A. Jacob Peretz, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. A. Jacob Peretz, who serves patients in Washington, D.C. 

A proud third-generation dentist, Dr. Peretz has a personal commitment to perfecting the art of dentistry. He knows a beautiful smile includes your face, personality and individual spirit, not just your teeth.

Having been a part of the Washington D.C. community for over 20 years, he is the Founder of Georgetown Smile. He is currently welcoming patients from Bethesda, Arlington, McLean, Alexandria, and Washington, D.C.

Working with adults and children, he and his team of professionals are dedicated to giving patients comprehensive treatment along with the respect and compassion they deserve. They help patients with both long-term and short-term dental care and uphold a promise to give every patient the best care possible. Just the same, they continually learn new dental techniques to ensure patients receive the most advanced dental care available at their convenience.

A 1997 Howard University graduate, and recipient of the prestigious Oral Pathology Award, Dr. Peretz completed a rigorous general practice residency at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. 

In affiliation with several honored professional associations, he is a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry. He is also an active supporter of the National Kidney Foundation and volunteers his dentistry skills to the local VA, as well as overseas.

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 diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

Successful in the field of dentistry, Dr. Peretz has been named one of “America’s Top Dentists” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America (2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015), one of “298 of The Area’s Best General Dentists and Specialists” by The Washtonian (April 2011), and a “Premium Preferred Provider” by Invisalign (2013).

On a more personal note, he speaks English, German, and French. 

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