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University hospital is one of the best hospital in the state of Maryland I had a great time in the hospital that might sound crazy a little bit saying I had a great time in the hospital but the staff of University hospital made me feel like I was the only patient they had and gave me the best experience I ever had being in the hospital I give UMMC 👍👍👍👍👍five thumbs upmaxie reaves

ONE of BALTIMORE'S PROUD INSTITUTIONS! SERVING OUR COMMUNITY W/ THE BEST OF CARE & COMPASSION. THEY SAVE LIVES EVERYDAY & HELP PEOPLE IN NEED TO HELP THEMSELVES. THEY ARE A BIG PART OF OUR CITY'S EMOLOYMENT BASE & PREVENTATIVE HEALTH – MENTAL & PHYSICAL! WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR. JOBS & WELL BEING. I FEEL SAFE KNOWING THEY ARE HERE IF I EVER NEED THEM.FLOYD A. CARTER JR.

The worse hospital on Baltimore I don’t recommend for anyone to have a nicu baby . These people put me throw the worst experience of my life . They don’t work with you’re baby the way they suppose to . They don’t help with feedings or any of the sort . Medically they are good but they aren’t good for having a nicu babyJetya Wilson

Beautiful campus off a not-so scenic main thoroughfare (Baltimore Avenue). I attended for one short semester and it was nice to return and see all the progress and development that has occurred over the years. Numerous new buildings including campus dining and resident halls. The campus tour we attended for my child was long, and they still have covid protocols required for visitors, which is a bit bizarre, but not entirely surprising, since the State of Maryland always thinks it's on the cutting edge of progress. Also surprised how dead it was on homecoming weekend, and the students we did see wandering on campus do not wear their Maryland colors. A bit disappointing.Avalus

From my experience till now UMD is an amazing college with an even amazing staff and infrastructure. Orientation for students are very important and UMD makes sure they have proper ones. The college is really big and is like another city in itself with everything possible available. It will take time for you to know your way around. Classes are equipped with the latest tech. Lecturers know their subject and are very approachable. These few words wouldn't justify everything about the college. Make sure you do your own research. Would 10/10 recommend selecting UMD for any type of degree!!nikhil pullela

Really nice room. All the lights had mood settings and automation. The scenery was very modern and clean. The bathroom was nice and it had some amazing views very comfortable hotel would definitely visit again. My only recommendation would be maybe having some kind of microwave or something available in the room. However I might end up upgrading to an executive suite next time just to have a dedicated kitchen.Jovon Leblanc

I started going to NYU dental clinic in October 2017 for a dental evaluation and any work that may be needed including one implant on the upper right quadrant which had been missing for several years. Five years and many visits later and I need more work than ever, and we are still nowhere close to replacing the tooth I originally came in for. Now that clinic has broken at least three other teeth that later needed to be removed and I’m now walking around with three missing teeth, and one half-broken-off tooth in need of extraction. With no treatment in the foreseeable future as their students will not even work on my teeth through no fault of my own. I often see ads for how great NYU College of Dentistry implants is, but they don’t tell people that it will take years to actually get one if ever. The students pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a dental degree at NYU and the school charges patients through insurance and private payments so they can practice but it treats the patients like dental training manikins. It takes weeks and sometimes months just to get an appointment and you have a bunch of follow-up appointments that could the rest of the semester to work on just one tooth. They take my blood pressure before starting a session, which has always been low as I exercise regularly and run 17-20 miles a week but all the damage they caused to my mouth required even more work than before and they wanted me to pay for the damage they caused. This resulted in a spike in blood pressure one time and asked me to leave and see a cardiologist which I did and after a battery of tests was told I was perfectly healthy. However, I refuse to go back to NYU Dental Clinic.Joseph vizzielli

It's the first time to go to dentist in the US and I was kind of nervous but my students were very nice and gentle. And sane students are in charge always you go.(If they graduate then different student will be.) Usually a junior and a senior student are one pair. And it is appreciative price not like super expensive dentists. Treatments may take time since students give you the treatments mostly with supervised the dentist professor only at the beginning or the end so I recommend you if you can be patient and give them enough time. Just one thing, I went here for a filling treatment and I didn’t feel any pain at all and I didn’t know what kind of filling procedure they will give me. Then the senior student gave me TWO anesthesia shots which were UNNECESSARY!! I couldn’t tell my filling was good or not because of numbness around my teeth and mouth so I had to go back one more time to adjust on different day. My mouth was uncomfortable during the period. So it’s better you ask them every time BEFORE they do treatment for your teeth.日福米豪

I have been trying to get an appointment here for over 2 years. Each time I call, I am told different things and that's only if they pick up. I was told by their staff I was indeed a good fit for their disability dental clinic. I was told they don't take medicaid despite it saying it on their own website. When I pointed that out to the receptionist, she snapped at me about how that's not in her control. I was just letting you know so someone could take it off the website if its not true and then people wouldn't call and waste your time asking if you take medicaid. But to add on to that, another receptionist said you DO take medicaid. This place is very confusing and disorganized. I really needed your services and the crazy thing is, I still do! The longer it takes, the more afraid I will be of the dentist. I just wish if you weren't gonna help, You would've been upfront, honest and not let me suffer in pain for a return call that never came. I really had faith in you.Angel Baby

