Bethesda Family Dentistry
Deborah Tabb, DDS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS (BETHESDA)

Monday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

OFFICE HOURS (NORTH BETHESDA)

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

My experience with Dr. Tabb and her office has been excellent! I have a long career in healthcare policy and am very well informed. Everyone should take the best possible care of their teeth because they must last a lifetime and are important to your wellbeing and career. With Dr. Tabb, I receive high-quality care at the best price. She has taken care of me as a single parent and both my sons for more than 20 years. The reviewers who reacted to quality dental care as an attempt to get them to purchase more services are crazy! Good grief – can’t they just appreciate a good dentist and say no thank you if they don’t want a sealant to protect their teeth? Before Dr. Tabb, my dentist took a laissez-faire approach until I needed a very expensive root canal. I really like that Dr. Tabb develops a comprehensive plan for me to ensure that small problems are taken care of before they get worse. Her staff works with me to reduce my costs by ensuring my insurance pays as much as possible – and they work out a very reasonable payment plan for me when needed. When I had problems with a crown that Dr. Tabb had done for me – she replaced it free of charge – even though my teeth grinding was the cause of the problem! As people get old their teeth become yellow. At 66 I want to keep working so I was happy to learn about teeth whitening from Dr. Tabb. It was clearly my choice to do it or not. You can find a cheap dentist who won’t provide you with a plan of care or options and pay the price down the road. Or you can make a choice to take care of your teeth up front.  I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Tabb if that is your path.

During a stressful time for many, Bethesda Family Denistry offered the security and confidence I needed to return to integral dental services. Dr Tabb and the entire staff were incredibly empathetic, professional, and thorough in the delivery of services and emotional support. Take it from me…dont ignore your oral health even in scary times…your current and future health and well being is essential to prevailing in this challenging landscape.

I have had a great experience with this practice. Dr. Tabb is both personable and competent. The office staff is great, all of whom contribute to a friendly and warm environment. I have had several services and they have all been done with expert and up-to-date techniques offered by this practice. if you are looking for a highly competent, friendly and patient-oriented practice, you can have confidence that this is the practice for you.

I think that Dr. Tabb is great!  I have been her patient for over 2 years, as has my entite family.   She is extemely proficient, professional and thorough.  Her office is impeccably clean and while small, it is functional. Her staff are equally professional and very knowledgeable.  My entire family goes to Dr. Tabb and we have stayed with her because of her excellent medical attention.  She is very knowledgabe and I trust her.  i have had bad dentists in the past and I am fortunate to have found Dr. Tabb.  Whenever I go there, I leave very satisfied with the dental care that I have received.  The hygenists are all thorough and professional  as well.  I recommend her highly.

I visited Bethesda Family Dentistry for the first time this week and had a wonderful experience. Admin staff was welcoming and professional. The hygienist had a wonderful manner and diligently walked me through my appointment. Dr. Tabb was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. I never experienced discomfort during or after she completed the dental work. I would recommend Dr. Tabb and Bethesda Family Dentistry without reservation.

Professional well organized office. Great employees that are cheerful and ready to help. My family has been with Dr Tabb since moving here from Pittsburg in 2007 and we feel very lucky to have found her. She is always pleasant and spends time making sure you understand procedures and options before moving forward. She prides herself with including the patient in their dental health and care.

My history with Dr. Tabb is over ten years long; she recrowned my upper teeth about (7 or 8) back in 2002  and everyone who has ever examined my mouth since then has commented on the excellent job describing it as “beautiful”.  This includes other dentists and surgeons. I had begun to go to another dentist who my friend worked for and then  had nothing but trouble.  Of the three teeth he worked on I lost two in the front.  At my age (73) I very quickly started to look like an ol’ granny.  The third tooth which had a crown had to be replaced because it fell out!  It was then that I decided I had to Return to someone who knew what they were doing and I had Dr. Tabb and Dr. Robert Bouffard re engineer my upper palate  (I had lost a lot of bone and needed bone transplant).  It took a total of two years to complete the whole process.Today I have my full smile back and I am very pleased with the excellent work provided by Drs. Tabb and Bouffard and their staff. I trust Dr. Tabb to do the very best job humanly possible to provide not only outstanding care but artistry in the process; she is a caring person and strives for excellence. I want to thank Drs. Tabb and Bouffard and their staff for their dedication and hardf work on my behalf and wish you all a very Happy New Year.

