parents are happy! And the office is well run.

I took my toddler here for their first visit based on the great reviews I saw on this site. She had…read moreseen a dentist before but was still nervous about a trip to the dentist, but felt better once she was in their office - very fun and kid-friendly with toys and books - and a welcoming staff! My kid had a great experience, got lots of fun stuff, and loved the dentist and hygienist and rest of the staff. I am glad to have found a wonderful neighborhood pediatric dentist practice - highly recommended!

Took my 3 year old son here for his first dentist visit ever. The staff was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating at the fact that he was terrified. He ended up seeing Dr. Blank who was gentle and slow while doing the cleaning. We didn't feel rushed at all and my son ended up calming down after a few minutes. When we were done he was given a small toy car and a dental kit to take home with him. If you have a child that is nervous about their first dental visit then this is the place to go. It's designed to appeal to children and all of the staff help make it as pleasant as it can be. Even though we are planning to move out of the area we will be still coming back here.

I wish that I had a dentist and team this amazing when I was growing up! I didn't, and I am…read morerevisiting years of dental trauma because of it, , but my kids will never experience that because Dr. Derek and the entire office is amazing. Run don't walk to get your children signed up for this amazing dental experience so that they will go through life as lovers of the dentist as opposed to how most of us probably grew up, in perpetual fear. To the team, thanks for always being amazing for years and years. We can't go anywhere else, and wouldn't want to, see you in 6 months!!

Dr. McKenzie is sloppy, incompetent, inconsiderate, and terrible with children. Though it looks…read morelike some other reviewers have had better experiences with her, I note that she gives patients giftcards in exchange for positive reviews. My two young children were patients of Dr. McKenzie from 2025-2026; though we have had problems with her from the beginning, we put up with her because her office was conveniently located downtown. We had made our first appointment with her for a routine cleaning, for which she charged us $398. When my children showed minor discomfort with the dental chair, instead of working with my children or giving me a chance to put them at ease, she made me take more time off of work to come back later. During the follow-up appointment, the cleaning was less thorough than the twice-daily brushing that the children have at home. She did not use a polisher or any other dental tools, and the only task that she did that I could not do myself was apply flouride paste to the children's teeth. We came back after my daughter fell and injured her mouth. I had mistakenly thought that my daughter's tooth had fallen out and wanted to get the injury professionally examined. Dr. McKenzie was so inept that, even after examining my daughter, she did not realize that the tooth was actually pushed into my daughter's gum. (I found out weeks later after the tooth began reemerging.) The last straw for us happened when we were 15 minutes late for one of the children's appointments due to a subway delay. (The children had back to back appointments scheduled at 10am and 1030am.) We had called in advance of the appointment to let Dr. McKenzie know that we would be running late and provided an accurate ETA, and Dr. McKenzie's assistant told us that we could still come in. It was not until after we arrived that we were told that both of the appointments would be cancelled, even though we had called ahead and were 15 minutes early for the second appointment, and that we would be charged a $200 cancellation fee.

Dr. Barnes was amazing! She had amazing music playing from Lauryn Hill to prince to help keep me…read morecalm. It's been a few years since I've been to the dentist because I am really not comfortable with drills and needles. She really has a way with putting you at ease. She really handled me with care and I am pretty excited to call her my new dentist.

Decided to come to Capitol Hill Associates because most of work colleagues go here! I had an exam…read moredone which was fairly quick, a filling for a cavity that took 25 minutes and most recently I was referred to an oral surgeon for my wisdom teeth removal. Dentist Malone is wonderful! She's funny, quick with her work, and makes sure that I understand what is happening with my teeth. The location is a ways away from me but it's worth it. The ladies at the front desk are respectful and helpful!

I went to Dr. Thomas Malone because he was close and in-network…read more The X-ray machine was down at my first visit but he said he could tell I had a cavity that needed filling. The cleaning was the most painful I have ever experienced, and I generally like dentists. He is nice enough, but not very interested in explaining the details of what he is doing. The staff was fine. My second appt, what should have been a filling turned into a surprise root canal- he got in there and said it was worse than he thought. I should have stopped him right there and gotten a second opinion. But I was already Novocained up and trusted him. I am not sure whether I needed a root canal or not, but the tooth had never cause me problems or pain before. So, 6 more appts later.... My tooth has been in pain for 4 months, this has been the longest and most painful dental experience of my life. He thought the pain was from an infection and gave me 2 Rx for antibiotics. Finally he figures out he only got 3 of the 4 roots that he needed to, and that is why I have been in pain for so long. Now I am stuck with a sore tooth and insurance won't cover another procedure on the same tooth for 2 years. Never again will I go back to him.

OMG - I cannot recommend this place enough!! I've had trouble with my teeth my entire life and…read moreafter not having insurance to go to the dentist for a few years - and knowing that I had a least a couple of problems - I was wrecked with anxiety both about what they would tell me and getting the work done. I honestly was on the verge of tears sitting in the chair for my first appointment. Dr. Troy Vagianelis is an anxiety whisperer! He was super calm but engaging. He asked me if there were specific things that raise my anxiety (yes) and he offered work arounds or modifications while still getting everything done. As others have said, the office is nice and clean - but doesn't have that sterile clinical feeling. My appointment started on time and I didn't feel rushed at all. The woman at the front desk was nice and very helpful. I had a question about my insurance and she could answer it! I cannot tell you how much of a relief it is to have found Pahlavani Dental!

