We take our relationship beyond a six-month exam. How is it all done, you ask? By utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, coupled with our expert specialty knowledge and experience, add on a fun-filled, child-centered environment, and the magic begins. Dr. Karen has dedicated her academic and professional life to the speciality of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Karen is highly accomplished, compassionate and caring dentists that will always put the best interest of your child first. Dr. Karen has dedicated herself to countless continuing education courses, laser courses and clinical shadowing of the leaders in tethered tissue releases. Positive, early dental experiences can lead to a lifetime of excellent oral health.
From infancy through adolescence, we seek to establish a familiarity with oral health practices and us as providers, that carry confidently into their adult lives. It is important to our team that our patients and their parents and caregivers, feel at home here. Each child is unique and at each developmental stage their dentistry needs will be different.
Dr. Karen is highly accomplished, compassionate and caring dentists that will always put the best interest of your child first. Dr. Karen has dedicated herself to countless continuing education courses, laser courses and clinical shadowing of the leaders in tethered tissue releases. Positive, early dental experiences can lead to a lifetime of excellent oral health.
From infancy through adolescence, we seek to establish a familiarity with oral health practices and us as providers, that carry confidently into their adult lives. It is important to our team that our patients and their parents and caregivers, feel at home here. Each child is unique and at each developmental stage their dentistry needs will be different.
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Our practice is blessed to have such exceptional team members.
Everyone is cordial, kind, welcoming and genuinely caring.
Dr. Karen is proud of her team and works hard to make sure they all have fun times together between all the hard work.
Come meet and hear how we all met.
Many families have come to know and love Ms. Youie as a versatile and talented team member!
She has grown with our practice from dental assisting to now managing the office.
This big role involves organization, insurance knowledge, communication skills and charisma.
Everyone is cordial, kind, welcoming and genuinely caring.
Dr. Karen is proud of her team and works hard to make sure they all have fun times together between all the hard work.
Come meet and hear how we all met.
Many families have come to know and love Ms. Youie as a versatile and talented team member!
She has grown with our practice from dental assisting to now managing the office.
This big role involves organization, insurance knowledge, communication skills and charisma.
At Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry (CCPD), we are different and you will see from the moment you walk through our door!
Our office is alive with vibrant colors that greet you along with our dynamic and loving staff.
Our loft-designed office is sure to bring a smile to you and your kiddos faces as you find them draw away into their special kids' nook designed for exploration and play!
Our entire space is catered specifically for children making it feel personal, comfortable and safe.
This is important to Dr. Karen as she meets children of all ages and with different experiences.
Our office is alive with vibrant colors that greet you along with our dynamic and loving staff.
Our loft-designed office is sure to bring a smile to you and your kiddos faces as you find them draw away into their special kids' nook designed for exploration and play!
Our entire space is catered specifically for children making it feel personal, comfortable and safe.
This is important to Dr. Karen as she meets children of all ages and with different experiences.
Dr. Babak graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery.
He continued his studies at the Loma Linda Dental Anesthesiology program - a two-year post-doctoral certification program.
The combination of dental and medical experiences has provided Dr. Babak the breadth of knowledge necessary to safely administer a wide range of anesthesia techniques in the dental office setting.
Our superhero dental anesthesiologist admittedly does sometimes rest from all his hard work helping our littles receive their optimal dental care.
He continued his studies at the Loma Linda Dental Anesthesiology program - a two-year post-doctoral certification program.
The combination of dental and medical experiences has provided Dr. Babak the breadth of knowledge necessary to safely administer a wide range of anesthesia techniques in the dental office setting.
Our superhero dental anesthesiologist admittedly does sometimes rest from all his hard work helping our littles receive their optimal dental care.
We encourage our patients to touch, feel, ask questions and share feedback.
All this in the interest of introducing the entire dental experience in the friendliest of manners.
Our enthusiasm to share in this experience with your child and family cannot be curbed!
We introduce our language for all dental instruments in terms kids just get.
First-time dental visits are exciting for all of us!
We fully understand your desire to be present in the moment.
At Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry, we welcome our parents to take part in their child's experience and find that kids and families really enjoy this.
All this in the interest of introducing the entire dental experience in the friendliest of manners.
Our enthusiasm to share in this experience with your child and family cannot be curbed!
We introduce our language for all dental instruments in terms kids just get.
First-time dental visits are exciting for all of us!
We fully understand your desire to be present in the moment.
At Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry, we welcome our parents to take part in their child's experience and find that kids and families really enjoy this.
We ask our families to arrive 10 minutes prior to their dental visits to tie up any loose ends, finalize paperwork and start your child promptly.
If you are running behind, please contact our office so we may determine if your appointment time needs to be rescheduled.
It is in the best interest of your child and our other patients that all appointment times be met promptly.
If we are running behind, we will inform you of these delays, as we also are respectful of your time.
This may sometimes occur if we have an emergency appointment or if a child is having a difficult time during an exam or procedure.
If you are running behind, please contact our office so we may determine if your appointment time needs to be rescheduled.
It is in the best interest of your child and our other patients that all appointment times be met promptly.
If we are running behind, we will inform you of these delays, as we also are respectful of your time.
This may sometimes occur if we have an emergency appointment or if a child is having a difficult time during an exam or procedure.
Reviews (5)
Vivian R.
