Top 10 Kids Dentist 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

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We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

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.
  • Lake Arbor Dental Associates has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

76.5

Kids Dentist 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
Stainless steel crown$250 – $500
Space maintainer$200 – $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

Only clinics physically located in Washington DC appear in this primary ranking.

1

Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(305)·3.6 km from Washington DC Downtown
77Smyleee

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 1 procedures on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry is located at Suite 220, 650 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast on Capitol Hill — sharing the building with Aden Family and Cosmetic Dentistry at Suite 460 (ID 3021). Capitol Hill's family population includes the children of Hill staff, lobbyists, attorneys, long-term residents, and the diverse community that makes Capitol Hill a genuine urban neighborhood as well as a political landmark.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 305 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 305 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 305 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 3, 2026
80Smyleee

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

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Orthodontics focus in Washington, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 2 documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics — Washington DC is located at 2013 Bunker Hill Road Northeast in Washington DC's 20018 zip code, the Woodridge and Fort Totten neighborhood of Northeast DC. The combined pediatric and orthodontic specialty model at Children's Choice means young patients can move from their earliest dental visits through braces or aligners without changing practices. Pediatric dental care covers infancy through early adolescence; orthodontic treatment typically begins in the preteen and teen years.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryOrthodontics
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 639 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 639 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 639 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 3, 2026
3

Capital Kids Dentistry

4.8(471)·6.5 km from Washington DC Downtown
83Smyleee

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

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Washington clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 1 procedures — 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 Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.8★ · 471 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 471 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.8★ · 471 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified May 3, 2026
4

K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group

4.9(752)·1.5 km from Washington DC Downtown
80Smyleee

STE 306, 3, Washington Circle Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Orthodontics focus in Washington; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 1 services on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

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K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group is located at Suite 306, 3 Washington Circle Northwest in Washington DC's 20037 zip code — Washington Circle, the traffic circle in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood that surrounds the equestrian statue of George Washington on horseback, one of DC's most architecturally prominent circles. Despite the "K Street" name, the practice's address is Washington Circle, adjacent to Foggy Bottom and a few blocks from the GW University Medical Center campus.

The K Street name likely reflects the practice's original or primary location on K Street proper, DC's famous lobbying and law firm corridor, with this Washington Circle location representing an expansion or relocation into the Foggy Bottom professional corridor. The dual-service identity — Dental & Orthodontic — signals a practice structured to handle both general dental treatment and orthodontic specialty care (braces, clear aligners, bite correction) under the same roof, sparing patients the referral and coordination cost of separate general and orthodontic practices.

Dental and orthodontic care at K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group covers general preventive and restorative treatments alongside orthodontic consultations, treatment planning, brace or aligner fitting, and ongoing orthodontic management. The Foggy Bottom location serves GW University affiliates, the George Washington University Hospital medical community, State Department employees, and the broader Foggy Bottom and West End patient base accessible from the Foggy Bottom Metro station.

Suite 306 at 3 Washington Circle NW is accessible from the Foggy Bottom Metro station on the Blue and Orange lines and the Washington Circle and M Street corridor. For Foggy Bottom patients who want a combined general dental and orthodontic practice in the Washington Circle neighborhood without traveling to K Street proper, this practice provides both services in a single location near GW's medical campus.

Services:Orthodontics
4.9★ · 752 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forOrthodontics
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 752 verified reviews.
Stands out4.9★ · 752 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
5

Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates

4.9(248)·7.2 km from Washington DC Downtown
74Smyleee

Suite 200, 4530, Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Tenleytown, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry isn't listed directly on profile, but this Washington clinic is documented for general dentistry across 1 services — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates is located at Suite 200, 4530 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest in Washington DC's 20016 zip code — the Tenleytown area of upper Northwest DC, near the Tenleytown Metro station on the Red Line. Wisconsin Avenue in the 4500 block is in the Tenleytown commercial corridor, a stretch of the avenue that serves the upper Northwest DC residential community with professional offices, retail, and the services that the high-income Tenleytown and American University Park neighborhoods demand.

