A friend recommended Shirlington Dental. Dr. Trinh, my hygienist and the front desk really took great care of me this morning. The hygienist was exceptional with cleaning my teeth. No pain. Dr Trinh has a great bedside manner. read more

Dr. Sisel and his staff are first rate. The most important reasons to go to a dentist and receive dental-hygiene care is to maintain healthy gums and teeth. I have been so well treated by Andy, the hygienist that both my wife and I see. She is wonderful. She CARES!. As other people have mentioned, I truly appreciate that Dr. Sisel performs only the procedures that are needed and none other. He does not evaluate his patients as billing opportunities and 'find' work that isn't going to benefit the patient, but only his pocketbook. On my last visit he mentioned to me that other dentists in the area are providing services that are marginally beneficial at best. Dr. Sisel doesn't do this. I remain an appreciative patient. read more

Moved to NoVa about five years ago - a friend suggested Dr. Sisel as a good dentist in the area. Nice man. Good dentist. Friendly office. Recommended. read more

The quality of their work is beyond compare. You don't need to go anywhere else. You know how I was referred in? A retired dentist friend goes there for his dental work. When you're referred to a dentist by a dentist, it's a good start. Friendly staff, most of whom have been with the team for YEARS, you're not working with someone whom you're paying while they learn on your teeth. Good honest team. I had gone to another dentist who told me I needed all kinds of work that was very expensive, I went to my retired dentist friend and asked his opinion, he said it seemed aggressive, referred me to Dr. Sisel; Dr. Sisel recommended a far less expensive treatment plan and has done excellent work. By the way, not the first thing when selecting a dentist but still - excellent convenient location. read more

I live in the neighborhood and we are so fortunate to have a competent dentist like Dr. Sisel in Shirlington Village. Like many people I dreaded going to the dentist and hadn't gone for many years before I had a dental emergency that led me to his practice about 10 years ago. Sometimes you just get lucky. They were reassuring, provided great care and helped me conquer my dental phobia. Now I'm a regular. The staff is great, super convenient location, always plenty of parking. read more

Dr. Nicol is the best dentist EVER! I cannot possibly say enough positive things about my experiences with Dr. Sisel's office and in particular, Dr. Nicol. I considered myself one of those people who "hated" the dentist until I visited Dr. Sisel's office. Dr. Nicol is the most thoughtful and considerate dentist I have ever had. The pain and frustration normally associated with dentist visits in the past are gone. I actually look forward to my dental appointments now! I could go on and on about the little things that make all the difference, but instead I will just say that I highly recommend Dr. Sisels office and in particular, Dr. Nicol. Parking can be a little tricky. Give yourself a little extra time. If you go during the day you may get lucky and park on the street just across from the office. Otherwise, I recommend going straight and parking in the garage. The spots are on the bottom floor. Walk across the access street, through the alley between buildings, across the main street, and between the buildings. Take the stairs down and turn left. read more

4.5 stars.... I would never have thought I would say that I love any dentist. I've been going to Dr. Sisel for a couple of years now, and he's really the best I've ever been to. He's the nicest guy and remembers all of his patients and their situations. I got laid off a while back but still paid COBRA for my insurance. I needed more than the usual dental work done, and Dr. S. gave me options that would save me money, but still get the best dental care. I've had a few hygienists clean my teeth, but Jacqueline gave me info about my teeth that I have never heard before, which was great. The office is no frills - you won't be getting DVD players, CDs, etc, during treatment, but who really cares. The reason I'm taking off a half-star is that too many people love Dr. S (and I recognize the irony of me writing this review), so it's pretty impossible to book a regular cleaning less than 6 months in advance. I had to cancel an appt. in the beginning of September, and the next available was in March. Luckily I called to check in on cancellations and caught one just in time. Make sure you book your next appt in advance before you leave the office. Don't worry though, if you ever have any tooth pain or problems (which unfort. I do frequently), you can usually get in same or next day. read more

