Had my two lower wisdom teeth extracted by Dr. Romanow. He seems like a chill dude you could…read moreprobably have coffee with. Very nice, answered all my questions, sedated me sufficiently without affecting my memory, and gave me my tooth back. I don't *think* I asked for my tooth, but it was really nice to wake up from the procedure to find it in a little package in my hands. Not everyone wants their teeth back, but I'm DEFINITELY the kind of person who does, so that was meaningful. Also, the office staff are very helpful and things run efficiently. Don't forget to take a check or use an alternative form of payment besides a credit card, as this helps them keep costs low.

Dr. Wentworth extracted a tooth and performed a dental implant. I was expecting the worst but he…read moredid his job excellently and there was minimal pain and discomfort. I highly recommend him.

Dr Cohen is amazing. She is patient and explained the implant process thoroughly. She cares about…read moreher patients. The staff is efficient and friendly. I highly recommend Dr Cohen.

I had a surgery six months ago. Surgery did not go as expected today I had an appointment. I have…read moreconfirmed on Friday gor this appointment. Today I got a message reminding me of the appointment for 2 o'clock. I showed up 30 minutes earlier. when I arrive they said no doctors to see me. This is very disrespectful and unprofessional.

NEW CUSTOMERS BEWARE - This review is mainly for the receptionist/customer intake staff. The…read morereceptionist(s)/this office only cares about acquiring new patients and do not do the due diligence to inform patients about accepting their insurance. I went there multiple times and not once did they share with me that I was actually out of network, I had to find out by contacting my insurance company to check on the specific claim. I went in a total of two times, first was a regular cleaning, second time was a follow up/filling. They DID NOT once mention to me that they are actually out of network for my coverage. They had at least 3 opportunities to tell me that they are not in network for my insurance plan. 1) The first visit upon going into the office I gave the receptionist my insurance card and they input all my info and should have seen the in/out network info; 2) when I was paying for my cleaning and scheduling my second appt for filling they could have warned me about charges due to them being out of network for me; 3) my second visit before I went in for dental work or afterwards when I had to pay, I specifically asked why the cost was so high (close to $200) for two basic fillings and they said they had to check with insurance, but they should have seen their out of network status was the reason for the cost. They even continue to schedule my next appt for me in 6 months. For people who several hundred dollars makes a huge difference in their budget, this would be a devastating experience, so please beware if you're new or existing customer that's been wondering why you've been getting high dental bills!

I love everyone at Silver Spring Dental Center. They are beyond caring, empathetic, talented,…read moreexcellent and they make root canals a walk in the park! I swear by them getting your teeth back to perfect without pain or fear is what they do! Love them! Seriously, a game changer! The staff is like family. Everyone is so kind. They are all the best and I couldn't recommend them more enthusiastically.

You are on your own after surgery. My son had complications and extreme pain three days after his…read morewisdom teeth were removed. Although there were no problems during the surgery, Dr. Romanow provided no instructions about what to expect during recovery and the staff said there was no need for a follow-up appointment. But on Saturday morning, I called the two emergency numbers and left several messages and asked for a return phone call, but no one ever called back, even though the sheet said someone would call back within 30 minutes.

Had my two lower wisdom teeth extracted by Dr. Romanow. He seems like a chill dude you could…read moreprobably have coffee with. Very nice, answered all my questions, sedated me sufficiently without affecting my memory, and gave me my tooth back. I don't *think* I asked for my tooth, but it was really nice to wake up from the procedure to find it in a little package in my hands. Not everyone wants their teeth back, but I'm DEFINITELY the kind of person who does, so it was meaningful. Also, the office staff are very helpful and things run efficiently. Don't forget to take a check or use an alternative form of payment besides a credit card, as this helps them keep costs low. I posted the above review to the Silver Spring office but wanted to give the good Dr a boost here too since people are complaining about well-documented side effects that sometimes happen when teeth are pulled. I did not have any of those and don't even need pain meds the day after the procedure.

