AVOID THIS DENTIST!!!! Especially if you are a female. I had one of the creepiest and most disturbing experiences of my life here. I went for the first time for a regular cleaning. Like the other comments have stated, I was immediately asked if I wanted to spend $65 on a flouride mouthwash after my cleaning by reception. I regularly use my own flouride mouthwash, so I declined, but was definitely put off by the immediate money grab. During the cleaning, the doctor proceeded to tell me that I had 4 cavities and needed SURGERY to fix a gap in my tooth. This shocked me because I have cleanings every 6 months and have never been told I have a cavity in my life. He proceeded to tell me my teeth will continue to decay if I do not get the procedures done that day. I simply told the doctor I would need to get a second opinion before prodeeding. He rolled his eyes and told me, "OK, it's up to how much you care about your teeth." IT GETS WORSE. My doctor was an Indian man that behaved completely inapropriately from start to finish. He TOUCHED MY BREASTS three separate times during this cleaning. He kept acting like he had mistakenly grazed my chest during the cleaning. IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES!!! I was frozen in fear and shock during the entire procedure. I've considered taking legal action, but since there was no one in the room but me and him, and a lawyer advised me that it is very unlikely that any consequences would actually occur. This is the sad reality that we women live in. I'm writing this review as a warning to all women. AVOID THIS SHAM DENTAL PRACTICE!!!!! read more

Excellent experience all around! Happy to finally find great dentists! Dr Bruhn takes fantastic care of my teeth!

Their billing is HIGHLY suspect. Charging me for things that are supposed to be covered, without explaining what they are for and refusing to provide a valid receipt. I'm done putting up with it. Super shady. read more

Dr. Bruhn did an outstanding job replacing a broken crown. She was extremely professional and proficient. Both the temporarily crown and the crown prepared at the lab were perfect--no need for additional grinding and refitting. I always know I will be e taken care of at Virginia Dental Care read more

l have never felt as comfortable in a dental office as I do when visiting VDC. Doctors Akmel and Bruhn are the best dentists I have seen in my long life. They take all the time in the world explaining everything as well as options. Even my deep cleaning was handled by the doctors, not a tech as is the case elsewhere. The time and effort the doctors put into each and every procedure is unparalleled. The care and professionalism are unmatched. The receptionist, I believe her name is Evelyn, is very pleasant and accommodating. I never have to wait more than aminute or so before beeing seen. I highly reccommend Virginia Dental Care - there is a day and night difference between VDC and any other dentist (and there have been lots) I have been to. read more

I've had nothing but good experiences at Virginia Dental Care. I have been here for my routine cleanings, and even just got a periodontal surgery done. The staff is very kind and caring. They are always flexible and helpful in scheduling and rescheduling when I have conflicts. The doctors are great and talk through everything they're doing. I've never had more informative dentists/periodontists before. They really keep me calm and informed through this. Would definitely recommend Virginia Dental Care to anyone in the area! read more

Worst experience ever!!!!! I typically don't write reviews but my experience with Virginia Dental Care was extremely bad. I went there 12/2016 due to a gum infection caused by my braces. However, they told me that I do need to have a complete Osteonecrosis/Jaws surgery immediately which was shocking.... I took their treatment plan (cost about $15K) to other practices to see what others say. I do not need that complex surgery at all. They were very persistent and pushy. Even, owner of the practice came in the room to make the whole process very uncomfortable. Now, after 9 months and 9/19/2017, I received an invoice which was balance of the gum treatment. I am fine with paying $22.40 so, I called to the office to make a payment this morning. Whoever answered the phone was very rude. I completed the payment transaction and she asked me to schedule an appt for routine check up and I said I am fine thank you. She LITERALLY hang up on me. Unbelievable. Please find other practice. read more

I typically do not write reviews but my experience with Virginia Dental Care was so bad that I felt compelled to write one. First, the appointment took a total of 2 hours for a very routine set of x-rays and a cleaning. The hygienist and dentist kept coming in and out and leaving my room for 15 minutes at a time to attend to other patients or issues. It took way longer than it should have. During the exam I was diagnosed with one cavity. When I got home I got a call from the receptionist who told me that the hygienist had punctured herself with a tool that was inside my mouth. She then asked me if I had HIV or Hepatitis. I replied that no I do not have any blood borne pathogens... I got another call about an hour later from the dentist telling me that I had two additional cavities, found when she "looked at the x-rays on another screen." The next day I got ANOTHER call from the dentist saying that I had a total of four cavities now and I needed to get them all filled ASAP. I was super sketched out by this entire appointment and series of calls afterwards so I went to another dentist for a second opinion. I don't have A SINGLE CAVITY. This, in my opinion, is borderline malpractice and just plain wrong. I would not recommend this office to anyone. read more

