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While we are not a preferred provider with your insurance, there is a 90% chance your checkup and cleaning will be covered! Request an appointment to have a friendly member of our team get back to you with more information.

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How Can We SERVE You?

Dr. Gakavian has been creating healthy, beautiful smiles in Silver Spring for over 30 years. With his experience and training, he’s able to provide a wide range of services in one convenient location.

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Serving Silver Spring Since 1992

Compassionate
Team

Our team is ready to answer your questions and provide a safe and comfortable experience for your care.

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We Follow the
Golden Rule

We provide our patients the same level of care that we expect for ourselves.

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A High Standard
of Quality

We utilize the latest technology to bring our patients the best that modern dentistry has to offer.

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Silver Spring’s Trusted Dentist

Meet Dr. François Désinor

Dr. François Désinor is dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate dental care backed by advanced education and clinical training. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and has continued expanding his expertise through advanced implant dentistry training. His commitment to lifelong learning allows him to offer patients modern, comprehensive treatment with confidence. Above all, Dr. Désinor believes that understanding each patient's needs and creating a comfortable, welcoming environment are the foundation of outstanding dental care.

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A Dental Experience All About You

“Dr. Gakavian is a genuinely nice, very knowledgeable, very friendly person. He knows his stuff, my first visit I voiced a concern of mine and he listened and took that into consideration! That’s more than any dentist I’ve ever had has ever done, and that’s from someone who has had a LOT of dental work done. His staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable, and I would recommend Dr. Gakavian ten times out of ten!”

Phil E., Silver Spring, MD

“I'd always thought of going to the dentist as a time to be dreaded until I met Dr. Gakavian. He is awesome. He's got wonderful staff. I absolutely love my dental hygienist, Esther and Dr. G has just made every visit since my first a pleasant one.”

Shel S., Colesville, MD

“I highly recommend Dr. Gakavian to anyone seeking a great dental practice. Dr. Gakavian is extremely skilled, very warm, funny and friendly. His staff, especially Jenny, Lily and Esther, are really friendly, professional and super helpful. I am giving Dr. Gakavian 5 stars but would give him 14.5 out of 15 stars if possible! A true, unsolicited review from a current patient.”

Clarence F., Calverton, MD
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Dental Emergencies

Have Dental Pain? We Can Help.

If you are experiencing an oral health issue that requires immediate attention, reach out to Silver Spring Dental Studio to that we can schedule an appointment for you right away. For established patients, we offer after hour emergency visits.

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I Have
Dental Insurance

If you have dental insurance, we’re more than happy to file the necessary claims to help you maximize your benefits.

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I Don’t Have
Dental Insurance

We offer financing options so that even uninsured patients can have an easy time covering the cost of their care.

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Conveniently Located
Near You

Our team is ready to welcome and serve patients throughout Silver Spring and surrounding communities! We’re located in the Musgrove Medical Arts Building in Suite #205 at the corner of Musgrove Road and Columbia Pike, Route 29. The building has a free, open parking lot with ample spaces.

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