Dr. Michael Hurley, DDS

Dental care in Alexandria’s King Street corridor tends to cluster around general practices, but Dr. Michael Hurley, DDS keeps things focused on core services without branching into specialty niches. This is a practice that handles routine cleanings, fillings, and crowns—the kind of place where checkups don’t come with upsells for whitening trays or Invisalign consultations. It’s refreshing, in a way, to find a dentist’s office that doesn’t double as a cosmetic spa or orthodontic boutique. The address, 4480 King St, puts it just west of the Van Dorn intersection, where the street starts to lose its historic Old Town charm and edges into the quieter, more residential stretch.

Alexandria’s dental scene skews toward either boutique practices with curated playlists or large group clinics with rotating providers. Here, the approach seems to sidestep both extremes. No frills, no membership tiers—just a straightforward listing for a general dentist who (presumably) still believes in the value of a twice-yearly exam. The area itself is a mix of mid-century office buildings and low-slung professional suites, the kind of block where you’d also find a tax accountant or a notary public. It’s not the part of King Street that draws weekend crowds, which might be a plus if you’d rather not circle for parking before a root canal.

Questions about coverage or same-day availability are best directed to the front desk. Their line is 703-931-4544, and while there’s no telling how quickly they’ll pick up, it’s the only number listed. For first-time patients or anyone mapping out the route, the directions are simple enough—just watch for the turnoff if you’re coming from the Mark Center side.