Markowitz Dental

Love this place! I’ve been a patient for 4 years and I can’t imagine going anywhere else. They don’t try to do more work on your teeth than necessary and don’t throw a lot of money making treatments in your face (I’ve had this in the past at other establishments). They do a solid job with regular cleanings, no billing issues and the office is super nice too. Bottled water and ceiling TV’s with excellent/​personable dentists and hygenists… I’m a happy camper :)

I visited Dr Markowitz for a second opinion and was very glad I did. His office staff was very pleasant and his diagnosis saved me money for another procedure recommended by another dentist. He is the first dentist I have ever been to that was smart enough to suspend Televisions from his ceiling to give his patients something to watch during their procedure. Bravo ! 5 BIG STARS !!!

Like most I’m not a big fan of the dentist but Dr. Markowitz and his staff are awesome, especially my hygienist Melissa. Anyone that can make your teeth being cleaned quick and pain free deserves 5 stars! She rocks! The office is clean and high tech (love the flat screens while you’re in the chair). Dr. Markowitz explains what procedures thoroughly without making you feel pressured or nervous. If you’re like me and not a fan of the dentist, run don’t walk to Dr. Markowitz!

I wasn’t referred to Dr. Markowitz by the earlier reviewer, but her assessment is absolutely right – Dr. Markowitz’s office is fantastic! I was referred by a friend, and have referred two other people myself. I was nervous before my first visit because I hadn’t been to a dentist in two years, and knew that I had at least one cavity. But they didn’t make me feel bad, and the fillings were the least painful fillings that I’ve ever had. They even called me the following day to make sure that everything was ok. Don’t be fooled by their website either – it promotes them as «cosmetic dentists», but they’re just regular dentists, and they’ve never tried to sell me anything. They were also very honest about my options, and explained the types of fillings that they could do, and the benefits and disadvantages of each approach. Visits to the dentist are never fun, but this office is great!

I am SO HAPPY to be the first to review Dr. Markowtiz’s office because I’m his No. 1 patient-​fan and referrer. No joke.
My relationship with the Markowtiz office goes back almost 4 years now. Since then, I’ve referred over 5 people and they have all went and sent me VERY HAPPY thank-​you (s) afterwards. How can I not stop blabbing about how great he and his office is?
Let’s start at the top:
I hate dentists. The thought of needles in my mouth, pain in my cheek and scratching on my pearly-​whites makes me CRINGE. I hated dentists so much that I went to my pediatric dentist until I was 22. On my last visit to the great child-​dentist, Dr. Schwartz, I didn’t fit into the exam chair. I was too tall and my feet dangled a good 15 inches off the end. At the time, my embarassment was minimal but when I moved to DC, made my appointment for a check-​up in NY and thought about driving 4 hours to sit in a dentist chair that was too small for my body, I knew it was time to change.
I can’t remember how I came across Dr. Eric Markowtiz, but I’ll never forget my first appointment.
When Dr. Eric came into my room he introduced himself and I said, «Nice to meet you. No offense to you or anything, but I really HATE dentists and I’m petrified to be here.» In response, he thought for a moment, said, «I’ll be right back» and he left the room for about a minute. When he came back he had a piece of paper in his hand and he said, «Read this.» I can’t remember it word for word, but it was a joke about dentists. It was funny too. When I finished I handed it to him and said, «That’s nice. Now what?» He said, «Well, do you feel a little better?» I responded, «I feel okay. I’m not any happier to be here. Sorry.» And he said, «Not a problem. I just want to point out that for 30 seconds you weren’t thinking about it.» I chuckled and said, «Good point. Proceed.» …
The interesting note is that at the time, Dr. Eric was not a part of my dental plan. After my first visit, where I learned I needed several fillings, I went to another dentist (you know, ‘in-​network’, ‘out of network’; stupid networks!) who actually wind up ruining my teeth so badly that I went back to Dr. Eric, crying, and said, «Please fix them.» I paid full price out of pocket at the time and it was worth every penny. (The other Dentist Doom basically drilled so much in my tooth — for a teeny, tiny cavity — that I needed to get a cap put on my tooth. That drama was such a nightmare — I had to go back to DOOM twice for fixing and by the time a third time for fixing rolled around, that is when I went back to Dr. Eric … I’m still paying the price for the damage DOOM did because since then, I also had to get Invisaligns when my teeth shifted because of the cap!).
Anyway, since then, I’ve moved to a job where Dr. Eric is now ‘in’ my network and I couldn’t be happier.
His office staff is awesome too: Erika, Carol, Caroline, Melissa … I know them all by name because it’s like seeing an old friend whenever I go. At one point in time, during one of my check-​ups, I was complaining to Dr. Eric about how hard it is to date in DC and he told me he was considering a mixer for his patients. Apparantly he held one a few years previously and at least one successful marriage was a bi-​product. I thought it was an AWESOME idea (and hilarious!).
They’re very considerate, kind and professional and I recommend them whole-​heartedly. In fact, if you should happen to go, Can you tell them that Elena sent you?
PS — The office is so awesome — I get a Christmas card every year and I believe last year they even sent me a birthday card! — So nice!
PPS — I just went yesterday for a filling and didn’t even feel the needle go in. And while I love Dr. Eric, not much has changed re: my fear of needles. I told him that I didn’t sleep at all the night before. His response?: «Me neither. I was drinking martinis until 4 am then I passed out.» — He’s always good for a laugh.