The patient (and parent care) is top notch. There was no judgement for anything, kind guidance and…read morewhat felt like collaboration between Dr. Pete and us. My son is 12 months and barely fussed during his teeth cleaning and the whole ordeal was over in under a minute. I have a clear game plan for my son's dental hygiene. And I especially want to give a kind shoutout to Lindsay, the patient care coordinator who graciously answered three of my phone calls in less than 10 minutes while I was frantically trying to coordinate my life with a young toddler. If you are looking for a pediatric Dentist that is clean, organized and makes children feel right at home, this might be the place for you

From start (and I do mean start with scheduling giving accurate insurance information) to finish…read morethis was absolutely the best first dental experience we could have asked for! our 1.5 year old was just waking up and apprehensive but every single employee made it their mission to make him comfortable and happy! They really take the time to help them get comfortable with letting him brush a stuffed dragons teeth while cheering him on and answering all my questions to explaining how we'd get his cleaning down via teamwork between myself and the dentist to discussing tips on how to create positive dentist memories. I never felt rushed. I also appreciated the private room for little ones first time and an employee even came in just to hold my phone so he could see and hear his favorite songs to help him through the cleaning which honestly took just a few minutes for the whole thing and as soon as it was done they brought out a bubble blower that helped him quickly get over being upset about getting his teeth brushed. The bathroom was beautiful and clean as was the front waiting area which was colorful and had many activities for toddlers and older children and best of all giant vending machines that your child gets a special token to use after they are done- his adorable rubber duck from the machine quickly brought a smile to his face! The also take and provide you with a cute first visit dental photo printed out -it has a qr code to download the file- what more could you ask for!? The employees at the front desk also went above and beyond helping us check to see if another insurance would have better coverage and now we can add him to one of our other policies to get coverage at a much higher rate!

My daughter (4.5 YO) had some trauma from a bad past dental experience, so she has been really…read morehesitant to visit a dentist for the past year. At the last check up, she refused to open her mouth, was scared of anything going in or near her mouth (even a toothbrush!), and was especially afraid of the potential of getting an xray done. At the last practice we went to, they were insisting we should try to get an xray done, but they used the xray card that adults use, so my daughter was very uncomfortable, scared, and she kept gagging. They tried several times, but in the end we didn't get the xray, and instead we left with intense dental fear instilled. We were referred to Dr. Keaney by a friend, who raved about how gentle and kid-friendly the practice was. Upon arriving, we were greeted by friendly staff and they made us feel really welcome and comfortable. The white board at the front desk even had a welcome sign that included our daughter's name! All the rooms were pleasantly decorated and themed. Shortly after we went in, we saw Dr. Keaney, and she was exactly as described: patient, kind, excellent with children. She and the other staff (Jessica) actually took time to read our forms and talk with us about our past experience, and took special care to cater to our specific situation. During the checkup, Dr. Keaney carefully explained/demonstrated each step she was going to do, and was really able to put my daughter at ease. In the end, she was awarded with a balloon and goodie bag, so we definitely left on a happy note. They also had My Little Pony on the ceiling tv playing, which was another extra bonus. I really appreciated how we were asked if it was OK to keep the TV on during the checkup, which I thought was so respectful and thoughtful to me, as a parent. We live over 30 minutes away, and there are many closer pediatric dentists in our area, but we are more than happy to make that extra drive to this practice now. We are looking forward to the day my daughter gets excited to see the dentist, and I really believe Dr. Keaney will get us there. Thank you to Dr. Keaney and all the wonderful staff!

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!

I wasn't planning on writing a review, but I feel compelled to caution parents to seek second…read moreopinions and not be swayed by appearances alone. I understand that dentists are not perfect and that all treatments carry some degree of risk, but my experience with this office was one problem after another. The office, staff, and dentist were all very pleasant. However, two of my children were recommended treatments that other medical professionals later told us were unnecessary. One of my children underwent a root canal and crown on a back baby molar, which later became infected. When I initially asked why the tooth couldn't simply be extracted rather than the root canal & crown, I was told that it would be several years before the adult tooth erupted. After the infection developed, the dentist explained that the tooth would need to be extracted after all and that a spacer would then be placed. My son was seven years old at the time. Rather than proceed with that treatment, I sought a second opinion from his previous dentist, whom we had only left because we moved farther away. They told me the root canal and crown had been unnecessary and that the tooth should have been extracted from the beginning. My four-year-old daughter has a mild lip tie, and this dentist recommended laser surgery to correct it. After consulting her pediatrician, an ENT specialist at Children's, and a speech pathologist, I was told that the procedure was not recommended in her case and could potentially cause more harm than good. I'm glad I did not move forward with the treatment. My daughter does have a mild speech delay, but it was attributed to recurring ear infections. She has since had tubes placed in her ears. Based on my experience, I was left with the impression that this office may be recommending procedures that are not always necessary. After receiving multiple second opinions that contradicted the treatment recommendations we were given, I began to question whether financial considerations were influencing those recommendations.

