Dr. Philip A. Gentry, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Philip A. Gentry is a general, restorative, and cosmetic dentist who has cared for patients in Arlington, Virginia since 1989. He is a Washingtonian Magazine Top Dentist Hall of Fame honoree, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He and his wife, Dr. Jeanette Coutin-Gentry, founded Caring Dentists together, and it remains a family-owned and family-run practice.
Read Dr. Gentry's complete bio: his practice philosophy, his family's generations in medicine, and what his patients say.
Honest Care You Can Trust
- "I went to school to save teeth, not pull them." Dr. Gentry does everything he can to save a tooth, and extraction is always his last resort.
- Only the treatment you need: the most conservative, least invasive treatment that will solve the problem, with no pressure.
- You see what he sees: your x-rays and clinical photos are reviewed with you, and every procedure is explained step by step.
- There when you need him: if you have a dental emergency after hours, our office voicemail tells you how to reach Dr. Gentry directly.
Restorative, Implant, and Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Gentry has a special interest in crown and bridge, implant restoration, and restorative, reconstructive, and cosmetic dentistry. He uses digital scanning with a 3Shape TRIOS scanner and exocad computer design software to plan precise, natural-looking restorations, and he can show patients their new smile before treatment begins. See examples of his work:
- Six zirconia crowns for upper front teeth
- Front teeth crowns before a job interview
- A dental implant for a broken front tooth
- Custom night guards for TMJ, jaw pain, and teeth grinding
Teaching the Next Generation of Dentists
Dr. Gentry teaches and supervises fourth-year dental students and Advanced General Dentistry residents at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry's patient care clinic at The Universities at Shady Grove. He previously served for 10 years on the Dean's Faculty in Baltimore and received the School of Dentistry's Honorary Alumnus Award.
Credentials and Awards
- Washingtonian Magazine Top Dentist Hall of Fame
- Washingtonian Magazine Top Dentist
- Voted a Top Dentist by Washingtonian, Virginia Living, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Arlington Magazine
- Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), an honor achieved by only 6% of general dentists
- Active Life Member of the American Dental Association
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, Summa Cum Laude, Georgetown University School of Dentistry
- Undergraduate degree with Distinguished Honors, The George Washington University
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry Honorary Alumnus Award
- Cancer research on tumor metastasis at the National Institutes of Health as a dental student
Read Dr. Gentry's complete bio, including his practice philosophy, family background, and what his patients say.
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