I applied here and got in but communicating with my admissions counselor was very difficult. I asked her several times about financial aid and if I would receive any. When I DID get a hold of her she just told me that she's been very busy and to call back later. Which I did, she did not answer, and instead of answering my question she left me and my high school counselor a voice mail asking us to call her once again later. Honeslty never have seen worse student support from admissions counselor.Lucia Cova

While the food was descent, the service was so so. Once the cashier finally paid attention to us and we were able to order, she was very friendly. But prior to taking our order, she continued to talk to another employee and chat about non work stuff and ignore customers. The sweet potato fries and grasshopper shake were very good.Anthony Scott

Smack in the middle of D.C. it is the place to be if you're not a chump. It has top notch policy schools and other departments are great as well. The metro is also right there in the middle of the campus and you can get a university pass that'll make your travels free if you're a student. So don't delay, join today.ubdussamad

The most terrible school I have ever been to. Both the main campus and the Community college are the same. A lot of slow, unprofessional, and rude staff who keep yelling at students when they are not even doing their jobs properly. I submitted a certain paper to the Financial Aid office and they told me they lost the paper after weeks that I had to pay about $1700 out of pocket. During the 2020 Pandemic, I tried to contact them as I was having difficulty to waive the Student Insurance that is provided through the school because I already had an insurance coverage; no one answered my call until it was due. And now Miss Gaskon told me that I have to pay about $1300 for the coverage I never needed. Mis Gascon was there in 2018/19 when I had the same issue; she helped me waive it then. I could not go to her office in 2020 be a of Covid restrictions. I tried to solve the issue communicating with them but nothing got better yet. I would not recommend anyone to go the UDC unless one needs a headache. I cannot deny that there are some great Professors such as Prof. Sonnie Abebaku. However, individuals are very helpful to us, it’s overall experience at the university that makes a difference in our academic lives. So far, my overall experience is just TERRIBLE!Henok D

Worst administration I have ever had to deal with. Not only do they never respond to email or phone calls, they can't even keep track of ELECTRONIC applications, that required my daughter to submit 3 times and be forced enrolled late into classes due to their incompetence. But they also can't even have the literacy to read the applications correctly to charge the correct rate to students. They went ahead to charge not only my daughter but several other students out-of-state resident rates when all their applications illustrated DC residents. Like how can you not even read what's on the applications! How many other students were charged nearly 3 times when they should have been charged as a DC residents scares me on the level of corruption and neglect this body demonstrates to it's it's attendees.0 Then to not even have the decency and competence to even respond to emails and calls to try to correct this is just completely absurd, no wonder UDC is a laughing stock of a school to attend they can't even serve as a place to get extra credits for actual schools. How neglectful can you be to students and applicants, like seriously!Edgar E

Okay So I applied about 3weeks to a month ago and I’ve yet to receive any papers informing me if I was missing any documents or etc. I’ve called at least 5 times a day for about two weeks straight leaving voicemail after voicemail and no one has yet to return my call not only did I call multiple times I have also emailed them multiple and no response. It’s ridiculous what’s the point of having an admissions office if they not even going to pick up the phone, guide you in the process of being admitted or anything else like you guys get paid to do nothing it’s sad.Jamilya Allen

This past Fall was my first experience with the clinic and I can't say enough good things about my care. From the instructors and students, it was a great experience. The attention to detail and thoroughness is something that I haven't experienced at a dentist appointment in a long time. Just keep in mind that it can be very time consuming, and there may be a lot of appointments due to requirements the students must meet and what you need done. IMO, it's worth it for the level of care you'll get. Not only are the students great, but everything is gone over to make sure it's 100% and up to standards. Definitely going to keep coming back for my routine care!Kit

I’ve been going to Pierce College Dental Clinic every 6 months since 2017. I’ve had such thorough care and treatment I ended up changing my daughter’s dental care to Pierce as well. I love that they take Provider One dental insurance because it is extremely difficult to get into other providers with this type of insurance. I would 10/10 recommend making that call to schedule an appointment. In regard to COVID, it shows that they make safety a top priority! You won’t be disappointed 😁 Kei Rainbolt

The most detailed dental exam of my life! Most people don't know Pierce College has a dental clinic where students practice their skills under the supervision of licensed dental professionals so if you're looking for high quality affordable dental care, this is the place! The appointments are longer than those in a regular office but the different assessments are very detailed and you learn so much about your oral health and how to improve it. I would highly recommend this place!!!Yesenia DLM

This review is based on Dr. Hill’s tongue tie release services. Despite my lactation consultant recommending only dentists that were out in the suburbs, i took my infant son here for a tongue tie eval hoping to have a comparable experience. Wow—was that a mistake. It was clear that Dr Hill has very little knowledge on tongue ties or releases. She was unable to clearly answer my questions and seemed to be a clinician who would perform the procedure on anyone who walks through the door. I can’t speak to her general dentistry services, but for tongue ties, this is the kind of place to run not walk away from. I learned my lesson and went to one of the preferred dentists in the ‘burbs afterward.Patti Welch