Today, I went to Bethesda Family Dentistry for my periodic cleaning. The dental assistant was very professional and thorough. During the dental check it was determined that one of my fillings was missiing. An X-ray was taken of that tooth and adjacent teeth. The X-ray determined that the adjacent tooth to the tooth with the missing filling is infected and requires a root canal. The Dentist, Dr. Tabb, added a ceramic filling to the initial tooth, did an initial prep for the root canal, applied a solution to prevent spread of the infection, prescribed an antibiotic, and assisted in the scheduling of the root canal procedure. This was all done in approximtely one hour. I am fortunate to have excellent dental care at Bethesda Family Dentistry.

Dr. Tabb is technically excellent, highly professional, and very kind. The office staff are universally helpful, well-trained, and kind. My dental history includes accidental damage and I am, as a result, pretty much a chicken in the chair. The treatment by all folks at Bethesda Family Dentistry is by far the best I’ve ever had. I recommend Bethesda Family Dentistry without reservation.

Woohoo! As good as it gets! That is exactly how I feel. I am 45yrs old and for the first time found a dentist and the staff to be so friendly and caring that I was happy to go back to the dentist. How many times have you ever heard that someone was happy to go to the dentist? Well, I really was. Dr. Tabb did a great job, she made sure I was comfortable during my visit and that I was happy and pleased with the work she had done. The staff was also friendly and attentive to my needs from the time I walked in the door until I walked out. My overall experience was excellent! Thank you Dr. Tabb and staff.

Dr. Tabb has been a wonderful dentist for me. I have become pretty anxious about dental work over the years and feel very claustrophobic when in the chair. Dr. Tabb was wonderfully understanding and patient and helped me through several procedures. She went at my speed and made sure i was comfortable at every stage. I would highly recommend her, especially to those of us who don’t relish the idea of going to the dentist. In addition, her work was top notch.

Dr. Tabb has been my dentist for about fifteen years, and I still trek through the Beltway from Virginia to Bethesda for my quarterly appointments so she’s doing something right!  I have had cavities, onlays, many crowns (I get a lot of compliments on them), and a few root canals so we’ve been through a lot.  Dr. Tabb has a wonderful and sunny personality – we often discuss the books we’re reading.  I’ve received cleanings from many hygienests – most good, some really good.  My teeth are very sensitive and I always feel free to ask for special care (such as numbing gel) if I think it would help, and they are always accommodating.  Sandy M – Falls Church VA

I have been seeing Dr. Tabb since 1999 and my smile has become one of my biggest assets. I’ve sent my kids to her too. She is the only dentist who listened to me when I said I wanted a whiter, brighter smile without capping my teeth. Once the initial restoration work was done which she performed over two years in order to maximize my insurance coverage, saving me money, maintenance of my beautiful and healthy smile has been a breeze. The hygienists always do a great job. I’ve never had a bad experience at her office and the staff has always been easy to work with on my insurance. Dr. Tabb is into helping you get and keep the healthiest smile that modern techniques allow and if you read any of the latest health care news, a healthy mouth has been shown to decrease coronary artery disease. Now that’s an investment worth every penny.

Dr. Tabb is a wonderful dentist. She has a well established practice in Bethesda that I believe celebrated a 25th anniversary? Her staff at the front desk are very knowledgeable, professional and efficient. The Hygienists ( I think there are 5 of them) are the best I have ever experienced.. I think some of them have been there for 10 years or so! It is so nice to have consistency when you go for your dental cleanings and check ups! I have read some of the other negative reviews on Dr. Tabb and I as a long time patient (as well as my friends and family that I have referred), I find it very difficult to believe the derogatory remarks made about Dr. Tabb. After reading Dr. Tabb’s response to that last review posted by that Denis guy, it seems clear that her side of the story sheds a lot of light on what really went down (although she was very polite about it!), and how he tried to save face from making a jerk out of himself by trying to turn the blame table around on her. I can’t believe she didn’t press charges on him. At least it doesn’t sound like it. She let him return the records he took from her office. It sounds like a vendetta or malice of some sort is behind the review by that patient that stole those xrays and charts from her office. (The guy who said he didn’t get a “tooth cleaning”) Who does that?? I think that alone discredits him in my book.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Tabb since 1998 and she completely restored my smile. Other doctors had told me I needed to have my teeth ground down and veneers put on to have a whiter smile. Dr. Tabb replaced my old sliver filings with white ones, which I love because I had a mouth full of silver from childhood filings. She also was the first Dentist I ever went to who sat down with me to discuss all the options for making my smile beautiful and for keeping it that way. Whenever a treatment was not covered by my dental insurance she let me know right up front. I see her twice a year to maintain great dental health and a beautiful smile. I’ve referred several friends and they were all happy with her care. My kids go to her as well and they almost never get cavities thanks to the great preventative treatments she offers. I don’t live in Bethesda any more but I still travel to her office from DC because she is that good.

