Potomac Dental Center
Potomac Dental Center on Wisconsin Ave in Friendship Heights DC.
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
About Potomac Dental Center
Based on Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda, Maryland, Potomac Dental Center is a dental practice serving the area. 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.
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.
Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.
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. You can reach Potomac Dental Center through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.
Potomac Dental Center offers general dentistry on Old Georgetown Road in North Bethesda, Maryland. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Use this page to see the full range of treatments listed and to get in touch about an appointment.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
General Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday(Today) | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
General Dentistry
General dentistry at Potomac Dental Center covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across Washington.
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
266 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Very good facility , neat and clean
All I have is positive things to say about this dental office. I do not do my routine care here, I happened to goal them and due to my emergent need to remove my wisdom tooth, I took a risk. However, the front desk is super nice and responsive, the dental assistant was very calming as I do have PTSD from dental care, and finally the oral surgeon was great and fast for my wisdom extraction. All in all highly recommend this office, this is the first time in a while I had a great experience in dental care. Thank you guys for being awesome , attentive, and helpful in my time of need!
I drive over an 1.5 hours to go here they are absolutely phenomenal and worth the drive. I will continue to make that drive for all my dental needs. I couldn’t be any happier! They’re fast with getting insurance Approvals, everyone is extremely friendly and they take their time doing incredible work and spending time with you. Truly, if you’re looking for a dentist, this is absolutely the place to go!!
I had a wonderful experience at Potomac Dental. The staff was friendly and professional. The cleaning itself was the best I’ve ever had. I typically do not enjoy going to the dentist, because it can be painful, but I experienced no discomfort or pain and actually felt good! I would recommend this office to all of my family and friends!
Everything was excellent. All of the staff were extremely polite, respectful, and professional. They demonstrated the kind of courtesy and hospitality that reflects the finest values of Persian culture. The environment was beautiful, spotless, and highly professional. I was truly impressed with the quality of service.
The office is clean and pleasant- the entire staff are extremely professional and the appointment started on time and the doctor and the dental assistant were excellent. They gave me the opportunity to fully explain my situation before they reviewed clinical reports and then they asked me what I wanted done. Then they explained clearly what options were available. I whole heartedly recommend this dental clinic to anyone who needs dental care.
Exceeded My Expectations … I Will Make Doctor Erfan Zarger & Associates My Permanent New Dental Care Specialists . I Wish I Used Google .. Before .. I went to My Last Dentist @ Rockville Dental Center. … That Was a Terrible Experience. .. Doctor Erfan & All the Staff Made it a VERY PLEASANT EXPERIENCE — THANKS FOR EVERYTHING — S . K .
I had an appointment with Dr. Zarger ,he’s amazing dentist He is very knowledgeable , professional and caring dentist. Office is very neat with modern technology devices.Staff are professional and friendly. I’m so glad to find this place because it’s so important to have a great dentist 🙏
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