Dr. Shub is extremely gentle and explains everything you need to know. After my first x-rays, he explained which problems were most severe so I could chose which ones to treat and when. His staff is super sweet and definitely made going to the dentist very pleasent. I had to schedule a root canal on my birthday one year and honestly, it did not mess with my birthday at all. I have moved from DC and have been reluctant to find a dentist because I assume none will be as good!