Robert R. Mantoni, DDS

I’ve recommended this office to coworkers and friends and have won a few recruits. I almost don’t want to tell anyone because they are so great.
The front lounge is like a little spa waiting room. The staff is very friendly and helpful. On separate occasions I’ve had helpful front desk staff go out of their way to help me with things. Once on a friday afternoon 15 minutes before closing, my tooth’s temporary crown fell off and I would have gone the whole weekend in pain, but two staff members stayed and helped replace it for me with minutes notice.
Another time, Lucy (now retired) ran out and put coins on the meter because the dentist was running late and my appt was now going over and she suspected my car’s meter might run out. That is customer service!
When I get treatment plans and ask for pricing, they actually do the research for you — they don’t make you go on some wild insurance goose chase to hunt down the numbers. They fax you and email and call you when they say they will. The reliability they have shown is simply unheard of these days.
My hygienist is so friendly and I recommended my friend with a fear of dentists come here — they’ve been super gentle on him.
I appreciate that their intake forms are online and they send you text reminders and email reminders. Little services like this make things much easier! Also the office takes Fridays off to take a mobile dental truck to Veteran retirement homes and homeless shelters to provide free dental care. I was amazed that this place accepts insurance because they are so top notch! Keep on providing amazing service Dr. Mantoni’s office!!! Finally a business that doesn’t cut corners.

Me and my husband went there. They provide the worst service ever. My feeling came out in a month. They even don’t feel sorry and don’t fill up it without charge. The billing person is not at all helpful and disrespect the patients. They charged interest rate if you go for monthly payment. There is always a discrepancy among the billed they charged and the amount they first estimated. So after the service they tell you that you have to pay more, that’s woeful. Try to avoid this doctor, which is good for your dental health as well as good for your wallet.

I’ve been here twice for routine cleanings. Excellent service — staff is super friendly. The most recent time I visited was the shortest time I’ve ever spent at any dentist. The atmosphere is warm and very clean. Definitely recommend and conveniently located in downtown Silver Spring.

Short version of the story: I dialed them at 7:30 this morning with a chipped tooth (chipped veneer) and was told to come in at 2:00 p.m. By 2:32 I was back in my car on the way home with a filled tooth. Felt cared for, but not rushed, despite the speed of the transaction. I was thrilled.
Long version of the story: I have been bringing my entire family to Dr. Bob for 13+ years, long before the beautiful location and many stations and services he offers now. We started back when it was pretty much Bob, Wendy and Lucy. I have never, in all these years, felt like any of the personal attention was sacrificed as he’s grown in success and services. The work I had today was a result of a chipped filling on a fragile front tooth Dr. Bob worked on THIRTEEN years ago – it lasted that long! Anyone who has had any build-​up of a front lower tooth especially will agree that that is an unheard of amount of time for work like this to last. Today, just before Thanksgiving, it finally gave way. Dr. Bob was out but a different doctor handled the work in a friendly, efficient manner with exacting attention to detail. I appreciate today’s quick fix and will be returning when I need a more permanent solution.
We left military dental and went straight to Dr. Bob many years ago, with our then 2 and 3 year old in tow. While not a «pediatric» dentist – the staff he hires are the best in the business – always handling my now teen children with expert care, right alongside many geriatric patients and all in between.
I have never waited more than a few moments past my appointment time, in fact, very rarely waited that long. Even today, I was wisked back EARLY for my last-​minute appointment. At least six people greeted me warmly as I encountered them through the process.
I continue to highly recommend this practice to all who will listen.

My mother has just recently moved to Assisted Living in No. Bethesda and had not been taking care of her dentures, would only have small fixes made when she was able (did not want anyone to see her without one or the other), so she went into Assisted Living with many issues with her dentures. After a front tooth cracked, it was on the top of her list of «must get done!» Much to my chagrin, and living out of town, I found out that all the promises made by the staff were not followed through on.
I was able to get the number for the Mobile Dentist, Dr. Robert R. Mantoni, looked up the office info, called and emailed to find out why it was taking so long (weeks!) to hear back from them or receive confirmation via the Assisted Living staff.
The BEST part of this story is that I was called Immediately by the Director, Parween Torres, of the Mobile Dentist division. She is more than kind and helpful, and quickly joined me on my mission to tend to my mother’s dental needs. The reason the Mobile Dentist had not responded was because no one from Assisted Living had called or «faxed» them a request for service for my mother. I was dumbfounded and very upset. But, Parween was quick and proactive! Above and beyond that, she treated my mother with the utmost respect and accommodation, careful to listen to my mother’s concerns, needs and wishes!
For anyone with an elderly parent, spouse, or sibling, I hope my recommendation for Dr. Mantoni’s office and their Mobile Dentist unit helps you! I have already experienced the elder care my mother has received as inappropriate or disrespectful. The good story here is that this business and these professionals treated my mother with dignity and a lot of patience, and for that, I am truly grateful! Thank you, Parween!