Aug 26, 2021
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Highly, enthusiastically recommend! We had an unbelievably positive first dentist visit here for my toddler. My son is in a shy and stubborn phase, where he is wary of strangers and anything new - I expected we would not be able to get him to even open his mouth. But Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry is masterful at what they do. The decor feels more like an ice cream shop or toy store than a dentist office; my son was immediately put at ease. Dr. Bianca and every staff member there was super warm and friendly. To my great surprise my toddler listened to everything Dr. Bianca said and the visit went smoothly. Dr. Bianca was thorough and took time to answer all my questions. There are also clever touches like tv screens on the ceiling playing kid's movies, but we barely even needed it. Fortunately, CCPD is in my insurance network; I was surprised to learn that some popular pediatric dentists in the area don't accept insurance. At the end of the visit, my toddler got to pick a small toy in addition to the bag of dental goodies he received - he is already asking about his next visit!
Elizabeth L.
May 02, 2020
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We love Dr.Benitez. She's so good with my daughter. We took her in for her 2.5 year checkup and they were able to do a cleaning on her. She has a great manner with the kids to make it seem fun. My daughter wanted to go to the dentist again the next day!
The office is super cute with a play nook in the front. The rooms have screens above the chairs and toys on the walls. The decor is also whimsical and fun for children and adults. The staff were all very good with kids and everyone wears a fun mask.
Highly recommend this practice!
The office is super cute with a play nook in the front. The rooms have screens above the chairs and toys on the walls. The decor is also whimsical and fun for children and adults. The staff were all very good with kids and everyone wears a fun mask.
Highly recommend this practice!
Jill L.
Feb 17, 2020
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I had to switch dental practices and I am very happy happy for you my choice.. I feel like my children are in great hands. Dr. Karen is so accomplished and I can tell she is a superb dentist. Also, her office is well run and the staff and hygienists are incredibly professional, warm and welcoming.
Also, the office is very neat and exudes cleanliness-
It's bright and cheery too- I'm grateful for having found this wonderful dentist and office for my family.
Also, the office is very neat and exudes cleanliness-
It's bright and cheery too- I'm grateful for having found this wonderful dentist and office for my family.
Luciana C.
Jun 08, 2019
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Dr BenÃtez is very caring and effective with my child who doesn't like dentists :) appointments are often on time and the lady from the front desk is very helpful. The staff who works with Dr Benitez are also very attentive to the kids and talk with them directly as to get the conversation going and distract the kids. Parking is easy. I truly recommend their services.
Adrian S.
Apr 15, 2019
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My children have been to a number of different pediatric dentists. I think Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry is the best one overall I've ever been to. My 6-year-old son would certainly agree after two visits so far. He really likes going to see Dr. Karen Benitez and her wonderful staff. I like pediatric dentists and their approach to the child, and Karen and her staff just make him feel so special and included in everything he's had done. He is very comfortable around them, and they call him a very good, cheerful boy, but I think also he is very polite to them and on some of his best behavior there.
The entire interior of the office is wonderfully designed for the child, from the waiting area which has a lot of interesting activities including a play area featuring a modern kitchen play set, with educational video games, a TV showing up-to-date kid friendly movies or shows, and a unique slab of wood mounted on the wall that has domino blocks that can be knocked down and then readjusted because they're connected to the wood, which helps keep the set together. The whole place is serene and bright with a wonderful color scheme throughout and all of the furniture looks like it's designed with the child in mind. There is some considerable construction going on around 8401 Connecticut Avenue, but it seems to be going along just fine. One of the other good things about this location is because finding parking can be a bit challenging, you can park right there in the garage, and it's free for the first hour. Our appointments so far there have been efficient and we've never been there more than an hour in this very pleasant place.
My son loves the little goodies bag he gets (I also love always getting a new toothbrush/toothpaste and dental floss every time I go to the dentist). Karen and her staff explain everything before and while they're doing it, in ways the child can understand, and I can see it really puts him as ease and probably helps eliminate first-timer anxieties. When my son is in no hurry to leave the office, I know Karen and her staff are doing a fine job. I recommend this office for your kids, I'm sure they'll like Karen and her staff very much.
The entire interior of the office is wonderfully designed for the child, from the waiting area which has a lot of interesting activities including a play area featuring a modern kitchen play set, with educational video games, a TV showing up-to-date kid friendly movies or shows, and a unique slab of wood mounted on the wall that has domino blocks that can be knocked down and then readjusted because they're connected to the wood, which helps keep the set together. The whole place is serene and bright with a wonderful color scheme throughout and all of the furniture looks like it's designed with the child in mind. There is some considerable construction going on around 8401 Connecticut Avenue, but it seems to be going along just fine. One of the other good things about this location is because finding parking can be a bit challenging, you can park right there in the garage, and it's free for the first hour. Our appointments so far there have been efficient and we've never been there more than an hour in this very pleasant place.
My son loves the little goodies bag he gets (I also love always getting a new toothbrush/toothpaste and dental floss every time I go to the dentist). Karen and her staff explain everything before and while they're doing it, in ways the child can understand, and I can see it really puts him as ease and probably helps eliminate first-timer anxieties. When my son is in no hurry to leave the office, I know Karen and her staff are doing a fine job. I recommend this office for your kids, I'm sure they'll like Karen and her staff very much.
