Testimonials

"For the past three years I've been a patron of Dr. Dudley's practice and they continue to impress me with their service. Over the years, the practice embraced the latest technology in both their dental tools (e.g., handheld x-rays with immediate viewing, electronic imagery) and practice operations (e.g., SMS / email appointment reminders, electronic forms, iPad payment processing), creating what must be one of the leading dental practices in the area. Furthermore, the staff shine with warm smiles, skillful execution of the dentistry arts, and a clear focus on nurturing lasting relationships with their customers. For full disclosure, this review was solicited by the practice, but this glowing review has been a long time coming. Every person that has ever asked me for a dentist recommendation gets the same steadfast recommendation: the Virginia Dental Center is the best dental practice in North Arlington."

"The Virginia Center for Cosmetic and General Dentisry is an excellent dental center. They go the extra-mile, and actually I would say an extra 10 miles. I have been with them for over a year now, maybe two, and am in awe every step of the way. From their unobtrusive reminder e-mails and text messages about coming appointments as well as coming regular check-ups, to a smooth transition from one insurance provider to another, to recommendations of dental specialits the Virginia Center is excellent. Recently I have needed more than the regularlly scheduled check-ups, cleanings, and a filling; I am currently working with Dr. Dudley and a recommended specialist to perform extensive dental reconstruction on my gum line and two implants. I have the utmost confidence that my 15 year old implants will be replaced with a better looking and more comfortabnle set and that hte skin graft will go smoothly. Dr. Dudley and the team at the Dental Center are the best I've been to, being that I was a military BRAT and have changed jobs/insurance providers a few times I have had experience with numerous dentists. I highly recommend the Virginia Center for Cosmetic & General Dentistry, if your looking I'm confident you will receive the Class A service that I have received. They are the best I've been to!"

"Went in to see Dr. Dudley for a teeth cleaning. Staff was nice and so was the office space. Found out I had a few cavities and so went back a few weeks later to get them filled. Experience for the fillings were also great, I'd had a bad dentist experience before, but Dr. Dudley made it very easy and worry free. I'm definitely am planning to go back!"

"Going to the dentist office has never been a fun experience. However, Dr. Dudley and the staff have made it very enjoyable. They are extremely professional and friendly and I feel like they have the latest state of the art technology. I also enjoy the fact that I can watch TV while they clean or fix my teeth. I would highly recommend them!"

"I used to live in Clarendon and came to Dr. Dudley after years of off and on visits to dentists, none of them traumatic but also not more than having my teeth and gums poorly jabbed. I moved to Bethesda years ago and continue to come to this office because I genuinely like the guiding principle, staff, and their manner. They are so professionally friendly and highly skilled that I relax and know I can rely on them for the best care. I've seen 2 different dentists and 3 different hygienists over the years and all of them are just the best. I really trust them and appreciate the care."

"I am a typical dentist-phobe, but I have been seeing Dr.Dudley for a few years now and am really happy with the service and work he's done. I first went to him on a friend's recommendation because I needed to have fixed what another dentist screwed up. Dr. Dudley couldn't have been nicer and more personable. He also did my Invisalign treatment which I am really, really pleased with. Not only is he great, but everyone at the office is really lovely too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Dudley."

"Love, love, love this dental office (and I have never said that about a dentist). The receptionists, hygentists, and Dr.Dudley are superb and so easy to deal with. They are helpful, easy to talk to, and provide a very welcoming atmosphere. Plus its a nice, modern looking office. When I had issues with my teeth, I simply emailed Dr. Dudley and he promptly responded. This is what I call excellent patient and customer care. I have finally found a fabulous dentist!"

"These guys are GREAT! I found them through the Washington Sports Club, his office staff was giving out these awesome Nalgenes and the girls were really nice to talk to, PLUS I needed a Dentist since I was new to the area. I went in and was very impressed with not only the office(MEN, there is a big screen in the waiting room normally on ESPN) but the personality and kindness of the staff as well. The office is up to date with the latest technology and AND they have tv's above your chair. When they go to work on you they let you choose a Pandora station, or Somafm! Dr. Dudley is very gentle and easy to talk to. His staff is very nice too and really easy to get a hold of on the phone. GOOD JOB VIRGINIA CENTER FOR COSMETIC AND GENERAL DENTISTRY!!! See ya soon Lauren"

"My husband and I have been patients here for three years now. Dr. Dudley and all the hygienists are wonderful, as is the administrative staff. The office uses technology well and feels clean and comfortable all around. Free underground parking is a help in Clarendon!"

"I've been going to Dr. Dudley for a couple years now and it just recently occurred to me that I hadn't written a review yet. This is the best dental place I've been to. They do great cleanings, my teeth are very susceptible to coffee stains and they always get every little spot, and everyone is very friendly. I had to get some extensive work done here, a couple crowns and some filling replacements. I never felt like I was being scammed, Dr. Dudley always patiently explained the issue and was able to back it up with photos and x-rays. I could clearly see the issues he was seeing. The most nerve racking work I had was a crown on one of my front teeth. Obviously you want your two front teeth to match as exactly as possible so I was scared to go through with getting the crown. I'd had a little cap for years, the tooth was broken in an accident when I was a kid, but in the past couple years the cap had fallen off a couple times and become discolored. Dr. Dudley said the best thing was really to replace the tooth completely with a crown. Which I agreed. He was able to refer me to a local guy who matched my crown to my other teeth so perfectly that no one can tell the difference. Not even me when I'm staring up close in a mirror. Of course its not cheap, but no dentist ever is. They are good about scheduling you as soon as is needed and are flexible when you have to chance your time. I moved to Old Town so its a little bit of a pain to drive here, but I just don't think I'll find a better dentist anywhere else."

"Thumbs UP!  I was looking for a dentist that was covered by my insurance plan and found the VA Ctr. for Cosmetic and General Dentistry in a convenient location in Clarendon. Luckily the office was able to book me for an appointment on short notice after I fell and chipped a couple of teeth (I was devastated). I arrived to find a state-of-the-art facility with a friendly, efficient, fun staff. When Dr. Dudley himself arrived, he made the experience of going to the dentist as painless as possible. He went over my options and then fixed my teeth with the selected option, making my smile as good as new. As an added bonus, the office has the best musical selection of any doctor's office I've ever been to (no muzak here)."

"Dr. Dudley and his staff are absolutely wonderful! I have been going there for over 3 years now and I couldn't be happier. I went to see Dr. Dudley to get a crown repaired because my last dentist was a complete idiot and I haven't looked back. I specifically make my appointments with Sabrina when I go in for my cleaning. She remembers me by name and is a joy to be around. The office is warm and comfortable and everyone is very friendly."

"Generally pretty happy with how I have been treated at the Virginia Center for Cosmetic and General Dentistry. The staff is friendly and helpful. I am quite pleased with Dr.Dudley's work. In the interest of full disclosure, they offer a $100 credit to patients who submit a review here."

"I usually get all my dental work through the military, but since they don't cover Invisalign I decided to get it done here. The experience has been great so far, with Dr.Dudley and all the staff being very friendly and caring. The facility is also very clean and pretty state of the art...I was very impressed. I just received my first trays and look forward to the end result. I'll be doing the Invisalign treatment for a year+ and was charged a very reasonable price that was lower than the typical cost associated with a year+ of Invisalign treatment. Very satisfied so far and will update my review as I progress in the treatment and my teeth become straighter:-)"

"Dr. Dudley is pretty awesome. He saved my about $1,500 by giving me an honest opinion. Here is the scenario. I'm new to the area and my bridge fell out (the only reason why I had the bridge was because of a bad dentist). I went to another dentist in the area and he told me that he was unable to re-insert the bridge because it no longer fit. He was going to need to make a new one which would cost $1700 after insurance. This sounded like BS to me . Dr. Dudley was able to fix my current bridge within 15 minutes and re-insert it for under $200. Everyone at the office is friendly and the staff knows what they are doing. I'm definitely going here as long as I am in the DC area."

"I love this office. I feel so welcome every time I arrive. The atmosphere is fresh and energizing while warm and welcoming. Everyone is so friendly. I love the location too as it so close to all the hotness of Clarendon including Screwtop wine bar and all the shops. Dr. Dudley is friendly and cheerful and one doesn't even think about the fact that they are at the dentist. Sabrina is hands down the sweetest and cleans my teeth like no other. I've been going there for over 4 years and wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for everything! You have an amazing team/family! Anna"

"The office is nice, Dr. Dudley is nice, the dental work has been fine, but there have been MAJOR billing issues."

