John W Martin, DDS

i was referred to Dr Martin by physician friends.
He is an amazing dentist and one that, as a physician myself, I want to continue to see for years to come. He has a lovely bed side manor and is very intelligent — a double whammy. I refer all of my DC friends to him. You will not be disappointed!

Been seeing Dr. Martin for about 8 years. Easily the best dentist I’ve used in the DC area. I’ve always had a slight phobia of dentists as I had some bad expierences in the past. Dr. Martin made me completely at ease. All the staff are very kind and welcoming. I’d highly recommend this dentist!

Dr. Martin is a savior. First, in the midst of my sophomore year of college, when I began noticing intense pain in the back of my mouth, he did a free quick exam for me to determine whether or not I needed my wisdom teeth out (which I did, and it involved planning a trip home).
A few years later, after being told I needed over $ 2,000 worth of dental work by Revive Dental on New Mexico, I went to him for a second opinion (he’s not in my insurance network so I didn’t go originally). He gave me a consultation, followed up with me when they sent over my x-​rays, and consulted with my dentist from back home to conclude that none of this work was needed. Since then, I’ve gone to Dr. Martin twice, despite having to pay a copay, and he’s been fantastic!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Martin for (wow) 15+ years, on a friend’s recommendation, about how he is very gentle, and eases dental cowards like me into good/​proper dental care. I can’t add anything to the other reviews, other than to say that I see him 2x a year, and it’s absolutely worth it. Grace (the receptionist) is lovely to deal with, and the hygenists know their stuff.

Other dentist have told me my front lower teeth had to be pulled. Dr Martin has taken a conservative approach and put in an inside brace which is preserving them. I highly recommend him. Not a fancy office; not fancy prices.

Though Jerry Seinfeld said that no one ever says «I have the worst dentist» here goes a glowing recommendation for mine… I’ve been going to Dr. Martin for all my dental needs for the last three years on recommendation of a friend. Though a bit of a hike for me (located near the Tenleytown Metro), his office is just what I look for: friendly and competent. I have never walked out thinking «Am I being played?» which has happened at dentists before who try to be slick and sell you on procedures you don’t really need. If you are all citified and looking for some slick, über cosmetic dentistry-​obsessed practice, you won’t find that. What you will find:
–The best dental hygenist EVER! My mouth feels so clean afterwards.
–A friendly and competent dentist who sings it to you straight
–Other nice and friendly people, including the receptionist Grace.
If you’re looking for a new dentist, give him a try!