Dr. Soga served at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center (the worlds largest patient care research hospital) and the National Institute of Dental Research in Bethesda, Maryland as a U.S. Public Health Service COSTEP Fellow, and completed a one-year, hospital-based, general dental practice residency program at Hackensack Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.
She also served as an attending staff faculty member for three years in the Department of Dentistry at Hackensack Medical Center and practiced in New Jersey. Since then, Dr. Soga has engaged in the full-time private practice of general dentistry for over two decades in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Dr. Soga offers a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic dental services, including comprehensive dental treatment planning, cosmetic bonding, esthetic crown and bridge restorations, prosthetic restoration of dental implants, diagnosis and restoration of dental caries (tooth decay), non-surgical antimicrobial periodontal therapy, preventive oral health care, and oral cancer screening.
In addition, Dr. Sogas concern does not stop at the patient's oral cavity, since recent scientific research findings link a number of oral infectious diseases to a variety of chronic systemic medical disorders. She strives to assist and be a resource to patients, based on her own personal experiences and hospital-based dental training, as they encounter various systemic health care choices, and navigate through medical issues that affect their overall well-being and potentially their oral cavity.
Her clinical expertise and years of practice experience, along with an individualized and caring approach, offers patients the opportunity to receive modern, state-of-the-art dentistry in a receptive, trustworthy environment.
Dr. Thomas Rams is a board-certified periodontist with over 25 years of private dental practice experience limited to periodontics.He is at thedental practice on a part-time basis on Mondays.Dr. Rams has aspecial interest in non-surgical microbiologically modulated antimicrobial periodontal therapy. He is also clinically trained in theminimally-invasive LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure) periodontal surgery protocol.
Dr. Rams holds a B.S. in Environmental Health from George Washington University (1974), a Master of Health Science (M.H.S.) in Environmental Health Sciences from the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health (1977),a D.D.S. from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (1980), and a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (Oral Microbiology) from the University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen (Netherlands) (2013).
He completed a periodontology specialty residency program at the New York VA Medical Center in Manhattan (1987), along with a clinical dentistry staff fellowship (1982), and a dental public health specialty residency program (1994) at the National Institute of Dental Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.
Dr. Rams is board-certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology,holds Diplomate status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and is a Fellow in the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry.
In addition to part-time private practice of periodontics on Mondays in Washington, DC, Dr. Rams is a tenured Professor in the Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology at Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, where he teaches, conducts research, andserves as Laboratory Director and Clinical Consultant forthe Oral Microbiology Testing Service Laboratory. Dr. Rams also is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Temple University School of Medicine.He previously served the dental school as Senior Associate Dean (2004-2008), Associate Dean for Advanced Education and Research (1999-2004), and Chairman of the Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology (1996-2010).
Dr. Rams received a Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching at Temple University (2007), and an American Academy of Periodontology Educator Award for outstanding university teaching in periodontics (2008). He also held the Paul H. Keyes Term Professorship in Periodontology at Temple University from 2003-2013.
Dr. Rams is recognized for his research on periodontal diagnostic techniques, human periodontal and dental implant microbiology, non-surgical microbiologically modulated antimicrobial periodontal therapy, and clinical application of systemic and local antimicrobial agents in periodontal therapy. He authored the published Ph.D. thesis 'Antibiotic Resistance in Human Periodontitis and Peri-Implant Microbiota' (2013), co-edited the monographs Systemic and Topical Antimicrobial Therapy in Periodontics (1996) and Global Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases (2002), and has co-authored to date 86journal articles/book chapters, and128 research abstracts, in the dental scientific literature.
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 63 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestNatalie Ambrose
a year ago
Dr. Nadine Soga, her colleagues and staff are always, welcoming, professional, of the highest standards. Me and my parents before me -- and our teeth! -- have been benefiting from the attention and care of both Dr. Soga and Dr. Thomas Rams for some 40+ years. And now in these times of Covid, it is reassuring to go to a dental practice that takes great care in its cleanliness and safety protocols, and that use the latest dental technology and practices.
Monica Jordan
a year ago
Dr. Soga and staff are always attentive and thorough. I'm a wuss when it comes to dental exams, and Dr. Soga takes her time and lets me know everything she's about to do. I've been a patient for many years and feel like I am part of the "family".
Carol Stills
a year ago
After moving to DC, I saw Dr. Soga for my routine cleanings. She suddenly found cavities that, I thought, had been missed by my previous dentist. After having some fillings done, she would find cavities at almost every cleaning. I moved away shortly thereafter and saw a fantastic dentist, who could not find any at all and I have since had none. I now regret not having sought a second opinion before having any work done here. She also wanted to perform a procedure in direct contradiction to the advice of two other dentists I had previously seen. When asked why, she stated that I wouldn't have to worry, insurance would cover it.
Lisa Dowden
a year ago
Great dentist. My family and many of my coworkers are her patients.
Dr. David Walls-Kaufman
a year ago
Best dentist in DC. Thorough. All work top notch, precise and finished with artistic, mathematical exactitude. Friends said great, and never a wrong step. Can't ask for more. If she retires I don't know where I'll find equal.