"I went to Virginia Center for Cosmetic and General Dentistry after purchasing a teeth whitening on Livingsocial.com at a great price. The location is convenient, parking is free, and the newly renovated office is very impressive. The staff was super friendly and attentive and there was no wait. In addition to the whitening I consulted with Dr. Dudley on Invisalign, where he used a camera to take pictures of my teeth and review them (on the same TV screen that Lauren R. mentioned which turns into a monitor.) He pointed out issues that my normal dentist did not see and/or mention at my cleaning just one week prior, perhaps due to the lack of technology? Needless to say I plan to switch to Dr.Dudley's practice. Also, they sent me a thank you card with a Starbucks gift card for referring a friend :)"

"I've only been to one other dentist in my life so I'm not an expert on the subject, nor am I particularly a fan of the dentist's office in general. However, after experiencing a small chip in my tooth, I had to find a new dentist ASAP. After reading other rave reviews, I decided on this office and I am so happy I did.  Highlights: -Very nice, clean, modern, and accessible facility with all the latest technology. -Helpful, sweet receptionists -Prompt service -A friendly hygenist staff (they laughed and joked with patients and Dr.'s, and you can tell everyone genuinely likes each other) -An easy-going, relaxing atmosphere. Who knew the piercing scream of a drill could be so zen (I credit it to the DMB, Jack Johnson, and Tom Petty playing softly throughout the office). And finally, my number one highlight (and yes I'm going to be this superficial) -A dentist who is young, friendly, and easy on the eyes. Yes ladies, he's a looker, so get an appt. I'll never "forget about" another teeth cleaning as long as Studley, I meanDudley, is around."

"I NEVER take the time to write reviews, mostly because service is usually good but rarely impressive. I can't not even begin to describe what a fantastic experience I had at VC. The whole staff was friendly, efficient (without being pushy), and super knowledgeable. Dr. Dudley was gracious, enthusiastic, and made the entire process absolutely painless. I highly recommend this office to anyone, especially if going to the dentist is not your cup of tea."

"I've always hated going to the dentist. (In other words, from 2000-2011, I think I went to a dentist maybe twice, partly because of moving around but partly because I just don't like dentists.) This office is great. Everyone I've interacted with has been super friendly and helpful. In my 3-4 times here (for regular cleanings), I've waited maybe 5 minutes, tops, even when it seemed super busy. The dental hygienists have been great, too (especially Megan) and pretty quick (aka more efficient) than I ever remember any hygienists being before. They're also much nicer and more friendly than I remember anywhere else - feels more like friends just conversing before/after the cleaning instead of just random strangers (not like at other places where the conversation is forced, you know how it is). The floor-to-ceiling windows are nice in the little private rooms..instead of chairs just lined up like other places.  I've seen Dr. Dudley and Dr. Gialanella, and both have been great - really friendly, really helpful, and you can just tell they actually care about their patients (and like what they're doing). Everyone here seems to love what they do and actually care about (and remember) patients.  I still dislike fluoride treatment though."

"I just moved to the area and was looking for a good dentist and found out about Dr. Dudley from a flyer he left in my condo building (and a fabulous toothbrush), but more importantly I wound up finding out he was an excellent dentist througha friend of mine who went to see him. Their office in Clarendon just recently opened at the bottom of the Zoso Lofts Apartment Building and is quite fabulous. Very clean, modern technology, and extremely friendly staff. I had a wonderful dentist in Atlanta and am so thankful I seemed to have a found a new fabulous dentist in VA."

"I started at a different dentist office, and after having an awful time there (I could feel the entire root canal I got and the office staff was horrendous), I decided to find a new dentist. I came to Virginia Center for Cosmetic and General Dentistry after researching Yelp reviews....and decided this had the best overall review. THANK GOODNESS FOR THIS OFFICE! Upon my arrival Dr.Dudley listened to my story, looked at my x-rays from the old place and helped me put together a plan to get the work the other place had started completed. I MUST MENTION, what Virginia Dental Center and my old awful office proposed to charge me was night and day. Virginia Dental Office was honest and fair, the other place was definitely trying to rip me off. And the client manager is so helpful and informative. She went over all of the insurance stuff, the payments they accept and plans they offer....seriously, a wonderful experience. I scheduled my appt. to get the crown for my root canal, and since Dr.Dudley was booked I was scheduled to see Dr. Dahman. Just left from my appointment with Dr. Dahman and he was wonderful. I ended up getting a crown and filling, and the whole thing was painless. Additionally, in order to get a clear picture of where I am at now - he took x-rays and didn't charge me (since my insurance wouldn't cover another set). Imagine that, a Dr. that genuinely cares about you! From start to finish - even when Dr. Dahman had to deliver the bad news that work I had done at the other place I went to had to be re-done, since it was not done right (UGH!) - the experience was enjoyable. They even gave me a coupon for a free smoothie since I was all numbed up! SO NICE!!!! (And the smoothie was delicious). I am not kidding - if you are not happy where you are, or you need a new dentist, COME TO THIS PLACE. It is by FAR the best dental office I have been to in this area. I am so thankful I found a place I can trust. And thank you to the two Dr. D's I saw for being so helpful and professional!"