Fantastic. Dr. Hill is amazing with both my kids and really wonderful in explaining and walking me through everything. She also went above and beyond when one of my kids had an after hours dental emergency. She is incredibly flexible and accommodating with little kids – she’s definitely meant to work in pediatrics! She also made one of my kids’ filling and tooth extraction go super smoothly – she made him totally comfortable and everything was great. The office is lovely and Dr. Hill has been the best dentist my kids have seen so far. Highly recommend!Brittany Vesce

Dr. Hill is absolutely the best in the pediatric dentistry field. I have never met a doctor that is so genuine, thorough and actually cares like Dr. Hill. The office is also very nice, clean and kid-friendly. We’ve had over four visits for my five year old this year and all of them have been very smooth and my child actually looks forward to them. Wish I had a doctor like that when I was a kid, otherwise I wouldn’t have been so traumatized by dentists today.Mary Aris

I have been going to this office for several years. I have a three-month-old at home and I have made it clear to this office that I prefer dental x-rays every three years. I went in today leaving my three month old in the care of my husband who was short on time and needed to get to work. They brought me back and I was chatting with the dental hygienist (whom I like very much) and then she mentioned we would do x-rays today and I politely declined. I was very nice about it, but said I would not be needing them today. She explained it had been two years since I had them and I said I would like to wait another year. I needed to get home to my son, I have very healthy teeth, and I came in for a cleaning. She told me to wait a moment and she went back and got the dentist and he straight up dismissed me. I got up and left without any teeth cleaning, etc., completely wasting my time, not explaining anything to me, totally unprofessional and I quite frankly am looking forward to finding a new dentist. This one is one I highly suggest you steer clear of. If you have any sort of anxiety about the dentist, if you believe that you should have control of your own healthcare, or if you're looking for a professional setting this is not the place for you. Truthfully it felt like they were just doing it so they could collect the insurance money. They absolutely, completely wasted my time, I paid to park today, I left my infant son at home and my husband was late to work. I'm furious–they lost two patients today, myself and my husband. I'm sure they will just replace me someone they can bill for xrays frequently. Oh and they quite literally sent me an email asking me to leave this review so sure, here it is.Katy Ricalde

Above and beyond! I've been going to Dr. L. for over a decade and have always had excellent service. This time, I went to the practice for my 6 month cleaning and checkup. I had my little one in tow, due to a last-minute childcare cancellation and the staff were amazing. Not only did they accommodate me, but they also took care of my little one while I was getting my cleaning and exam. They were efficient, kind, and I walked out with a lovely smile on my face. Thanks to Dr. LaVecchia and his team for truly making me feel like family.Elizabeth Schill

I had a root canal and my tooth was loose. Dr LaVecchia discovered I was suffering from bruxism and ground down the tooth slightly; it was riding high. My periodontist was very impressed and now I am wearing a nightguard. Dr. LaVecchia then replaced the filling with a more permanent filling. My periodontist said I won't need a crown for months due to this so I can now take a "wait and see" approach as to whether I may need a splint in the future. Ken CaseyKen Casey

I’ve been going to this practice for many years. I found Dr. Shaw after an unpleasant dental experience. Dr. Shaw and her staff are extremely warm, conscientious and go out of their way to educate you about the procedures you are getting as a patient. Several years and many dental procedures later, I’m still with this practice and recommend it to anyone in my network looking for a dentist who cares about her patients and provides amazing results.Stephanie Maynor

Dr. Shaw's dental office is fantastic!! The entire staff is very friendly and professional that is able to take care of all of my dental needs. They answer all of my dental questions and always provide excellent work. Also, the front desk is great with scheduling and helping explain my insurance information, which I really appreciate. Overall, it is grade A service all around and would highly recommend this office.Carlton McFarlane, Jr.

Today 1/6 was my first day visiting this office and it was AMAZING! The staff is super friendly and welcoming. I never felt like I was getting on anyone's nerves (I'm super dramatic). The dentist walked in with a smile u can through her mask. She was so gentle and kind. I absolutely loveeeeeeee the energy in this place. I will be bringing my family next time. Thank you guysTamar Davis

Im highly pleased to write this review! From the staff to the doctor I felt like my child mattered! This was our first ever visit & won’t be the last! This is my children's new dentist now. The moment we walked thru the door they treated my family & I with love & respect. With floors , walls, chairs, bathroom so clean you can eat off! The neighbor is really nice as well! My kids loved the colorful decor with the beautiful stars in the ceiling. It’s the next day from our visit & my son had his tooth pulled & he’s not feeling any pain. Have no fear parents your child or children are in good hands here at ShiningStars Dentist!!!! My babies & I left with smiles & balloons & toys in hand!!! Thanks again ShiningStars Staff for the above & beyond customer service!!! From Us!!! ☺️Blueprint Ree

I gave it two stars because the dental hygienist was very professional and attentive to my son. However, my 4 year old child and I as well as other patients and parents witnessed the most unprofessional experience. The staff members started arguing out loud with one another using foul language in front of the children. It was if they were not in a place of business. They went on and on as if no one was there being serviced. I’m not sure who is responsible for handling that office, but clearly the staff needs to be trained. I could not believe what I was hearing. I could not hear what the dentist was saying about my sons teeth because he was soft spoken and they were extremely loud. My son won’t be returning to that office for dental careTarika Smith