** Update** My family and I have had several visits since I first made a review. Health, safety, quality, and friendliness remain a top concern for the Virginia Dental Care team. My review would not be complete without mentioning how amazing of a Dentist Dr. Hartsell is!! Thank you for always taking care of our needs. read more

I was hesitant about this office after seeing the 2.5 star review, but as it was the closest to my new apt and they were part of my dental plan so I went in for my 6 mo. checkup on December 15, 2017. They were so professional, knowledgeable, and courteous, I am surprised with their bad reviews. I get so nervous about going to dentists but when it's a new dentist in a new town, I was almost in a panic mode. Alejandra is their office manager who is so compassionate, and Dr. Adam is sensitive to your needs. All their staff is superb. I went back in today for a deep cleaning and an old crown that needed to be replaced. Again, they were so kind and patient. Thank you so very much for the gentle care, and I'll see you guys in the New Year! read more

Worst dentist ever. New patient came here for my cleaning and was not impressed these are scam artist! They charge $60 dollars for fluoride cleaning and every other dentist office is free! They also did not give me a new toothbrush and dental kit and barely cleaned my teeth cleaned my teeth for five minutes if that. Also keep trying to upsell my on invisilagn and told me I needed 3 fills despite last dentist saying no fills needed read more

I absolutely love this dental office. 1) the staff is so nice and friendly and have really worked hard to ensure that I am taken care of. They are as good as it gets in my eyes. The first time I went I was fearful because of the simple fact that a stranger is prying around in your mouth. The dental assistants who cleaned my teeth broke down the importance of tooth health and explained everything step by step for me. While they were seeing me they also had friendly conversations. The environment is not hostile at all. Also, if you read my reviews you know that I am very particular about bathrooms (I usually check them out first because they will give me an idea of how cleanly the office is) and I am happy to report that the bathroom was spotless! Also, when I have gone and had work done and have had complications it is so easy to get back into the office to see someone (generally the next day). They have appointments as early as 8am at times so I am able to be seen before work. Also, they have weekend appointments but I think that they are in high demand and go rather fast. I have had nothing but great experiences here and I will be returning. From what I know of this location takes a wide variety of insurances and from what I experience the costs really are not that other there. The only thing I would read more

The dentist here told me I had FIVE cavities. Because I hated how I always have to wait 45 minutes for even the earliest appointment here, I went elsewhere to have them filled. The new dentist diligently searched my mouth and could not find a single cavity. Avoid this place! read more

Buyer beware. At first I liked this place a lot. The people were friendly and the staff competent. I thought it was a little strange that I needed the "deep cleaning" when all my previous dentists had said I have great homecare and really good teeth overall. But ok, I'm getting a little older, maybe my gums have receded a lot and I just never noticed. Fast forward a few years, I moved into DC and found a dentist close to work. I've been to the new place 3 times now for bi-annual cleanings, and I ask them each time how my gums look, and whether I need any special procedure. And my teeth and gums are in great health. They tell me to keep flossing and brushing like I've been doing. Nothing special needed. It's clear to me that I was ripped off. It was an expensive procedure that insurance paid very little of. I guess that alone should've tipped me off, if it's so important to my dental health why wouldn't insurance cover it? Live and learn I guess. read more