"I have been a patient for several years now (and I am a veteran of dental care having had braces and lots of cavities as a kid). This is a state of the art facility and is conveniently located just a few blocks from Clarendon Metro -- and they have free parking there anyway. I have dealt with several of the hygenists -- all great, and Dr.Dudley has done a good job on a crown and letting me know about how my teeth are doing, without any high pressure to do work, using the high end imagery and xrays they use. Its a newer, still growing, practice and I highly recommend it. You can even watch cable TV in the dental chair while they work on you. My insurance covers the checkups -- your probably will too and you can always call ahead to make sure."

"I have never been a fan of going to the dentist since I was a child. I was offered a consultation and after a day of anxiety I was welcomed by a friendly staff and wonderful service. Dr. Dudley worked with personally and made me feel very comfortable through the entire process. Outside of an amazing experience, the most caring thing the staff did was reach out to me personally to make sure I was still feeling okay mentally knowing I was not optimistic of my experience. I continue to attend my regularly scheduled appointments and have no doubt I will be very well taken care of."

"I'd like to start off by saying, I hate the dentist. And if that wasn't clear enough, allow me to tell you that I really hate the dentist. I knew it was time to go as I had dodged this visit for some time, so I picked the place almost at random. I say almost, b/c my dental insurance had a say in it. I arrived to a very nice reception area complete with a mini fridge with bottled water and assorted beverages, comfortable leather furniture, and several varieties of coffee for a Keurig machine. The entire office is very new, but this reception area is actually nicer and more pleasant than some lounges in upscale car dealerships that I've been in. The technology in the office appears to be top notch. In addition to the standard x-rays, they also use tiny cameras that take full color images of each individual tooth to display on a series of very nice Samsung LCD screens. These same LCD screens allow you to channel surf, if you so wish, the local channels while the professionals are poking, prodding, filling, drilling, etc. The people are also very kind. I'll admit, when I'm somewhere I don't want to be I'm probably not the most pleasant fellow. I was greeted with smiles from everyone from reception to dental assistant to the dentist himself. My hygienist was very very very very patient with me and my apprehension to dental offices and did, in my opinion, just about everything she could to attempt the impossible task of making me feel comfortable. Someone left a tip on FourSquare stating that Dr. Dudleywas a cool guy. Come on... he's a dentist! I mean, your buddy could be a cool guy who also happens to be a dentist. But a cool dentist? Never! Guess who is eating there words right about now with freshly flossed teeth... this guy! I wasn't thrilled by my diagnoses (time to have the wisdom teeth out) but that's my own fault and I have to admit Dr. Dudley actually was very cool guy. As I waited to check out, I saw him going from patient to patient much like a good manager would touch every table on opening night. Everyone was doing well and he had great rapport with seemingly everyone. That last bit is rather impressive. Do I like the dentist any more? No, and I doubt I ever will for the rest of my life. Will I go back to this office and try to tackle the horrible chore of regular dental work? Absolutely. If it has to be done, you might as well get it done at a nice office. Just ask for Sabrina & Dr. Dudley."

"I was not thrilled about going to the dentist, knowing I hadn't been for a long time and being aware that I would need work done on my teeth. But Dr. Dudley was personable, and friendly. When I returned to have my tooth fixed I found the dental assistant/technician, Erika to be so nice. She made sure I understood what was going on and made sure I was comfortable and taken care of. To make a long story short, I was at the office for a really long time but because both Erika and Dr. Dudley were working on my teeth, I was surprised it had been as long as it was. Although I still don't look forward to going to the dentist, I don't dread it quite as much, for future visits. I would recommend this office to anyone and have recommended it to friends."

"I was really excited to find this dental office when I was searching for a new one: great yelp reviews, conveniently located, and free beverages! Thanks as usual fellow yelpers, you didn't disappoint! Thankfully Dr. Dudley is in network with my dental coverage, so I have seen him twice now for cleanings and once for a filling. Everyone on the staff has always been very nice, helpful, and it isn't too difficult to get an appointment or reschedule one. You'll also get e-mail and text message reminders about your appointment. Free parking in the garage below. The facilities are state-of-the-art, and the decor is very modern. The patient rooms have a floor-to-ceiling window looking out on lush vegetation. Don't want to look at nature? Watch TV if you want while you have your teeth worked on. Very clean and bright office space.  As for the actual dental work, Dr. Dudley has been wonderful about taking my concerns into consideration and explaining things well. The dental hygienists I've seen have also been great about making sure I am comfortable.  If you are having dental treatments that require you to pay a percentage of the work or aren't covered by insurance, you'll probably pay a bit more than at other offices... the staff always does the fluoride treatment on my teeth during the cleaning, which isn't covered by my insurance. At the place I used to go to, it was $20, here it is $30. Not a big difference, but it might be if you are having major work done. For the convenience and professionalism, though, it is definitely worth the extra."