I usually leave the reviewing up to my husband, but another Yelper inspired me to review my…read moredentist. 5 stars because I lived in Gaithersburg and now live in Germantown and STILL think he is worth the drive to Silver Spring. I have been seeing Dr. Handelman off and on for over 10 years (12? 15? I can't remember when I started seeing him!) and have always been pleased with everyone in the office. Originally, my mother, older brother, and I would see him for our regular cleanings at least since I was in middle school (that's as far back as I remember). He has done my sealants and filled a cavity and was really good working around my braces for the 4 years that I had them, too. I have never been worried about going to the dentist! He (and his assistants) have always been great as long as I can remember. When I was 15 or so, he recommended that I get all of my wisdom teeth removed and told us about a program through NIH that would save my mom a lot of money. I ended up not getting my teeth out then, since they never bothered me and he didn't push the matter at all. When I was in my late teens I stopped going to see him, but my mom kept up her visits and brought my step-dad along to join in on the dental fun. He had to have a lot of work done and had good things to say about Dr. Handelman and the recommended surgeon. Fast forward several years to when I got insurance again and Dr. Handelman was the first (and, truthfully, the only) doctor I called for a check-up. We picked up right where I left off all those years ago. He asked what I have been doing with myself and how my mom and brother were doing. He looked at my fillings and my wisdom teeth and told me he did have some concerns, but nothing that was a pressing issue. He was out-of-network with that insurance (MetLife), but the desk staff took care of all of my paperwork. I did have to pay some up-front, but after the claim forms went through I ended up with an $80 credit towards my next visit. (The woman I spoke with offered to send me a check for the $80 if I wanted. I declined.) I changed jobs and lost insurance and stopped going to see him (again). When I got insurance back through my new job (United Healthcare, this time), again, Dr. Handelman was the first doctor I called. By now, another couple of years had passed and my mom and step-dad had moved away, but he still asked after them. He checked everything out and we talked about the concerns that he had had the last time I was in and decided that, since nothing was bothering me, he wasn't going to do anything. He told me that there was no sense in spending the money to have a procedure done when it wasn't necessary yet. (A big thanks for thinking of my savings account! :) ) (Dr. Handelman also takes care of my husband's teeth and the last time he was there he came home and said, "The doctor told me to tell you and your mom hello.")

My old dentist was terrible, and I was very lucky to locate Dr. Handelman…read more He uses state of the art procedures, and does A+ work. The music he plays in his office is awesome, and his staff is extremely friendly. Recently I called on Friday and the office was closed. I left a message on the voice-mail because I had a minor emergency, and Dr. Handelman himself called me back to diagnose my situation. After speaking with me over the phone, he felt it was best for me to come in to the office because I was leaving for a business trip over the weekend. He scheduled an appointment with me, and arrived on his day off & opened his office just to help me. That showed me how much he really cares about his patients, and I really appreciated it. Thus, I highly recommend Dr. Handleman's office for you and your families/friends needs.

I have seen Dr. Gunraj for years, back when my office was in walking distance. My office is no…read morelonger anywhere near walking distance, but I love her so much, I won't even consider looking for another dentist.

I've been seeing Dr. Alana Gunraj for the past six years. She is extremely helpful and friendly, as…read moreis her staff. She uses gentle cleaning methods and is great about telling you your options for various dental procedures. The office even calls YOU to ask you to set up your regular appointment, so you don't even need to keep track of how frequently you need to see the dentist (and, unlike, say, My Eye Dr., they actually keep to the every-six-months or every-year schedule set by your insurance, not sending you postcards every two months or whatever). I've recommended Dr. Gunraj to several friends and coworkers, and all of them have come back with rave reviews. She's the best dentist I've ever had.

Dr Watson is an excellent general dentist. I had a tooth that other dentists had advised that I…read moreextract and get an implant. I shared with him the x-rays from another dentist. He said, "I can save that tooth." It took a bit of dental heroics, but he did. I highly recommend Dr Watson and his practice.

