Top 10 Pediatric Dentists in Washington DC District of Columbia

Compare Washington DC-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 2, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

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At A Glance

  • Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in Washington DC if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics- Washington, DC has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Yerba Buena Dentistry is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

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Pediatric Dentists Costs in Washington DC District of Columbia, (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam$50 – $150
Child dental cleaning$80 – $200
Fluoride treatment$25 – $75
Dental sealants (per tooth)$30 – $60
Baby tooth extraction$100 – $250
Pulpotomy (baby root canal)$200 – $400
Space maintainer$200 – $500
Stainless steel crown$250 – $500

Price ranges reflect typical Washington DC District of Columbia, pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Top Clinics in Washington DC Proper

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1

Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(319)·3.6 km from Washington DC Downtown
86Smyleee

Ste. 220, 650, Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Washington, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 2 procedures on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Based on Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast in the Capitol Hill area of Washington, District of Columbia, Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice serving the area. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. 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.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryDental Crowns
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 319 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 319 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 319 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 18, 2026
2

Yerba Buena Dentistry

4.8(182)·3917 km from Washington DC Downtown
87Smyleee

401, Washington Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California(nearby)

Open until 5 PM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in San Francisco, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 31 documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Yerba Buena Dentistry is at 401 Washington Street in San Francisco's Financial District — a location within the downtown commercial core, accessible from the Embarcadero waterfront, Jackson Square, and the Transamerica Pyramid corridor. The practice name references Yerba Buena, the pre-1847 village that became San Francisco — a historical acknowledgement of the city's identity. The Financial District address places the practice within walking distance of the dense professional population that populates this part of San Francisco during the workday.

Sleep apnea treatment is listed alongside full mouth rehabilitation, periodontics, prosthetics dentistry, and a comprehensive surgical and restorative scope — services that position this Financial District practice as a whole-health general dental option. For the Financial District professional population, an oral appliance therapy option for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea managed within the general dental relationship provides accessible non-CPAP management. Oral appliance therapy can be initiated at a routine dental appointment without a separate sleep medicine referral, making it a practical first intervention for Financial District professionals who are diagnosed OSA patients tolerating CPAP poorly.

Periodontics at this Washington Street address — advanced periodontal disease management beyond the scaling and root planing available in general practice — is available in-house rather than requiring a specialist referral. For patients whose gum disease has progressed to the point requiring surgical periodontal management, keeping that treatment within the established general dental relationship avoids the disruption of coordinating multiple provider relationships across San Francisco.

Full mouth rehabilitation and prosthetics dentistry serve the complex restorative cases that accumulate in an urban professional population. Dental sealants and paediatric dentistry alongside adult services make Yerba Buena a household dental option for the residential population in the surrounding Jackson Square and North Waterfront communities. TMJ/TMD treatment, sedation dentistry, braces, and Invisalign round out the clinical scope.

For Financial District, Embarcadero, and downtown San Francisco patients on the Washington Street corridor who want a full-scope family practice with sleep apnea treatment, full mouth rehabilitation, and periodontics in-house, the 401 Washington Street address provides that combination.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+27 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 87/1004.8★ · 182 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 182 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.8★ · 182 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
88Smyleee

2013, Bunker Hill Road Northeast, Northeast Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Open until 7 PM

Washington clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 2 procedures — just outside Washington DC proper.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics- Washington, DC provides dental care on Bunker Hill Road Northeast in the Northeast Washington area of Washington, District of Columbia. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. It is offered to both children, where early evaluation can catch developing issues, and adults at any age. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics- Washington, DC and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryOrthodontics
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 88/1004.9★ · 658 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 658 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.9★ · 658 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 18, 2026
4

Dentistry for Madison

4.9(320)·1135 km from Washington DC Downtown
86Smyleee

413, West Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Orthodontics focus in Madison; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 21 services on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Based on West Washington Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin, Dentistry for Madison is a dental practice serving the area. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window.

A crown covers an entire damaged tooth — used when too much structure is missing for a filling to hold reliably, whether from a large fracture, extensive decay, or after root canal treatment. It restores both the shape and the biting strength of the tooth underneath. Contact details for Dentistry for Madison are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:CAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryCrowns & BridgesDental Bridges+17 more
Smyleee 86/1004.9★ · 320 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 320 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outSmyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 320 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published21 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 4, 2026
5

Capital Kids Dentistry

4.8(474)·6.5 km from Washington DC Downtown
88Smyleee

240, 4200, Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Tenleytown, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Profile in Washington flags pediatric dentistry; lists Children / Pediatric Dentistry alongside 2 other documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Capital Kids Dentistry is located at Suite 240, 4200 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest in Washington DC's 20016 zip code — the Tenleytown neighborhood of upper Northwest DC. Tenleytown's residential character and family-friendly neighborhood identity make it a natural home for a pediatric dental practice.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryEmergency DentistryInvisalign
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 88/1004.8★ · 474 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 474 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.8★ · 474 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 18, 2026
6

Divya Adusumilli DDS

5.0(347)·342 km from Washington DC Downtown
85Smyleee

Ste CD, 285, Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 11 AM

New York clinic with a cosmetic dentistry specialty that covers children / pediatric dentistry by implication, across 5 documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Divya Adusumilli DDS is a dental practice located at 285 Fort Washington Avenue in the Washington Heights neighborhood of upper Manhattan, serving patients in the area north of the George Washington Bridge in one of New York City’s most diverse communities. The practice offers cosmetic dentistry and sedation-assisted dental care for patients who need a calmer, more supported experience during dental treatment.

