David Matney

About

Dr. David Matney is an experienced and caring general dentist who always puts his patients’ health and comfort first. With a professional approach, he creates a relaxed atmosphere while providing great dental care for kids and adults alike.

He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989 and went on to graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University’s school of Dentistry in 1994. After that, he completed a residency and fellowship in general dentistry at the University of Connecticut.

Dr. Matney is passionate about staying up to date and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education. He also worked overseas as a dentist for Emirates Airline, treating patients from many diverse backgrounds, which helped him connect with people from all walks of life.

In 2018, he took over one of Arlington’s most well-known dental practices, now called Ballston Dental Care, continuing its 50+ year tradition of friendly, community-focused dentistry.

He especially enjoys helping patients with Invisalign® and veneers to create beautiful, confident smiles. Outside the office, Dr. Matney loves running, skiing, and traveling with his Canadian wife and amazing son!

Association Certifications

American Dental Association-Member
Virginia Dental Association-Member
Northern Virginia Dental Society-Member
American Aligners Association-Member
Academy of General Dentistry-Member

Credentials

DDS

Specialization

General Dentistry

Honors & Awards

Invisalign® Gold Provider, 2021-2025
Washingtonian Magazine Top Dentist: 2022-2025
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Dentist:2021-2025
Virginia Living Magazine Top Dentist: 2022-2025

Education

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill-Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry

Internship

University of Connecticut at Farmington-General Dentistry

Residency

University of Connecticut at Farmington-General Dentistry

Fellowship

University of Connecticut at Farmington-General Dentistry

Special Procedures

Invisalign® Provider (Molis Trained)
Cosmetic Dentistry
Veneers
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, Bridges
Preventive Dentistry
Sleep Apnea
LAPT ( Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy)

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