Simply amazing dental practice. Always friendly, professional, and thorough. They doctor's don't rush you and are always happy to listen to concerns and answer questions. I started with this practice years ago when I lived nearby. I've since moved nearly an hour away, but I still make the drive because I've never found a better dental practice.
Cosmetic Dentistry · Family Dentistry
Silver Spring Smiles
921B Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
9.6out of 10
Top Rated score
Practice overview
About Silver Spring Smiles
Silver Spring Smiles is led by Dr. Daniel Dufera, who earned his degree from the University of Maryland Dental School. He provides cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dentistry, including fixed and removable prosthodontics, simple and surgical extractions, crowns, bridges, and root canal therapy. This Silver Spring dentist has earned a 4.9-star average Google rating, with patients praising Dr. Dufera’s compassionate demeanor and helpful explanations.
Services and specialties
Care available at Silver Spring Smiles
Cosmetic Dentistry
Family Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Dental Crowns
Root Canal Treatment
Emergency Dentistry
General Dentistry
Location
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921B Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
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Patient feedback
What patients say about Silver Spring Smiles
Based on the 44 written Google reviews posted between Jan 1, 2026 and Oct 5, 2026 (another 21 left a star rating with no text). Counts show how many of those 44 reviews mention each topic.
Patients praise
- Staff Friendliness and Professionalism21 of 44 reviews
Staff and People
Patients consistently describe the staff as friendly, professional, and welcoming. Many appreciate the team's kindness, efficiency, and courteous service.
- Recommendation, Loyalty and Overall Experience15 of 44 reviews
Trust and Overall
Patients frequently recommend this practice, with many expressing loyalty and satisfaction with their overall experience. Many state they will continue to return and trust this practice with their dental care.
- Dentist Bedside Manner and Empathy9 of 44 reviews
Staff and People
Patients frequently mention the dentist's caring and compassionate nature. Many highlight that the dentist is a good listener and treats patients with genuine care and as family.
- Dentist Expertise and Skill7 of 44 reviews
Staff and People
Patients often praise the dentist for being highly competent, knowledgeable, and skilled. Several mention that the dentist inspires confidence and provides excellent care.
Common concerns
No recurring concerns came up in more than one review in this period.
Summaries are written by AI from the text of these Google reviews and describe what reviewers said, not our own assessment. A topic appears once at least 2 reviews mention it. Updated twice a year; next update January 2027. Practice owner and something looks wrong? Ask us to review this summary.
Services mentioned
Treatments patients mention at Silver Spring Smiles
How many of the 44 written reviews in the same period name each treatment, and how reviewers felt about it.
- Teeth cleaning & hygienePreventive5 of 44 reviews
5 positive
Treatments are identified by AI from the text of these Google reviews. A treatment appears once at least 2 reviews name it; it reflects what reviewers wrote about, not the full list of services the practice offers.
Recent reviews
New Google reviews by month
68 new reviews for Silver Spring Smiles since January 2026, averaging 4.8 stars: 63 five-star, 2 four-star and 3 rated 1 to 3 stars.
| Month | 5 stars | 4 stars | 1 to 3 stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| February 2026 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| April 2026 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| June 2026 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| September 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| October 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| November 2026 (so far) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Featured on Google
Google's most relevant reviews
The reviews Google shows first for Silver Spring Smiles, in full.
Dr. Dufera is truly an exceptional dentist and stands out as one of the finest in the area. He approaches each patient with genuine care, taking the time to listen attentively and fully understand their concerns before recommending or providing treatment. His thoughtful, patient-centered approach creates a strong sense of trust and comfort that is not easy to find. In addition to his excellent care, his front desk personnel are equally impressive—friendly, welcoming, and highly professional. Jessica, in particular, stands out for her kindness and efficiency, making every visit smooth and pleasant from start to finish. Every member of my family has had a positive experience under his care, and we have all been consistently impressed by the overall quality of service. Without hesitation, I highly and confidently recommend Dr. Dufera to anyone seeking outstanding dental care.
Amazing dental clinic. The doctor was extremely friendly, patient and informative with helping me get back on track with my dental health. He didn’t try to upsell me any services even though I was led to believe I needed them by my previous dental office. The person at the front desk was also very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend that you choose this practice if you are in need of a new dentist.
Dr. Dufera and his team are the best at what they do. They always make it such a pleasant experience. The teeth cleanings are gentle and meticulous. Everyone is so kind and genuine. Dr. Dufera is a legend and has helped me deal with teeth discomfort that other dentists might have waved off. You won’t find a better dentist in the state!
The only dentist I trust! Dr Dufera is a caring person and it comes through in the way that he treats people. I always leave satisfied that my teeth are in good hands. I recommend this place wholeheartedly.
Review activity
Monthly Google review history
New Google reviews for Silver Spring Smiles and the average star rating of those new reviews, over the last 30 and 90 days and month by month.
Last 30 days
- New Google reviews
- 3
- Rating of new reviews
- 5.0 out of 5from 3 reviews
Last 90 days
- New Google reviews
- 9
- Rating of new reviews
- 4.1 out of 5from 9 reviews
| Month | New reviews | Rating of new reviews | Overall rating | Total reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | Scanning… | Scanning… | 4.8 | 479 |
| October 2026 | 3 | 5.0 out of 5from 3 reviews | 4.8 | 479 |
| September 2026 | 3 | 3.7 out of 5from 3 reviews | 4.8 | 476 |
| August 2026 | 6 | 4.3 out of 5from 6 reviews | 4.8 | 473 |
| July 2026 | 9 | 5.0 out of 5from 9 reviews | 4.8 | 467 |
| June 2026 | 4 | 5.0 out of 5from 4 reviews | 4.8 | 458 |
| May 2026 | 7 | 5.0 out of 5from 7 reviews | 4.8 | 454 |
| April 2026 | 12 | 4.8 out of 5from 12 reviews | 4.8 | 447 |
| March 2026 | 11 | 5.0 out of 5from 11 reviews | 4.8 | 435 |
| February 2026 | 12 | 4.7 out of 5from 12 reviews | 4.8 | 424 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 5.0 out of 5from 1 review | 4.8 | 412 |
New review counts and ratings include every Google review published in each period. The current month is counted so far. Overall rating and total reviews show the practice's standing at the end of each month, worked back from Google's current totals using the date and rating of every review since, so they may differ slightly from what Google displayed at the time.