This my was my first time here with my 3 kids one who is on the autism spectrum. They had to get fill ins so they were being sedated. They was wonderful so nice and attentive. Dr Gio I believe and his assistant was very nice. Let me know everything that they was doing, went over they process and everything with me. Even the front desk was nice I didn’t catch her name but she was wonderful as well. I loved the fact that they took their time with my oldest so who is autistic. Also fast as well. For that I am very grateful. I definitely recommend anybody to come here you will not be disappointedJanine Matthews

It is not often you can have a great experience at a dentist office, but I am here to tell you if it’s going to happen, it will happen at District Dental Solutions. Drs. Arroyo & Arroyo (along with their amazing staff), are exceptionally caring and compassionate! They are non-judgmental and have definitely gone out their way to help me with my extensive dental issues, most especially caused by months of chemotherapy to overcome Stage 4 Lymphoma, which almost killed me.  After years of not being able to afford proper care, they are doing everything possible for me to address my dental woes. I am truly grateful for their amazing service, compassion, professionalism, and integrity.Brent Troy David

Where can I leave 10stars?! To say the service is outstanding is an understatement. Dr. Jeremi Arroyo and EVERY member of his team are fantastic. Every procedure is done until the patient is satisfied. I live in Virginia but travel to DC (easily a 45min drive) even though I have a plethora of other dentist in my area. District Dental Solutions is wotth the time and nowadays the gas I spend to get there! Thank you!Shelley James

DDS has been taking care of me for many, many years. The staff is very friendly, welcoming. The hygienist clearly explains; listens to concerns; gives good advice; and is very pleasant and kind. The office handles the bill directly with the medical insurance provider and my part is handled in a timely manner. I can only recommend DDS. Thank you Drs. Arroyo and staff!Martine Wauters

*Update: Still the best dentistry practice I have been a patient of. Time and time again I am impressed by their warming personalities, professionalism, and quality care. TLDR: Arlington Dentistry By Design is by far and away the most welcoming, transparent, and skilled dentistry practice I have found. I was introduced to Arlington Dentistry By Design through a friend’s referral when I suffered a car accident, resulting with me losing two teeth. Worried, anxious, and a bit unsure, I called Arlington Dentistry By Design, who made an opening for me before closing for the long weekend. As a new patient, they took me in immediately and made me feel comfortable through their above and beyond level of service. They not only provided outstanding care to my damaged teeth at that moment, but gave incredible attention to detail and reassured me through their borderline perfectionist approach to care. The entire staff throughout the numerous weekend visits continuously made me feel at ease by explaining everything to me and creating a memorable, and dare I say it, enjoyable, experience that I can now confidently say I can smile about (with a full set of teeth to match). The only thing I regret through my experience with Arlington Dentistry By Design is that I did not request glow in the dark elastics for my temporary braces, but that’s on me. 😬Alex Turgeon

I found this office on Google after a bad experience at another practice. I felt I was being pressured into expensive and painful work I didn’t think I actually needed; and turns out I was right. Score one for trusting your gut and getting another opinion. Onto this office, I loved it. From the front end staff, to the hygienists in the back everyone is absolutely wonderful; and don’t even get me started on the dentist. He took the time to chat with me about my concerns and really listened to what I had to say; at no point did I feel rushed or pressured by him. He was honest about the work I really needed done and options on how to proceed. This office has everything you’d ever need for oral care; cleanings, Invisalign, minor surgeries, and the latest technology to deep dive into looking at your gums and teeth. I highly recommend this office for your oral care. This entire team is now my dental dream team! 😀Sherikins 20

As someone who has spent more than their fair share of time in a dental office in the past, I can say without a shadow of a doubt my experience with Arlington Dentistry by Design is the best dental experience I’ve ever had. Every single member of the staff was delightful and welcoming and Dr. Cho and Dr. Khalil were both incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. From start to finish, it’s clear that this practice is truly dedicated to their patients long term dental health, creating a dental health plan that’s tailored to each individual and what their goals are. I honestly cannot give them enough praise, as a dental experience of this caliber is rare and needs to be lauded. I can actually say I look forward to my return visit and will be recommending them to everyone I know!John Parker Hoade

I have seen Dr. Kousedghi (the most) and Dr. Yousefi regularly for 4 years since they started their practice. They are both very professional and polite, including their staffs! My husband and father-in-law also go to their practice. They keep their equipment and the environment very clean. I had to go to a dentist 2-3 times a year just for cavities growing up because of my soft teeth. As an adult, I already had lots of fillings. When I went to Bloom Dental, Dr. K examined my teeth thoroughly and took a several hours to redo my old filling. I didn’t have any tooth problem for a couple years until I started grinding my teeth and having sensitive teeth. Dr. K suggested that I started using a night guard and my teeth was not sensitive anymore. I had a lower back problem, so to avoid a very sore back after a dental visit, the only thing I should’ve done was to bring a small back pillow for my back. Parking nearby and using ParkMobile app was not bad but I always ended up needing more time but then adding too much time/money. I have always wanted to try parking at the Ballston Quarter parking garage for $1/ 3hours then walk for 5 minutes to Bloom Dental but never left enough time to park and walk… (I am not sure about the pricing and if you can walk away from the premises now.) Now our family has moved to the greater Boston area but would highly recommend Dr. Kousedghi and Dr. Yousefi to others who live in NoVA!Janine Lin

