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We put together this year's list of top dentists the same way you might find a good dentist: mostly by word of mouth. But we also polled a lot of people -- and relied on experts.

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Do Cleaner Teeth Mean Better Health?

The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but the teeth and gums may be the windows to the rest of your body. more

11 New Reasons to Stop Avoiding the Dentist

Espresso bars. Hand massages. Movies in the dental chair. More dentists are trying to make the patient experience more relaxing and pleasant, with everything from soothing design to new technologies that make visits quicker and less painful. more

Protect Your Teeth While Playing Sports

The official dentists of the Washington Wizards take us behind the scenes of pro-athlete tooth care. more

A Mother-Daughter Trip to Yogaville

A daughter’s transformation—and the challenge of confronting my own purpose in life—awaits 40 miles south of Charlottesville more

Healthy Recipe of the Week: Sniffle Stew

This easy-to-make curry stew will open your sinuses right up when that cold takes over. more

Five New Restaurants to Try This Weekend

From Alexandria to Adams Morgan, eateries are popping up all over the place. more

18 Kickass Finds in Vintage Stores Right Now (Pictures)

An Instagram journey through the racks of our fave local haunts. more

Ask Harry and Louise: Can I Make Up the Story of How We Met?

Our advice team counsels a woman who met her fiancé online . . . and doesn’t want people to know. more

Old, New & Fun: Best of Silver Spring

The community has been transformed from an aging suburb to a lively hub of nightlife, dining, and entertainment. more

President Obama Attends a Groundbreaking for the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Michelle Obama and Laura Bush were among the VIPs who attended the event. more

A New Social Network Wants to Send You to Elton John’s Oscar Party

Tysons Corner company MicroStrategy’s online marketplace, EMMA, is holding contests offering “experiences of a lifetime.” more