I made an appointment a day before for cleaning with Dr. Shutong Hartsell. They asked for my Insurance's dental and medical cards and made copies. They also gave me a very lengthy form to fill out and bring it back next day on the day of the appointment. I did all that and the day of the appointment, they also asked for my SSN and Driver's License. I asked Dr. Omer Akmal why these are needed. He said it is because I am going through an insurance company and these are needed in case insurance does not pay. They also asked me to sign some release form as well as the services they will perform (I had already told them it is for cleaning only. I understood there will be 4 bite wing x-rays as well). Dr Akmal said it includes some Flouride rinse for $60, which I will have to pay. I said I do not want it and he then asked me to cross it out before signing it. After about 15 minutes in the lobby, they called me in. The first thing they did was to take 3 or 4 pics of my teeth (they asked me to smile as wide as I could). I am not sure what that is about and I don't think it was explained before to me. They then took 4 x-rays. After that the technician said she will get the Doctor. But a few minutes later, the technician came back and said Doctor is seeing something and wants a 5th x-ray. She took another x-ray. Then a few minutes later, Dr. Shutong Hartsell came in. She asked me what I am here for. I said good cleaning. But she proceeded to sell me other services. I requested twice to clean my teeth first and then we can talk about other services. Dr. Hartsell spent about 10 to 15 minutes on the lower teeth and did clean tartar on top (inside lower part that is visible). She spent only about 3 minutes on the upper teeth. She used a manual tool and she never cleaned tartar in between teeth. From my dentist before this, I recall the Hygienist would be cleaning in between teeth as well and would take at least 30 minutes. This cleaning took only 15 minutes and the area in between teeth was never cleaned. Then they did polishing for about 5 minutes. I asked Dr. Hartsell if my teeth are clean. She said they are. Dr. Hartsell then showed me a very bad looking tooth on the screen and said it needs filling. It looked very bad and I have no pain or discomfort. That tooth in the pic she showed me was not mine. She also said I need a wisdom tooth removed. Again, no pain or discomfort for me and a prior dentist had told me a decade ago that there is no need to remove unless there is pain. I came back out to the lobby and asked for a copy of the bill (that would show services performed and diagnosis, etc.), but Dr. Akmal asked the receptionist to hand me a piece of paper that he had asked me to sign earlier (it was not a bill). I also asked that they email me my x-rays and pictures. They asked for and I provided my email address. But at end of the day, I did not see that in my email and sent them a reminder. I then got them. But most of the pictures of teeth they sent me via email were not mine (some tool was used to widen that person' smile). I told Virginia Dental Care that they had sent me someone else's pics. They keep insisting that they are mine. (I asked them not to release my pics and x-rays to anyone without my prior approval.) They eventually sent me in writing the diagnosis they made and also offered to have their "specialist" check my teeth when I complained about Dr. Hartsell not cleaning the in-between part. Their definition of cleaning and the horrible experience I had gives me no confidence and I do not want to go back here. I have shared my experience with the insurance company and the licensing board and possibly plan to go to other agencies as well. Meanwhile, I am back to square one. I got to find another dentist to clean my teeth properly. read more

Just started here. Really liked the staff, the facility, and thought Dr. Mona was fantastic!

This practice will cause you pain to take your money and you need to run away. I second the reviewers who have questioned whether this dentist is lying about how severe patents' problems are to charge them more. I was routinely pressured into undergoing expensive, unnecessary, procedures. From fluoride treatments to special surgery, none of it was necessary, but most of it was covered by insurance. I finally left after they tried to talk me into surgery that I was sure I didn't need (and, of course, another dentist would confirm that and more). The embarrassing thing is I let them fill a cavity that I am almost sure didn't need to be filled in hindsight, if it ever even existed. Yelp says the practice closed, but the businesses website still lists this location as an office. Either way, Dr. Mona Adams is a terrible dentist and you need to find someone else. Note: I will also add that their billing scheme is ridiculous. Procedures they would routinely tell me were fully covered by my insurance never were (another reason I left), and I always ended up with some balance owed. Usually the balance was about $50, which is a lot of money. This is just a horrible practice with horrible dentists. read more

I've been visiting Virginia Dental Care for years -- and they've taken very good care of me. When there was an issue with my insurance unwilling to pay a claim, they in addition to their accounting office, worked exceedingly hard to fight for my claim; and helpfully resolved the issue. They've got themselves a repeat customer by fighting on my behalf. read more

This review is specifically about the "new" Virginia Dental Care which they claim became a separate entity under a new management in June 2015 (and therefore managed to get Yelp to erase all of the negative reviews from before that date). I went in October for a routine cleaning. My teeth have been cleaned routinely every six months (I was living out of the area the last three years, so saw a different dentist) but all of the sudden this practice told me I needed $5000 worth of inlays and fillings. When I asked it if could wait until January so I could change my insurance or flex spending, they told me that if I waited even three months I risked needing crowns. They also said that no insurance would cover the work I needed and that I needed to just pay cash. Finding those statements a bit hard to believe, I went for a second opinion --- and the second dentist found only ONE small cavity requiring a filling, and not urgently. They were also difficult with the billing for just this visit -- it took my multiple calls to get a copy of an invoice showing the fluoride treatment they charged me for. I won't be going back. I only delayed in writing this review because I was trying to decide whether to file a formal complain with the board of dentistry. FWIW, the place does look professional and clean and is in a good location. read more