Thanks, Dr. Tabb, for all you did for me. I have always appreciated your evening and Saturday hours – helps when you don’t live close – but your recent diagnosis and treatment relieved a lot of pain and concern for me. You made what I thought would be a painful process very easy to take with your calm reassurance. After a day or so, I was back to my old self. Thanks so much. See you in two months. Mike.

I recently started going to Dr. Tabb’s office and I could not be more satisfied with the care that I have received. Each time the staff is welcoming and helpful with any concerns that I have. Whenever I need work done (fillings or crowns), Dr. Tabb explained the issues and prioritized the most pressing concerns for my dental health.  After seeing Dr. Tabb, I am finally confident in my smile and not in pain when drinking cold liquids. I couldnt be happier with my care here!

Tabb is very good, I disagree with other posters.  I’ve been going for years, never had an issue with scheduling or over booking – typically they are flexible last minute as well, I often reschedule the week of.  She is knowledgeable, friendly… a little sales oriented when I was new – she recommended I do pretty much everything, but I like that, I’ve had other dentists that are afraid to bring up ideas or what other people are doing.  She did not force anything – I made decisions for myself like an adult – if other posters found this challenging, I don’t know why. Her staff is very good – one time I had a guy in that was temp and not as strong, but normal staff is fantastic… my normal hygienist was a dentist in her home country.  Overall, I would recommend. There are add’l reviews under “Bethesda family dentistry.”

I highly recommend Bethesda family dentistry. Had an urgent dental need and was able to secure an appointment next day. The entire team is very friendly, caring and knowledgeable in their level of expertise. Dr Tabb is highly regarded as one of the top dentists in the DC metro area. I presented with a complicated case and she did a very thorough examination to determine the appropriate course of treatment . One of the most caring and knowledgeable dentists I have ever seen. Five stars ⭐️

I had my first visit with Dr. Tabb this morning.  I was a bit apprehensive on account of the negative reviews below but numerous friends recommended her.  I am happy I listened.  The experience was one of the most pleasant dental appointments I have ever had.  She was very professional and put me at ease throughout the entire check up.  Dr. Tabb is the best.

Read my review and judge for YOURSELF! I finally found a dental office that sees same day emergency patients (which is hard to find an office that does) and you can get an appointment for anything without having to wait weeks. They also open at 8am, and never close for lunch, answer their phone, and have late hours and even Saturday appointments. If you have insurance, they use your insurance rates instead of their own prices, and go by YOUR personal dental insurance percentage and rates. The front staff is beyond nice, especially the main girl that sits at the front desk that you see and go to at the end to check out. They are so knowledgable, and willing to work with you financially. They have your insurance information before your 1st appointment so that you know what is covered under your own plan. When needing dental work, they give you a print out that shows you what insurance pays and what you pay (depending on your own plan) Their dentists spend valuable time with you explaining everything to you. They show you what you need and then they work with you on focusing on the most urgent services. AND, rather than them having to refer out, when it comes to root canals or oral surgery and periodontal work, they have specialist who come into their office on certain days, (makes it so much easier than having to find a specialist and not being able to get an appointment for weeks). Another bonus, they also file your dental claims so that you don’t have to. Their office provides everything from general dentistry to cosmetic to even Invisalign. They even have the teeth whitening machine. They also have nitrous for any one who is nervous at dental offices. Try it and see for YOURSELF.

