I don't usually like going to the dentist at all, but this was honestly one of the best experiences I've ever had. The entire team was incredibly friendly and caring--they kept checking in on how I was feeling and asked if there was anything they could do to help me relax and feel more comfortable, which meant a lot since I was really nervous. They're also very up to date with their equipment, and my cleaning was so gentle I barely felt a thing. I never thought I'd say this, but I actually had a great dentist visit. Highly recommend! read more

Quality care. Very professional with little to no waiting. And Dr. Dufera is gentle, kind and honest. He never recommends a service you don't need. read more

Dr. Daniels team is Very professional and welcoming! Glad I found them. They show & make me feel like they care & I matter. Thanks L Coop read more

Dr. Dufera and his staff have done an amazing job taking care of my teeth for the past decade and my wife's for the past several years. I remember when me and my wife were early in our relationship and she went after not going to a dentist for nearly two years. We made an appointment for her to see Dr. Dufera and he noticed a broken tooth. He soon put in a temporary and then permanent crown and has filled many cavities and done 2-3 cleanings a year for both of us. The only downside but I can't fault them is he and probably his other doctor book up several months in advance, so you may have to go elsewhere if you need to miss a cleaning but luckily this has not happened to us yet. read more

Dr.Grinc was incredibly kind and thorough, even though I was embarrassingly overdue for a cleaning. The office is clean, and the desk staff is also really quick to help and just very welcoming overall. I have only the best things to say! read more

Always helpful and accomidating. I had a dental emergency, and I was able to be seen quickly.

nice office. very attractive professional atmosphere. excellent treatment and planning.

Doctor Dufera is gentle and experienced! I take my whole family here! The office is clean! read more

Came here for our daughters first dentist appointment and was so thankful for the patience they had! The office is very clean and they are practicing social distancing, and require masks. We walked in and they put her favorite show on Netflix for her to keep her comfortable. I can't remember the hygienists name, but she was so patient with our daughter and tried so many different fun ways to have her open her mouth, even though she didn't. She explained everything she was looking for and doing, and we really appreciated that! We'll be back! read more

This density allowed me to believe in density again truly carefully and understand my fairs that I have with density, he makes my family feel very welcome truly the best 100% recommended . read more

Had a wonderful experience. The dentist & assistants were all very courteous. They sympathized with my teeth sensitivity and accommodated my needs. Very clean establishment & I love the life size world atlas on their wall. read more

March 2022 I was charged a $75 cancellation fee, the day my child had an emergency surgery. I took the L off of the strength of Dr. Dufera and continued my care at the location. My commute to the location changed from 10 mins to 45 mins to an hour, but again off the strength of Dr. Dufera I was ok with that, up until this morning! I had an appt at 8a and I was running a few minutes late due to traffic and I was told I would not be seen for my 30 min treatment check up which is more like a 5 min to begin with. So this is the last straw for me. I will no longer continue my services nor would I recommend this place anymore. They constantly call & ask if they can change your appointments which also very annoying. The amount of calls/emails/texts as reminders is OD! Front desk Maria, horrible customer service! read more

This dental office is clean and modern, and the staff are congenial. The hygienist and the dentist were both personable and comforting. The thing is that the only real pain I felt after visiting this practice was dealing with their shady billing practices - not from the dental work!!! First of all, I went there for a routine cleaning for my first dental appointment during the pandemic lockdown. For some reason they requested that I do a follow up visit a few weeks later for a 'deep cleaning'. At the time I deferred to the advice of the professionals. Little did I know that those 2 visits to just 'clean' my teeth would turn into a more than 2 year billing nightmare!!! I got their first bill over a month after the 2nd appointment and the amount was ridiculous given that the only work done were X-rays and cleanings. I called up my insurer and they said SSS was trying to charge for unusual costs like their staff's PPE! So yes, this dental practice was trying to profit from the pandemic by trying to charge an insurance company for protective equipment knowing full well that those costs weren't covered! And can you believe that SSS was an in-network provider for my insurer?!? I've never seen anything like this from any other doctor's or dentist's office in my life!!! So, I provided some additional paperwork and asked my insurer to reconsider SSS's claim and they did. At that point I thought I was done with SSS because my dental plan covers all normal costs for semiannual cleanings/checkups. But wait, there's more! SSS was bold enough to send me another bill nearly 2 years after my first visit, claiming that I still had an outstanding balance! What makes it even worse is that I had changed jobs by then and no longer had any of the paperwork for their claims on my old insurance! When I got this out-of-nowhere bill, I contacted SSS right away to ask what was going on. They claimed that my insurance didn't pay enough so I was stuck with the remaining balance. I asked why it took so long to send me another bill and got no clear answer! I called my former insurer again and they said that SSS had submitted a new claim for the same visits, but their claims had several errors that prevented them from being paid. I've been going back-n-forth with SSS ever since asking for information about the claims and all they do is send me more invoices while threatening to sic a collection agency on me if I don't pay up!!! This office does satisfactory dental work, but their billing department is nothing more than a scam operation! They charge for excessive items, do everything they can to circumvent your insurance company and then shake you down directly for payment, even years after your visit! Obviously, I strongly recommend avoiding this place and going over any billing statement they send you with a fine-tooth comb. There are many alternative dental practices in Silver Spring and the greater DMV that actually have professional and ethical billing practices. read more