I enjoy a good cleaning, and the one I had here with Dr. Gutierrez was really top notch. If your…read morecleaning starts slowly (mine did), don't worry -- this is a very tech-forward office that uses good tools to make your visit fast and effective. Since I was a new patient, they took a ton of photos to start, and then Dr. Gutierrez showed up to take a look. She ended up taking more photos because she wanted to show me exactly where I was missing in my brushing -- fantastic. A dentist can tell you plenty, but to have it showed to you on a big, clear monitor was great and has permanently changed how I brush. Once it was time for the cleaning, Dr. Gutierrez flew through thanks to the high tech tools and then grabbed the camera to take some more "after" photos to show me the difference. Throughout, she asked me about my habits and gave me very direct, clear advice. Again, I enjoy the dentist generally, and even still, this cleaning made me sit up and appreciate just how good it was. I'll be back!

I wish I could have gone to a dentist that catered to kids when I was young! The fact that I can…read moreensure my kids are getting a gentle and bespoke experience is a relief. Both of our kiddos are patients and they actually love going to the dentist. The space is made just for kids, the dentists, hygienists, and staff are all great at interacting with kids and helping them feel at ease in what for many adults can be a stressful experience. Each part of the process is fun for the kids. You can really tell that Dr. Anamelechi thought through every step of the experience -- from the waiting area with different activities (like coloring and reading) to the fun sunglasses you wear during the visit to the interactive x-rays. My kids feel special throughout and I am grateful to have found a pediatric dentist that offers such a thoughtful and fun experience. Another thing is that they take most insurance and offer sliding scale for families without insurance. The DC location takes BCBS (the MD location does not yet but might be working on it). Anyway if you have kiddos, go to Children's Choice! They will love it!

Children's Choice is a small, mom-owned, growing business that provided excellent service. This was…read moreour daughter's first visit to the dentist and the team worked extremely well together and were full of true professionals. From the moment that we arrived, everyone was welcoming, friendly, and put us at ease. They provided great tips and guidance to support my daughter's dental care, and even had some toys to give her to show that dentist trips are not a bad thing. The whole process was quick and easy. Thank you!

After nearly 5 years I need to write this review to sing the praises of Dr Keaney and her whole…read moreteam. It's really rare to experience an office where all staff members are kind, helpful, and friendly, but that is this office. From the admin person to the front desk staff to the hygienists to the dentist herself, this is an office that truly cares for the kids and their families. All the staff are all positive and supportive. The office is very clean and conducive to kids, with tvs in the ceiling, toys in the waiting room, and kids decor throughout. There is a dry erase board where each kids name is written to welcome them, a very nice touch. Each kid gets a goody bag at the end and a token which can be used on the toy vending machines in the lobby. This is a HUGE hit with the kids! They usually get little jewelry trinkets or toys that they get excited about. One time the staff gave them balloons which was sweet. The dentist herself is very kind and gentle and thorough with the kids. She'll take time to answer questions and explain things. The same go for all the hygienists here. I always get a good vibe when coming to my kids dental appointment!

Dr. Flanagan and their staff appear to be in a rush over the past several years to drop common…read moredental insurance carriers. On September 2023, she dropped Aetna PPO. Just this month, she has decided to drop Metlife. This appears to be a pattern -- a pattern of dropping some of the more common insurance carriers. I do not know for how long it has been going on, but it causes chaos and unpredictability around a part of a young child's life that is already scary and confusing. This is arrogant and, and it sends a perhaps unintentional signal that her team possibly care only about the wealthiest members of the Arlington community who can afford to bear the burden of this unpredictability. It forces busy families to scramble to find a new dentist for their child -- and I fear it can cause harm to children who develop a bond of trust with one building and staff to be migrated to another. So, pray tell, how do Metlife families at your practice explain this to their 3 and 4 year olds? If you don't belong to an extremely high-earning two family household, Dr. Flanagan's practice is not for you. You cannot predict from one year to the next if you can afford for your child to be seen at this practice.

We've been going here for 4 years and she is good at simple, routine check-ups and cleanings if you…read moreare in-network with her and don't mind a 15-20 minute wait time. There has been decent turnover in her staff recently and insurance can be an issue. Like other reviews say, she speaks really quickly using technical terms. In her unclear technical terms, she referred us to an orthodonist and sent us down a rabbit hole that resulted in days of lost time and ultimately, an overnight non-conclusive sleep study. When I followed-up with her on this, without reviewing any of the medical notes, she immediately referred us to another provider. I take all potentially complicated dental issues to another dental provider and just come here for regular, easy check-ups and cleanings which she is pretty good at and are covered by my insurance. Her location is really convenient.

We went in for an emergency cavity for my Daughter. I had called and made the appt 2-3 weeks prior,…read moresince we were going out of the country for several weeks and didn't want to be stuck in another country with tooth pain and no way to manage it. Dr. Karen clearly had a hard morning but instead of being professional, taking a few mins to recompose herself, she took it out on our family decides she wasn't going to do it because she was running behind. We drove 45 mins to see her. Her energy was rude , like she could care less about what I was asking or my daughter. Now we are stuck with tooth pain going out of the country. We could have gone somewhere else. This was a very bad experience