Easily the best dentist office I have ever seen. Kids dream office. All the dentists are extremely…read morefriendly and do great work. Especially recommend Dr.Ghaly!

I highly recommend Dr. Reardon and her staff! It's easy to love a pediatric dental practice when…read moreyou're just going every 6 months for a simple cleaning. But due to my daughter not having fully-formed enamel on her back molars, we have been several times for fillings, and the experience is still great every time. My daughter is not scared to go to the dentist (like I was as a kid) thanks to the amazing care she receives here. Dr. Reardon and her staff (we adore Miss Ashley and Miss Bessy!) are knowledgeable, warm, and engaging. Dr. Reardon takes her time to explain everything, is reassuring, and never judgmental. I feel confident that my children are receiving the best care here!

Very disappointed in this practice. Our daughter had a cavity in August that Dr. Reardon filled. 10…read moremonths later, my daughter developed an abscess because the area had not been properly cleaned. Now she has to have the entire baby tooth removed and fitted with a retainer. All of this could have been avoided if we had proper care. Thankfully it did not progress to sepsis as such things can progress quickly and dangerously. This Dr. was negligent in the care for my child and I am deeply disappointed in their assembly-line style of getting patients in and out.

TLDR:  Just go here, you'll be so happy you did…read more My 3yo had a dental emergency and, even though he wasn't an established patient, they fit him in same-day because he was in pain.  The receptionist, Genesis, showed so much compassion when she heard my son crying in the background and really went out of her way to make sure we could get him in to be seen right away (we saw the dentist within an hour of our first phone call to her).  When we arrived, Melanie brought my son back and she was SO GOOD with him.  He was bouncing off the walls and so excited to be out (we'd been staying home due to COVID so this was his first time out in a very long time) and I was really nervous that he wouldn't sit still for a dental exam.  But Melanie and Dr. O were beyond fantastic.  Dr. O had such a calm manner about him and, even though they had squeezed us in, he didn't rush me at all and answered all of my questions.  They have a handheld x-ray machine which made it a lot easier to get x-rays of his teeth.  While I was talking with Dr. O., my son couldn't sit still and was running around, so Melanie offered to watch him.  When I finished talking with Dr. O, I found my son with Melanie making artwork.  It was so sweet!   I really can't recommend Children's Dentistry highly enough.  Plus there was easy parking, nice building, and it's a beautiful and bright space.

I am deeply disappointed by this experience. This doctor had seen my child twice before, and those…read morevisits were completely different. He was kind, patient, and even brought a monkey and demonstrated brushing his teeth so my child could watch and model him. That approach worked. This time, the doctor acted as if he had never seen us before. Instead of showing patience or trying to understand how to examine a child with autism, his attitude was, "How am I going to do this? I don't know how to examine him." Children with autism and other special needs deserve patience, understanding, and compassion--not frustration or judgment because they cannot cooperate like a typical child. A medical professional should know that sometimes the approach has to be different. I left the appointment heartbroken. Parents of children with special needs already fight every day to make sure their children are understood and treated with dignity. We should never have to leave a doctor's office feeling like our child is a problem. I hope this experience is a reminder that autism requires understanding, not judgment.

I went to Arlington center for dentistry, saw Dr.Nick Truong for a really bad tooth ache I was…read morehaving. Wasn't sure what was causing the extreme pain. I wasn't able to eat or drink anything at a certain temperature. He saw me and did a few procedure to test out what was going on so he can be fully sure how to go with the treatment plan. Ever since the pain hasn't came back. Dr. Nick Truong, HIGHLY recommend you ask for him when going to Arlington Center for Dentistry. 10/10 experience

Update 1/5/26 Still didn't hear back and got a second opinion that my tooth only needed a filling…read moreand this place tried to con me from my money and pretty much damaged my tooth for greed purposes. GET A SECOND OPINION BEFORE YOU ALLOW THEM TO DO A ROOT CANAL. My new dentist said they did a terrible job on the ones that they did do.

I had a wonderful experience with this dentist! I struggle with dental anxiety, and they were…read moreincredibly patient, understanding, and compassionate throughout my visit. They took the time to make me feel comfortable, explained everything, and made sure I felt cared for during both my cleaning and filling. Their gentle approach and reassuring attitude made a stressful experience so much easier. It's clear that they genuinely care about their patients and go above and beyond to make them feel safe and comfortable. I'm very grateful for the care I received and highly recommend this dentist, especially to anyone who experiences anxiety about dental visits!

Experience was absolutely amazing. Doctor was knowledgeable and calm. She walks you through the…read moresteps and makes sure you're comfortable. The assistant was also friendly and attentive.

I really like Dr. Chandna. She's a different kind of provider, and really, a different kind of…read moreperson. She honestly cares about her patients. You don't have to deal with all the rigamarole about insurance, not like the endodontist or the extractor, who seem always just looking for how much money they can get from you. The front desk is ultra-efficient, too.