Some of the best dentistry I've ever experienced. Both doctors are extremely knowledgeable, very personable and genuinely strive to make experiences in the office easy and, when not so fun procedures are needed, as comfortable, gentle and painless as possible. They are both masters at the most current technology and treatment methods and work very closely with their staff (both front and back of house) to enhance every aspect of the services they offer. I have recently been doing Invisalign with them and they have both made my experience positive and I have been able to achieve the results I was looking for. If you want an amazing dentist, Bloom Dental is the place for you!Derek Roberts

Dr. Yousefi is the best dentist we've ever seen. He spends a lot of time discussing options with patients and is incredibly knowledgeable. His staff is very accommodating and easy to reach by phone or email. They work to ensure administrative efforts are seamless and are quick to respond. On our last visit from out of state, the Dr. came in early specifically to accommodate our schedule and make sure we were well taken care of before leaving town. Bloom Dental offers a personalized feeling, shows extreme interest in patient care, and offers incredible expertise. Would highly recommend!!Mike R

I am a working registered dental hygienist who graduated from Carrington College back when they were at their previous location relatively close by on San Ignacio. I can't speak for the program now since alot has probably changed in terms of administration, but our program director Sherry Heaney, department of hygiene staff, and supervising doctors were all great and provided us with excellent, rigorous education. We had a very thorough clinical and classroom education there at Carrington which allowed my graduating class to pretty much all go through the program and pass our National and regional boards for hygiene. The cost for the programs I will admit is a bit pricey as it is a private tech school, but they do have loan options. I just recently paid off my student loans after working part time for 3-4 years as a dental hygienist. Also keep in mind that the program was only about 1.5 years full-time vs the 2 years you would expect to go through from one of the renown lottery local community college programs at foothill, Diablo, etc. By all means if you are lucky enough to get into those programs go there as you will save a ton of money, but education-wise my education was on par with those schools. After we graduated I received many phone calls checking up on me to ask if I had been employed yet, so they do seem to check up on how we were doing after going through the program. If you are coming into this clinic as a patient, understand that this isn't a dental practice. Carrington makes nothing from having you come in for their essentially free treatment. They don't "prey" on people without dental insurance because Carrington receives no benefit from you coming into the department for treatment, and rather it is more of a service to you and the local community. That being said, you will be treated by STUDENTS and their only gain from you will be clinical experience. Treatment planning and the amount of time you spend in the clinic will also be ALOT longer than it would be if you were to go to a dental office. I'm talking about a few days of you coming in for appointments vs an hour at a dental office. To Nichole's review, since I can't directly respond to your review: I am unaware of how your periodontal health was before treatment but most likely you had gum disease. If you are having gum recession after treatment that you didn't expect, then I am afraid maybe you didn't have enough patient education. That is something that just happens if you have gum disease and receive treatment for it. Your gums recede because they are swollen initially and you already have bone loss around your teeth. Once they firm up they will naturally recede to match your bone levels. As a practitioner it triggers me when the patient blames the doctor or staff for the patient's own negligence even though as practitioners we have the heart to basically do charity work for them. It is sad that you feel entitled to free treatment and then blame your healthcare provider. Just my two cents here.Unsullied Roarrior

Hi my name is Jessylynn I am from Philippines, migrated here USA 2009, I know in myself that my passion in Dentistry will stop but by year 2016 I met former student of Carrington College, she’s working a Dental Hygienists now. Thanks to her because she encourage me to go to go back to school and try to inquire. The staffs in Carrington College are friendly even the janitor and security guard and front desk. I remember the first day doing my inquiring in this school, I met Troy he was my enrollment advisor! He’s so nice, funny and cool! I like him! I like how he help me and my friend to get this in the program. He extends his arm to help you for what you need to get in the program and take note I don’t have money, nor credit score or anything financial. It’s true that the private school is so PRICEY! I can’t blame or complain about it because it’s private school and you’ll graduate in 1.5 years not including pre req. Troy explained everything about it, how you’ll pay and how much you’ll pay. Honestly, I didn’t know what I’m doing but with the help of Carrington College staff I would say I owe them from what I became now because they helping me to make my dream come true even you don’t have money for now, it’s like get your degree and pay later! I am now in Term 2 in Dental Hygienist Program! Carrington College of Dental Hygiene Program Department’s environment is peaceful. The faculty are very friendly. This the place where you can learn many things. I honestly can say, their way of teaching is not intimidating, they work harder just to make sure their student doing a good job especially in the clinic, your practice skills (oh, a lot of COMPETENCY, which is to test your skills, if you failed then they’ll teach you until you get it) and lecture. I love how they focus on your hand skills, your ergonomic (protecting your back, I don’t even know that!) BASIC is life! They teach you not only to learn how to treat patient but they care also for you to love the job so you’ll not injure your overall health! Mrs. Clark is the one who welcomed us in this Program, she’s so gentle when she talk and I love her teaching in Radiology subject and not only her you’ll love. All the DH department staff are friendly and funny that what’s make me go to school everyday and excited to LEARN. They’re all knowledgeable, professional, and they will not stop failing you until you get the PERFECT skills, they’re not judgmental they’re always asking “DO YOU HAVE QUESTION?”. One of our Instructor said “MISTAKE IS A OPPORTUNITY”. I realized being perfection is not what make you GREAT! I don’t wanna brag everything but their teaching reached my beyond expectation. I can’t wait to finish my Program and start to work!Jesselyn Berganio

