Dr. Ira M. Rosenthal, DDS

Most general dentists refer out when implants or gum disease enter the picture—Dr. Ira M. Rosenthal, DDS is the specialist who picks up those cases. Periodontists handle what’s below the gumline, and implant placement demands that same precision. This isn’t the practice for routine cleanings; it’s where complex cases land when bone grafts, gum surgeries, or full-arch restorations become the solution. The distinction matters: not every dentist does surgical work, and not every surgeon limits their scope to periodontics and implants.

Fairfax’s Main Street corridor—just north of the city’s busier retail strips—hosts the office at 9661 Main St, VA 22031. The location skips the fanfare of shopping-center dentistry; it’s a clinical address, not a storefront. That fits the nature of the work: patients aren’t stopping by on impulse. Referrals and pre-scheduled consultations drive the calendar here, where treatments often span multiple visits and involve coordination with other providers.

Booking a consultation means calling (703) 425-3737—no online scheduling widgets or chatbots. That direct line reflects the practice’s approach: periodontal and implant cases rarely fit into templated appointment slots. Questions about sedation options, healing timelines, or insurance coordination get answered over the phone, not through a FAQ page. It’s a throwback in an era of automated booking, but the subject matter doesn’t lend itself to dropdown menus.

The map pin drops near the intersection with Ox Road, though the directions will confirm parking logistics. Public transit isn’t a practical option here; this stretch of Fairfax assumes you’re arriving by car. The surrounding area mixes medical offices with older commercial buildings—no cafes or boutiques to linger in afterward, just the straightforward comings and goings of a specialty practice.