Trust our warm yet professional dentist in Chevy Chase, Maryland, for care that supports your family's health. Located in Chevy Chase, Maryland we are close to "it all"; both the hustle and bustle of D.C. and the leafy greenspace and a relaxed vibe are never too far away. We at Hosaka Dental are proud to call the community "home" and to serve so many of our wonderful neighbors and their families.
Led by Drs Erick Hosaka and Valerie Cassis, our dentist office is privileged to provide so many services to get the oral care that you need to have a beautiful, healthy smile convenient and stress-free. We welcome all of our neighbors - We are proud to be a bilingual practice. You'll notice the difference on our website home page.
Led by Drs Erick Hosaka and Valerie Cassis, our dentist office is privileged to provide so many services to get the oral care that you need to have a beautiful, healthy smile convenient and stress-free. We welcome all of our neighbors - We are proud to be a bilingual practice. You'll notice the difference on our website home page.
Services
A Chevy Chase, MD dental team, supports your healthiest, attractive smile with regular exams and cleanings. Maintaining your healthy, brilliant smile is a shared responsibility between Hosaka Dental and our valued patients from Chevy Chase and Bethesda, MD, and the greater D.C. area.
Drs Erick Hosaka and Valerie Cassis partner with patients and their families to provide personalized care to each person's needs, lifestyle, and goals, and that evolves with them.Underlying problems may exist, even if you think your mouth looks and feels fine. Only your dentist will know for sure if you have early-stage gum disease or tooth decay.
Drs Erick Hosaka and Valerie Cassis partner with patients and their families to provide personalized care to each person's needs, lifestyle, and goals, and that evolves with them.Underlying problems may exist, even if you think your mouth looks and feels fine. Only your dentist will know for sure if you have early-stage gum disease or tooth decay.
Occlusal guards or nightguards in Chevy Chase, MD: Ease TMJ pain, prevent damage from teeth-grinding. At Hosaka Dental in Chevy Chase, MD, we have developed extensive experience and knowledge of "occlusal disease, " which is medical terminology to describe problems with how the teeth in the upper and lower jaws fit together when you bite down.
Dentist in Chevy Chase MD prevents oral cancer, offers quick and easy screening process for early detection. The American Cancer Society reports that around 54,000 people are diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancers each year. While the very word "cancer" inspires dread, these cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx have a high "cure" rate when they are detected early and promptly treated before cancer spreads to other parts of the body.
Health departments near Chevy Chase and Bethesda, MD, and much farther afield have all referred to the positive impact of water fluoridation on oral health over the past 20-plus years. Data has shown that children who live in fluoridated areas have considerably less "lifetime tooth decay" than those who live in non-fluoridated areas.
Feel rested, prevent health complications: Sleep apnea treatment at the dentist's office in Chevy Chase, MD. Any condition that interferes with your ability to get uninterrupted, quality sleep that is so necessary to your overall health and well-being is characterized as a "sleep disorder." So, why is a dentist talking about sleep disorders?
Reviews (26)
Britteny Etienne
Jun 15, 2024
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I've been a patient at this dental practice since my teenage years, and words can't fully express my gratitude for Dr. Hosaka and his incredible team. They are consistently AMAZING! Their professionalism, expertise, patience, friendliness, and understanding make every visit exceptional. I've never had a negative experience with any of the hygienists either—they are always top-notch. Over the many years I've been coming here, I've never encountered a single issue. Dr. Cassis and Dr. Hosaka are truly dental angels, and we are fortunate to have such caring doctors. I can't recommend them highly enough!
Alice Schelling
May 15, 2024
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On the recommendation of a neighbor I went to Health 360 Dental for a routine check up. That was many years ago. I am now over 90 years old and have been attended by many dentists. I cannot recall an office that was more efficient, effective and friendly. I shall continue, hopefully, for many more years with Dr. Hosaka and his staff.
Allison Merten
Apr 10, 2024
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The staff at Hosaka Dental are so friendly and welcoming. My daughter and I have been going there for several years now, and we have received excellent care. Neda is one of the best hygienists I've ever had and a total sweetheart. And both Dr. Hosaka and Dr. Cassis are top notch dentists. A great family dentistry practice that I would highly recommend!
