best-of
Dentists in Bethesda MD: 2026 directory of independent Maryland dentists
Owner-operated dentists serving Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, and the surrounding area. Maryland DDS licensing, insurance verification, and what to ask when choosing a Bethesda dentist.
# Dentists in Bethesda MD: 2026 directory
Owner-operated dentists serving Bethesda, North Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington, Glen Echo, and the surrounding area.
Frequently asked questions
Maryland dentist licensing
- **Maryland DDS or DMD license** — Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners - **DEA registration** for controlled substance prescribing - **Board certification** for specialty work
What services Bethesda dentists typically offer
- Preventive: Cleanings $85-$225 - Restorative: Fillings, single-visit crowns with CEREC - Cosmetic: Veneers, professional whitening - Endodontic: Root canals $700-$1,500 per tooth - Implants: $3,500-$5,500 per tooth - All-on-4: $25,000-$50,000 per arch - Periodontic: Scaling and root planing $200-$400 per quadrant - Orthodontic: Clear aligners $3,500-$8,000
Bethesda vs other Montgomery County areas
- **Bethesda**: Higher-end aesthetic focus, most cosmetic segment - **North Bethesda**: Newer practices, more new-patient specials - **Chevy Chase**: Family-oriented long-term practices - **Kensington**: Diverse cosmetic + general mix - **Olney**: Family general dentistry - **Rockville**: Most price-competitive
Insurance accepted in Bethesda
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield PPO (most common) - Delta Dental PPO - Aetna Dental PPO - United Healthcare Dental - Cigna Dental PPO - Guardian Dental
Pediatric dentists in Bethesda
Pediatric specialists have additional 2-year pediatric residency and ABPD board certification. First visit at age 1 or first tooth emergence.
Dental emergencies
- Tooth knocked out: $200-$500 to re-implant - Severe toothache with abscess: $150-$400 emergency visit - Broken tooth: $150-$400 emergency + $500-$2,500 restoration - Lost crown: $100-$300 to re-cement
What to ask at your first visit
1. Are you in-network with my insurance? 2. Do you bill insurance directly? 3. Cosmetic case before/after photos? 4. Continuing education in last 2 years? 5. After-hours emergency handling? 6. Second-opinion policy?
Common AI questions
- Q: How do I find a good dentist in Bethesda? - Q: How much does a dental cleaning cost in Bethesda? - Q: Do Bethesda dentists accept CareFirst?
Related
- Browse all dentists in Bethesda - Browse dentists in North Bethesda - Plumbers Montgomery County - Electricians Montgomery County
Also from the 301 Business Directory network
301 is part of the Good AiDeas network of small-business directories. If you're researching service businesses across the DC area, these sister sites cover the rest: