818 18th Street, NW, Suite #747, Washington, DC 20006
(202) 912-9200
809 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 299-4614

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We have designed our offices with the comforts that our patients want. Dr. Singer and our team will make your visit as pleasant and convenient as possible through fine amenities and the latest in high-technology equipment and tools. We are happy to assist you in any way to make your experience with us enjoyable. Dr. Singer is happy to offer:
DC Smiles has partnered with the area's leading day spa and salon, the Sugar House. Located across from our Old Town, Alexandria, dental office, you can relax and enjoy a spa treatment that will put you in a state of calm and ease before or after your dental procedure. You are a very important guest at our offices, and you will be welcomed as such at the Sugar House.
Dogs, cats, fish, birds, and other pets have long been incredible companions for their owners. One of their most outstanding characteristics is the unconditional love they offer to us. For any of you who have ever loved a pet, you know the benefits of having these loyal beings in your life. Studies show that the simple act of stroking a pet, such as a dog or cat, can actually lower heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Even watching fish in an aquarium creates similar effects. It is both soothing and meditative.
Many animal shelters are beginning to bring animals for visits to nursing homes, fostering a healing energy for so many elderly people. Pet therapy definitely has been successful at reducing stress and facilitating social interaction. It also brings the people in the facility together with a common interest. Many reflect on their own pet companions that may have passed. In reminiscing, they remember happy times. They seem to open up when they are around animals. Pet therapy is great for children in rehabilitation centers as well. Certified Pet therapy also encourages prior pet owners to share stories, pictures, and descriptions of their beloved pets, providing an avenue to get to know each other better.
Therapy Dog, Disco, Celebrates 10 Years with DC Smiles
Our pet therapy dog Disco, is more than just a beloved family pet; he has been hard at work 5 days a week for most of his life. Disco, a certified pet therapy dog, adds a unique spin to high-quality patient care at DC Smiles.
Disco provides relaxation for anxious patients. “For people who are nervous coming to the dentist, he takes the edge off, “He's an ice breaker of sorts that makes coming to DC Smiles more enjoyable.”
Disco was certified by Fairfax Pets on Wheels, Inc. in Fairfax, VA. This program also allows him to visit with elderly nursing home residents in the Northern Virginia area.
“Patients ask for Disco by name. If Disco misses a day of work, our patients check with us to make sure he’s ok, just like they would for any human member of our team.”
It’s no secret that well-established dentists like Singer put in a lifetime of hard work to be successful in their field. In therapy dog, Disco’s case, it seems he has taken after his owner when it comes to work ethic. “Disco is the first one out the door in the mornings. “He’s also the first one to bed at night.
Call our conveniently located Washington, DC, or Old Town Alexandria, VA, dental office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation or second opinion visit. Dr. Singer will assess your current level of oral health, discuss your goals for your smile, and recommend a unique and practical treatment plan specifically for you. Outside of Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, we serve Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke, and surrounding areas.