This particular location has some very wicked women working in positions they’re obviously not qualified to work in. If you’re a woman of African descent, they work so hard to keep you down and out of the programs, if the salary will start at a healthy rate. Yet they’re pretty rude and condescending to EVERYONE! They try to intimidate the students for having questions. They’re very unsupportive and unprofessional. They will gang up on you, knit pick with you, hold unnecessary bully like meetings with you, etc. these women can’t handle the responsibility that their position Carrie’s . They’re old as Medusa and have the audacity to mock an older student. It’s a shame that after all that women have been through overtime , these women believe that it’s their job to try and hold another woman back. I had a heart issue due to a medication I had taken while I was a student there. I was admitted into the hospital, and still managed to attend my class the following day from my hospital bed. These women verbally attacked me in private the first day I returned to campus. I was still weak from being ill, which caused me not to be able to properly defend myself. Fortunately, I was able to record the second attack—all because I inquired about what the protocols would be in the event that students became ill with covid. They wanted to meet with me again privately, the meeting took approximately 1 hour, yet my question was never answered. Instead they brought up all kinds of other silly things, while gazing at me like I was an experiment. There’s a lot more I have to say about this campus and it’s Surgical Technology Director, Lab instructor, and the Director of Student Services. They behaved like pure monkey’s.Tara Newton-Bailey

My first time at this dentist. The staff was friendly. I liked Dr. Salimi. He has a good bedside manner. The staff confused my name with another patient. Initially, they thought I was to get a crown. I advised the staff that I had scheduled a cleaning and exam. Had to wait about 30 minutes to see the dental hygienist. The office has expanded over the years and occupies two adjoining offices in the building with two separate waiting areas. The layout is a little confusing at first. The doctor needs a new larger office with a single waiting area. The x-ray machine looked rather dated with chipped paint on the x-ray head. (While this does not affect functionality, the office should consider updating the equipment.) The walls of the exam room were rather scuffed up due to the cramped work area. Check-in was pen and ink. Recommend that the office adopt on-line check-in that many other doctors use.David Errera

I could not be more satisfied with this practice! Went in for a teeth cleaning due to not having had a dentist visit in years (and always having bad experiences) and they were incredibly thorough with the cleaning while keeping me comfortable the entire time. They informed me I had a pretty severe cavity that required a root canal and worked with me to make sure I could pay for it despite not having insurance. Dr. Salimi really puts the "expert" in Expert Smiles; I was sweating bullets about the root canal, but he really kept my discomfort to a minimum throughout the entire procedure, including putting in the dental crown. I recommend everyone come here for their dental needs!Michael Caraang

I absolutely love this dentist office. The front desk is amazing especially Diamond ! The service is is so great and timely that I referred my husband to this office as well. I came here with a complaint that I had for over 10 years. Prior to this office, no one could find my cause of pain. After one visit, the dentist was able to locate my the problem and make plans to address it. I was so relieved it brought tears to my eyes. I recommend this dentist, 10 out of 10.Glynn White

Dental Bar is truly a boutique experience and unlike any dental office I have been to. My daughter recently had her 6 year molar come in and unfortunately the gum tissue above it became inflamed and very uncomfortable for her . The fortunate part was finding dental bar. Upon arriving, you step into such an aesthetically pleasing office that you might just question if it is in fact a dental office . Make no mistake, it is a dental office and you will also be offered a drink as well. Bonus points for the fact that they are very Covid Era friendly(seats are spaced apart and temperature checks are in place.) . They have a drink menu that ranges from alcoholic beverages to sparking juice. Check in process is completed on iPads vs paper. Once you are taken back to your room, you are offered a plethora of services to make your visit as comfortable as possible . These include : Heated lavender scented neck pillows, a massage option for your chair, cozy blankets, tv which is right above your head( hbo max as well as Netflix) , headphones for the tv, and above par customer service . I was a bit nervous for the process with my daughter since she was so young, but Dr. G made it essentially painless. The entire procedure was finished pretty fast with my daughter focused on the tv the entire time and not even realizing what happened. Gum tissue was removed and entire area very clean. Dental Bar is definitely setting the standard for new era dental care .Brittany Ganzermiller

Very inviting and comfortable space they’ve created. Friendly and attentive staff. Quality of the routine dental services seems excellent but the dentist pushed pretty hard in recommending a particular oral surgeon to have a tooth evaluated for extraction and implant. Even after I received a second opinion from an endodontist suggesting “monitoring” was a viable approach, the dentist said it wasn’t a good idea since my “tooth could explode in my mouth”! Not wanting any sudden dentition detonations to occur, but not feeling any discomfort at all, I sought a 3rd opinion from another dentist. Ongoing monitoring was recommended… which is what I’m going to do. I’m left feeling like Dental Bar was too quick to advocate for the oral surgeon and a little slow in advocating for me.Matt Salchert