Very professional and technically superior to most dentists in the area…read more The staff is very friendly

The staff is very helpful and always on top of their game at this facility; I'm certain the same…read morecan be said at Robertson's other locality. I personally feel very comfortable with all the work I've had done. Eveytime I have a question regarding what's being done it is answered thoroughly and with respect. I'm exceptionally pleased with the service and care I've received from my visits and inquiries.

What a nice christian doctor!…read more My filing came out and I called and explained I didnt have any insurance and the lady on the phone said come on in for a free consult. I did and Dr Robertson a very nice Adventist Dentist saw me and said "You need another Xray but Im not going to charge you" came back after the xray looking concerned "we need to get that tooth fixed asap if u cannot pay today you can pay later, ok? AND im giving u a 40% discount" Praise the LORD!!! She fixed it same day and its in even better condition than the previous dentist who filled it.

Dr. Abel is an excellent oral surgeon. He has a great reputation with both patients and dentists. I…read morehad a consultation with him about having some oral surgery done on my mouth. First, I must tell you that I looked at my appointment time and thought my appointment was at 11:00 am. After, I arrived, I found out my appointment was at 1:00 pm. Let me tell you how nice Dr. Abel was, he saw me at 11: 00. What a hero! Dr. Abel is funny and kind. He explained all of the ins and outs of the procedure. He also went over the different options I had to choose from. I had a panoramic mouth X-ray while I was there and his staff is top notch too. The office is bright and comfortable. It has all of the modern equipment needed to complete your surgery. I haven't had the surgery done yet, but I have every confidence that Dr. Abel is the surgeon to do it.

As a transplant surgeon, I evaluate operative performance through a very specific lens--technical…read moreprecision, intraoperative judgment, and respect for the patient. Dr. Neel Patel demonstrated excellence in all three during my own implantation procedures. Dr. Patel handled the pre-operative consultation, surgical procedure and follow-up with empathy and technical skills that was impressive. Post-operative pain was minimal. Dr. Patel called in the evening to follow-up. What stood out most was the team's calm and efficient operative flow. They anticipated steps, communicated clearly with sedation, and managed my surgery with the confidence of someone who understands both the complexity and the stakes of oral surgery. Post implantation assessment was thorough, and their decision making throughout reflected sound clinical judgment. I recommend Dr. Neel Patel and his team without reservation for their skill, professionalism, and commitment to patient care. Rahul M. Jindal, MD, PhD, MBA, MSc [Oxford], FRCS [Ed], FACS Professor, Surgery & Global Health

Dr. Brian Park has been a lifesaver! I had a botched root canal several years ago which triggered a…read moredeep fear of dentists. Unfortunately this also resulted in neglect of routine dental care which only got worse. I recently had a root canal done at another office who referred me to Dr. Park for follow up and I'm so grateful that they did. Aside from the root canal follow up, I knew I had two teeth in the back that I was convinced would need to be extracted because they had such large, deep cavities. Dr Park not only prevented them from being extracted, but was able to fill them in office and save them entirely. He is so kind and gentile, walks me through everything he's doing, and answers the firehose of questions I throw his way effortlessly. His reception staff are also outstanding and have been able to get me in for follow up appointments quickly. While I don't think I'll ever "enjoy" going to the dentist, I couldn't ask for a better experience than with Dr. Park. Can't recommend him enough!

I've been going to Dr. Brian Park for dental care for just over 2 years now. I started going here…read moreafter going to another dentist and they told me I needed 12 fillings done which just felt excessive. Dr. Park was honest when I came in for a second opinion and assured me that that number of fillings was not necessary and only filled the cavities that needed them. Additionally, Dr. Park has excellent bedside manner and is very gentle when doing dental work. I was very comfortable during the fillings I did have done (didn't even feel it--and i've had many painful dental experiences as a kid) and he makes sure to keep you in the loop during the process so you're not taken by surprise by anything (during regular cleanings too). He is very transparent about things that you may need to keep a close eye on and provides helpful suggestions for what you can do to prevent issues from getting further. Overall, if you're looking for a dentist to go to in the DMV area I definitely recommend the Parks!