Dr. Matthew Detar is a local Northern Virginian, growing up in nearby Ashburn, VA and attending Broad Run H.S. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg in 2003. He moved on to pursue his career in dentistry and graduated magna cum laude from VCU School of Dentistry in 2007. Following a one year post-doctorate dental residency in St. Petersburg FL, he entered private practice near Richmond, VA and practiced general dentistry for 3 years before deciding to continue his education in the specialty of Endodontics. Dr. Detar taught for one year as a full time associate faculty member in the Department of Endodontics before completing his Endodontic residency program in 2014.
In his spare time, Dr. Detar enjoys D.C. sports, traveling, continuing education and volunteering. Dr. Detar works closely with the Northern VA Dental Clinics on a monthly basis to provide free Endodontics services for low income residents. He was recently awarded the Ellen S. Flannagan award for volunteer services by the Northern Virginia Dental Society for his commitment to helping those less fortunate in our area. In addition, he has been recognized by his dental peers as a Top Dentist in Northern Virginia Magazine as well as Virginia Living Magazine. For the past 4 years, Dr. Detar has also served as a delegate for the northern VA component of the Virginia Dental Association. And in October, he completed the National Dental Seminar in Homeopathy.
Dr. Preeti Batra grew up across the pond in the UK. She received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guys and St. Thomas Hospitals, University of London. Continuing her dental education, Dr. Batra completed a one-year dental residency in Birmingham, England and a one-year vocational training in London, England. After working in general dentistry for 9 years in England, Dr. Batra fulfilled her wish to immigrate to the United States, joining a general dental practice outside of Los Angeles. Dr. Batra completed her specialty training in Endodontics at VCU School of Dentistry and received a certificate in Endodontics and Masters of Science in Dentistry in 2016.
Dr. Batra has called northern Virginia her home for the past 10 years. She enjoys all that the Washington DC area has to offer and is happy to be practicing here. Dr. Batra keeps busy with her husband and two sons, while also volunteering with her local PTA. Dr. Batra is currently working toward her board certification with the American Board of Endodontics. She is a member of the Virginia Dental Association, the Northern Virginia Dental Society, and the American Association of Endodontists.
Our primary goal is to save your natural teeth whenever possible. Our practice specializes in Endodontics, commonly referred to as root canal therapy. Endodontics is the treatment of the pulp and surrounding tissues of a tooth.
When root canal therapy is performed the pulp chamber of the tooth is removed and then filled with a suitable filling material. Root canals are most often necessary when decay has reached the nerve of the tooth or the tooth has become infected. People have anywhere from 1 to 4 canals in a tooth. Extra canals may branch out and are called accessory canals. The number of canals and anatomy of a tooth can vary. The word endo comes from the Greek language and means inside or within. Endodontists work with the inside of a tooth.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestSusana Galvez
2 years ago
My son had a severe fall while visiting his dad this summer. Dr. Detar and his team provided excellent customer service and care for my son. He answered all the questions I had and genuinely cares about his patients. My son had to see a periodontist following his root canals and Dr. Detar checks in about that also! He cares about his patients health and well being which is very unique for patient care standards nowadays. Dilcia was the tech assisting Dr. Detar, when we came in for my sons last root canal. The team works great together and provides amazing results. Dilcia, not only is the tech assisting the Dr. She helps upfront signing patients in and out of the clinic. She is an amazing, caring healthcare tech!!! Thank you Dr. Detar and your amazing team of professionals for caring for my son!
Lila Najmyar
2 years ago
I wish I could rate over 5 stars! I can full heartedly say that Matthew Detar gave me the best endodontist experience! I had to get a few different root canal procedures and he truly cared about me as a person and answered all my questions thoroughly. All the procedures went so smoothly and their office was so clean, friendly, and modern, I felt so relaxed! He even personally called/texted me a few days later after each procedure to follow up and make sure there was no pain and that everything was okay. He truly cares for his patients, and even accommodated plans of my treatment knowing I was a recent college graduate. He really cares about his patients and their well being and the whole staff is so amazing. My Dad also went to Matt and says his work is amazing. 1000% recommend!
Phil S.
2 years ago
Easily the best dentist visits I've ever had. Dr. Detar was great- he fixed a botched root canal from another dentist and then worked with me on another root canal that was very resistant to anesthetics. He was quick, and still took time to explain everything. He even personally called a few days after each visit to personally follow up and make sure I was comfortable and no longer in pain. I felt like he honestly cared about me and fixing my problems/pain; not just a patient to bill. The staff there is very nice as well. The office is clean and they make sure you are comfortable with pillows, sun glasses and screens.Hopefully, I never need work like this again, but if I do, Dr. Detar will be my top choice.