Leopoldo Martnez
Feb 06, 2024
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Allan Edward Roberts
Nov 29, 2022
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Laurel Victoria Gray
Jan 27, 2021
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Carl Newman
Oct 01, 2020
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Tuan V.
Sep 20, 2020
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Martin Gallegos Noya
Aug 21, 2020
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Victoria Quinn
Aug 12, 2020
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Dr Hosaka is the best dentist ever! Absolutely first rate. Not only is he very knowledgeable and uses the most modern equipment, but he is also very kind and caring. The office is completely set up to be safe against COVID. I've never before had such a thorough dental/mouth examination so was really impressed. His support team is also really professional, efficient and nice. Thank you!
Da Ri She
Jul 31, 2020
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I would recommend Dr. Erick Hosaka to anyone who needs dental care. I am 60 years old & Dr. Hosaka is the best Dentist I've ever had. He is a caring professional. It matters to him that he get it right. He assures you are comfortable through the entire procedure and explains things to you as he goes. He takes his time. I have never felt like… he needed to be somewhere else or that what I was experiencing - what brought me to his office, didn't matter to him. I truly feel & have felt like I'm in Good Hands. It's a rare thing to have a Doctor like this care for you.
Dana B.
Jul 05, 2019
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Sumona A.
Mar 23, 2019
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Dr. Erick Hosaka is a wonderful human and spiritual being, first and foremost.
He is a very kind, soft-spoken and gentle soul who truly cares about his clients. For any woman, in general, feeling safe is a much important prerogative when trusting a dental or general healer. Dr. Hosaka proved that beyond measure: I felt very safe with him and trusted him.
Our bodies are sacred temples of our souls, of the Divine, in fact, and our mouth is the sacred gateway to our digestive health.
Dr. Hosaka was gentle and thorough with his dental work. All along, clearly explaining ever once-in-a
He is a very kind, soft-spoken and gentle soul who truly cares about his clients. For any woman, in general, feeling safe is a much important prerogative when trusting a dental or general healer. Dr. Hosaka proved that beyond measure: I felt very safe with him and trusted him.
Our bodies are sacred temples of our souls, of the Divine, in fact, and our mouth is the sacred gateway to our digestive health.
Dr. Hosaka was gentle and thorough with his dental work. All along, clearly explaining ever once-in-a
Tonya R.
Jan 23, 2019
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David B.
Jun 19, 2018
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Jenny C.
Sep 02, 2017
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This team goes above and beyond to make sure you're comfortable. A good bedside manner is especially important for dentistry, in my opinion. My husband and I don't live or work anywhere near this practice, but it is worth a ride up the red line (anyone familiar with DC will understand that these are strong words!).
Tracy S.
Oct 18, 2014
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Great service from Dr.Hosaka and his staff! Unlike any other dentists that I have been in the past, he is not only fantastic with kids but explains step by step as he works with you. You can tell he loves what he does.
Not only that, but he use advance technology to make everything comfortable and convenient. X-ray pictures normally takes longer with uncomfortable big plastic in your mouth, his machine only take 30 seconds. Then he can immediately bring it up on computer screen to show you the problems and issues. In addition, he can also take picture inside your mouth to show you inside. Lastly
Not only that, but he use advance technology to make everything comfortable and convenient. X-ray pictures normally takes longer with uncomfortable big plastic in your mouth, his machine only take 30 seconds. Then he can immediately bring it up on computer screen to show you the problems and issues. In addition, he can also take picture inside your mouth to show you inside. Lastly
Scott S.
May 25, 2014
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I found Dr. Hosaka's office both incompetent and unethical. It was probably the single worst experience I've had with a service provider. Here's what happened:
* I found their office on my insurance company's website. My wife and I went in for services on Feb 8, 2013 and the administrative assistant told me everything looked fine insurance-wise. Incompetent.
* We had our checkups and found the dental services remarkably good. However, then things went downhill.
* After our checkups, Dr. Hosaka and the administrative assistant conferred and told me when we went to pay that
* I found their office on my insurance company's website. My wife and I went in for services on Feb 8, 2013 and the administrative assistant told me everything looked fine insurance-wise. Incompetent.
* We had our checkups and found the dental services remarkably good. However, then things went downhill.