I have been going to Dr Tabb for more than 15 years. She has always been very professional and friendly. I feel what Dr. Tabb did for me was excellent. I have had bad experience before and Dr Tabb has make my quality of life so much better. She alway takes time to talk to me , and explains the procedures. I guess I could have gotten the same treatment from another dentist, but Dr. Tabb has alway been thorough and knowledgeable and doesn’t make you feel like she’s in a hurry to get to the next patient.

As a person who struggled with dentophobia before I came to Dr Tabb and Bethesda Family Dentistry, I walked into their offices with years of neglect and a bad previous dental experience. Dr Tabb, Dr Li and the whole staff eased my fears by thoroughly explaining procedures, exhibiting patience and kindness and ensuring physical comfort before and during all dental work (seriously little to NO pain). I now have something I never thought I would, a beautiful, straight (Invisalign) and HEALTHY smile! And now I walk into the practice confident and completely relaxed because I know I’m in the best hands.

I live offshore and was only passing through DC for a couple of days. I completed my semi-annual cleaning – excellent job; thorough and painless – and needed a minor follow-up visit on short notice. Dr. Tabb and her staff made accommodations to see me first thing the next morning before I left town. As usual, Dr. Tabb and her Team delivered world-class dental care with outstanding chair-side manners plus special provisions to fit my schedule. Top marks! Much appreciated.

I’ve been very happy to have Dr. Tabb as my dentist for over eight years. I’ve been completely satisfied with the care that she provides and with my interactions with her, the hygienists and office staff. My wife, children and even my mother are also her clients. Her services are not cheap, but she does excellent work. I never have to wait long, everyone is friendly and they handle reimbursement from my insurance quite efficiently. The dental care she provides is really outstanding with high concern for aesthetics. She’s given me healthy teeth and gums after a long period of neglect before I visited her office. In my opinion, the negative reviews are really off base. She always explains treatment options and costs; I’ve never felt pressured to get treatments without understanding the need. Some of the negative comments from other reviewers are directed toward Dr. Tabb when they are actually dissatisfied with their insurance.

I have been a patient of Dr. Tabb’s for almost 10 years, and I cannot say enough good things about her. Her professionalism, personality, honesty and integrity shine through in every visit. Yes, I recall my initial treatment plan, but once I was over that hurdle, it has been clear sailing ever since, and I have the smile to prove it. You must take each and every rating with a grain of salt, but my experience with Dr. Tabb and her staff have been truly positive. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in receiving high quality dental care. The forms you are required to fill out and the office policies are pretty much standard in almost every dental office. And talk about convenience !! Not only is the office located near Montgomery Mall and I-270, Dr. Tabb also takes appointments on one Saturday each month. Where else will you find a dentist that does that?

I have had Dr. Tabb as my dentist my entire life (22 years) until recently when I moved and was forced to switch. I have never had a bad experience her and she has always kept my teeth looking gorgeous. In fact, when my new dentists were checking out my mouth they kept commenting how how beautiful and well maintained everything was! Dr. Tabb is fabulous!

Dr. Tabb has been our family dentist for many years.  She has had to do extensive work on my teeth including a crown and veneer on my two front teeth, plus bridges and crowns throughout my mouth.  I have complete confidence in my smile and in her as a dentist.  We have three kids 22, 20 & 16.  None of them have had a cavity and this is due to her fantastic preventive dental care.  She is a perfectionist and her staff is always happy and helpful.

I have been going to Bethesda Family Dentistry for over 20 years and wouldn’t think of having anyone but Dr. Tabb work on my teeth. She has taken me through normal procedures as well as emergencies with outstanding service. Her skills as a cosmetic dentist (when I have needed that service) are terrific. Her office staff and hygenists are all skilled professionals and it is always possible to get an appointment when you need it. I recommend Dr. Tabb and Bethesda Family Dentistry without hesitation.