This should be 0 stars...or something in the negative since this dental practice has the potential of doing far more harm than anything else. It is unfortunate that my review is going to mirror the general low sentiments shared by other reviewers. The harshness of what I'm about to say is no more harsh and egregious than the reality of their business. I never understood before how medical professionals could become 'business men' until my experience with this office. In January, my gums were a bit inflamed/irritated so I went in. On the surface, staff seemed to have stellar customer support services. On the surface. The dentist told me I was in an in advanced stage of periodontal disease, that one tooth in my upper right front quadrant was loose ('mobile') and they thought it could be because of the damage to the gums being so severe. Not to mention two cavities. For someone who's never had any problems with her teeth much less a cavity up until point (much less even braces), this was alot for me to take in. Naively, I on the spot chose to go under a deep teeth cleaning procedure with anesthesia that, even after insurance coverage, cost me over 2000 out of pocket. This incident occurred days before a deadline for electing to enroll in a FSA. Trying to put a smart guess as to how much more I might have to spend out of pocket on my alleged severe dental issues, I called up the office. The office manager told me that b/w her and I, I'd want to max out on my FSA election amount-- that this was just the beginning of a long and expensive road to dental wellness. In their "plan" on next-steps treatment, I had been told about multiple more checkups, and probable surgical procedures including bone-grafting surgery ...even the removal of a tooth and implants. The manager even threw in a personal account of her husband's similar condition. I was distraught. On the advice of my parents, I asked for copies of X ray photos taken at the office and sent the photos to an old family doctor friend, and another personal acquaintance/dentist. I also went in person to have the latter dentist take a physical look. Both dentists had a "scratch their hand in bewilderment" response, and the same response. From one of them: "I don't quite understand where/why you need any more gum/bone surgery. The bone appears ok and you already had the scaling/root planing done for the entire month. Plus you don't appear to have any missing teeth to necessitate having an implant." The other dentist was a bit more pronounced: "Why...[pregnant pause here as he seemed to struggle with his bewilderment]...why again did they say you had this problem in the first place?" Their conclusion: There was nothing wrong in the first place. I just had my bi-annual dental cleaning and received a "clean bill of health." I learned a valuable lesson from this experience. The best of medical professionals can save lives and mitigate health dangers; the worst can treat your body like it's a business commodity and put you through unnecessary and even painful procedures at bodily cost. I'm used to that in the biz world...but to do this on a bodily level? It's egregious and criminal in my book. If I had the time and money, I'd probably have to filed a small suit not to recoup losses but out of principle. Correction: Went over my finances and it was under 2000 out of pocket ...still going over finances but looks like it was about 1400 at least out of pocket. Stay away from this place. UPDATED: They have an update that they are ceasing as a business May 2015 (last month). One of my friends decided of his/her own volition to do some police work and call in yesterday for an appointment. Surprise; surprise. Still operating as a business. read more

This dental practice only cares about charging you and your insurance company as much as possible. I've waited quite a while to write this review as my significant other and I are still dealing with the after effects of the poor treatment and care this place provided. I'll begin with my experience. I called to setup an appointment for a cleaning. It was the first time I had ever visited this dentist. I live near by and liked the convenience. I read some reviews and went on the website and everything looked great. When I arrived they took a bunch of x-rays and, much like another reviewer I just saw, told me I needed some extremely expensive procedure to protect my gums. They didn't even bother to clean my teeth. When I went to another dentist they told me that treatment recommended here was unnecessary. My girl friend complained of tooth pain and went in as well. They told her she needed to have a root canal, filling, and tooth removed on three consecutive teeth at the back of her mouth. She asked the periodontist if this was too much work to have done at once. He assured her that he had done this before. She decided to let them complete all their work at once (I realize now that we should have known better). After two days of pain she went back in to see the dentist. The dentist didn't take an x-ray. She filed down one of her teeth and told my girlfriend she would be fine. Another two days after that she was still in agony. I called the dentist office's emergency number on a Saturday night and the periodontist answered. He said he would come in on Sunday afternoon and look at her, which was very nice. But because he had done so much work at one time and in one spot in her mouth he couldn't figure out the cause of the pain. He had left an open wound in her mouth where the tooth was that he had pulled. It turns out he didn't offer her the option to fill it because he said that our insurance might not cover it. He didn't even give her the option!! The periodontist finally fills in the wound where her tooth was and gives her some stronger antibiotics because, again, he did so much work he couldn't pinpoint the source of the pain. Filling in the open hole in her mouth fixed the pain in a few hours. The new problem was that he over-prescribed antibiotics and two days later my significant other was violently ill. It turns out that she developed C-Diff from all the antibiotics that the periodontist prescribed. I will cut this story short. My significant other missed three weeks of work and now has to be very careful with antibiotics for the rest of her life because of this dental practice. When the dentist performed the root canal she left a small piece of her instrument in my significant others mouth. We had to see another endodontist to fix the root canal the dentist botched and to remove the piece of medical equipment she left in there. I waited to post this as I was talking to several lawyers to determine if there is malpractice. While I am certain this was malpractice it appears that unless you die or have permanent damage a lawyer won't take the case. It costed us thousands of dollars to fix the problems this place caused. Not to mention the fact that their office staff wasn't very helpful or pleasant after all this happened. You take your life in your hands going to this place. read more

