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    Ternisky Michael Dr Complex

    5.0 (2 reviews)

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    1 year ago

    Staff are superb at making kids feel welcome and comfortable. Tessa was especially kind to my son, who was quite nervous about being there.

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    Toothfairy - Dr Toothfairy Office, Falls Church, VA.

    Toothfairy

    4.2(10 reviews)
    3.5 miFalls Church City

    I scheduled an appointment specifically because Dr. Toothfairy's website advertises "Special Needs"…read morepediatric dentistry services. My autistic daughter has dental anxiety, and I selected this practice based on their advertised specialization. We arrived early at 1:00 PM for a 1:30 PM appointment. At 1:30 PM, in the waiting area/lobby, the assistant tried to gently encourage my daughter Avery to come to the treatment chair. Avery was calm and cooperative--she wasn't acting out she was just saying no and refusing to go into the dental chait. She simply didn't want to go into the chair yet. She needed time to acclimate. The assistant was kind, played with her, and worked at her pace. This is exactly how special needs providers should work. By 2:00 PM, still in the waiting area, Dr. Lara Saleh came out of the treatment room. She greeted another patient with baby, returned the baby. She turned to look at Avery and was introduced by her assistant. At that moment, Dr. Saleh pointed at her imaginary watch--literally gesturing to a watch that wasn't there--to show me her urgency. She demanded I carry my CALM daughter to the chair. Which any SPECIAL NEEDS provider would understand how traumatizing this is. I directly refused. I told Dr. Saleh: "I will not carry her to the chair. That would be traumatizing." Forcing a calm, cooperative child who is simply taking time to acclimate is abusive and creates lifelong dental trauma. Any provider who truly specializes in special needs understands this fundamental principle. I asked "Why are you rushing me when you advertise that you provide special needs services?" She said they do not I said they do its all over the website. She attempted to dismiss the special need advertising. I advised her I was an attorney. Dr. Saleh's response was immediate and retaliatory: Without any discussion, without any willingness to work with us, without any attempt to find a solution, Dr. Saleh stated she would refuse to see my daughter anymore. Let me be absolutely clear about what happened in that waiting area: 1.Dr. Saleh showed extreme impatience--pointing at an imaginary watch at a calm, cooperative child. Stating that she had other patients. 2. Dr. Saleh demanded I FORCE my daughter to the chair--not encourage her, not work with her, but physically carry her against her will. 3. I REFUSED to traumatize my child by forcing her. This is proper parenting and the foundation of all evidence-based special needs care. 4. The second I pointed out the contradiction between her advertising and her behavior--asking a simple, direct question--Dr. Saleh refused service. This is explicit retaliation. And told me to do "what's best for my Child" as if having her be traumatized by a dentist that only sees patients as money bags is best. A provider who advertises expertise she doesn't possess is not trustworthy. A provider who gets impatient with a calm child who needs time is not trustworthy. A provider who demands parents force their children is not trustworthy. A provider who retaliates the moment she's questioned is not trustworthy. I would not trust Dr. Saleh with my child's teeth. Her behavior demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of child development, special needs care, and professional ethics. Her competence and judgment in all dental matters are questionable. If you're considering Dr. Toothfairy, understand this: This practice advertises special needs services but does not provide them. The provider will pressure you to force your child. When you refuse to traumatize your child, the provider will refuse to treat you. The assistant may be kind, but the provider will demand you use force. I am filing federal complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Virginia Attorney General's Office for deceptive business practices and retaliation, and with the Virginia Board of Dentistry for unprofessional conduct, retaliation, and lack of competency in pediatric dentistry. Parents deserve providers they can trust. Dr. Saleh has lost my trust completely.

    Absolutely the best! She is so considerate and amazing when it comes to the additional needs of…read morechildren (and parents) that are Autistic, have anxiety or sensory disorders. Her entire office and staff are warm, supportive and caring. I would absolutely recommend this office to anyone special needs or not!

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    Tysons Pediatric Dentistry - Our top priority is the health and happiness of our patients

    Tysons Pediatric Dentistry

    2.8(9 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    If I could give this place 0 stars I would! DO NOT GO HERE! Dr. Kakar and his staff are rude,…read moreunprofessional, unorganized, and NEVER on time. My daughters appointment was scheduled for 945 and they didn't even take her back until 1145. Several times they canceled our appointments the day before we were supposed to go. They no longer treat their patients cavities or ortho needs in the Manassas office and make you travel to get services done. They even gave me my child's appointment information or so I thought and it had another child's information on it. This place is a joke. Save yourself the headache and stay away!