Couldn't rave more about my experience! Everyone was friendly, welcoming and delivered the best possible care I could ask for. They answered all of my questions, the appointment was quick and easy. I'm one of those "weird" people who doesn't really like visiting any type of doctors office, but I have no doubt I'll be back again. Office, equipment, etc. was very clean, and it's clear everyone who works here takes pride in their work. Lastly... despite being heavily booked, they were able to get me in for an appointment within a week of my request. Highly recommend this office! read more

I'm happy with Dr. Daniel Dufera's care. He's an excellent dentist and the hygienist is also very good. The staff is always courteous. The office is in a convenient location. I highly recommend Silver Spring Smiles. read more

Wonderful, caring, skilled staff. Well-organized, well-run practice. Dr. Dufera is very knowledgeable and kind. He was quickly responsive when my husband had a pain in a tooth. Gentle hygienists. Best dental practice I've ever been to. And easy parking. What more could you want?! read more

I was deeply impressed with Dr Daniel Dufera and team. The whole operation, from the front desk, to the X-rays to Dr. Duferas expert eyes on my entire dental health, was professional, efficient, reassuring, and gentle. Though only a routine cleaning this time, other members of my family had more complicated issues and were equally impressed. read more

My visit went well as always. There is a shield at the desk and you have to use pen to fill out paperwork but the very clean restroom is right there so that you can wash your hands. All patients are in separate work areas. Dr Dufera and all treatment staff were in double layers of PPP and they all worked efficiently and were very professional. They are all so kind to make sure your needs are addressed. read more

No one enjoys a trip to the dentist, but if such a thing were possible, it would be at Silver Spring Smiles. My dentist back home in Tennessee had told me I needed a "deep cleaning," a colloquial term for root planing and scaling. When I got back to DC, a friend recommendedI Silver Spring Smiles. They worked me in immediately. Dr. Dufera was thoughtful and thorough, and he took time to answer my (many) questions. Yes, I'm one of *those* patients. I've been back several times for regular periodontal maintenance and a crown. I had some significant discomfort from the temporary crown because tooth grinding for so long had left very little tooth to work with. Dr. Dufera brought me in to help address it on a day the office was closed! He and his office have dazzled me with amazing service every time, routinely going above and beyond. I couldn't be happier. read more

I give Dr Dufera and his assistant 4 stars but his office manager Wendy is the absolute worst. She's rude when questioned and becomes extremely curt. She told my procedure wasn't covered and offered me to pay out of pocket, I asked if they could help me appeal the decision and she said no. Ok ... I would definitely recommend the dentist but just and FYI watch out for her. read more

Silver Spring Smiles is the best. They have early morning appointments and make sure you are in and out in a timely fashion. Their staff is so kind and wonderful. read more

I had a really bad experience, unfortunately I was running late and I received a call from receptionist and I had gone to the wrong office. She had passed the phone to someone to help me how to get there. As I found the spot, she took one look at me and said "you found it Diego" which is not my name (I am Mexican American) which was insulting because of the micro aggression of selecting a generic Latino name and also the fact I just spoke with her. There was no apology after I corrected her, she just handed me papers and left. I spoke to the receptionist and ask if they were expecting a Diego. They weren't and said "I have no idea where she got that from". I'm not sure if she knew how insulting/triggering it is to be called a generic name like Carlos or Diego as a Mexican American but I know I will not go back. read more

Outstanding dentistry practice! The staff are friendly, patient, and knowledgeable and Dr. Dufera goes out of his way to explain issues and treatment options. read more

My wife and I have been with Dr Dufera at Silver Spring Smiles for several years now and are extremely happy with the care we receive. The entire team at the practice are absolute pros - we feel like we are with family at Silver Spring Smiles! read more

They are professional, friendly, efficient snd din't try to sell you anything you don't need and they have a cool world map.

"Elite" would not do the description and experience of this organization justice. From customer service to performance, Silver Spring Smiles hits it out of the park. I had the pleasure of working with Amanda - I will religiously request and work with her going forward. She was beyond enjoyable throughout the entire process, making for a stellar visit. As someone who has not been the most loyal dentistry patient in the past, I have found a place that I will unconditionally attend. Silver Spring Smiles comes with my highest recommendation and I am confident all future customers will feel the same way. read more

Great customer service & professionalism! Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for excellent dental work in the Silver Spring area. read more

I had a great experience during my first appointment at Silver Spring Smiles. The dentist and hygienist were great and were thorough and efficient. The office is very clean and they use very modern technology. read more

I was so happy to find out they accepted my insurance. My wife goes here which is why I decided to go as well. Great service at the front desk. You can get email, phone call, and text reminders about your appointments. The hygienists are super sweet and the dentist is also very nice. I'd highly recommend. It's close to multiple bus stops, the metro, or walking distance if you live downtown. read more