I was up all night with a terrible toothache that Aleve, Motrin and Tylenol [together] did not soothe. Thanks to Dr. Mantoni and his team, they worked quickly to get me seen that morning when I called. The paperwork and appointment was a breathe of fresh air. Even though I was terrified and quite anxious, Dr Mantoni’s nature helped me relax. Turns out I had an infection in a tooth with a very deep cavity and needed a root canal. He explained what he saw and discussed the best options. And surprisingly, the toothache hurt worse than him clearing the infection and preparing it for the root canal treatment. He has helped me find a new sense of calm and braveness when it comes to dental work. I now hope the endodontist that will perform the root canal is comparable. Although, he has very big shoes to fill.
Thanks!

I have had nothing but positive experiences at Mantoni’s. The office staff and the hygienists are competent, friendly, efficient, and thorough. It is rare that you have to wait five minutes before being ushered in. The fountain next to the front desk contributes to an ambiance of calm and tranquility, and your teeth will be clean as a whistle when you emerge. Highly recommended!

Dr. Mantoni’s office is fantastic! I had a broken tooth extracted and a cleaning there which was top notch. I actually asked if the tooth was out because I honestly didn’t know if it was.
Broken tooth extractions seemed very tricky to me and my fear and anxiety levels were high but this office handled everything with care and ease. I was warmly greeted by everyone and the procedure was well explained.
I also had a tooth filled and requested no iodine, the Doctor smiled and said” looks like you have done your research”. She then offered a resin composite which I agreed to.
I am very happy with my experience there!

Dr. Mantoni’s the best health care provider I’ve found in DC – I wish I could find a GP about whom I am so enthusiastic. Most of my time is spent with a very competent and friendly hygienist, who then briefs Dr. Mantoni (or one of his peers) on what’s going on in my piehole. It’s all a very efficient process – this is very different than my childhood dentist, with a single doctor and hygienist – but their competence, friendliness and nice digs keep it from feeling like a conveyor belt. I’ve gone for both checkups and fillings and both were on-​time, quick and uneventful – as someone who loathes the work a dentist does, Dr. Mantoni’s office makes it as painless as possible.
EDIT: I should also mention the staff is incredible and competent – I’ve never had an issue with billing, scheduling, etc.

GREAT experience. They get you in at your appointment time so there are 0 minutes of waiting, they are friendly, and Dr. Nikkah did a wonderful job with my fillings. I get a little nervous at the dentist because at another dentist I had a few fillings where I wasn’t completely numbed, but Dr. Nikkah is very gentle and did a great job numbing everything so I didn’t have any problems, I was completely comfortable. They are very concerned about patient comfort and are all-​around great people. Highly recommended!

Dr. Mantoni and his team went above and beyond to make my cleaning and following cavity fillings as comfortable as possible!
I’ve never had a dentist and hygienist take the time to explain what they were doing and why they was doing it, which really helped to ease my nerves and allowed me t understand the process that was going on. The cleaning itself was the most thorough I’ve ever received. They even have cameras to show you things inside your mouth if need be.
Additionally, it was the least painful filling I’ve ever received! The waiting room, front office staff, dental assistants, and Dr. Mantoni himself made my visit to the dentist lovely.

The dental hygienist was excellent and the dentist was very nice. When I came back to get my filling it was total nightmare.
Before get into what happened you need to know I have never had a fear of going to dentist and I have had a major route canal and a wisdom tooth pull that was severely infected. Those weren’t fun but it was not the nightmare I experienced at this practice.
I was about 15 minutes late but they took me anyway. It was clear that the tech was very inexperienced. She was almost flirting with the dentist as she uncomfortably assisted him (the dentist did not flirt back he was very professional).
He was working with another patient while he was working with me. He gave 4 injections of Novocain with little pause. In the past I’ve been given 2 shots and given time acclimate to see if I need more; now I know why. It was so much Novocain that ²⁄₃ of my mouth was numb. I couldn’t feel most of tongue; In the past it been half or less. I’m assuming since the tech was novice and dentist was busy they never thought to ask how I felt physically, was the suction okay, or did he drilling hurt after he started. The only sentences I heard directed toward me were 1) Is it working? (Referring to the Novocain) 2) Hold still 3) almost done
The reason I wasn’t holding still is 1) the suction was either placed incorrectly or I need something else because i could feel there was phlegm building up at the top of my throat and I couldn’t swallow because I needed to «hold still» and I had a drill in my mouth.
2) Since I couldn’t swallow I started to get scared I was going to choke, and I started to breath more heavily and started to feel panicked
When he was done I sat up and started to hyperventilating and thought I was going throw-​up. I ask the tech between breaths to get dentist (he was working on the other patient.). She ordered me to, «Sit back. Your okay» Finally, after asking her the 4^th time to get the dentist she finally got him. In a much more gentle tone he told me if I put my head pack on the seat blood will go back to head and I won’t feel nauseous. I did and I calmed down and started feeling better.
When I asked why body had that reaction, he told me it had something to my glucose levels which almost made sense. I did eat quickly before I left for my appointment. He quickly assured me it would never happen again. After he left the tech she felt it necessary to let me know if I had only listened her I would felt better faster. So I left feeling, «Okay, so this practice is saying it’s my fault. Interesting.»
After the Novocain had worn off, several hours later, a very strange thing happened that has never happened to me before. I felt ill. I felt dizzy and lethargic at the same time. Turns out my body was having some type reaction to the Novocain leaving my system. Also tooth feels far worse after the filling than before.
The moral of the story if you want a cleaning their great. But they are too busy to give each patient what they need and training their tech sufficiently.