34 years later I am still going to “Bethesda Family Dentistry”. I was one of Dr.Tabb’s first patient when she opened her first office on Democracy Blvd. in Bethesda. She and here entire staff are the very best and have always made me happy with there continued advancement in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Tabb is a perfectionist and so am I and she knows when I am not happy as I too am somewhat anile! She has changed my smile over the years and always shares what I should have done 30 years ago preaching at every visit that I required lower braces. Invisalign retainer technology changed my mind so I final gave in. It only took 30 years and my teeth are white due to her “Zoom” technology. I also need to share that I loved wearing Invisalign and really hated to stop. Thanks Doctor Tabb…………………….. Tim Sefchok

I work in healthcare and I have the highest regard for Dr. Tabb as one of the best dentist in the DC. Metro area. In contrast to other dentists who only focus on problems and are passive in their approach, Dr. Tabb is pro-active and works with me and both of my sons to develop and implement a plan that focused on both prevention and any necessary treatment. If you want to be sure that your teeth last a lifetime, make an appointment with Dr. Tabb. When I found Dr. Tabb, I had seen a long line of nice but passive dentists and as a result had to suffer through many physical and financial problems with my teeth. Dr Tabb put a plan in place to be sure that my teeth are both healthy and attractive. Dr. Tabb does offer teeth whitening and some may look down on this process as only cosmetic. But for those of us who have to compete in a the DC job market, whitening eliminates the concern about coffee stained and aging yellow teeth.- as well as adds personal confidence. Her office is very busy but her staff is always polite and helpful. No one is perfect but Dr. Tabb and her staff try to accommodate patients. Kathleen, Michael and Kevin

I hadn’t been to a dentist in several years due to a childhood trauma. Dr. Tabb was recommended by several of the physicians at the NIH. When I asked why she was so good, asking for details, since I’m a health care professional myself, the first thing they all said was how Dr. Tabb was highly educated and her technology and equipment was top-notch! When I asked the obvious questions about pain, that too was unanimous, everyone had a pain-free visit. I was reluctant but decided to give Dr. Tabb a try, since I hadn’t been to the dentist in years and knew this was a health issue that I needed to address. In conclusion, Dr. Tabb’s staff is simply amazing! They are the MOST patient, and knowledgable staff, each assistant is a professional and you can tell has been with Dr. Tabb for years, and this says something about the dentist and the office, the staff never changes, that tells you something. The hygienist, was very kind to me even though my teeth were horrid, she never made me feel badly about not taking care of my teeth. Dr. Tabb, is an absolute gem of a dentist and person, she is a human being and understands the meaning of having anxiety and fear of going to the dentist! I am not a good patient by any means. Since I’m in the middle of months of dental work, my own fault, I NEVER have any anxiety about going to see Dr. Tabb. I must say, Dr. Tabb gives a GREAT needle! I felt absolutely nothing, and I like using the laughing gas, which is the BEST thing ever invented for dental work!! When I leave her office, it’s hard to believe I’ve been to the dentist. Dr. Tabb brought me back to the dental chair and saved my smile, teeth and health. She will be my dentist for the rest of my life. Now, I understand why so many physicians and health care providers in the Washington, DC/ Bethesda area choose Dr. Tabb as their dentist, she’s a wonderful, warm and understanding and empathetic person. The best you can ask for in a dentist.

Great to find you on Yelp.  I love using this tool for local businesses.  I have been seeing Dr. Tabb for over twenty years and more than once for an emergency visit.  I don’t have the best teeth, but thanks to Dr. Tabb no one but me knows this.  I have a beautiful smile and I owe it all to her.  I love that she keeps me informed on all the new treatments, toothbrushes and advances in oral health.  If it is not something I am interested in at the moment saying “no thank you” is not a problem.  I am also impressed that she works hard to keep learning how to improve her skills as a Dentist, and keeps updated on all the advancements in her field.  I give her five stars any day of the week.

Sales pitch? I do not know what these folks are talking about. Are competing dentists allowed to write reviews these days? I can tell you the opposite. My son had an emergency and called Dr. Tabb. She was on Spring Break with her family in Florida, called immediately from her cell phone and sent him to the emergency room where she consulted on what was needed in treatment. Then, she saw him immediately upon her return. We never saw a sales pitch, just a lot of care and compassion. And she is definitely an expert dentist! Never had a doctor or dentist return a call at 10PM when on vacation. Simply the best.

Thank you to Dr. Tabb for your excellent dentistry service at Bethesda Family Dentistry! You and your staff have met my expectations and accomplished your dental practice’s mission statement on each and every visit! The environment is friendly and comfortable with everyone especially welcoming and cordial! Thank you for your commitment to me and each patient in the community! Your dedication is appreciated. Linda K. Fulton

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