Awesome team. Everyone is super nice. It's in a corporate area of Clarendon which is convenient for some.

I have had a few unpleasant experiences with this dental practice. My family have been patients since 2012. This was also the time of our last checkup. My four person family had appointments set up for the past two weeks. Last Thursday when we went in for my children's appointments we were told that we had an unpaid balance of $500. My wife had work done in 2012 and we were told that it was all covered by insurance. In the last four years we never once received a bill, phone call or email stating that we owed anything to this practice. They were unable to provide us with a copy of the bill, but stated that we would be turned over to a collection agency if we didn't pay. I thought that this seemed shady and unprofessional, but I paid. Fast forward to today. I had another appointment scheduled. I had an appointment card with today's date and time on it and they told me that I wasn't on the schedule for today and that I was mistaken about the date. So I showed them the text that they sent me confirming my appointment for today. Then they did agree to see me today. I told them that I did not want an X-ray due to the fact that they had one on file. They stated that in order to treat me they needed a new X-ray. I told them that I only wanted a teeth cleaning and they said they couldn't help me. I let them know that I thought they were unprofessional and they did not seem to care. These people do not seem to be on the level. Be careful about being overcharged for services. The lady who works at the front desk is very friendly. read more

It's very odd that I get a response on yelp. I'm still waiting on that phone call from the Dentist.

I would stay clear of this place. The staff were unprofessional and injected me with Novocain without explaining the procedure, financial costs and more importantly, without my consent. There were other issues but I'll just leave it at that. read more

My first experience here was great, but the last three have been horrible. I will never go back. The staff constantly pressures you into doing excessive or unplanned work, at every single visit. My teeth are pretty good, I had never had a dentist tell me otherwise until this place. After making it very clear I only wanted my 6 months cleaning, I was presented with two additional options when I checked in today. I had three appointments this year with them and neither of my free preventative cleanings were used.... It is mind blowing. The dentist herself doesn't seem to know much, and spends a maximum of 2 minutes with each patient. Even though it's walking distance to my apartment, I will definitely be finding a new dentist. read more

I've been coming to this dentist for almost 3 years. I'd be remiss if I didn't say they didn't do good work. However, the main negative is the pricing they choose to inflate in order to turn a profit. My wife paid $50 for a filling at her dds (we're on the same dental plan), I was quoted $277 for a filling. When I mentioned this, they quickly claimed they could run the cost thru another facet of the dental plan and do it for $78. They've tried other tactics to lure me into their 'treatment plans' which cost above average. They even stated I had receding gum lines for years, yet no other DDS has ever made mention of this. They wanted me to do a treatment plan for this that would've cost thousands. They are deceptive, and operate behind deceptively geared business practice. When arriving, expect to wait 15 minutes, and this has been the avg wait times I've incurred at both the Arlington & Vienna locations. The assistants are also always different; perhaps they catch on and realize they don't want to be a part of doing business this way. ****Side Note- you know it's GUILT when the business owner/proprietor has to come on to the Yelp! review to offer up a defense. Nice try. Also, the guy Patrick I who wrote the 5 star review was actually the receptionist at the Arlington office last winter, so that review is bogus and should be disregarded, Yelpers. AVOID at all costs! read more

