Don J. Pisciotta, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Don J. Pisciotta, who serves patients in Franconia, Virginia.

Dr. Pisciotta is a dentist who has been providing exceptional dental care in Franconia, Alexandria, and the surrounding areas of Virginia for over 25 years. At his private dental practice, Dr. Pisciotta and his staff are committed to providing patients with the highest standard of dental care in a pleasant, comfortable environment. They offer a full range of services in general and cosmetic dentistry, including crowns, tooth whitening, tooth-colored fillings, veneers, and more – all of which are tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient.

Patients have excellent things to say about Dr. Pisciotta and his team of professionals, one stating “Nothing but great experiences at Dr. Pisciotta’s office. The entire staff is very personable and knowledgeable — always greeting my family with a smile. We have all had regular dental appointments and various procedures — each completed well and professionally.  An all-around A+ team.” In addition, Dr. Pisciotta is proud to be an Elite Invisalign® provider. Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of the typical metal braces.

Dr. Pisciotta earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Pisciotta feels it is important to stay on the cutting-edge of dentistry. Thus, he maintains memberships with many prestigious professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists are responsible for diagnosing oral diseases, as well as promoting oral health and disease prevention. Additionally, they look for abnormalities within the mouth such as lumps, swelling or discoloration, and perform necessary diagnostic procedures to diagnose and treat these abnormalities.

Dr. Pisciotta is a life-long resident of the Springfield community. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for over 31 years and has two children who live locally. Dr. Pisciotta is an avid sports fan, cheering for the Capitols, the Nationals, and especially the Redskins.

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