Dr. William Dougherty has been practicing dentistry in the Falls Church, Arlington, and McLean, VA communities since 1988. He continues to work hard to deliver the most advanced dental treatments with a traditional personal touch and a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships.
Our patients choose us because they trust that they are going to receive the best care possible, and they know we will do whatever it takes to make sure they have a wonderful dental experience.Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, and state-of-the-art dental care.
Our patients choose us because they trust that they are going to receive the best care possible, and they know we will do whatever it takes to make sure they have a wonderful dental experience.Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, and state-of-the-art dental care.
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At Dougherty DDS, we are committed to providing you with a quality healthcare experience in which you feel comfortable with both our office environment and the professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered dentistry we offer. Take sincere interest in your needs and help guide you on the path to a lifetime of optimum oral health.
Our entire team at Dougherty DDS is proud to be recognized as a "Green Practice, " and to have received special recognition for our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. As professionals in our community, we believe in setting a good example to those around us. We are committed to keeping our patients healthy, as well as minimizing our impact on the environment, so future generations can continue to enjoy the natural beauty of our world.
Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, and high-quality dental care. We understand that you or your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to your needs, and it is our goal to make you feel comfortable visiting our practice while we provide the best possible care.
The cost of your treatment will vary, depending on your individual needs and treatment plan. We will discuss the cost of your treatment and each of your available payment options with you before you begin, so you can make the best choice for yourself. We work with many insurance plans! Dougherty DDS has more than 20 years of experience working with a variety of insurance companies.
Dougherty and his staff have served my family for more than 15 years. At every turn, their service has been courteous, professional, thorough, honest, and excellent. This is one of the best-run medical practices I have ever enjoyed, and Dr. Dougherty and all of his staff are superb practitioners. My entire family have been patients of Dr. Dougherty for more years than I can remember.
Reviews (23)
Betty Brown
Aug 28, 2021
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Chad Hill
Dec 12, 2020
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Dr Dougherty is the best dentist I’ve ever had. He always has the latest technology for safety and care but never oversells stuff you don’t need. Everyone in the office is super helpful and they’ve gone out of their way to help with submitting claims to insurance when I’ve asked. I’d highly recommend his practice.
Woscanl
Dec 02, 2020
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My family's been going here for years. Even moving further away a few years ago, we just make the drive. Staff, service, and selfcare recommendations have all been staples of the experience. Didn't even think about looking for another practice when moving...was only concerned about how to make it work.
Lizeth Lf
Oct 14, 2020
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Maureen Critchley
Aug 21, 2019
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This is a great dental practice starting with a well-trained dentist and usually 2 hygienists & a dental assistant, and an experienced front staff. The environment is normally quiet & always friendly. I've been a patient here for over 15 years with no regrets. The office location is convenient and provides free parking to patients.
Norman Laythe
Jul 01, 2019
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Dr. Dougherty and his team are always pleasant to talk with. They make teeth cleaning an enjoyable experience. Besides helpful hygiene advice, it is great to share what is happening in our respective family lives! After more than 20+ years with one dentist, it is nice to know and develop a lasting trust.
Andrew Finein
Jul 28, 2018
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Been a patient of Dr. Dougherty since late 2011. Had a lot of dental work done at that time and he always explained what needed to be done and why. These days I mainly go in for cleanings but he always makes it a point to come and say hello. It is always a pleasure interacting with him and his team. They are all very welcoming and friendly. As a plus, he is also very involved in the local community and schools. Would highly recommend for anyone in search of a place for dental work.
Jalene S.
Mar 14, 2018
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This is the best dentist and office in the area. Dr. Dougherty and staff go above and beyond expectations. They are lovely, friendly people. The place is clean with a beautiful relaxing fish tank in waiting room. It was the most thorough examination I have ever had and I appreciate that. Not only great teeth cleaning. He does wonderful cosmetic work too. I won't be going anywhere else!!!
Nick P.
Jul 19, 2017
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Dr. Dougherty and his staff are terrific! Excellent patient care, gentle on the mouth, friendly, personable and enormously competent. It's always a relief to find a great dentist when you love into a new neighborhood, and our family has been delighted with the excellent care, service and support! Jackie is a superb hygienist, and I can praise the front-office staff enough.
Strongly recommended!
Strongly recommended!
Dianne P.
Feb 06, 2017
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I saw Dr. Dougherty over a year ago and finally decided it was time to post this review. At that time, he told me I needed $8000+ of dental work. He expressed surprise that I wasn't already having symptoms from all the problems that I had. He described some of the problems as urgent - quick attention to them might (might) save me from needing a root canal. The hygienist told me that I was on the verge of needing a deep cleaning (not included in the above quote), but would go with a normal cleaning for this visit.
Total shocker as I've always been told that I had good teeth and good
Total shocker as I've always been told that I had good teeth and good
Jessica C.