I've been meaning to write this review a long time ago, but it kept slipping my mind so my apologies... So the office is very nice...with all new equipment. I was taken promptly upon my arrival, and placed in one of the dental rooms, BUT it took them forever and 27 days to actually get to me. There are a ton of assistants, but it seemed to only be one veteran dentist. Everyone was very sweet so that kept me from getting annoyed about sitting in a dental chair....staring at a white wall. They did the X-rays and said that I needed a root canal...my first one ever. I was shocked, but of course I wanted to get it done as promptly as possible. Before leaving, I schedule an appointment to have the root canal within the next week. However, I'm really big on making sure I'm getting the best price possible so I called around to several dentists in the area. After talking to many different offices, I realized that when getting a root canal, it can be performed by someone who specializes in root canals, or someone who is just a general dentist who can also perform root canals. Of course, success rates are generally higher with someone who specializes in the procedure, which makes the price higher. I called VDC back to see if the person who would perform my canal would be a specialist, and they said no. However, the price that they were trying to charge me was in line with what the specialists in the area would charge me. Uh...no thank you. So because of all of these things, I will not be returning to VDC. read more

Oh I hate to poo on any business but this one I still can't get over. After paying out of pocket for unclear expenses I've come to sit here on a Sunday night still feeling sick that I paid so much for invasalign. Simply put their billing process SUCKS. My services were for over a year ago and I still had an unexpected $500 out of pocket bill during my last visit last month. I sat down with the office manager and wanted an explanation of what's outstanding and an assurance that this would be the last bill I had to pay. She went over the charges and couldn't reconcile what they've billed to the insurance and what would be left outstanding. The basic problem there is this: They bill using certain codes and insurance companies match those to their acceptable charges. When these codes don't match, they don't reconcile invoices. While that's understandable it's a problem between the office management and the insurance companies, instead of working at a better billing system they come back to the patient with a heavy bill in hand. Most of the reviews on Yelp speak to feeling pressured for services and not understanding what they're being invoiced for. Clearly VA Dental, you guys need to work on this stat. Going to the dentist is painful enough, but getting hit with several thousand dollars in out of pocket expenses is just a kick in the dick. read more

From check-in to check-out the entire staff is professional, courteous, friendly, and extremely helpful. I can't imagine going anywhere else! read more

I've been going here for almost two years. I initially went to them because of their early morning appointment times. Some of the comments other people have had are not entirely fair. Virginia Dental Care is definitely a place that will make proactive suggestions for you as a patient, but I've never felt pressured into having to do anything. Regarding everyone's complaints about prices, it's not all the office's fault. They're billing your insurance. I had very crappy dental insurance when I first started going there and Alejandra told me that the bills I was receiving from Virginia Dental Care were because my insurance wasn't that great. When I switched jobs and received better dental insurance, I noticed my costs were much more fair and Alejandra confirmed that my new insurance was covering larger portions. Alejandra is so knowledgeable and has the patience of a saint to explain different procedures and any and all insurance questions and issues I've had. I keep coming back because of the convenience of their appointment times and the trust I have in Alejandra's recommendations and explanations. They also have a periodontist on staff so you don't have to go find a separate doctor if you have any gum issues. I had some gum issues a couple months back and I don't remember the name of the periodontist who did my initial consult, but he sat with me for over an hour explaining what was going on with my mouth and explaining his recommended treatment. He even drew diagrams! read more

THIS PLACE WILL SCAM YOU FOR YOUR MONEY HONEY!!!! This place and the staff are simply unethical and behave more like sales people than health professionals. I just moved to Arlington this week and made an appointment to get my routine teeth cleaning at VDC. They tried to convince me that in the 6 months since my last cleaning when I had no cavities or any problems at all, that I had somehow accumulated 11, yes ELEVEN cavities that urgently needed to be filled, as well as inflamed gums that also needed a pricey procedure called root planing. Just to be clear, I have very healthy teeth and gums so I was immediately suspicious and asked them to email me the X-rays they took. I forwarded them to the dentist I've been with since childhood for a second opinion and he was PISSED. He assured me that there was no evidence of cavities or gum inflammation in those x-rays and confirmed that I was being scammed. DO NOT GO TO THIS DENTIST!!! I have a friend who says Bloom Dental is fantastic and it's really close to VDC. Go there instead. read more

I have had a lot of dental work done at this office and Dr. Adams is excellent. There has been some turnover in staff, esp. hygienists, but the newest, Sam, is terrific. They are always very attentive and caring. read more

