Washington Center for Dentistry
Washington Center for Dentistry — K Street professional dental care DC.
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
About Washington Center for Dentistry
Washington Center for Dentistry operates on K Street Northwest in the Northwest Washington area of Washington, District of Columbia. At the core of a general dental practice is preventive and restorative care: checkups, professional cleanings, fillings, and screening for decay and gum disease before either becomes a bigger problem. It is the kind of appointment most people need on a routine schedule rather than only when something hurts.
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.
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. Contact details for Washington Center for Dentistry are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.
Washington Center for Dentistry is a Comprehensive-named dental center at 1430 K St NW Suite 800 in Washington DC's downtown professional district, on the K Street lobbying corridor near Thomas Circle and McPherson Square.
Clinic Details
Languages
English
Appointments
Online & In-Person
Best Known For
General Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday(Today) | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Services Offered
General Dentistry
General dentistry at Washington Center for Dentistry brings together comprehensive exams, cleanings, fillings, and gum-health monitoring, the everyday care that keeps a Washington smile in good shape.
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
399 reviews
Smyleee Rating reflects verified profile signals, reviews, and overall care quality.
Recent Reviews
Excellent service. Courteous and professional.
I have been seeing Dr. Shlansky for a year now to get a rather difficult implant and to realign my teeth. I continue to be struck by her thoughtful, patient, and competent approach to everything she does, from measuring and fitting to matching teeth color. I especially appreciate how she always takes the time to explain what she is doing and to answer my questions. Dr. Shlansky is top-notch and I highly recommend her.
Could not say enough wonderful things about this practice - Annie is the worlds best (most patient and gentle) hygienist in the world and Dr. Fordjour has such a calming presence. I’ll never go anywhere else!
Dr. Katsaros, and the rest of the dental team at Washington Center for Dentistry are all excellent. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful. My hygeniest is kind and efficient. I can't say enough in favor of Dr. Katsaros. He is energetic, encouraging, and practical. I've had major work done there and it was not always fun, but he explained everything and did excellent work.
Very nice people. Latest technology. Always efficient.
Do not let the slick marketing of the Washington Center for Dentistry fool you. My experience with Dr. Michael Katsaros revealed a practice that prioritizes aggressive financial shake-downs and predatory billing over actual patient care. I went in for a consultation and was charged an astronomical $1,700.00. Dr. Katsaros explicitly assured me this money would be a deposit applied directly to my eventual treatment plan. However, before they would even begin my dental work, they forced me into an insular "buddy network" of specialists. They refused to let me see my own trusted endodontist, mandating I see theirs (Dr. Hetz), who charged a staggering $980.00 for basic X-rays and an explanation—a service that typically costs around $200.00. Before a single drill or instrument even touched my teeth for treatment, I was already out $2,680.00. When I questioned why my treatment was constantly being delayed while being funneled to yet another expensive specialist (Dr. Kazemi), the clinical manager changed the story entirely. I was told the initial $1,700.00 was no longer a deposit, but an entirely non-refundable "planning fee" for an amateurish, photoshopped digital smile presentation that looked completely unnatural. Furthermore, Dr. Katsaros’s clinical solution to a minor gum asymmetry was shocking: he suggested cutting into my perfectly healthy, good-looking gum on a separate tooth just to make it match the irregular one. Realizing the lack of professionalism, I officially canceled my treatment plan. Dr. Katsaros called me twice to try and keep my business, and when I stood firm, he explicitly promised me a full refund for the remaining balance. He even emailed me confirming that he authorized his accounting team to process it. It has been months, and I have never received a single dime. They have entirely reneged on their written promise and stolen my money. His own emails reveal that they don't even have a standardized chart of costs; they calculate prices arbitrarily after the fact to maximize what they can withhold from you. This practice operates like a predatory corporation, not a healthcare provider. Save your health, your cash, and your sanity—go somewhere else.
Never thought I would say this - going to the dentist is a pleasant experience at Washington Center for dentistry!
Always a great experience at Washington Center for Dentistry 🪥✨
Hands down, this is the best Dentistry practice I have ever had the pleasure of being a patient. Top-notch medical professionals and super efficient front office staff. Worth every single penny.
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