I visited the group several times Dr,Chandna and her assistants were all very friendly and…read morecompetent to deal with, I was a former patient of the previous dentist for many years, I was highly impressed with Dr.Chandna, she was very thorough in checking my teeth condition and did an excellent job with her assistant of advising me. I plan to return for next visit

I love how well-organized this dental practice is. I love how seamless their procedures are…read more Scheduling is efficient. You are seen pretty much exactly at the time of your appointment. The dental hygienist and the doctor are on top of your issues and their transition is seamless. I absolutely hate teeth cleaning but the hygienist I have there is wonderful, she's got that magic touch where I feel no pain and no discomfort, and that makes me come back for more, lol. Dr. Wu is a great communicator, methodical, and an excellent practitioner overall. I've been very well taken care of in this practice.

I should've followed my gut instinct during my visit and written this review right after. So, a few…read moremonths ago, I went to The Smilist in Arlington, VA as a new patient. Waiting room was fine. I get back into the chair for my appointment and the dental assistant starts working on getting X rays of my mouth. These hard, uncomfortable blocks (that I'm very used to after 30 years of dental x rays) are sitting between my teeth to bite down on - which anyone who has had dental X-rays I'm sure can relate to. The oral hygienist REPEATEDLY accidentally knocked into me -- jamming the x ray and cutting my mouth. He had no spatial awareness and it was incredibly painful. Then, the dentist comes in. She says "hi, I know you usually see (Doctor) but they're out today so you'll be seeing me." I said I am a new patient and have never been here. So that wasn't a good look. Dental cleaning was fine, pretty standard. The condition of the room was kind of grimy and I saw a bug crawling on the ground. I'm used to a much more polished dental office, this felt like a run down old Arlington apartment with old rusty radiators. Anyway, so at the end of my cleaning they say if I get fluoride it will cost $30. I said that's fine, because that was the ONLY expense I was expecting to pay. I had asked repeatedly during my calls with this office to ensure that I understood what my financial responsibility would be. They said it's all covered by insurance (other than the fluoride). So, I check out and head home. Since that appointment, I have received texts for several months now from this office claiming I owe $100. Each time I get the text, I call the office and speak to someone. Each time, they aren't sure of the charge and say they'll check and call me back. The never call me back. So I wait around over and over for another "you owe $100 text" and then call again and try to handle the issue. No one has been able to give me a clear answer. The staff is extremely disorganized and unprofessional. I finally paid the $100 since now it's "overdue" and I'm clearly not going to get any resolution. But in return, I decided to write this review. Which originally I wasn't going to do because I wanted to give this place a chance. Turns out it's disorganized, unprofessional, poor communication, misleading financial information, and generally not a good vibe. I don't recommend.

Really appreciated the approach…read more We made an initial consultation appointment on their website. Very easy. I was able to submit all of the insurance and paperwork online in advance. So it made check in very easy. We met with Dr. Markova and got all of our questions and answered. We met with a staff member to go over pricing. It was very straight forward. They were able to put my teen's braces on the same day.

Updated Review - Hindsight Is 20/20: Buyer Beware…read more Looking back several years after completing treatment, I feel it's important to share my experience. My orthodontic results lasted only about 2-3 years after my braces were removed. After that, my teeth gradually shifted and gaps began to form, despite wearing my retainers exactly as instructed. When I returned to discuss the issue, I was disappointed that there were no meaningful solutions offered other than paying for additional treatment or purchasing new retainers. The retainers themselves were another frustration. I paid approximately $600 for each set, yet both broke much sooner than expected. When I contacted the office about a newly purchased retainer that appeared to be defective, I was told through the receptionist to see my local dentist instead. That response left me feeling dismissed, especially since the problem involved a retainer made by their office. Once my treatment was complete, I felt there was very little support when problems developed that were related to my orthodontic care. While the office staff was always willing to schedule appointments, my concerns ultimately weren't resolved, and I was left feeling that the only options presented involved spending more money. The office itself is attractive and offers plenty of extras, but I personally felt that those amenities were reflected in the overall cost of treatment rather than the long-term quality of care. In addition, parking is very limited and inconvenient, making appointments more difficult and expensive. Everyone's experience may be different, but mine was disappointing. I recommend researching your orthodontist carefully and considering not only the treatment process but also the level of long-term support you'll receive if problems arise after treatment. 2017 Initial Review: So excited I found VCO via google online. I had just moved and was in the middle of treatment for my existing braces, and she was one of very few who would take me in & continue my treatments. (Most orthodonists dont like to take on patients who already have braces) Her office is very clean, fun, eclectic and modern! Chrissy is wonderful, and she makes me feel comfortable to trust her with achieving my goals of a beautiful smile and straighter teeth. My monthly visits are quick and easy. They get me in and out. Chrissy always addresses my concerns, whether it's in person, email, or phone. Im excited to see my results in Nov - Dec timeframe!!.