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Bethesda Dental Specialists provides orthodontic treatment in Bethesda, MD, with a 4.
About Bethesda Dental Specialists
Fish tanks, toy prizes, and sugar-free popsicles greet the youngest patients here, with early phase treatment and siblings often seen together across multiple visits.
Bethesda Dental Specialists is a general dental practice that also offers orthodontic treatments like Invisalign, traditional and clear braces, clear aligners, and retainers. Reviews describe a strong focus on young children, with a kid-friendly office (fish tanks, play areas, toys) and early phase treatment mentioned more often than at typical practices, along with families bringing several children through treatment at once. Dentists including Dr. Lopez are noted for explaining each step and showing patients what to expect before starting, and the office itself is clean and modern after a recent move to a larger space. A smaller number of accounts mention rough handling of children or a rushed, impersonal approach from staff.
Summary of 156 patient reviews, July 2013–September 2026, updated September 2026
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Bethesda Dental Specialists provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Wayne Hickory
Orthodontist
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 7 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
A handful of reviews mention orthodontic care, including a parent beginning to consider braces after a first visit and one case described as complex but successfully treated with an improved result.
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| Great with kids | 47 | 2 |
| The dentist | 41 | 6 |
| Friendly staff | 36 | 5 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 23 | 4 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 13 | 12 |
| Office & technology | 20 | 2 |
| Clear explanations | 17 | 2 |
| Responsiveness | 8 | 5 |
Recent reviews from Google
Before I visited this clinic, my gums had never bled, and I was not experiencing tooth sensitivity or any of the other symptoms I am experiencing now. I did not request to have my teeth or gums scraped. However, the technician insisted that the cleaning was required, stating that the doctor would not see me unless it was completed. During the visit, the technician also inserted an intraoral camera into my mouth without first placing a protective covering over it. He had already begun using the camera before I realized that it was uncovered. I immediately asked him to remove it from my mouth, after which he placed a protective cover on the device before continuing. Since leaving the clinic, I have experienced significant problems that I did not have before the appointment. My gums have remained swollen, itchy and now bleed whenever I brush my teeth. My teeth have also become unusually sensitive. The following day, I experienced bleeding from my ears, which was extremely concerning. I have also been waking up with headaches every day and experiencing fever in the evenings. These symptoms began after my visit to this clinic and have persisted. I am very concerned about the condition of my gums and teeth, the infection-control practices used during my treatment, and the other symptoms that developed afterward. I would like these concerns to be taken seriously, thoroughly investigated, and appropriately addressed.
Eddie and Dr. Logan were amazing during my fillings. Dr. Logan told me everything he was about to do and what to expect. Eddie was super friendly from the start and perfect dental hygienist
I would never recommend this practice based on my experience. What should have been a simple dental procedure turned into a six-month process involving multiple remakes, repeated appointments, and unnecessary stress. The dentist also made personal comments during my appointments that I found inappropriate and completely unrelated to my dental care. As a 19-year-old female patient, those remarks made me uncomfortable and were not what I expected from a healthcare professional. After I raised legitimate concerns about my treatment, I was dismissed as a patient instead of having my concerns addressed. I spent nearly $4,000 expecting quality care and professionalism, but I left with no confidence in the work that was performed and now have to seek another dentist to evaluate and potentially redo the treatment. This was one of the most disappointing healthcare experiences I've ever had.
I received exceptional customer service from Julie at Bethesda Dental Specialist while trying to schedule an appointment for an urgent dental procedure. From the very first phone call, she was compassionate, responsive, and went above and beyond to help. That same level of care continued when we arrived. The office was clean, modern, well-organized, and welcoming, and the team was thorough and supportive throughout the visit. I am truly grateful for such an outstanding experience from the initial point of contact. Julie is a gem!
The clinic is very clean; the staff is amazing. My kids love their doctor; all of them are very professional.
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