Jenna Pulkka
2 years ago
From the moment I walked into the office I was impressed and put at ease. Everything felt very clean and inviting. The staff was warm and welcome and Dr Detar immediately calmed my nerves. He was very gentle and the procedure went so smoothly I almost fell asleep. Thank you Reston Endondontics for a great experience!
Katie Sharples
2 years ago
"I recently saw Dr. Detar for an evaluation of my front tooth. I had a childhood accident that injured my upper front tooth. For years I had put it off because of my anxiety towards the dentist. Reluctantly, I called and made an appointment to finally have the tooth evaluated. To my surprise, the experience was way better than I could have ever hoped for! Dr. Detar and his staff were amazing at every step. The evaluation was pain free and the Cone beam 3-D Xray they took to look at my tooth was awesome. You could literally see everything right on the computer screen. Dr. Detar took the time to describe my situation in detail, give me his opinion about my tooth and my options, as well as answer every question that I had. He is also Board certified which put me way more at ease. Everyone seemed so friendly and personable, they truly wanted me to feel comfortable throughout the process. I have scheduled my treatment appointment and I feel 100% confident that they will provide the best endodontic treatment. I highly recommend Reston Endodontics and Dr. Detar for any root canal procedure!! Thank you!"
Matt Hurley
2 years ago
I seeked out Matt Detar after looking for board certified endodontics specialists in the Reston area. After meeting with two prior, whom didn't sell me on their procedures, I felt confident with Matt and decided to move forward with a root canal. Part of the reason for choosing Dr. Detar was he listened to me during my consultation and explained I might be having two separate issues with the same tooth. After step one of the root canal I knew I made the right decision when he sent me a personal text providing me with his cell number in case I needed anything. Secondly, I was able to eat within an hour or two of the procedure without any pain. My girlfriend was literally astonished in disbelief. When going back for step 2, a couple weeks later, Dr. Detar had already spoken with my primary dentist and had a plan prepared. Not only was I amazed with his professionalism however, the quality of his craft is second to none. According to his profile on aae.org he also donates his time to the less fortunate which just adds to the amount of experience Dr. Detar has and the kind of guy he is. It's my pleasure to recommend Dr. Detar and Reston Endodontics. Sincerely, Matthew Hurley
Kristian Pulkka
2 years ago
Very clean and modern office. We had to make an emergency appointment and the staff was super friendly and helpful. They had a few options for appointments and were flexible with our travel schedule. Dr. Detar was clear in his explanations and did amazing pain free work. Would highly recommend.
Erika Omansky
2 years ago
I had an emergency when I was out of town, and I was nervous about not seeing my regular dentist. Dr. Detar was so calm and reassuring that I was immediately at ease. I could not recommend this practice more!
Kerry Lyle
2 years ago
I highly recommend Reston Endodontics for anyone looking to save their teeth. My mom used root canal therapy and was able to avoid an extraction and costly implant. Dr. Detar is professional and takes the time to answer your questions. The office is immaculate and provides a very relaxing environment for patients.
Prabhat Shrestha
2 years ago
Excellent experience. Dr Detar took the time to explain my dental issue and his recommendations; took the time to answer all my questions. The procedure itself went really well, and I was further surprised by Dr Detar personally following up with me the next day! All the staff I encountered was friendly and very helpful from start to finish. If you need to see an endodontist, I highly recommend.
Britnee Hager
2 years ago
Dr. Detar and his staff are incredible! I had to come in for a root canal and he made the experience very easy and painless! He and his assistant were very kind and gentle and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. He asked me multiple times throughout the procedure if I was doing okay and took his time working on me. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great endodontist.
Nirali Mehta
2 years ago
Dr. Detar is the best! So easy to work with and he always takes the best care of our patients. His conservative approach and gentle chair side manner makes him an amazing practitioner. Thanks Dr. Detar!
Jenna Dufour
2 years ago
Dr. Detar is amazing!!!! Never felt a thing! I normally don't have a good response to anesthetic, either it doesn't work OR I burn through it. I highly recommend him if you need a root canal or any endo therapy. Gums down the best out there!
alenah riffle
2 years ago
So, if there's ANY time I need to get a needle in my mouth, I want it done by this guy! Dr. Detar was amazing!!!!!! I have dentists in the family, so I'm no stranger to dental work by any means. They referred me to him because I needed a specialist, and I trusted the nice things they told me about their practice. Dr. Detar was so considerate that I was in pain, and they got me in as soon as they could, and they were so great! They kept checking on me to make sure I was ok, and the doctor even called me himself a few days after the procedure to check on me! So nice. I was a little sore after both sessions which was to be expected, but haven't had any pain otherwise! He did great work. They are very friendly, very thorough, and I would absolutely 100% recommend him to anyone that needs this type of work. THANK YOU!!!!
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