A very nice experience. Excellent Dentist office!!! Amanda was the most amazing and I'm terribly afraid of the dentist and she's very sensitive to that and goes the extra mile to make you feel comfortable. Everybody at the office was nice, Dr Daniel gave me clear plane what I need and Wendy, explained in detail how the insurance works Nice staff, terrific dentists. Awesome place. Nice people. Great dental care. read more

Absolutely love the professionalism of this office. From the front desk staff, to the hygienist, to Dr. Dufera it is a great experience. I felt safe and cared for. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication during these unprecedented times. You are appreciated! read more

The doctor himself is very kind and knowledgable, what I wish was better was the compassion and understanding from his staff. I don't normally write reviews, but in this case,​ I was shocked by the lack of respect. You won't​ always get the appointment you want because the doctor's​​ schedule is very tight, and I understand that. But when you have to cancel an appointment on the same day because a situation comes up that is outside of your control, something unexpected, they penalize you for it. They ask you to call back on the days you think you can come in and they will try to "squeeze you in" at some point in the​ day. Life is unpredictable​, and you would think they would understand that and still want to make sure you get the best care. read more

Love love love this place!! Everyone that works here is amazing with great customer service and makes you feel much better about doing the one thing a lot of people hate, going to the dentist. Thanks Silver Spring Smiles for always welcoming me with such genuine excitement lol. read more

I have been going to this dentist for a few years and been generally satisfied with both the dentist and hygienist, who were knowledgeable, nice, and efficient. Wait times were never too long and I've been able to change cleaning appointments as needed with a good bit of lead time. More recently I've appreciated their covid protocols and flexibility in having to cancel last minute when one of my kids had a cough, needs a covid test for daycare, etc. Maria, I believe her name is, at the front desk was extra nice even after I hung up on her and was rude by accident. It takes special person to navigate this trying time with a bunch of stress out folks and still be pleasant and helpful. Recommend this dentist! read more

Receptionist called to ask me to acommodate them by changing my appointment time, I obliged. I only looked for the same leeway/understanding when I was a few minutes late to my appointment due to unexpected downtown traffic. On the way to the appointment, the receptionist called and said as long as I was within 15 min of the appointment time it would be fine. Came up to the office within that time and the receptionist turned me away. She said that I needed to respect the dentist at the office. I called to let them know I would not come back for next appointment and a different recpeptionist proceeded to tell me that I needed to learn courtesy and that it was my second time in a row cancelling on them, when they had in fact cancelled my last appointment. When I tried to explain what actually happened, she kept cutting me off. So I hung up. Im sure the dentist at this office does great work, but the attitudes and double standards from the receptionists are too much. read more

I have always been a scared-y cat when it comes to going to the dentist. That, paired with being new to the area, meant seeing the dentist was something I'd been avoiding and I had not been seen in 3 years. Dr. Dufera and staff made the experience easy. He is a very gentle and honest dentist who really took the time to explain everything. I felt my evaluation was very thorough and Dr. Dufera himself even did my first cleaning. I had 2 cavities filled, didn't feel any pain and was in and out promptly! Monica, the hygienist, also helped make my experience smooth. They are a great, efficient team. Lydia at the front desk was very patient and helped verify my insurance and accept scans I had sent in from other dentists. Everything was very organized. I feel great knowing more about my dental health and I am so glad I found this office! The office is clean with modern equipment - something I really look for in a dentist. They have cold water waiting when you walk in and TVs right above the chairs to get your mind off things, which is a nice touch. I will gladly rely on them for my dental health while I'm in Silver Spring. If you need a good dentist in Silver Spring, go see Dr. Dufera! He's really great! read more

Silver Spring Smiles is excellent. Dentist is informative and nonjudgmental. The rest of the staff is also very helpful.

I visited Silver Spring Smiles for the first time this morning and it was probably the most positive experience I have had at a dental office in my entire life. The office is super clean and modern with nice touches like a TV in the exam room. Dr. Dufera and has staff are all extremely nice, helpful and transparent. They gave me a very thorough clean without any pain and didn't try to sell me any unnecessary treatments. I highly recommend this practice to anyone. read more

This is a phenomenal dentist's office. Every member of my family comes here. I transferred my kids from a pediatric dentist to Dr. Dufera because he actually heard me out, and explained things to me as a concerned parent. Furthermore, when one of my daughter's needed dental work, she chose to have him do the procedures instead of a pediatric dentist because she felt calmer and safer with him. He explained everything to her, and worked with her comfort level. His general approach to dentistry is very personable, and his treatment plans individualized for patients. He is a patient, efficient, and a warm dentist. These qualities are reflected in the office overall. Everyone who works at the office is warm, efficient, respectful. I fully recommend Silver Spring Smiles to anyone. read more

Love love love this dental practice! The hygienist Amanda is amazing. So thorough. Dr. Dufera is such a kind, honest dr. The office takes great precautions, extremely clean, friendly staff. read more