Sedation dentistry is a primary service at this office, and the clinical team has a particular focus on patients with dental anxiety. The providers — including Dr. Philomin — work carefully with nervous patients, pacing treatment, explaining each step before proceeding, and using a gentle technique that minimizes discomfort throughout the appointment. Patients who have avoided dental care for extended periods due to fear have found the practice accessible for re-entering dental care.

Cosmetic dentistry services are available for patients with specific aesthetic dental goals. Dental implant placement is performed at the practice for patients who require tooth replacement. Implant patients can expect a thorough consultation covering candidacy, the surgical and restorative phases of treatment, and expected healing timeline before any procedure is scheduled.

The office has flexible scheduling, with the practice noted for accommodating patients’ scheduling needs and maintaining prompt appointment times. The staff, including Jashley, coordinate treatment across visits and keep patients on track with their overall care plan. The building and office are maintained in a clean and well-organized condition.

Fort Washington Avenue in Washington Heights runs along the western side of upper Manhattan, with access via the A train at 168th Street and 175th Street. The area also borders Inwood and is accessible from northern neighborhoods of Manhattan, as well as from patients in the Bronx who can reach upper Manhattan by subway. The practice is convenient for residents throughout Washington Heights and Inwood.

Patients in Washington Heights or upper Manhattan who experience dental anxiety, who have been avoiding dental care, or who are interested in cosmetic dental work or implants can contact this practice at the information listed on this page to arrange a consultation and discuss treatment options at their own pace.

Services:Cosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsRoot Canal TreatmentSedation Dentistry+1 more
Smyleee 85/1005.0★ · 347 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 5.0★ Google rating across 347 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outSmyleee 85/100 · 5.0★ · 347 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 1, 2026
7

Arvind Philomin DDS

5.0(329)·342 km from Washington DC Downtown
90Smyleee

Ste CD, 285, Fort Washington Avenue, Manhattan, New York, New York(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Invisalign focus in New York; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 10 services on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Arvind Philomin DDS is a dental practice on Fort Washington Avenue in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. The practice provides general dentistry alongside several restorative and specialty services, caring for patients in upper Manhattan at one location.

General dentistry covers the routine examinations, cleanings, and preventive treatment that keep teeth and gums healthy. Beyond everyday care, the office provides a range of additional treatment. Dental implants replace missing teeth with a fixed restoration anchored in the jaw. Wisdom teeth removal addresses third molars that are impacted or crowding. Orthodontic treatment is available through Invisalign clear aligners, and the practice also treats functional concerns such as TMJ/TMD jaw pain.

Having general and specialty care in one place means several types of treatment can often be coordinated at a single practice rather than referred elsewhere.

Before agreeing to any treatment, patients are encouraged to ask the office for a clear, written treatment plan that sets out the recommended procedures, the reasons for them, the alternatives, and the full cost — and to confirm directly with their insurer how the work relates to their coverage and whether the practice is in network.

It is also reasonable to ask which items are required versus optional, and to take time to consider any financing or payment-plan offer before signing it.

A first visit generally begins with an examination and any necessary X-rays.

For any treatment beyond a routine cleaning, it is reasonable to take the treatment plan home, compare it against a second opinion if the recommended work is extensive, and return to the practice once the scope and the cost are clearly understood.

The Fort Washington Avenue location is convenient for Washington Heights and the surrounding upper Manhattan neighborhoods and is served by nearby subway lines. You can review the practice’s services and contact details on this page and reach the office directly to ask a question or request an appointment.

Services:BracesDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+6 more
Smyleee 90/1005.0★ · 329 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forInvisalign
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 5.0★ Google rating across 329 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outSmyleee 90/100 · 5.0★ · 329 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website10 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 3, 2026
8

SoBe Smiles - Jinelle Andujar DMD PA

4.9(403)·1487 km from Washington DC Downtown
86Smyleee

830, Washington Avenue, South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry isn't listed directly on profile, but this Miami Beach clinic is documented for general dentistry across 5 services — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Washington Avenue at 830, South Beach, Miami Beach FL 33139, is on the commercial and residential spine of South Beach — the main commercial thoroughfare that runs parallel to Ocean Drive, lined with restaurants, nightclubs, boutiques, pharmacies, and the full range of South Beach's urban commercial fabric. The 830 Washington Avenue address is in the central South Beach zone, a few blocks north of the Lincoln Road pedestrian mall at one end and the Art Deco Historic District core at the other.

SoBe Smiles — Jinelle Andujar, DMD, PA — is a named-dentist general dental practice on this Washington Avenue address. Dr. Jinelle Andujar operates under the South Beach ("SoBe") brand, with "Smiles" connecting the practice to the aesthetic and aspirational dimension of dental care that resonates with South Beach's appearance-conscious community. The DMD credential and PA corporate structure are the standard framework for solo dental practitioners in Florida.