Highly recommend going to see Dr. Sisel and his staff. If I wasn't moving I'd happily continue to go back! We've all heard (or experienced) the stories of going to a dentist that tells you out of nowhere that you have 5+ cavities despite your previously clean record to make an extra buck...this is NOT that DDS. Dr. Sisel is meticulous and spent extra time with me doing x-rays (at no charge) to check on "suspect" spots before even suggesting a filling or different procedure. Once he determined that it was just a spot to watch vs. fill, he printed out my x-rays (at no cost) and said to give to my new dentist to keep an eye out. Knowing I would no longer be his patient due to moving and still went out of his way: A+++. The staff is very friendly and it's not hard to make an appointment. There is parking in the garage below but if you live in Shirlington it's an easy walk! read more

Everyone at Dr Sisel's office is great! nothing worse than going to the dentist, you say? then one needs Dr Sisel and Dr Anderson and their many dental assistants. best. dentists. anywhere. procedures are discussed prior to start AND while they are happening so all anxieties are dismissed. they are gentle and caring but have all the fun one can have while having hands jammed inside the mouths... even the children (they administer to many!!!) leaving the office are happy and laughing as they walk out. call them and make an appointment! read more

Mu husband and I just received a bill from them, from a balance due for a filling that my husband got early September. When my husband was there he SPECIFICALLY asked to know how much it would be and to get the fillings covered by the insurance, he was told that he only needed to pay $88 and he did, and got a printout of it. Now we got this bill, and we were told that our insurance does not cover 100% of composite fillings, but they cover the amalgam filling. This is exactly why my husband asked for the estimate and for the front desk assistance to look at our insurance to determine the cost. We totally feel cheated since wanted to avoid this situation, we never before got a dentist bill, from any dentist for the difference that the insurance did not cover, specially when we asked to make sure to get what the insurance covers. We truly feel disappointed with the customer service we got from the billing department and front-desk, and we are really considering not coming back if this is the service we are going to get. A shame because we really liked the dentist. read more

I had not been to a dentist in a while. And the last one that I saw, told me I had allot of cavities that needed to be taken care, when I got a second opinion I was told that this was not the case. So I was a little turned off and annoyed with going and seeing dentist. . When I arrived at Dr. Sisel's office I got to meet him and Dr. Anderson who cleaned my teeth. She was very nice, and explained everything to me, with out making me feel guiltily about not seeing a dentist in some time. I would recommend this dentist to my Family, and Friends. Their staff was very friendly too, and most importantly they were gentle with my teeth, as some dentist I have been too before are really ruff and painful, not so with this office. read more

Dr. Sisel is truly a COVID-19 health hero. When I called his office, I had already been turned away by two other dentists after a week-long toothache turned serious. His receptionist was incredibly kind and got me in right away. I arrived at the office to find Dr. Sisel, his wife and his kids keeping the office going. He quickly x-rayed my tooth, gave me a diagnosis and most importantly, reassured me that everything would be ok. I left with his cell phone number in case I had questions or my condition got worse. I know for a fact that many dentists have simply shut down in our area due to COVID. Thank goodness for Dr. Sisel and his family for being a dental safety net right now. read more

I didn't have a very good experience when I went to Shirlington Dental for a routine cleaning and exam. The pricing was incorrect and the dentist didn't perform his own exam, but rather left it up to the hygienist. While hygienists typically do perform their own exam of the teeth and gums for issues, the dentist always comes in and goes tooth by tooth and checks the gums as well. This didn't happen. The hygienist did a thorough job of cleaning my teeth and took 4 bite-wing xrays; however, the dentist, Dr. Sisel, didn't examine my teeth. This is what he did: He sat down and talked about the weather for two minutes, then stood up and looked inside my mouth for 10 seconds and said it looked good. He did not do a dental exam at all. I surmised he left the actual exam up to the hygienist. Since I don't have dental insurance because I typically only ever need cleanings, I called prior to making the appointment for pricing. My prior dentist retired and I was looking for a new dentist. I was given a price of $200 for cleaning/exam and then extra for 4 bitewing xrays for a total of roughly $300. Upon leaving, they handed me a bill for $400. They charged me SEPARATELY for the cleaning and the exam, not for them both together and then charged me for full mouth xrays, which I didn't have. The front desk admin didn't believe me when I told her I didn't have full mouth xrays and said she had to check with the hygienist, like I was lying. The dentist himself also DIDN"T perform a dental examination. Dr. Sisel was referred to me by a friend but I was very disappointed by a dentist who didn't perform his own exam but didn't mind charging for it. The office was clean and the hygienist was excellent. read more