* After our checkups, Dr. Hosaka and the administrative assistant conferred and told me when we went to pay that
Michael F.
May 18, 2014
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I should begin by noting that ever since my father suffered a serious injury during a dental appointment when I was a teenager, I have had a serious (and admittedly irrational) fear of dentists and have had great difficulty finding a dental practice that made me even minimally comfortable.
When I chipped a front tooth recently, Dr. Hosaka was recommended to me and I'm grateful that he was. He has the kind of calm, friendly demeanor that puts you at ease and explained to me in detail how he would be repairing the tooth. All through the procedure, he explained at each stage what he was doing
When I chipped a front tooth recently, Dr. Hosaka was recommended to me and I'm grateful that he was. He has the kind of calm, friendly demeanor that puts you at ease and explained to me in detail how he would be repairing the tooth. All through the procedure, he explained at each stage what he was doing
Sarah F.
Jan 14, 2012
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Michelle H.
Dec 06, 2011
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I have been nothing but satisfied with Dr. Hosaka and his staff after two visits. I arrived 15 minutes early and was immediately sat down to start my x-rays. He has a lot of high-tech equipment so you don't have to wait for them to develop. After taking my x-rays he personally sat next to me and took the time to show me what he was looking for in each x-ray as well as ask questions. Rather than the hygenist doing the cleaning, he did it himself, which is very important to me. The hygenist and desk receptionist were very nice too!
He recommended a prescription toothpaste but did not feel
He recommended a prescription toothpaste but did not feel
Ryan D.
Jul 25, 2011
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Jacksdad S.
May 01, 2011
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I would strongly discourage seeing Dr. Hosaka. One of my family members decided to see him for the first time after receiving a special Xray/cleaning mailer. After the first appointment and cleaning she was told that she needed multiple cavities filled.
Highly skeptical of any Dr. that has to generate business with mailers, I insisted she see my dentist (A top rated prosthodontist) for a second opinion. Turns out my hunch was right! These so called cavities were nowhere to be found! I confronted Dr. Hosaka about this and he refunded the money she had paid for the initial examination and cleaning
Highly skeptical of any Dr. that has to generate business with mailers, I insisted she see my dentist (A top rated prosthodontist) for a second opinion. Turns out my hunch was right! These so called cavities were nowhere to be found! I confronted Dr. Hosaka about this and he refunded the money she had paid for the initial examination and cleaning
Patricia B.
Sep 23, 2010
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Dr Hosaka is awesome! He is gentle, kind and his office is new and beautiful with massage pads on his chairs. On my most recent visit he put in a new crown for me and it was virtually painless. He explained everything to me so I knew exactly what was going on and was very thorough. He is also half Asian so you know he's very precise, sorry for the stereotype but Im Asian too!!! I would highly, highly recommend him and Ive taken all my kids and husband to him and they all like him!
Leenee B.
Jul 29, 2010
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I like dentists who tell you what needs to be done and don't try to sell you what you don't need. In addition, I like my dentist to be competent, care about his/her work, and explain any necessary interventions.
Dr. Hosaka did all of this really well. I had my first visit and after he took the digital X-rays, he sat down and explained to me, slide by slide, what he saw about my teeth.
Dr. Hosaka actually did the dental cleaning/exam himself. I was really impressed--at most other dental offices I've gotten hygenists (not necessarily bad). He really spent time with me as a
Dr. Hosaka did all of this really well. I had my first visit and after he took the digital X-rays, he sat down and explained to me, slide by slide, what he saw about my teeth.
Dr. Hosaka actually did the dental cleaning/exam himself. I was really impressed--at most other dental offices I've gotten hygenists (not necessarily bad). He really spent time with me as a
S. W.
Jul 07, 2010
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If you're going to get the "whitening kit (a $840 value)" be prepared to receive something that from my research seems valued more around $112. The kit is personalized plastic trays - which unless I'm missing something the internet values around $100 and two syringes only of 20% Opalescense. My quick internet search showed that this percentage of Opalescense averages online for around $24 for a four-syringe pack. I had to press to get the thing to begin with, even though I had the cleaning (which was ok) and exam per their ad.
Hosaka seems ok as a dentist (though he doesn
Hosaka seems ok as a dentist (though he doesn
