OP here - thanks so much! this is super helpful...

My child has gone to Mary’s Center since 18 months. The Fort Totten location, there is parking and the office is nice with huge floor to ceiling windows. It’s nice.

My son first went to Capital Kids Dentistry in Tenleytown when he was 18 months. I was really surprised at how well it went!

She is not technically in DC but Dr. Benitez is fantastic with little kids. She is just over the MD side of Chevy Chase. When we lived in Cleveland Park, we started going to her and continue to see her now that we live in Bethesda. She has a very cute and beautiful office, as well.

https://www.chevychasekids.dentist/

U Street Family Dentist is great- we go to Dr Patrick although it looks like there are a few others now too. The front desk staff is super friendly. They have multiple TVs if you want your kid to be able to watch a cartoon or something while getting the exam.

https://www.ustreetfamilydentistry.com

I'm looking for a recommendation for a dentist in Adams Morgan (or anywhere in the city, really) who will work with a child under 2...no pressing or obvious dental issues - we've just been advised by the pediatrician that the number of teeth means a first checkup is needed...but can't find anyone who will agree to see a toddler that young. Fun.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thanks