Had a bad tooth ache for weeks, but with work so busy this time of year I couldn't find the right time to get myself to the dentist. Finally, I called Shirlington Dental and was able to book something for my convenience the next morning. Everything was on-time and easy. Parking was a breeze, reception was quick, the hygienist was accommodating with the X-Rays (which can be pretty uncomfortable). Best of all is that Dr. Trinh was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly. And, the real reason I'm writing this review -- he was able to fix the source of my tooth ache, which has been a problem for me in some way or another for years. Food tasted great today -- and painless. Last note - I don't have insurance, but that was not an issue. There was no attempt to up-sell me on anything and everyone was upfront about pricing when asked. Best dentist I've been to. read more

Dr. Trinh is the best dentist I've ever had. He is super friendly--I recently saw him for a six month cleaning and he remembered that I had told him about an upcoming trip and asked me about it. Seriously, bedside manner could not be better. He's thorough and so understanding of the fact that dental work is uncomfortable. He goes above and beyond to make sure I feel comfortable in his chair. So glad I've found this office! read more

My problem was that I had the very unpleasant expierence of being on the receiving end of a disrespectful and hostile meltdown by Ms. Ziola, the office manager over the phone. My brief 10 min with her is described below, Enjoy: 1st Call: She called me regarding a discrepancy with my insurance. I answered the call, during a very busy point in my office, to learn about an unpaid balance incurred from a miscommunication between the Dental Office and the Insurance company. She was basically telling me to call the customer service office to sort it all out. After asking her for the number various times she said "Are you kidding me right now. You are being very rude, and disrespectful. You know what, I'll just send you the bill and you figure it out!". And hung up the phone in my face, leaving me with questions regarding my issue and her attitude. 2nd call: I call like 2min later and I am finally greeted by a nicer staff member. She proceeded to give me the phone number and some guidance on the issue, which I was thankful for. Once I received the information, i requested to speak with Ms. ZZiol. Guess what, nothing changed. Her attitude was repulsive, unproffesional and spiteful. She proceeded to speak with me in the phone as if were a 5yr! And guess how the call ended, yep, another hangup, leaving me speechle5y Un amused. I have never met this lady before but I don't want to. If you do, do not question her AT ALL. Stay away from her if you wish to have a good day. Needless to say, I requested to cancel all my appointments and seek dental attention somewhere else. I guess they forget that customers have jobs and lives and staff members should do a better job in being empathic when giving customer service. It is a shame that Dr. Sissel and Dr. Trinh (very good dentist) have part of the team. Even with such a read more

I made an appointment a couple months before I went into see Dr. Sisel as a new patient. The front office staff is friendly and its a good location, right in Shirlington. I had a really great hygienist, I believe her name was Jacqueline, who told me that my previous dentist had been trying to sell me on expensive procedures that I didn't need and weren't covered by insurance. I had thought this so I was really happy to have my suspicions confirmed. I ended up seeing Dr. Nicol instead of Dr. Sisel and she is really nice and knowledgeable. I am going to continue seeing her in the future. I would highly recommend this office. read more

Dr Sisel is as good as it gets. He is very nice and easy to talk to. His staff is very professional and kind and very good at what they do. If you need dental services in the Shirlington area I definitely recommend him! read more

I've never before felt ok about going to the dentist's office, but Drs. Sisel and Anderson (and Nichol before her) and their WONDERFUL hygienists make it a somewhat enjoyable experience! I will echo the earlier post about how popular they are - it does pay to schedule normal cleanings way in advance, but they do a good job of trying to fit you in if something changes. I had to postpone once because I had a terrible cold, and they both thanked me for not coming in sick and rebooked me reasonably soon. read more

Went in for the first time and got my teeth cleaned. Kimberly was awesome, kind, and thorough. Dr. Sisel is great, and I'm thrilled with my service. Happy to be a new patient! read more

Awesome dentist! Professional & personable. Won't try to sell you on procedures you don't need. Highly recommend him to family & friends!

