“Overall, I really enjoy Washington Center for Dentistry. It’s a bit expensive (especially if you don’t have dental insurance — which I’m unsure if they even accept), but I’ve found the cost to be very worthwhile for the level of care and attention I’ve received. Also, they’re open until 6pm and 8pm some nights, so it’s great for appointments after work. Dentist: I see Dr. Fordjour and really like him. He’s very soft-spoken and mild-mannered and is extremely polite and professional. He has a warm demeanor and makes the visit to the dentist not so terrible. He always takes the time to answer my questions and concerns, and he gives me really realistic and fully detailed answers which I appreciate. In the past, I’ve had dentists who just rush in and do a BS check after the hygienist finishes the teeth cleaning, but Dr. Fordjour actually pays attention and cares during his time with you. He checks in with you about old concerns I had during past visits to make sure they’re either gone or to see if he needs to readdress them. I highly recommend him — he’s a great dentist. Dental Hygienists: I’ve seen three different hygienists and they’re all wonderful. The teeth cleanings are insanely fast and thorough, and I haven’t once had a painful teeth cleaning. They’re all down to earth and polite people. They also have pretty high-tech stuff in the offices, so you can actually WATCH your mouth and teeth being cleaned on a TV screen in front of you (one of the tools they use has a camera attached, so it’s insanely cool to see a tour of your mouth). Front Desk: Not amazing, not terrible. They check you in fast and then relegate you to the waiting area. They’re not uber friendly per se, but they aren’t rude either. Office atmosphere: This place really is like a spa. There’s a free fridge with different juices and water. Free chapsticks and free hand sanitizers to take with you when you go. Free copies of New Beauty magazine which is usually like, $20 to buy from a newsstand or at the drug store. Everyone is really friendly and it’s pretty damn relaxing for a dentist office. My biggest complaint is sometimes you have to wait a bit to see the dentist after your teeth cleaning. My last visit I had to wait 30 minutes for him to come in (not his fault, just overbooked and crowded that day), but it was frustrating. Whenever there’s a long wait though they send in a dental tech or hygienist to talk to you and pass the time through conversation, which is nice, but I’d rather see the dentist and get out.”