The three-surname partnership name — Penski, Irvin, and Afshar — signals a multi-partner practice with both a long-established partnership identity (Penski, Irvin) and a newer addition (Afshar, a Persian-heritage surname). Multi-surname partnerships in dental practices reflect agreements between practitioners who have combined their patient bases and clinical resources under a shared identity while maintaining the named-dentist continuity that patients value. The "& Associates" addition signals additional dental providers beyond the named partners.

General dental care at Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates covers comprehensive oral examinations, professional cleanings, restorative treatments, diagnostic imaging, and ongoing management of dental health. The combined naming and associate structure gives the practice scheduling depth beyond what a two-partner practice can offer, while retaining the personal identity of named providers rather than a corporate brand.

Suite 200 at 4530 Wisconsin Avenue NW is accessible from the Tenleytown Metro station and the surrounding upper Northwest DC residential and commercial network. For Tenleytown and upper Northwest DC patients who want a multi-partner named dental practice with cultural diversity among its partners and named-dentist continuity, Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates at Suite 200 provides that combination of personal care and scheduling breadth.

Services:General Dentistry
4.9★ · 248 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 248 verified reviews.
Stands out4.9★ · 248 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
6

Lake Arbor Dental Associates

4.9(767)·18 km from Washington DC Downtown
84Smyleee

10270, Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville, Maryland(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8:30 AM

Mitchellville clinic with a general dentistry specialty that covers children / pediatric dentistry by implication, across 1 documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Lake Arbor Dental Associates is located at 411 8th Street Southeast in Washington DC's 20003 zip code — on Capitol Hill, in the residential blocks south of the Capitol building and east of the Navy Yard. The 8th Street SE corridor in this area connects the Capitol South and Navy Yard Metro stations, passing through the Capitol Hill residential neighborhood and the evolving Navy Yard mixed-use development. The 411 8th Street address is in the established Capitol Hill residential fabric rather than the newer Navy Yard commercial development.

The name Lake Arbor is the name of a large planned residential community in Bowie, Maryland — a Prince George's County suburb well outside of Washington DC. The disconnect between the practice name (Lake Arbor) and the practice location (Capitol Hill, Washington DC) suggests the practice may have relocated from the Lake Arbor community to Capitol Hill at some point, or the name reflects personal ownership history rather than geographic identity. Whatever the origin, the practice operates at this Capitol Hill address under its established name.

General dental care at Lake Arbor Dental Associates covers comprehensive oral examinations, professional cleanings, restorative treatments, diagnostic imaging, and ongoing management of dental health. A named-associates practice in the Capitol Hill residential neighborhood serves the community that lives in the Victorian row houses and newer construction units in the 8th Street corridor between the Capitol grounds and the Navy Yard waterfront.

The 411 8th Street SE address is accessible from the Capitol South Metro station and the Eastern Market area, as well as from the developing Navy Yard neighborhood to the south. For Capitol Hill residents near the 8th Street corridor who want a dental associates practice within the neighborhood, Lake Arbor Dental at this address provides accessible care between the two Metro stations that anchor the eastern Capitol Hill corridor.

Services:General Dentistry
4.9★ · 767 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 767 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands out4.9★ · 767 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
7

Georgetown Cosmetic Dentistry

4.9(114)·1.8 km from Washington DC Downtown
71Smyleee

Suite 328, 2440, M Street Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Cosmetic Dentistry focus in Washington; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 1 services on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Georgetown Cosmetic Dentistry is located at Suite 328, 2440 M Street Northwest in Washington DC's 20037 zip code — the West End neighborhood adjacent to Georgetown. GT Dental Aesthetic occupies Suite 608 in the same 2440 M Street NW building (ID 3090), placing two cosmetically oriented dental practices in different suites of the same professional building on M Street. M Street NW at the 2440 block is in the upper West End, near the Georgetown border, accessible from the Foggy Bottom Metro station and the Rock Creek Park approaches to Georgetown.

Cosmetic dentistry is the component of dental practice focused on the aesthetic appearance of the smile: teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental bonding, aesthetic crown and bridge work, gum contouring, and full smile design. Georgetown's identity as one of DC's most prestigious and historically distinctive neighborhoods lends the practice name a premium positioning — "Georgetown Cosmetic Dentistry" signals the aesthetic expectations of the Georgetown patient base and the surrounding upper Northwest and West End communities.