Dec 02, 2016
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Chris M.
Dec 09, 2015
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I have been a patient of Dr. Dougherty for several years now and have had a great experience. He and his staff are top notch and do a fantastic job. I have had a few crowns and no pain with any of them. They explain everything that is going on and what they are keeping their eyes on but don't push procedures that aren't needed at the time. I have and will continue to recommend them to friends.
Daniel W.
Jun 06, 2015
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I've been going to Dr. Dougherty for about 15 years now and have always gotten the best service possible! The staff is all incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend his office to younger families in the area, I am sure that you will be happy with your decision and stay at the office for good!
Diann B.
Jun 04, 2015
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Dylan C.
Apr 01, 2015
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This was my first time here and was for a filling replacement that fell out. They were able to squeeze me in the next day!
Staff was professional but willing to strike up a conversation. Dr. Dougherty was an excellent dentist. He made everything he was doing very clear and did not push for more than was needed. He is very meticulous, like someone who has read the instruction manual for every piece of equipment and material he uses and actually follows it to the T. I noticed this because he takes his time at every stage, never rushing, unlike previous dentists I have gone to that appear to do
Staff was professional but willing to strike up a conversation. Dr. Dougherty was an excellent dentist. He made everything he was doing very clear and did not push for more than was needed. He is very meticulous, like someone who has read the instruction manual for every piece of equipment and material he uses and actually follows it to the T. I noticed this because he takes his time at every stage, never rushing, unlike previous dentists I have gone to that appear to do
David C.
Feb 26, 2015
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Ariel Sorensen
Nov 18, 2014
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I absolutely LOVE Dr. Dougherty! He is so kind, gentle, and knowledgeable. It took me a while to find a dentist in the area I liked, so many try and sell you the moon and the stars then charge you an arm and a leg, but not his office. His staff are amazing, you always feel welcome. The office is super chic and modern too! You wont regret your visit!
Ariel S.
Jun 03, 2014
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I adore Dr. Dougherty. When I lost my insurance in November, his office accomodated me for my routine cleaning and understood the circumstances I was facing. They offer a cash discount of 10% if paid in full the same day of service. 10% may not seem like much, but anything helps at this point. His staff is kind and knowledgeable, and I love receving reminder emails and post cards to come in for a cleaning, especially since I forget all the time. I highly recommend his services.
Mark M.
May 04, 2014
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Dr. Dougherty is the best dentist I have ever visited. The office is always exceptionally clean and my appointments have never started late (I've been seeing him for 2-3 years now). The staff are friendly, but you sense their priority is doing excellent work. They are knowledgeable and conscientious. Dr. Dougherty himself is thorough, he explains what is being done and why in plain language, he tells you what you absolutely need done and why, and he'll offer preventative measures that he could do but aren't absolutely necessary with no hard sell. Your bill breaks down exactly what
Nikki K.
Mar 06, 2014
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I was referred to Dr. Dougherty by a friend of mine who has been very happy with him and the staff for quite a while. I liked the fact that he took a lot of time to explain the treatment options available to me and didn't push any procedures. I also liked how he explained what he was doing every step of the way which not only kept me informed but also kept my mind off of the drill! But best of all, he was able to relieve the TMJ pain that I have been experiencing for about a year by providing me with a custom nightguard. I never would have believed such a simple fix could produce so much relief
Maty B.
Mar 04, 2014
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I called to schedule a cleaning. Showed up and I was told that I was going to have a 90 minutes appointment with the doctor and then a 60 minute cleaning. You would think that it's something that I should have known when scheduling. Then, the receptionist asked if I had a different insurance that would be more beneficial for them! What? Who says that? At the end, they asked to pay fir cleaning and check up without giving me the detail of the bill or running it through the insurance!
Monica F.
Sep 24, 2013
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I highly recommend Dr. Dougherty. As much as visiting the dentist is not fun, I look forward to my visits with Dr. Dougherty because the office is so well run, his staff is highly professional, and they are exceptionally friendly (even at my 7:30 am appointments). Dr. Dougherty is so kind and takes time to explain everything thoroughly and in a manner that is easily understood. He did a great job on my crown. Jaclyn is a wonderful hygienist who truly cares about her job and her patients. I switched from another office that was the opposite of this and it is so refreshing to have a dentist
Mohammad A.
Oct 27, 2011
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AVOID THIS DENTIST. His sole intent is to make as much money off you as possible. I have great gums and brush and floss daily. However, he claimed I had serious gum disease and wanted me to pay too much money for antibiotics and a scale and root planing! I went to another dentist and she said that his recommendation was over the top and that a regular cleaning would suffice. Second, in my initial consultation he took 18 xrays for a "comprehensive" look. In other words, he wanted to charge you for 18 xrays when you really only need 4 to 8. Third, before my first check-up, his secretary