I can’t give Dental Bar enough stars. The moment you enter, you are greeted at a bar (yes, serving actual drinks & cocktails) by friendly staff who make the checking in process easy. The aesthetic of their new location is gorgeous to include an amazing view of the Potomac and D.C. All of this is just the beginning: I was offered a lavender scented neck wrap and a cool pair of shades as to relax during my cleaning; my hygienist (shout out to Jasmine) was so gentle that I had zero complaints or aches during & after cleaning. Dr. G is so attentive, understanding and just dang good at her job. She takes the time to listen to you and explain/opines clearly. Dr. G is great! The entire staff is great. I look forward to my next visit!Kristen Welch

This was my first visit to Dr. Van der Linden (Rusk, Thornton Dental Associates WashDC). They used the latest technology to evaluate my dental condition: x-ray, photos of individual problem teeth, and three dimensional imagery of the full set of my teeth which enabled me to 'see' the problem areas and to participate in the educated solution choices. The dental assistants were obviously highly trained and enabled the diagnostic process. Dr. Van der Linden is a well trained, experienced friendly professional who is definitely patient oriented, giving me a feeling of wellbeing. Highly recommend Dr. Van der Linden and the Rusk, Thornton Dental Associates practice.Dennis Baker

Great atmosphere from the moment I walked in. The front desk associates were welcoming and friendly. Dr. Van der Linden was kind, thorough, informative, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I definitely mention trustworthy because after 15 mins with him, I acknowledged that I did need to have my crown fixed, and committed to him being the one to do it. Previously, I had been to other dentists over the years, but just didn’t feel a connection. Long story long, this is a great dental office with superior employees. Shout out to Angela at the front desk for great energy and a positive attitude.Cody Barry

I absolutely love this dentist and all the hygienists! They are so professional but also fun and friendly. The office is clean, the music is enjoyable to bop along to while you’re in the chair, and they are informative about the process/careful with my sensitive teeth! Honestly the best dentists in DC, they even took me for an emergency filling on a Saturday, when the dentist had to come in just for my emergency. They’re customer service is top notch so they are busy! Don’t wait to book your appointment and make sure you make it or the reschedule will take a minute.Samantha Forcum

Dr. Desio and his team are terrific: thorough, professional, and caring. We always feel we get good care at our appointments. Today's appointment was with Nidia, dental hygienist, who is a recent addition to the practice. She gave detailed information on what she was doing and used the Airflow treatment system which is quicker and more efficient than the methods of old. There is less vibration, and it uses warm water which makes for a more pleasant experience. She checked to make sure I was comfortable throughout the procedure. Another positive experience at this practice! Thank you, Dr. Desio, Nidia, and Team!Jn Bentrup

Another great experience at the dentist, which isn't a phrase said often. I had Nidia, who is new to the practice but absolutely wonderful. She used a newer technology for cleaning and a stain to show me where I'm missing tartar in home care. Gentle, painless, effective. She has great bedside manner and communicates very well, including providing additional home care suggestions. Dr. Desio is always consistent and spends time to make sure my teeth are good and ensure there are no dental concerns. Good job as usual!Alexander Lowitt

Dr. Desio and his wonderful staff have been so helpful and caring. They are really kind and understanding when it comes to handling patients who are fearful of sitting in the dental chair. They make sure to make it pain free and anxiety free as possible. They listen to you and explain what they're doing. My teeth have never been so well cared for! I can only recommend them and do! Thank you Dr. Desio and Staff! ❤️Christine Allen

Approximately 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with severe periodontal disease which came as no surprise to me since dental issues have been prominent in my family for generations. Earlier this year, I realized that I could no longer wait to have this issue resolved so I visited an oral surgeon in Washington D.C. at the recommendation of my general practitioner. After the Oral surgeon took X-Rays of my gums, teeth jaw, he determined that I would need to have all of my teeth extracted and be fitted with dentures (with no possibility for a fixed solution) which I was adamantly against. After a brief discussion with the surgeon, he referred me to Dr. Siranli who is one of the top prosthodontists in the world, which would turn out to be one of the greatest things to happen to me in my lifetime. When I went to visit Dr. Siranli, I was immediately put at ease by her soothing demeanor and her wonderful, and extremely competent staff. She put me through a series of tests which included X-Rays, visual inspections, and manual tests which she performed with extreme precision and care. After these tests were performed, Dr. Siranli concluded that there was no reason why I could not have dental implants, or at the very least, a temporary (fixed) set of teeth while I awaited the permanent dental implants. As fate would have it, Dr. Siranli had an opening a few weeks later for me to undergo surgery for my temporary (fixed) set of teeth. Two weeks later, after arriving at her surgery center, I was tended to right away by Dr. Siranli and her wonderful staff. During the entire process which lasted most of the day, I was kept abreast of each and every step that Dr. Siranli and her staff was about to perform. They kept me very comfortable during the entire surgery as they performed each step with extreme care and professionalism. Dr. Siranli could easily have just taken a few measurements of my teeth and gums and created a temporary set, but she did not do that. Instead, she took dozens upon dozens of measurements because she wanted the outcome to be perfect. I'm convinced that since Dr. Siranli and her staff are almost exclusively female, they are not only the most competent and experienced group for this type of work, but they have a superior eye for aesthetics and beauty. After spending most of the day going thru the process, the best was yet to come!! In the early evening when my teeth arrived and were placed in my mouth, I could not believe my eyes!! My teeth were easily the best set of teeth amongst all of my family, friends and colleagues. I'm so happy that I can't wipe the smile from my face. In the week or so since the surgery, I have experienced no pain or discomfort. For anyone who is considering having dental implant surgery, I would highly recommend Dr. Siranli and her staff as they are the best in the business. My entire outlook on life has changed for the better, and I can't wait to really start enjoying my life. Dr. Siranli and her staff are the best!!!!!Douglas Parker

