Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates
Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates — multi-partner care in Tenleytown DC.
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates
Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates is a dental practice on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest in the Tenleytown 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.
Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.
Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less.
Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.
Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.
Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave. You can reach Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates is a dental practice on Wisconsin Avenue Northwest in the Tenleytown area of Washington, District of Columbia, offering general dentistry among its listed services. The practice is open Monday through Friday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
General Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday(Today) | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
General Dentistry
General dentistry at Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across Washington.
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
261 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Am a patient with this office for 30 years! That says a lot. Dr. Track is wonderful and the staff as well. And so are my teeth…. 😁
PIA is consistently excellent. I have been seen by both Dr. Trask, and Dr. Farzin, And they are both superb practitioners. I have had a lot of dental work done over the course of my life (I’m In my 60s) and these folks are unquestionably the best dentists I’ve ever had. Today, I had a tooth extracted as part of a process for putting in an implant. The entire visit from start to finish, took a little over an hour. There was very little discomfort and no pain. All the people who have assisted me at PIA have been pleasant and very attentive to my needs.
Thank you for the personal care and professionalism which I expercienced with Dr. Trask and her assistant before and during my recent dental procedure.
Dr. Afshar and her assistant are always good to visit and are sympathetic and give extra explanation and care, especially when there is a difficult procedure. Suzanne Duvall
Dr. Trask is an outstanding dentist. Thu is an excellent hygienist, thorough and gentle. The entire staff are professional, efficient, competent, knowledgeable, and kind. State of the art technology is used in an immaculate office environment. I have complete confidence and trust in their work and recommendations. I know I will be comfortable and informed of everything during treatment. Just outstanding in every way. Highly recommend.
Dr. Afshar and the entire team at PIA Dental are the best dentist office I've ever visited in my life (and, I had braces early in life, so I should know). Their care and precision are incomparable. And, I've especially benefited from the preventative tips of wich prior dentists neglected to inform me. My teeth have the best they've been in years despite my being middle-aged. Thank you for taking such good care of your patients!
I always receive excellent checkups and the hygienist is terrific. I love Dr. Afshar. She’s recently wanted a suspicious spot reviewed by the specialist in the practice, Dr. Farzin. He saw me ASAP. He was great and assured me not to worry. I have lots of confidence in the staff in this group and recommend them to anyone looking for a dentist. This was last year. I saw Dr. Afshar yesterday for routine check. No problems. Excellent care from her and the hygienist, Dave. I highly recommend PIA Dental. NEW REVIEW ON FEBRUARY 7, 2025: Yesterday Dr. Afshar cemented my new crown. She took lots of time to make sure it was perfect. X-rays, trimming, trying various positions. The dental assistant, Calvin, was careful, friendly, helpful, expert, and together they managed a complex task successfully. As usual, I’m impressed. The rest of the staff is great, too. I appreciate everyone who works in this practice. My husband and I are glad we go there. Update June 26, 2026. Dr. Afshar continues to provide excellent dental care. She just replaced an old filling that had a cavity underneath it. She was gentle and thorough in her treatment. My mouth recovered quickly. I always recommend her to anyone looking for a great dentist.
I’ve been a patient of PIA Dental for about 25 years, first with Dr. Irvin and now with Dr. Trask. It’s a wonderful practice - highly professional and patient-centered, with staff who get to know you. Most recently, I chipped a tooth and they slipped me into the schedule quickly (THANK YOU, Tomika!), and Dr. Trask and Ellie fixed my tooth painlessly.
Love this place. Exceptional service. I have so much confidence in them. Dr Trask is excellent. I trust her recommendations and skills. Anastasia is wonderful, very thorough and helpful.
Compassionate care and so much understanding for this nervous dental patient. I appreciate the entire office. The front desk staff is warm, welcoming and helpful; the dental assistant was kind and gentle. And Dr Afshar is all around wonderful. She is not an alarmist and provides options when thinking about care.
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