We’ve tried several dentists in Silver Spring and are very happy with this one. My only negative is the lack of Friday appointments. Great with kids, great with adults. Haven’t done anything but cleanings yet, but very happy.

Fantastic office. They open very early so it makes squeezing an appointment on a work day pretty easy. Staff are always so friendly. In particular the front desk attendant, always remembers my preferences re: scheduling. And most important, they’ve always taken great care of my teeth!

Five stars with no reservation. Dr. Mantoni is an extraordinarily competent dentist who brings his dental vans, hygenists. patience, and skills to the men’s shelter on Gude Drive in Rockville.
He is an extraordinary dentist and an incredible guy.

I’ve lived in DC for three years and I often joke with friends that I won’t feel settled until I finally find a dental office I really like. To be frank, I’m VERY picky about dentists (and I still miss my amazing Boston dentist).
Enter Dr. Mantoni’s office: totally organized and professional (points for a competent, friendly receptionist; and points for a friendly, thorough hygienist who cleaned my teeth thoroughly and gently; and points for friendly Dr. Mantoni who did what so many dentists fail to do — came into the exam room, introduced himself, made small talk, and then examined my teeth). YES!

My first time visiting this dentist today; came due to tooth pain/​checkup/​cleaning. Chose this place due to great reviews. Did not get Dr. Mantoni but was seen by Dr. Perschon. She was incredibly friendly, easy to talk to and painless… cant ask for more. Wait time for me was 2 minutes but I had an early appointment. All staff was smiling and friendly.
They did not try to push unneeded procedures which many other places do.

Five star dental care is a contradiction in itself because let’s keep it real, going to the dentist is the pits. I’ve been to three different practices in the DC area and Dr. Mantoni’s is without a question, the best of the best. I receive friendly, prompt, professional, and quality service from the staff and docs every time I go in. Plus, it’s an honest business. I went to another popular dental practice in Silver Spring for a regular check-​in and their hygienist insisted that I needed a $ 400+ scaling in lieu of a cleaning. I thought it seemed fishy so I went back to Dr. Mantoni’s for a second opinion and saved myself the headache of an unnecessary procedure. Plus, got a thorough cleaning and examination without the highway robbery. If there were a Da Vinci of dental hygienists, it would be Wendy because she’s got this cleaning business down to an art!

I researched area dentists for two weeks and cam across Dr. Mantoni’s information on my insurance website. I looked at the reviews on Unilocal and decided to setup an initial appointment. Only had to wait two weeks to get in for my cleaning/​x-​rays.
The office was easy to access (park in the county lot nearby) and well laid out. The waiting room was large and had bottled water and current magazines for the patients.
Cleaning appointment was quick and thorough. They found two small cavities and one that may have needed a root canal. They scheduled two appointments that day and I was in for both with in two weeks.
My root canal appointment was with Dr. Mantoni himself. He is an gregarious man who does not try and talk your ear off in the chair, but can hold a conversation about almost anything. When he saw the condition of my tooth (an old filling w/​decay underneath) he didn’t do the original root canal, but instead cleaned the decay and filled the tooth. He essentially saved my tooth from the poor job my previous dentist had done. He was even upset about the low quality work the other dentist did, a sign that he is a true professional.
I sent my wife here for her first cleaning and she loved it too.

Great establishment! We took a chance with this dentist, and it was a good experience. Informative/​thorough hygienists and a friendly doctor. The office is modern and very clean. coffee is offered in the waiting room along with a plethora of magazines to keep you occupied.
HIghly recommend Dr Mantoni and his staff. We’ll be back: o)