Compilation of Pediatric Dentist Recommendations

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Anonymous wrote:Any feedback on Dr. Charles Coulter or Dr. Charlie in the office of Dr. Dana Greenwald in Chevy Chase?

We usually see dr. Dana, but saw Dr. Charlie once when we needed urgent attention, and he seemed very good. We are only giving up on their practice because they don't take insurance.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree, Dr. Angela Austin in Alexandria. We've been going to Dr. Angela at Alexandria Children's Dentistry for a couple years, it's crazy because I love seeing her everywhere, I picked up the Washingtonian and there she was listed as a Top Dentist in the Washington area... but I don't pay much attention to that kind of stuff, anyway I really think it's important for your kid's dentist to be compassionate and SMART!, and I really find that here. And she's a mommy too I think that helps. It's awesome and the staff is warm and friendly...Anyway: Dr. Angela Austin in Alexandria!! Love her.

+1 was so great with my toddler and managed to get her to cooperate. Such a pleasant experience!

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Anonymous wrote:Any feedback on Dr. Charles Coulter or Dr. Charlie in the office of Dr. Dana Greenwald in Chevy Chase?

We usually see dr. Dana, but saw Dr. Charlie once when we needed urgent attention, and he seemed very good. We are only giving up on their practice because they don't take insurance.

Love, love, love Dr Dana and Dr. Charlie. We have had some challnging teeth moments and they have been wonderful. My daughter skipped out of an appt where her tooth had to be pulled. They also are not aggressive, they take a wait and see approach when filling a tooth doesn’t make sense because it will be falling out soon anyway.

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Does anybody have any information on Capital Kids Dentistry and Dr. Jessica Rubin? TIA

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Anonymous wrote:Does anybody have any information on Capital Kids Dentistry and Dr. Jessica Rubin? TIA

This is old, sorry! My son saw her once or twice. She's good. Staff was fine. We just needed a checkup, but her scheduling was impossible and since she was far away, I just switched. I wanted to chime in here though and say that my son just had a procedure done with Dr. Majidi at https://capitolhillpediatric.dentist/meet-our-doctor/. Everyone we dealt with was excellent, and the doctor was so patient and kind despite my son's many outbursts! Highly recommend.

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Anonymous wrote:Does anybody have any information on Capital Kids Dentistry and Dr. Jessica Rubin? TIA

This is old, sorry! My son saw her once or twice. She's good. Staff was fine. We just needed a checkup, but her scheduling was impossible and since she was far away, I just switched. I wanted to chime in here though and say that my son just had a procedure done with Dr. Majidi at https://capitolhillpediatric.dentist/meet-our-doctor/. Everyone we dealt with was excellent, and the doctor was so patient and kind despite my son's many outbursts! Highly recommend.

We love Dr Jessica! Her staff is fantastic and they do a really great job with nervous kids. We live close enough so the commute is not bad. I haven’t had any scheduling problems even when I need to change appointments.

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I have recommended Carol Orlando on this forum and others for years, but unfortunately I cannot recommend her anymore. After decades of treatment, I took my kids for a second, and then a third opinion, during which the new practitioners discovered 32 cavities (3 of which will require root canals, plus 3 extractions) among my 4 kids. The cavities were large (i.e., old) and the restorations are huge - meaning crowns down the line as adults. Both new dentists said they were actually "sickened" by the state of my kids' teeth, as they looked as though they had not been under a dentist's care. Please think carefully before choosing Carol Orlando as your dentist. She is the most lovely, caring woman personally, but she neglected to treat obvious problems, and now my children face extensive dental work. My dentist alerted me to the fact that she has been on probation in the past with the MD Board of Dentistry, and a simple judiciary case search reveals that she has been sued for negligence and malpractice more than once. I am heartbroken over this, but I feel compelled to amend my previous glowing recommendations for her.

http://casesearch.courts.state.md.us/casesearch/inquirySearch.jis

https://health.maryland.gov/dental/pdf/Carol%20Orlando%20Consent%20Order_201705261446.pdf

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Tooth Town in Vienna

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Avoid Dr. Blank in Bethesda. Pushes unnecessary procedures and when you decline them, he says he can't treat your kids anymore. We're insured, so it's not the cost, it's pretending it's a necessity. Total insurance scammer.

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Anonymous wrote:Avoid Dr. Blank in Bethesda. Pushes unnecessary procedures and when you decline them, he says he can't treat your kids anymore. We're insured, so it's not the cost, it's pretending it's a necessity. Total insurance scammer.

He's highly recommended and one of the few pediatric dentists who participates with almost every carrier. Wonder if that's the model - a good payor mix + high procedure rate balances out lower reimbursements vs. cash.

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Anonymous wrote:I despise pediatric dentists as they are the used car salesmen of dentistry.

This times a hundred. In 2019. I saw a post where someone's child was recommended a dozen fillings

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Anonymous wrote:Avoid Dr. Blank in Bethesda. Pushes unnecessary procedures and when you decline them, he says he can't treat your kids anymore. We're insured, so it's not the cost, it's pretending it's a necessity. Total insurance scammer.

He's highly recommended and one of the few pediatric dentists who participates with almost every carrier. Wonder if that's the model - a good payor mix + high procedure rate balances out lower reimbursements vs. cash.

Interesting, I've taken my kids to Dr. Blank for a few years now and have been very happy with his practice. I haven't experienced him pushing procedures, but so far my kids have just needed routine cleanings and an occasional cavity filled. Curious about what types of procedures you felt he pushed.

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Avoid Carol Orlando at all costs - "conservative" treatment actually = neglect. Get a second opinion.

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I haven’t read all of replies, but as a dental hygienist that worked solely in a pediatric office for years in California- make sure the Dentist is actually board certified in pediatric dentistry. Lots of unethical wiggle room stating they specialize in pediatric patients, etc. There is a really big difference in approach and the work done. I wouldn’t rely on your general dentist for a referral, either. Chances are good the referral will be based on a friendly working relationship rather than any particular knowledge of their skill set. Decay in children progresses more rapidly than in adults- thin enamel.

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Anonymous wrote:Does anybody have any information on Capital Kids Dentistry and Dr. Jessica Rubin? TIA

This is old, sorry! My son saw her once or twice. She's good. Staff was fine. We just needed a checkup, but her scheduling was impossible and since she was far away, I just switched. I wanted to chime in here though and say that my son just had a procedure done with Dr. Majidi at https://capitolhillpediatric.dentist/meet-our-doctor/. Everyone we dealt with was excellent, and the doctor was so patient and kind despite my son's many outbursts! Highly recommend.

We love Dr Jessica! Her staff is fantastic and they do a really great job with nervous kids. We live close enough so the commute is not bad. I haven’t had any scheduling problems even when I need to change appointments.

She diagnosed 7 cavities in my then 6 year old. 6 of them she recommended putting crowns on (all baby teeth). At now 10.5, only three of these have needed basic fillings. I would be very careful with her.