General dentistry at this South Beach address serves the full population that makes Washington Avenue its daily commercial corridor: year-round South Beach residents, working professionals in the hospitality and entertainment industries, and the residents of the surrounding South Beach apartment buildings and condos. A dental practice on Washington Avenue is accessible to patients who live within walking distance of the corridor and to those who commute to South Beach from surrounding Miami-Dade communities.

The named-dentist practice identity — SoBe Smiles - Dr. Jinelle Andujar — balances geographic brand recognition with the individual relationship that patients seek in a primary dental care provider. Patients can identify the practice through the SoBe Smiles name while also knowing that they will see Dr. Andujar specifically at each appointment, maintaining the personal continuity that distinguishes a solo practitioner from a rotating-provider group.

For patients in South Beach and the surrounding communities of ZIP 33139 seeking a named-dentist general dental practice on the Washington Avenue commercial corridor, SoBe Smiles - Jinelle Andujar DMD PA at 830 Washington Avenue provides that personal dental home in the heart of South Beach.

Services:DenturesGeneral DentistryInvisalignRoot Canal Treatment+1 more
Smyleee 86/1004.9★ · 403 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 403 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outSmyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 403 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website5 services listed
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
9

Kappa Dental Group

4.8(299)·633 km from Washington DC Downtown
78Smyleee

402, Washington Street, Ward Two, Somerville, Massachusetts(nearby)

Open until 7 PM

Somerville clinic with a preventive cleanings specialty that covers children / pediatric dentistry by implication, across 3 documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

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.

Services:Dental CleaningGeneral DentistryAffordable Dental Care
4.8★ · 299 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forPreventive Cleanings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.8★ Google rating across 299 verified reviews.
Stands out4.8★ · 299 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 4, 2026
10

Oral Surgery

4.8(295)·1.5 km from Washington DC Downtown
89Smyleee

508, 1234, 19th Street Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Emergency Dentistry focus in Washington; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 4 services on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

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An oral surgery practice listed under the generic name "Oral Surgery" operates at Suite 508, 1234 19th Street Northwest in Washington DC's 20036 zip code — in the same building as Dr. Barbara E. Baxter DMD (Suite 704, ID 3068), Dupont Dental (ID 3077), Minovi Dental (Suite 400, ID 3120), Nadine Soga DMD (Suite 710, ID 3122), and Neil L. Starr DDS PC (Suite 306, ID 3126). The presence of an oral surgery specialist at Suite 508 of this building makes 1234 19th Street NW one of the more complete dental buildings in DC, offering both general dental care and surgical specialty services under one address.

Oral surgery as a dental specialty covers a range of procedures beyond the scope of general dentistry: surgical extractions including impacted wisdom teeth, dental implant placement, bone grafting, jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), treatment of oral pathology, and management of dental injuries. Having an oral surgeon in the same building as multiple general dentists facilitates smooth referrals and coordination when a general dentist encounters a case that requires surgical management — a meaningful convenience for both practitioners and patients.

Suite 508 on the fifth floor places the oral surgery practice in the mid-section of the 1234 19th Street building, between the lower-floor general dental practices (Neil Starr at 306, Minovi at 400) and the upper-floor practices (Dr. Baxter at 704, Dr. Soga at 710). The Dupont Circle Metro station is the nearest transit access point for this 19th Street NW address.

For DC patients in the Dupont Circle and downtown professional corridor who have been referred for oral surgery — or who are establishing care with a surgeon for implant placement, wisdom tooth removal, or other surgical procedures — this Suite 508 oral surgery practice at 1234 19th Street NW provides specialty care in a building that also houses five general dental practices for coordinated referrals.

Services:Dental ImplantsEmergency DentistryExtractionsOral Surgery
Smyleee 89/1004.8★ · 295 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.8★ Google rating across 295 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outSmyleee 89/100 · 4.8★ · 295 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 9, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every children / pediatric dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
1Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry· Washington864.9(319)
2Yerba Buena Dentistry· San Francisco874.8(182)
3Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics- Washington, DC· Washington884.9(658)
4Dentistry for Madison· Madison864.9(320)
5Capital Kids Dentistry· Washington884.8(474)
6Divya Adusumilli DDS· New York855.0(347)
7Arvind Philomin DDS· New York905.0(329)
8SoBe Smiles - Jinelle Andujar DMD PA· Miami Beach864.9(403)
9Kappa Dental Group· Somerville784.8(299)
10Oral Surgery· Washington894.8(295)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Washington DC

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Washington DC District of Columbia has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had pediatric dentists work done across the Washington DC District of Columbia metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Washington DC District of Columbia, that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for pediatric dentists in Washington DC District of Columbia, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Washington DC, a child dental exam typically costs $50 – $150, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby root canal) in Washington DC typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown in Washington DC typically ranges $250 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A baby tooth extraction in Washington DC typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Washington DC pediatric dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers pediatric dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Washington DC accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active state dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Washington DC District of Columbia metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Pediatric Dentists expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

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  • Ranking last recomputed: Not shown
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
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