A year ago, I wrote a partial review, here is the follow-up based on my implants, crowns, Invisalign, and professional bleaching: Firstly, Julie, Lauren, and Andrea are all amazing! Mai and Daisy are also truly amazing! Even more so why it pains me to write this review because I think Dr. Stephanie, Dr. Siranli, and her staff are all great people, but this review is solely based on the dental work I have done in this office. I will start by noting that Dr. Stephanie did a fantastic job with my Invisalign – I am very pleased with how straight my teeth look, and she is an absolute gem of a dentist; I highly recommend her! Maryam did my bleaching; I was unhappy with the results and voiced it; unfortunately, it was not worth the high expense, and instead of her redoing/ fixing it, I was given an at-home bleach kit to fix the problem myself (which can be easily found on Amazon for anyone interested). Dr. Siranli did a good job aesthetically* with my implant and crowns. However, pretty-looking teeth with significant discomfort and pain don't really feel worth it in this case. Also, the color doesn't entirely match my natural teeth – this would not be a problem if it weren't noticeable, but I have very forward people who immediately pointed this out. I had reached out to Dr. Siranli expressing that I am experiencing a lot of pain sensitivity and discomfort post implants; when I got to her office to remedy this issue, to my surprise, I was only there for a "photo shoot" of my teeth bc she was so happy with the aesthetics, she wanted to take some photos of it; my main issue and reason for being there felt wholly overlooked. She shaved/ filed my teeth and told me the pain and discomfort would be gone in a week – now I am left with an unpolished back tooth due to the shaving, and terrible discomfort. On another note – they are attentive at first, but once they feel you become a regular, they no longer care about treating you like a paying client, especially considering all the work I have done; you're treated very differently, and you can expect to be abandoned in a chair with no explanation and then left waiting even with a scheduled appt (which all were). On multiple occasions, I got to the office around 9-10am (sometimes earlier) and would only leave around 5pm, sometimes later than the staff; this is how long you can expect to be abandoned. My final Implant was Wed 7/20, my appt was at 8:30am and at 4:50pm I still did not have my implant in. I literally left the dentist's office at 7:05 pm. As I said, I think everyone is great, but the lack of respect for my personal time and value as a patient is unprofessional and very disappointing. This was all very expensive, and sadly, the results were not as expected (and promised). Even though my other experiences were not that great, I still think they are great with cleaning and other dental work – my bone graft healed phenomenally.Lauren

Super quick appointment for a cracked tooth from an old root canal that was never finished (thanks a lot, pandemic). However, the office is physically closed on Sundays. BUT the dentist will still answer your phone calls and give you the next available spot and some advice on what to do beforehand. Not many offices will do that on a Sunday unless you go to one of those shady 24/7 clinics. So…on to the actual experience… DR. MILLER SAVED MY TOOTH. He was super cool and the dental assistant (forgot his name) was just as cool. I was terrified that I was going to have to lose the tooth. Not only did they save it, but they built it up, put a temporary crown on it, worked for about 2 1/2 hours, and did it all without the need for anesthetics. Yeah it hurt a but when he pushed on the gums, but I can handle that with a little breathing work. This place is GORGEOUS! Probably the nicest looking medical office I've ever seen. What dentist office have you been to that has a grand piano in the hall? And Netflix for patients to watch while work is being done? Sunglasses to prevent water from spraying in your eyes? Amazing. The decor, the atmosphere, the staff, it presents such an amazing look that I've never seen at any of my other doctors. I'm super happy I found them. Well worth the 5* reviews they've gotten.Dan C

Professionalism and holistic practice at its finest!!! They truly care about their patients! The whole staff is awesome and comforting! Very gentle and made me feel relaxed with a lavender mist! I've been there many times and look forward to continuing my journey with them…front desk receptionist is also very responsive and alert….the whole staff should be proud…Dr.Victor is running a clean, highly skilled, gentle team…they all deserve Rewards!!!!!Ra L

I had the best first-time experience as a patient who suffered many years of dental problems. I have never had a partial/crown made that fit so perfectly and not needing adjustment. I call Dr. Victor a magician. Not only is Dr. Victor extremely personable and easy to speak with but I love the way he interacts with his staff – like they are family and that means a lot to me. Moreover, Dr. Victor's chair side manner is just great!!! I highly recommend him.Cecilia Bedminster

Love love love this Dentist office!! Everyone is so nice! You feel like you’re not in DC haha! You also feel like you’ve known everyone in the office for ages, because they treat you like family. They are sensitive to your needs and concerns and they care about your financial well-being too. I have recommended them to all of my friends. I look forward to going back. If a dentist office can make you feel like that??….you’ve found the best one!Kellie Allison