Dr. Benjamin O. Watkins, III is a prosthodontist. He specializes in guiding your dental care toward your aesthetic and functional goals. Dr. Watkins understands how your smile can be directly connected to your self-esteem. He works to positively impact your self-image through improving the overall health and appearance of your smile.
Dr. Watkins grew up around dentistry in Northwest Washington, DC. His dad was a general dentist for 50 years and he considers it a privilege to carry on his dental legacy in the community with an emphasis in prosthodontics.
Dr. Watkins has been married to his wife Natasha since 2001. They have fraternal twins and reside in the Northwest Washington, DC area. Dr. Watkins enjoys family time, tennis, and photography.
Education and Experience
1987–1991 BA, University of Virginia
1991–1995 Doctorate of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland School of Dental Surgery
1995–1997 Certificate Program, Advanced Prosthodontics Residency, Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry
1997–1998 Fellowship Program, Advanced Implant Prosthodontics Education, University of Maryland School of Dental Surgery
Professional Memberships and Recognition
American College of Prosthodontists
Academy of Osseointegration
American Dental Association
National Dental Association
District of Columbia Dental Society
Northern Virginia Dental Society
Millennium Dental Study Club, Washington, D.C.; founding member
Millennium Dental Study Club, Northern Virginia; founding member
The NOVA Institute for Advanced Dental Education, an affiliate of the Seattle Study Club; restorative advisor
International College of Dentists; Fellow
Accolades
2003: Best Dentist Award as a Prosthodontist, published in Washingtonian
2004–2005: "The Best Dentist in America" Award, selected by one’s peers and published in the book The Best Dentist in America
2006: Best Dentist Award as a Prosthodontist, published in Washingtonian
2006, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2016: “Top Dentist” as voted by peers, published in Northern Virginia Magazine
2007: Selected out of a national pool of applicants to participate in the First National Dental Association/GlaxoSmithKline Speaker Bureau and Spokesperson Development Program
2008: “Best Dressed Dentist” Award, published in Washingtonian
2009: “Top Vote-Getting Prosthodontist,” published in Washingtonian
2013: “Top Vote Getting Prosthodontist,” published in Washingtonian
2013: “Top Prosthodontist in Washington, DC,” published in The Leading Physicians of the World, International Association of Dentists
2014: Fellowship in the International College of Dentists
2017: "Top Prosthodontist" in Washington DC, Washingtonian
2017: Washington DC Sports Athletic Association (DCSAA); committee member
Contact our DC or McLean dental office. Schedule your next dental examination and teeth cleaning. Dr. Kaihara welcomes patients from Alexandria, Falls Church, Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda, and nearby areas.
Contact your D.C. and McLean dentists. Schedule you and your family’s next dental examination. Drs. Kaihara and Watkins welcome patients from Alexandria, Falls Church, Arlington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and neighboring communities.
A beautiful smile is only a phone call or click away.
