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Welcome To
Bethesda's home for pediatric dentistry.
Dr Blank and his team provide fun, kid-friendly dentistry in a positive setting to build healthy, happy smiles for a lifetime.
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ABOUT
Dr Derek Blank
The team at DC Pediatric Smiles takes pride in creating a relaxed environment for children of all ages to enjoy their dental experience. Dr Derek, as he is known to his patients, is a board certified pediatric dentist and father of three young children. He is excited to open his office in Bethesda and looks welcoming your family to the beach! #LaughGrowSmile
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WHY DCPS
What makes our patients smile?
Our motto is simple: Laugh. Grow. Smile.
DC Pediatric Smiles is committed to make each patient’s visit as easy as a trip to the beach. Our families love the positive, encouraging dental experience we provide to all ages.
BOARD CERTIFIED
DC Pediatric Smiles is proud to be the only pediatric dental practice in Bethesda owned and operated by a board certified pediatric dentist.
FREE PARKING
We offer ample, surface parking just steps away from our door. And the office is completely stroller accessible, no stairs or elevator.
CONVENIENT HOURS
Soccer injury? Pool accident? Tooth fairy questions? Our team provides on-call emergency services for any after-hours needs.
Health and Safety
Parents appreciate our strict safety precautions including curbside check-in, staggered scheduling, and contactless reception.
LATEST TECHNOLOGY
Our all-digital office offers the newest high-tech conveniences including text message check-in, contactless reception, and Netflix and Disney+.
Welcome to the beach
Kids love our fun, upbeat approach to pediatric dentistry.
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OUR Location
Bethesda
We love convenience. In fact, our office was designed around accessibility for parents of young children. We have plenty of free, surface-level parking. There are no stairs, elevators, or parking garages, making it both handicapped and stroller accessible.
DC Pediatric Smiles is located on Old Georgetown Road just inside the beltway. We are across the street from the YMCA Bethesda Chevy Chase in the Wyngate Medical Park. Whether coming from Rockville, Potomac, Kensington, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, DC, or other surrounding communities, your drive to our office will be simple and straightforward.
Hours
Monday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
DC Pediatric Smiles | 5640 Shields Dr. Bethesda, MD 20817 | 301.363.9026
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“We can’t imagine taking our two-year-old son, Jack, to anyone other than Dr. Blank. He manages to be incredibly professional yet playful.”
