1734 Elton Rd #231, Silver Spring Maryland 20903
I’ve been a patient at Hillandale Smiles since 2001, and even after moving away for several years, I was genuinely excited to return—not just for the high-quality care, but to see the familiar, friendly faces I’ve come to trust over more than two decades.
Dr. Alan Wolcott is an outstanding dentist—kind, warm, and thorough, with a great sense of humor. I genuinely enjoy our conversations and appreciate the personal advice he shares during each visit. After 24 years, that kind of familiarity and honesty means a lot. He tells me exactly what I need, why it matters, and what the long-term impact will be if I don’t take action. I sincerely appreciate that direct, knowledgeable approach—no guesswork, just clear, expert guidance from someone who clearly loves what he does.
I still vividly remember my very first visit at 15, when my holistic mother chose this practice because of their reputation for honesty. Dr. Wolcott showed us how poorly my previous fillings had been done by scraping them out right in front of her—they crumbled when they shouldn’t have. He took care of them on the spot, and to this day, he checks every one of them. Thanks to their guidance, I haven’t had a cavity in over 10 years.
Even when I had a tongue ring for a decade, they didn’t pressure me to remove it—they simply checked it regularly and confirmed it wasn’t doing any damage. That level of practical, honest care is why I trust this team so much.
Michelle Morris, my hygienist since 2008, is gentle, personable, and truly cares. She knows my whole family and always asks about them. I specifically ask to be scheduled with her because, after 17 years of familiarity, I genuinely look forward to her warm hugs and care. We love her!
I’ve recently been seen by another hygienist named Elly, who happens to share my name—we had a great time joking about it. He was kind, fun, and made the appointment fly by. I would absolutely enjoy another cleaning with him.
Dr. Poupard is another gem at Hillandale Smiles—extremely warm, patient, and gentle. Her bedside manner is calming and reassuring. I truly trust every provider at this practice.
The office also runs smoothly—insurance has always been clearly explained and accurate, and the whole experience is consistent and professional from start to finish. I used to be an office manager for a medical practice, and I know a smoothly run office when I see one.
Even now that I live an hour away, I happily make the drive—even in rush hour. This is a team I trust with my health, and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Finding honest, compassionate, and highly skilled healthcare providers is rare, and I wholeheartedly recommend every doctor and hygienist at Hillandale Smiles.