    We had been consulting with different pediatric offices after we were referred for my son to see a…read morepediatric specialist for dental care from my dental office since they do not specialize in children but could see he needed some filling. The place we were referred to was a bit overpriced but they also didn't have an appointment until 2months out, although a very good practice. So I made 2 appointments back to back one with Tyson's Pediatric Dentistry and one with Arlington Pediatric Dentistry for consultations. I called the TPD told the front desk lady who booked my appointment my concerns, provided my sons initial referral from the dental office we were referred to along with X-rays via email as requested. explained why I didn't go with the office (no sooner available dates) and told her i wanted to get him in soon after his consultation. She was VERY nice and scheduled me to come in that same day at 12 (I have to pull my son out of school). get to TPD (looks outdated and as if the owner doesn't care for his practice) we're told to wait and later brought back. Let me just said for a pediatric dental office the assistants were TERRIBLE not friendly, nervous and confused. She sits us down the Dr pop out of his office (there's only 2 dental chairs so the one closest to the wall/office door) he's holding the referral looks up at me as says "why are you here today" . I respond and state for his consult possible cavities and crowns. He says "why didn't you get it done here" points at the paper. I respond "personal reasons" he said "well what happened" at this point I'm HOT. So my response was "we're here to consult with you, what happened at another practice shouldn't concern your appointment with us today". He then says " ok, we'll some parents don't want crowns so that's why I asked"............ lol tells the nurse to do X-rays and Goes back in the office, we never see or spoke to him again. Mind you my poor child is sitting listening & was never approached or greeted. Before the X-ray were done I asked the nurse could he come in within the month to get it done she said she didn't know went and knocked on the DRs door (she looked scared) this is when things really went down hill. He brushed her off and told her do the X-rays came out the room waved for the front desk to come into his office so atp my son and I are standing around for about 7 minutes clueless and confused all this over a question about availability appointments. Anyway the front desk said within a week so we do to X-rays. He's taken back to the dental chair and the nurse says so your all done. WHATTTTTT??? I look at her and said "ma'am is he not going to come out and examine my son for a treatment plan? " she said hold on and knocked on his door LOL he told her he did it to look on the screen. WOW. So she told me and I asked is this with or without the gas mask, she turned around knocked on the door for yet more guidance. I chuckle and say never mind it please just send me the X-rays. We go upfront and the SAME lady says the next available we have is a month from now. ‍ I look at her say please email me the X-rays we won't be doing business with your practice. (Dr walked out of his office mugs me and processed to walk past me) I pulled my son out of school for this mess it was literally a waste of time. In conclusion the next morning we had our appointment with APD we arrive super friendly staff gave him a toy at arrival. We consult with the nurse who asks questions first takes a look at old X-rays and new ones from day prior with TPD and then the Dr comes in and does her consult and gives us her plan. Everything was VERY professional and amazing. I then say to her how soon could he come in? Her and the assistant look on their screen turn to me and say we can get him started today. This was just a blessings. I literally was thrilled and relieved all in one sitting they were so attentive!!!!!! We got his cleaning and second appointment scheduled for 2 weeks after. We'll be staying with Arlington Pediatric Dentistry. Check them out!!

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    Bloom Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

    Bloom Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics

    5.0(2 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    It is very rare for me to say this but this was truly the best dental visit my children have ever…read morehad. I know so many parents can relate when I say that I have gone to so many offices and have genuinely felt like I had to apologize because my almost two year old cries and doesn't like strangers. Here I really did not feel like we bothered them at all. The doctor has an incredible bedside manner and really went out of his way to make my kids, esp my toddler feel good about their visit. They truly went above and beyond and we are excited for their next 6 month visit. Truly everyone we interacted with was amazing.

    I am so ecstatic Dr. Merdad has opened a new office closer to me in Fairfax! My son is 9 years old…read moreand before Dr. Merdad he had only seen a dentist once by the age of 5 years old and had not had a great experience. A friend recommended him to us after hearing me express myself about how I felt about not having a dentist for my son. My son is autistic and never let anyone, he didn't know, close to him let alone touch his mouth. I was pleasantly shocked the first visit when I sat back and watched how he interacted with him while being able to do the exam. In Dr. Merdad we have found everything we need. He is kind, patient, knowledgeable and his mellow aura really keeps my son calm. I have followed him and will continue to recommend him to everyone I know. His new office is beautiful and the staff were so sweet!

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