John Norton
2 years ago
Today appointment was unique. I had something called a deep cleaning. I was suppose to have another deep cleaning appointment next week. They knocked it all out in one session. As is always the case with this office they go above and beyond to offer the best services possible.
Cayna Sharp
2 years ago
Dr. Soga and her staff are all excellent! I picked a new dentist in DC mostly based on proximity to my home and good reviews, her office is super convenient and I couldn't be happier with the quality of care I've received.
Lou Gagliano
2 years ago
Great caring for my dental needs based on the care of the Soga team!
Delfin S. Go
2 years ago
The dental and periodontal care of Dr. Soga and Dr. Rams are excellent as they have always been. The extra COVID-19 measures, including the wide use of Germ Guardian air purifier with UV-light sanitizer, speak to the superb quality of service and attention to patient care.
Andrew Lee
2 years ago
Great experience, as always in every way! Have been a patient for many, many years.
Victoria Spruance
2 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Dr. Soga's office - which is not something I ever thought I'd say about going to see the dentist, let alone during a pandemic. Dr. Soga was kind, thorough, and very communicative. The hygienist was also gentle, knowledgeable, efficient, and just a pleasure to interact with. The front office staff was also wonderful- they called me before my appointment to make sure I understood what my insurance would cover, and gave me an (accurate!) estimate of my bill to ensure I didn't encounter any surprises. All of the protocols in place for COVID were adhered to, and I felt very safe during my entire visit. I was in an out in just over an hour, which included new patient paperwork. I'm not a person who typically write reviews, but I had such a fantastic experience here that I had to say something! Highly recommend.
Carmen Ortiz
2 years ago
I normally don't leave reviews, but I read a lot of reviews. I chose to go to Dr. Soga's office because there were so many good reviews. I'm sharing my experience because, I would have appreciated reading a review like this before I went. I moved from home to DC, and went to Dr. Soga for a cleaning. I was told I had 3 cavities, and that they were going to monitor 2 spots for potential cavities. I scheduled my appointment for fillings. The office called to cancel the day of my fillings and told me they would call back to reschedule. They never called, so I called them. We talked about a few dates, they said they would confirm and call back. Again, they never called back. I called again - but then the pandemic shut everything down. I moved back home. As things are opening up again, I knew I had quite a few cavities that needed to be filled - so I rushed to get an appointment at my trusted dentist I have seen for a couple of years before moving to DC. I went in, they did a cleaning and told me I had 0 CAVITIES. I had a few spots that they would monitor, but overall my teeth were very healthy. The dentist I see at home is very well regarded, has many top reviews, and even some "Best of" in the city awards. This home dentist has helped me with previous dental issues I've had before and I really do trust them. I do not trust Dr. Soga's office. I'm not sure what's going on there, but if you feel like something is weird it probably is.
Victoria Spruance
3 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Dr. Soga's office - which is not something I ever thought I'd say about going to see the dentist, let alone during a pandemic. Dr. Soga was kind, thorough, and very communicative. The hygienist was also gentle, knowledgeable, efficient, and just a pleasure to interact with. The front office staff was also wonderful- they called me before my appointment to make sure I understood what my insurance would cover, and gave me an (accurate!) estimate of my bill to ensure I didn't encounter any surprises. All of the protocols in place for COVID were adhered to, and I felt very safe during my entire visit. I was in an out in just over an hour, which included new patient paperwork. I'm not a person who typically write reviews, but I had such a fantastic experience here that I had to say something! Highly recommend.
Andrew Lee
3 years ago
Great experience, as always in every way! Have been a patient for many, many years.
Delfin S. Go
3 years ago
The dental and periodontal care of Dr. Soga and Dr. Rams are excellent as they have always been. The extra COVID-19 measures, including the wide use of Germ Guardian air purifier with UV-light sanitizer, speak to the superb quality of service and attention to patient care.
Jennifer Wiliams
3 years ago
I broke the side off a molar with a big old filing in it. So, it required a crown. Dr. Soga's office fit me in promptly. And Dr. Soga did the first part of the crown process painlessly. I think she if fabulous!
Edison Larson
3 years ago
Their office is the worst. I went for a simple cleaning, and they put stuff that I wasn't aware of and they charged me 50 dollars for. I asked I thought the cleaning was covered by the insurance and they said they put extra stuff which is not covered. Also, they have been trying to ask me to get "personalized" night guard which cost $200 out of pocket. They booked my cleaning in 5 months and I did not notice until after the cleaning they asked me to pay the full amount because insurance only allows one clean every 6 months. They are dishonest and rude. Avoid them if you can.
Susan Alcorn
3 years ago
Very positive experience.
Elisa Angel
3 years ago
Dr. Soga is a great dentist. And she has excellent dental assistants and a wonderful and efficient office staff. I have been her patient for almost two decades. She is the best.
Jennifer Wiliams
3 years ago
I broke the side off a molar with a big old filing in it. So, it required a crown. Dr. Soga's office fit me in promptly. And Dr. Soga did the first part of the crown process painlessly. I think she if fabulous!
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