"1. friendly staff 2. clean office 3. up-to-date tools  4. little wait-time 5. free parking in a busy area... always a spot, making it easy to get to 6. best cleaning i've ever had. 7. leave with a goodie bag 8. competent front desk staff 9. free coffee and water while you wait 10. highly educated doctors. Our family are Dr. Dudley's patients. We have used his services for the past five years and have referred him to about a dozen people. He is a personable guy and good at what he does."

"Fantastic service - always friendly. Dr. Dudley gave me his personal card and contact information to make sure I was able to schedule a crown installation appointment on time. They did a great job following up, too."

"My experience was totally opposite with Dr. Dudley than a couple of the reviews below. He was very nice, showed me a couple areas of potential future concern (old cavity type things) for my teeth but definitely didn't try to upsell me or anything. He seemed much more thorough than dentists I've had in the past and the office has all the newer dental technology. Husband just went in a few weeks after me and had an equally positive experience. Overall very clean, friendly, and good experience all around. Highly recommend."

"I wish I could rate Dr.Dudley's work and the business aspect of this dentistry separately.  DEFINITELY FIVE STARS to Dr. Dudley. He did a great job with my two crowns and gum issues. He uses the finest technology and my dental experience was great. He is also very friendly. I have a gag-reflex due to water, but he handled very well.  BUT!!!!!! I am glad that I have dental insurance. Procedure prices were negotiated down (almost half), otherwise they are very expensive. And, they have done some procedures that was supposed to be partially paid by insurance (that's what I was told) but after the procedure is done I had to pay the full amount because the procedure was not covered by the insurance. I wish they would tell me in advance, so that I can decide if I want the procedure or not. Overall, I have never ever paid this much from out of my packet for two crowns before.  I will continue with Dr Dudley, but I will be very careful on the insurance benefits and prices."

"As modern medical practices move towards creating a more comfortable and inviting "experience," this practice is ahead of its time.  They are detailed in their explanations, they are upfront about costs, and they go out of their way to address issues proactively, taking into account preventive care, which is a hell of a lot cheaper than reactive medicine and repairs. Sabrina is a top notch dental hygienist who works slowly and methodically in cleaning your teeth and preventing gaging (I'm a gagger), which no other practice or hygienist has previously been able to do. She's funny and comforting and those are not traits that are expected on a trip to the dentist, they are just surprising benefits.  I recommend Dr. Dudley and Dr. G without reservation or hesitation. Teeth tend to be the body part we overlook the most until there's something wrong. But, Dr. Dudley and his team ensures every effort is made to have you keep your teeth for the rest of your life. Because outside of baby teeth, just like land, God just isn't making any more."

"Dr Dudley is fantastic. I couldn't be happier with my dentist, and that's pretty amazing. Great waiting room.  Ask for Sabrina, she does a great cleaning!"

"I absolutely love Virginia Center for Cosmetic and General Dentistry. I have recommended them to all of my friends who have also had great experiences. A few years ago(when I was new to DC) I was "up sold" by another dentist in the area for multiple expensive procedures only to be told by Dr. Dudley you couldn't pay him to perform that level of work on my smile. He was spot on and I have been a very pleased patient since then. Anne Weih is amazing and helped me work out an appointment even when they were booked solid. Chelsea Fiorese is an amazing hygienist who is very patient and careful. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for superior patient care and a comfortable/enjoyable experience."

"After having a couple not so amazing experiences with past dentists, I'm so glad I found Dr. Dudley. From the moment you walk in the door, you know you are going to be well taken care of. The staff is always so friendly and I have never walked out of my cleaning without my teeth feeling amazing (I've had Sabrina and Kay as hygienists...HIGHLY recommend)!! Dr. Dudley always checks your teeth himself as well and spends a couple minutes with you just to chat. You don't see many doctors taking any interest in their patients much anymore. How refreshing! Just an example of how amazing Dr. Dudley is: After YEARS of doctors telling me a bump in my lip from a sports injury was considered plastic surgery, Dr. Dudleywas able to get me a referral to an oral surgeon. the front desk worked with the insurance, and the bump was gone two weeks later. Thanks Dr. Dudley!"