So, this is the 2nd time I've been to this dentist after the initial cleaning and consolidation. It was interesting to say the least, the first time, I had a great dental hygienist and the male dentist in the office who was very polite, yet stern on my inadequate tooth cleaning routine. I scheduled another appointment to get to cavities filled for two weeks later. This office sent more reminders and confirmation emails, texts, and calls than I've ever had from a medical office. it was almost like a nervous teenager before a first date.... but the staff was great and I was looking forward to coming back as much as one can for a dentist. my followup appointment was a bit different. I had a different assistant take me back to the chair and I hate to say it but she was very hard to understand as English was her 2nd language. They start to rub the gel on my teeth but interrupt to have the receptionist come back and talk money and payment. i'm fortunate to have really good insurance that covers more than the average coverage so I tend to get refunded for most pre-payment appointments. I asked the receptionist if these prices were for my plan or the generic one. it took a couple back and forths to completely get to my answer and although she wasn't rude, she wasn't very pleasant about it. perhaps she was having a long day or something but I just shrugged it off. A different dentist, I believe the owner of the practice, came over and said she'd be performing the procedure. She seemed distracted and had to pardon herself to another patient about his issues. he had quite a few questions but the dentist finally said, you can look it up online, I have to go, and then came back to me. She went to work and still seemed rushed and distracted. After doing the work, the assistant came back and asked if the dentist needed help to which she replied no, rinse him out. she then got up and left and hurried to the back. she never asked if I had any questions or if I was ok, which came of very rude. The assistant said, you go now, thanks. I went to the receptionist who was like, ok, pay please. she showed me my balance and my previous appointment still hadn't been paid. I actually looked at my account that day and they said it was paid so I explained that to the receptionist as I was shocked to see it like that. she was gruff and said, we haven't seen any payment, but it may be still on the way. Overall, I feel there's two different offices here. The one that wines and dines the patient and the other that seems to be more interested in the money. i'll go back for my 6 month check-in and then figure out if it was a one time thing or something else. read more

I started coming to Virginia Dental Care because it was across the street from my apartment when I lived on Quincy. The 7am scheduled times were very convenient, and the experience was always friendly. There was two times last year where I waited over an hour before being seated, but Dr. Adams (Mona) apologized in both instances and there appeared to be an emergency appointment occurring during one of those times. Also, I was refunded an amount when the office discovered that I had overpaid (since the insurance ended up covering some expenses). In the past year, I have been seeing Dr. Stewart (Jennifer) who only adds positively to the experience that I've had at Virginia Dental Care. Going to the dentist is never fun, but chatting with her (or sometimes just listening to her due to work being done on my teeth) sure makes it better. Hope this helps! read more

Highly recommend! I'll never go to another dentist. I recently moved to the area and had bad experiences with previous dentists regarding fillings. I needed an emergency root canal and made the mistake of not calling Virginia Dental Care first. With this other highly rated dentist, I had a root canal done on the wrong tooth and was still in a lot of pain after. I called Alejandra the next day and went in that same day, after hours, to have a root canal done on the proper tooth. They identified the tooth that needed work through multiple testing methods and then performed the procedure perfectly. I'm now without pain and couldn't be happier! read more

Felt pressured into doing things beyond a normal cleaning that were costly and time consuming. After getting a second opinion, it turns out that I was right to call back and refuse the recommended deep clean treatment that would cost another $260 and make me visit the dentist every 3 months for a cleaning (insurance covers up to 2 a year) since it wasn't a critical treatment needed, and there were cheaper alternatives to try before going that route. Not impressed when a professional office tries to convince you of other services by creating a false situation of panic. I respect the opinions of experts, but not when they try to make patients think that they are in serious need of "treatment" so they can get more money from insurance and the patient. read more

The team at Virginia Dental Care is excellent. Courtney my hygienist was great! She was very thorough and did an ah-mazing job with my cleaning. I will definitely revisit! read more

I enjoyed my visit and would recommend this practice. The staff is all very nice and welcoming- they really go above and beyond to make sure you're well taken care of and all your questions are answered. Carling was my Dental Hygienist and I would absolutely recommend her. She was so great with answering questions and providing a lot of information and advice relating to pregnancy and oral hygiene. read more

No complaints. The staff are very friendly, the dentists are very patient, and the office seems brand new and clean. I was nervous about finding a dentist in the DC-area, but I am very satisfied with the services at VDC in Ballston. read more