Our Practice

WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS!

If you would like to make an appointment, give us a call at 202-244-8780, or e-mail us with your preference of dates and times.

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Payment is expected at the time of service.  As a courtesy to our patients, we can accept direct benefits from your insurance company, with the patient’s remaining co-payment due at the time of service.  Any balance not covered by the insurance company is solely the patient’s responsibility.


We recommend that you provide us with your insurance information prior to your scheduled initial appointment.  Our staff will make every effort to contact your insurance company and obtain all the pertinent information about your plan, yearly coverage, and itemized benefits prior to your appointment.


We accept direct payment from PPO plans that allow out of network benefits as well as from other traditional plans.  We have worked extensively with all major dental insurance carriers and process all claims electronically.


Our staff is very experienced in handling claims for major area employers such as the World Bank, IMF, IDB, PAHO, and OAS.  We also have significant experience with multiple Federal Government plans as well as many other employers’ traditional insurance plans from a variety of providers.


We will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and to help you recover the most from your benefits.  We will do everything we can to help you afford the treatment you need and want.  For patients who require major work, a complete payment plan is designed with an appropriate payment schedule.  Forms of payment accepted by the office are check, cash, or any major credit card.  Extensive treatment financing is available through a third party credit provider.

Pearl

My name is Pearl and l’m here to help you!


"WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON!"
- THE D.C. SMILE STUDIO TEAM
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Patient Reviews

We care about the opinion of our clients.
★★★★★
"I enjoy visiting DC Smile Studio because I feel well taken care of. Dr Avila-Gnau is a role model. I really follow her guidelines because she’s the best and she leads by example. Her staff is very thorough and dedicated."
- Beatriz J.
★★★★★
"Excellent hospitality and competent service all around.
The hygienist left me feeling that my teeth have never been cleaner! 
Dr. Avila-Gnau was knowledgeable, professional with a warm presence in the exam room."
- Michael D.
★★★★★
"Our family has been seeing Dr. lievano and now Dr. Avila-Gnau for over 20 years for all our dental needs from routine checkups to root canals. Their team is caring, friendly and professional and they don’t crowd their calendars so you get in and out in a timely fashion. The best part of their practice is they are sensitive to fears and pain and emphasize comfort and humor and encourage you to relax during each visit. Our son started going at 4 years old and he has only had positive experiences. I recommend them very highly for anyone seeking a warm and welcoming dental office!"
- Kamil C.
★★★★★
"I am very happily impressed with Dr. Avila-Gnau and her office. Her professionalism, approach, and interaction with patient is excellent. She is thorough, careful, communicates well, ensures patient comfort, has state-of-the-art technology, and makes the entire dental visit as pleasant as can be expected. As a bonus, there is plenty of parking for her office. Overall, I highly recommend her."
- Caroline A.
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