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L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts

L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts — dental care at DC's best-connected Metro stop.

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(202) 488-8300WebsiteUpdated Aug 11, 2026

About L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts

L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts is a dental practice on L'Enfant Plaza Southwest in the Southwest Washington area of Washington, District of Columbia. General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost. You can reach L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Dental arts general practice at 490 L'Enfant Plaza SW Suite 8210 in Southwest DC, adjacent to Dr. Dennis Norkiewicz DDS at Suite 8210-1 in the multi-line Metro-connected L'Enfant Plaza complex.

Clinic Details

Best Known For

General Dentistry

Business Hours

Monday
7:30 AM4:00 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM4:00 PM
Wednesday(Today)
7:30 AM4:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM4:00 PM
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts located?
L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts is a dental practice in Washington, District of Columbia (ZIP 20024).
What services does L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts offer?
It provides the full range of general dentistry — checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and the everyday care a healthy smile needs.
Does the practice treat children and adults?
Yes. Children and adults are both cared for, which makes it practical as a regular family dental home.
How often should I have a dental checkup?
Most dentists recommend a checkup and professional cleaning every six months, which helps catch problems while they are still small.
How do I book an appointment at L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts?
Reach L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts through this page to send a question or request a checkup or treatment appointment.

Location

Services Offered

General Dentistry

General dentistry at L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across Washington.

Reviews

66 reviews

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Z***9 months ago

Monica is the best! she helped me so much with my insurance and made sure all my questions were answered. Dr. Hodas is so professional and skilled when it comes to all your dental needs.

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R***2 years ago

These folks are excellent: I needed an exam in a rush and they were able to fit me in and provided outstanding care.

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B***2 years ago

I've been going to L'Enfant Plaza Dental Arts for some years now and have always been impressed with the service I've received. Dr. Hodas is both meticulous and honest. I feel like the cleanings they perform are the best I've ever had. I have been to other dental offices that made huge efforts to upsell me on many different things which is annoying as someone who's had good dental health their entire life. Dr. Hodas still offers solutions to improve minor issues I am having without being pushy. The Hygienist I always see and the lady who works the front desk are also great!

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D***2 years ago

Went in for my 6 month cleaning, the new office is very nice! The best part is the doctor and staff, all very friendly and my pearly whites look and feel great!

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D***2 years ago

Just had my semi-annual check-up with the new dental hygienist about a week ago--one of the best cleanings I've ever had. My teeth still feel clean. She was very thorough. I've been a patient at this practice for awhile now. It's undergone a few changes in the time I've been going there, but the staff is always friendly and professional, the dentistry always pain-free. A 2023 update: About two years ago, the practice was purchased, relocated, and updated with state-of-the-art equipment by Dr. Maria Hodas. She is a warm, kind, superb dentist, kinda old school in her chair-side manner. She genuinely cares about you as a patient, even does your cleaning herself to get better acquainted with you and your mouth. Very informative, thorough, and conscientious. Highly recommend without reservation!

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H***8 years ago

I have been going to this office for about 5 years now. They are thorough and friendly. I leave confident that they aren't trying to make up problems, and aren't missing anything. I just brought my son in for his first dentist experience and it was great. Everyone was sweet with him. He got a glove balloon and a goodie bag with a toothbrush and sticker. He loved watching me get my teeth examined and cleaned, and somehow the dentist was able to get him to open his mouth for a teeth counting and brushing.

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A***10 years ago

My coworker recommended I come here, and I am absolutely happy I followed his advice. From the first telephone contact to my visits, my experience has been very positive with zero negatives. I was able to get an appointment quickly, received prompt communications, and the staff and the doctors are all very nice, genuine, professional and reassuring, managing to make an experience that's not typically pleasant actually so. Beyond the dental services, Brenda (she's awesome) kindly dealt with my insurance, working with me to make sure everything was manageable and affordable. Love her and love to have found a dental office I'm comfortable and happy with. Highly recommended.

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