4-5 stars for actual dentistry, 2-3 stars for my experiences trying to get an appointment. I've been there twice so far. Make your appointment as far out as you can and try your best to make sure that you don't have to change it. At my last appointment, in September, I went ahead and scheduled my next 6-month checkup for March. I ended up booking a conflicting vacation so I called them in December to see if I could change the March date. No dice. They told me that if I cancelled my March appointment, they wouldn't be able to see me until May -- two months past my original appointment and a full five months from the time of that phone call. That was for first available, too -- I told them I'd take any date or time of day. I went through something similar but less extreme with my previous appointment too when I tried to reschedule that one about 6-8 weeks out. Maybe I'm blacklisted...? It's like something out of a Seinfeld episode. That being said, I'm willing to jump through the hoops because I've only had good experiences once I finally get into their office. And their location's convenient for me. read more

Dr Sisel and his team are the best. I had a toothache that happened suddenly. He fit me into his schedule, quickly determined I needed a root canal, explained the procedure (I was nervous) and referred me to a great colleague. The follow up was just as professional and friendly as the initial consultation. It's great to work with quality people. read more

Dr. Sisel and his staff are the best! I was referred here about a year ago by a coworker. It is hard to find a good dentist/hygienist that actually cleans and spends more than 10 minutes looking at your teeth. Hands down the best teeth cleaning that I've ever had and the most pleasant experience when talking about visiting the dentist. I request Linda and she is awesome. I like her because she spends the necessary time doing the cleaning and will tell you straight up what you need to work on. PLUS, they recently moved to a new location right off of 395. Views are great from the chair (haha) and there is plenty of free garage parking underneath the building. read more

I went to Shirlington Dental and Dr. Sisel on a very hard day as my teeth were failing. I was terrified as I had put things off too long. I was treated so kindly and with so much compassion. I can't say enough about my experience and the fact that going forward with the work that needs to be done...I am in good hands! read more

Highly recommend! I have been seeing Dr Sisel for ~1.5 yrs...routine cleaning and most recently a crown repair. Dr Sisel and the techs are all very gentle, professional and excellent at what they do! You can always expect the best service and trust their work. read more

I have been going to the office for a couple of years and really liked Dr. Sissel but everytime a new dentist starts working in his office they pass me to her or him and i dont like that. The only reason I came to his office was Dr. Sissel himself. The staff is good and the other dentists are very nice but I like him. Overall nice practice and Dr Sissel has lots of experience. read more

I have gone through so many dentists out here. I had my first cleaning with them today, and it was great. No unnecessary work, no one was pushy about getting some crazy expensive night guard or whitening or the electric toothbrush they happen to sell right here or special toothpaste or some random other treatment. They were very friendly and stuck to the facts, and right on time. Easy parking too! They aren't in my dental network but I don't even care. It was such a relief to not be sold something every five minutes. read more

I have had problems with my teeth for about 2 years now, which is my own fault. I waited too long to get to a dentist after a filling fell out, so when I moved to the area less than six months ago, I knew I needed to find a dentist. I live right in Shirlington so Shirlington Dental seemed the most obvious choice, and I am SO happy that I decided to go here! Dr. Trinh is who regularly sees me and is willing to go above and beyond what is necessary of him. First of all he is so friendly, nice, and outgoing. Second, he is just a great dentist, plain and simple. Between appointments, he is always willing to see you if you need any adjustments to fillings, if you are feeling any pain, etc. Even if something goes wrong after business hours, he is willing to help you out as much as he can. I 100% recommend this office; the front desk, billing, dental assistants, and dentists are all top notch! read more