The West End and Georgetown patient base includes high-income professionals, lobbyists and attorneys from M Street's legal and consulting firms, GW University affiliates, foreign service and diplomatic community members, and the residents of Georgetown's Federal-style townhouses who have both the aesthetic expectations and the financial capacity to invest in premium cosmetic dental outcomes.

Suite 328 at 2440 M Street NW is accessible from the Foggy Bottom Metro station and the M Street corridor connecting the West End to Georgetown, with parking in surrounding commercial garages. For DC patients seeking a cosmetically focused dental practice near Georgetown in a building that also houses GT Dental Aesthetic, Georgetown Cosmetic Dentistry at Suite 328 provides premium aesthetic dental care in a well-connected M Street address.

Services:Cosmetic Dentistry
4.9★ · 114 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forCosmetic Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 114 verified reviews.
Stands out4.9★ · 114 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
8

Dunn Dental Group

4.6(111)·760 m from Washington DC Downtown
73Smyleee

620, 1712, I Street Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry isn't listed directly on profile, but this Washington clinic is documented for general dentistry across 1 services — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Dunn Dental Group is located at Suite 620, 1712 I Street Northwest in Washington DC — occupying a suite in the same building as DC Perio and Implants (Suite 202, ID 3055), DC Precision Dentistry (Suite 710, ID 3056), Eye Street Dental Center (Suite 812, ID 3082), Helig Alan DDS (Suite 1010, ID 3092), and Capital Dental Center with Dr. Kiarash Saba (Suite 1000, ID 3036). The 1712 I Street NW building is one of DC's most concentrated dental buildings, with a full spectrum of dental care available across six listed practices in the same Farragut Square address.

The Dunn Dental Group name signals a group practice structure — multiple providers operating under a shared name — which provides scheduling flexibility and combined clinical capacity beyond what a solo practitioner can offer. In the dense professional environment of DC's Farragut Square, a dental group at this address serves the high-volume patient base of the K Street and I Street professional corridors, where attorneys, lobbyists, government contractors, and federal agency employees fill the surrounding office towers.

General dental care at Dunn Dental Group covers the comprehensive scope that a professional district practice needs: preventive examinations, professional cleanings, restorative treatments, diagnostic imaging, and management of the dental conditions that working-age professional patients present. The group model allows the practice to maintain longer operating hours and more scheduling slots than a solo practitioner at the same address.

Suite 620 at 1712 I Street NW is accessible from the Farragut North and Farragut West Metro stations and the surrounding downtown DC street network. For downtown DC professionals who want a group dental practice with scheduling flexibility in a building that houses multiple dental specialists and general practices, Dunn Dental Group at Suite 620 provides accessible general care within the 1712 I Street NW dental hub.

Services:General Dentistry
4.6★ · 111 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.6★ Google rating across 111 verified reviews.
Stands out4.6★ · 111 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
9

Nkutu Kirunda, DDS, PLLC

4.8(161)·1.4 km from Washington DC Downtown
70Smyleee

Suite 402, 1234, 19th Street Northwest, Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Washington clinic with a general dentistry specialty that covers children / pediatric dentistry by implication, across 1 documented services — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Nkutu Kirunda, DDS PLLC practices at Suite 714, 1145 19th Street Northwest in Washington DC's 20036 zip code — in the same building as Markowitz Dental (ID 3114), Beacon Dental (Suite 512, ID 3022), Brian Schobel DMD / District Dental Center (Suite 320, IDs 3034 and 3061), and Capital Oral Surgery (Suite 777, ID 3039). The 1145 19th Street NW building is one of DC's most dental-concentrated addresses on the professional corridor between Dupont Circle and Farragut Square.

Nkutu Kirunda is a name of Ugandan/East African heritage, reflecting DC's substantial African professional and diplomatic community. A named dental practitioner with Ugandan-heritage identity in the Dupont Circle professional corridor may serve East African patients in DC's diplomatic and professional community who value a provider with cultural connection — and more broadly serves the international, diverse professional community that makes DC's professional dental market one of the most globally heterogeneous in the United States.

The PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company) designation distinguishes this incorporation structure from a PC (Professional Corporation) — both provide liability protection for professional practices, with PLLC offering some tax and operational flexibility differences. General dental care at Dr. Kirunda's practice covers comprehensive oral examinations, professional cleanings, restorative treatments, diagnostic imaging, and ongoing management of dental health.

Suite 714 at 1145 19th Street NW is accessible from the Dupont Circle and Farragut North Metro stations and the surrounding downtown DC professional street network. For DC patients — particularly those in the African and East African professional community — who want a named-dentist PLLC practice in the 1145 19th Street NW building alongside oral surgery and multiple general practices, Dr. Kirunda at Suite 714 provides individual dental care in this concentration.

Services:General Dentistry
4.8★ · 161 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.8★ Google rating across 161 verified reviews.
Stands out4.8★ · 161 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 2026
10

Perkins Dental Care

4.9(642)·51 km from Washington DC Downtown
86Smyleee

101, 4000, Annapolis Road, Halethorpe, Baltimore Highlands, Maryland(nearby)

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

General Dentistry focus in Baltimore Highlands; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 1 services on file — just outside Washington DC proper.

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Perkins Dental Care is a general dentistry practice located at 4000 Annapolis Rd, Suite 101, in the Halethorpe and Arbutus area of southwest Baltimore County, Maryland. The 21227 zip code covers the Halethorpe, Relay, and Arbutus communities, and the Annapolis Road corridor is a main commercial route connecting southwest Baltimore County with the Baltimore city limits and the Washington corridor. The office is positioned to serve patients from throughout this part of the metro area.

The practice provides preventive and general dental services. Regular dental care at this office includes examinations, professional teeth cleanings, and oral health assessments that help patients maintain dental health over the long term. Preventive appointments allow the dentist to detect and manage problems such as tooth decay, early gum disease, or cracked teeth before they progress to a stage requiring more involved restorative work and greater expense.

Restorative dental care is also offered at Perkins Dental Care for patients with existing dental concerns. Common restorative procedures in a general dental setting include fillings, extractions, and other work to repair or protect damaged teeth. At the initial consultation, the dentist explains what is recommended and the expected costs involved. Patients are encouraged to request written documentation of any proposed treatment plan before agreeing to procedures so that there are no surprises on the billing side.

Annapolis Rd in the Halethorpe area is accessible from I-195, I-95, and the Baltimore–Washington corridor, and the office suite includes parking. MTA commuter rail service at Halethorpe MARC station is in the area, making this a reachable location for patients commuting along the southwest Baltimore corridor who need a dentist near their commuter stop.

Perkins Dental Care serves patients from Halethorpe, Relay, Arbutus, Lansdowne, Brooklyn, and the broader southwest Baltimore and Baltimore County communities. Patients in the 21227 zip code and neighboring areas can contact the office to schedule appointments and confirm current insurance acceptance and availability for new patients.

Use the phone number or contact form on this page to reach Perkins Dental Care at 4000 Annapolis Rd in Halethorpe and arrange a dental examination, cleaning, or other general dentistry appointment at this convenient southwest Baltimore County location.

Services:General Dentistry
Smyleee 86/1004.9★ · 642 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 642 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outSmyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 642 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffOutside Washington DC proper
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 30, 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· Washington774.9(305)
2Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics- Washington, DC· Washington804.9(639)
3Capital Kids Dentistry· Washington834.8(471)
4K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group· Washington804.9(752)
5Penski, Irvin, Afshar & Associates· Washington744.9(248)
6Lake Arbor Dental Associates· Mitchellville844.9(767)
7Georgetown Cosmetic Dentistry· Washington714.9(114)
8Dunn Dental Group· Washington734.6(111)
9Nkutu Kirunda, DDS, PLLC· Washington704.8(161)
10Perkins Dental Care· Baltimore Highlands864.9(642)

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 kids dentist 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 kids dentist 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%
Kids Dentist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

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