I have been coming to Dr. Sisel for years. Even though it's easily a 35 minute drive to get to his office, I would never switch dentists. Dr. Sisel is nice as can be, highly professional, and his office is very accommodating of my wacky schedule. I once had a nuisance problem with an implant and he fixed it for me free of charge. Great practice. read more

It is rare that I find a dentist that I actually like. I went to Dr. Sisel for the first time last week. Very friendly, very nice. Didn't hurt at all. Very happy. Will definitely go back. He is in Shirlington next to The Bungalow. Yelp has the wrong address. It is 2770 S Arlington Mill Dr Arlington, VA 22206. Phone # 703-931-5333. read more

After reading the reviews here, I figured I would try my luck and go to Dr. Sisel's office. I am glad I did! As far as dentists go, this office had a great atmosphere. Everyone I encountered was very polite, and I felt like they genuinely cared. This is definitely more than I can say about many dentists of my past. I saw Dr. Nichol and was amazed at how gently she worked. Not many like going to the dentist because of the horror stories of their past, but I think if you went to this office, your view of dentists would change. Mine definitely did, and my history has included some not so gentle Army dentists. read more

We had Dr Sisel as our dentist for 15 years. In my personal experience of almost 60 years with dentists, he is the best. From the phone call or arrival at the desk through everything he does, and out the door -- absolutely superb, and all such nice people. He made my dental appliances -- full and partial -- and made them well. When he ventured to drill without anesthesia, I balked, but he convinced me to try it. Not a twinge of pain! Unbelievable. In retrospect, all the pain I had from past dentists came in great part from the needles, and heavy hands on the drill. Dr Sisel's soft touch and patience made it a fearful but painless experience with the drill. I hated to leave him, but I live in NH now. This is my parting shot. Thanks for the wonderful service all these years. Tom McNamara read more

Dr. Sisel is the best he is caring, personable and willing to work with you on cost. He truly cares and is always concerned about me which I am sure is the case with all of his patients. Dee his assistant is very nice and caring as well. They both made me feel very comfortable in the process for a crown. I have been going to Dr. Sisel for two years and never been disappointed. My only complaint is one of the receptionist that you see when your appointment is complete. The whole time I stood at her desk she was chomping away on gum. Not only did I find this offensive but also not very professional, especially at a dentist office. With that being said I still had to give a 5 because of Dr. Sisel and Dee. Thank you. read more

My wife and I recently had exams and cleanings at this practice for the first time. Having had an excellent dentist in my hometown, I considered it important to find a practice that emphasizes oral health first and foremost. Both my wife and I saw Dr. Sisel's new associate, Dr. Trinh, and we were very impressed with the quality of the care we received. Although there were multiple opportunities to recommend more-expensive treatments, Dr. Trinh was able to recommend less-expensive options. Furthermore, Dr. Trinh went above and beyond the call of duty twice, first by volunteering to clean my wife's teeth himself so that we could have our appointments at the same time (there wasn't a second hygeinist available during that time slot), and second, by making a call after closing hours to help us find an oral surgeon who could extract my wife's wisdom teeth at an earlier date. Dr. Trinh also has an excellent bedside manner that put us at ease during our exams. The DC area has a ton of dental practices, and when I first started looking, it was hard to figure out which dentists offer high-quality health-focused dental care. If this is an important concern for you, then I'd strongly recommend visiting Sisel & Trinh. read more

Brief chronology: 1. As a new patient, I called Dr. Sisel's office and scheduled back to back appointments for consults /exams for me and my wife to specifically see Dr. Sisel. The appointments had to be rescheduled because the scheduler placed me and my wife with different dentists against my initial instructions. 2. During my initial consult/exam with Dr. Sisel, he reviewed recent x-rays from my previous provider and looked into my month to examine my teeth. He concluded that there was not much wrong and that the only problem he saw was the need for an implant to replace a missing tooth. His analysis contradicted the comprehensive treatment plan that I received from my previous provider (My previous provider was exceptional, however she did not accept any insurance plans; therefore I had to find a dentist that did. I chose Dr. Sisel because he was listed as an in-network provider for both of my dental plans). 3. I provided Dr. Sisel with my previous provider's treatment plan. Prior to reviewing the treatment plan with me, Dr. Sisel initially stated that he did not agree with everything listed in her plan, but after comparing everything she recommended to my x-rays, he concluded point by point, that she was correct and that, not only did I need the one implant, I needed an extensive amount of dental work (His estimate amounted to $8,000). 4. Dr. Sisel then informed me that in the near future he and his office would no longer accept one of my insurance plans (GEHA) and recommended that I go to an in-network provider. I informed him that one of the reasons that I selected him as my dentist is because he is listed as an in-network provider for both of my insurance plans; Delta Dental and GEHA. He said that his practice was going to discontinue accepting GEHA because of the numerous administrative errors associated with that particular plan. Again, he did not state that he had discontinued the acceptance of GEHA, but that he was going to. 5. The office lost/misplace my wife's x-rays and had to retake them on a subsequent visit. 6. After leaving Dr. Sisel's office for the final time, I felt like I had just left the office of a bait and switch used car dealership. Again, first I was informed that I did not require much treatment, but when confronted with a treatment plan from another well respected dentist, Dr. Sisel acknowledged that in fact much more treatment was necessary. This indicates that Dr. Sisel was not interested in providing me with the comprehensive treatment that I needed; at least not through the insurance plans that his practice presently accepts. 7. On my final visit, Dr. Sisel re-glued a tooth (the tooth became un-glued the same day) but failed to recognize, mention or repair a front lower tooth that had recently become chipped and needed to be immediately filled. 8. Additionally, out of the entire staff, I only witnessed one person smile during several visits to Sisel's office. That person was a young lady who prepared the examining and treatment room and occasionally took x-rays. She genuinely appeared to be a very nice person who knows a lot about customer service. Although the other staff maintained a professional demeanor, they did not make an effort to make new patients feel welcomed. 9. Finally, in summation, I would not recommend Dr. Sisel because of his business practices regarding ambiguous acceptance of insurance plans and because he did not initially give accurate information regarding my treatment needs. I feel that he wasted weeks of my time, because as of this writing, none of my treatments needs have been taken care of. Dr. Sisel may be a skillful dentist (I don't know because he never chose to demonstrate this) and he may be a nice person but his business practices, as far as I am concerned are awful. The bottom line is, I value my time and did not like having it unnecessarily wasted. read more

Went to the dentist for the first time in 10 years this past Saturday. I saw Dr. Anderson. She was great. I was able to get an appointment for a cleaning with only 3 days notice, though I'm not sure that is typical. It took no time to fill out the paperwork, I waited less than 5 minutes and the dentist did the cleaning herself. I've already booked a follow up for a fine cleaning in February. My teeth look great, I'll never go ten years between dental appointments again. read more

I've taken my 4 year old to Dr. Anderson twice and both times my daughter hugged Dr. Anderson and said thank you on the way out! She is so great and it helps that she looks like a princess! I think I will be seeing her myself next time! read more

I kept asking friends for dentist recommendations when I moved to DC and was always disappointed. A friend finally recommended Dr Sisel and he is by far the best dentist I have ever been to. The dental hygienist is amazing and you really feel your teeth are clean after leaving, although she will point out if you arent flossing enough which I admit I do need to hear. I HIGHLY recommend Dr Sisel if you truly want a great dental appointment and care about your teeth. read more

I have been going to Dr. Sisel's office since 1995. I will continue to go to him as long as I live in this area and/or until he retires. What I love about this office is that they are conservative. Dr. Sisel is not going to recommend a procedure unless you need it. There was a dental hygienist who he hired who kept looking for things to have done to people, and he told her to stop it--that he does not do business like that. He eventually fired her. Also, if you had an emergency situation, he would do what he could to help you, which includes on the weekend. He met me early one morning on a Saturday to help me. This is a professional office, and Dr. Sisel has been my favorite dentist. read more