Dr. Markova received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She completed her Orthodontic Residency at the Washington Hospital Center in DC and was Resident Team Leader at Children's National Medical Center Cleft Lip and Palate Craniofacial Clinic. Prior to dental school, she obtained her B.S. in Kinesiology at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Markova is a clinical lecturer at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and a featured lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Markova has published research articles in various dental publications. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the DC Dental Society, and President of the DC branch of the Harvard Odontological Society.
Interesting fact: Dr. Markova holds 2 patents for innovative orthodontic bracket designs.
Dr. Markova has a special interest in adult orthodontics, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders, and facial esthetics. She encourages a complete facial analysis for every patient and is committed to working with physicians in other fields to achieve the best functional and esthetic results.
Hailing from Michigan, Dr. Markova has found a home in Arlington. Whether shopping in Georgetown, enjoying the Arlington Farmer’s market or even having a bite at her favorite restaurant, Dr. Markova enjoys all that Northern Virginia has to offer.
Education & experience
Education
Dental School - Harvard University, Doctor of Dental Medicine
Washington Hospital Center, Residency in Orthodontics
Practice
Virginia Center for Orthodontics
Professional memberships
American Association of Orthodontists
Northern Virginia Dental Society
Harvard Odontological Society
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1831456722
Crissy (Christiana) Markova does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.94
Wait time
4.81
Bedside manner
4.96
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Dr. Markova is great, doesn’t use scare tactics to get you to commit to orthodontic treatment, and has a pleasant staff.
June 19, 2019Annette G.Verified patient
She is very kind and friendly.
She listed my points, explained to me, and gave some options.
No pressure at all!
February 19, 2016Ney M.Verified patient
Excellent Orthodontist. Very fair, polite, kind, and intelligent. Highly recommend for all orthodontic procedures.
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Excellent. My son felt very comfortable. Thank you Dr. Markova. I will definitely refer family and friends.
More than 1 year agoJM
I am always afraid of dentists.
But Dr Markova and the team here is very friendly and helpful!
January 15, 2021Alfonsa Inggrid C.Verified patient
Very professional and a pleasant experience for a first time visit.
October 6, 2016Ian S.Verified patient
Very quick, friendly, and helped me with all my questions.
December 12, 2016Marla G.Verified patient
She is the best doctor I have ever been to for any reason.
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I'm very satisfied with everything they had to offered.
October 28, 2015Jennifer C.Verified patient
Dr. Crissy was welcoming, informative, and timely.
March 13, 2018Maya G.Verified patient
Very nice and informative
January 25, 2021Helia L.Verified patient
Dr. Markova and her staff were fantastic, office was beautiful, staff was friendly, office was adult appropriate which I loved!
December 9, 2020Ajia M.Verified patient
Dr Markova is the best!
May 8, 2019Sintia R.Verified patient
Great customer service! I waited less than 15 minutes and on the way out they apologized for the delay in my visit and offered me a gift card. Crissy Marjova had great bedside manner and it was an efficient visit.
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Dr. Markova and her staff were wonderful! Everyone was very courteous and friendly, the office was very clean and aesthetically pleasing, and the whole experience was a very pleasant one.
September 19, 2018Annie M.Verified patient
Crissy and her team (Amber, Danielle, Shannon) are the BEST! Professional, great sense of humor, always on top of things. Very easy to schedule appointments and they make sure to remind you ahead of time. Baked cookies greet you when you walk in - amazing. If you have any orthodontic needs, do yourself a favor and go to Crissy!!!
October 26, 2017Julian L.Verified patient
Wonderful experience. I went in for a consultation and left with braces. Everyone here from Dr. Markova to the front desk staff to the assistants was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and thorough. I would recommend this office to any and everyone seeking orthodontic care.
June 21, 2017Brionne G.Verified patient
Great service, but extremely high prices.
June 14, 2017Initials hidden
I'm new to the area so I trusted some reviews on zocdoc and booked an appointment. Glad I did! I went to get my retainer adjusted. They were very polite. Dr. Markova listened to my concerns and did a great job adjusting my retainers they are much more comfortable! She gave me some advice for my baby tooth extraction and implant placement as well! For any additional ortho concerns Dr. Markova will be my first stop!
February 16, 2017Anika S.Verified patient
Dr Markova is the best doctor I've ever had, for any kind of medicine. She really cares about her patients and is really great at providing flexible options based on patient needs and financing, and is the friendliest, kindest person I've ever met! I highly recommend her!
August 16, 2016Sarah C.Verified patient
Wow, I didn't know dentist offices this awesome existed. Very bright and modern facility, starting with a nice waiting area and pleasant person at the front desk who actually smiles at you and welcomes you while knowing what she's doing. The doctor came out to greet me and gave me a tour of the facility. We then went into her private office where we talked about my mouth piece. She then spent time with me checking my bite and mouth piece and how everything fit. She said that I didn't need any adjustment or a new mouth piece. She was very nice and walked me back to the front desk. There was no charge for the consultation! Shannon at the desk was wonderful. The modern x-ray machine gives out less radiation and the dental chairs are facing the window with a great view from the 8th floor.
February 21, 2016Wassim B.Verified patient
Office staff was very friendly and informative. Dr.Markova made my visit very pleasant. I've already told my friends and they are going to get their braces there also. I would recommend this office to anyone looking for a orthodontist that is very knowledgeable and can listen and understand your concerns. P.s they have all new state of the art machines and instruments. ;)
More than 1 year agoUnique T.Verified patient
Very Pleasant and welcoming! Love the office
January 19, 2016Chris Angelo M.Verified patient
I've been seeing Dr. Markova for orthodontics for about four months now. Everything has been going great so far and she and her staff are super responsive - they always answer any questions I have within a few hours. They truly represent a medical team that cares about its patients.
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Dr. Markova and her staff are wonderful!! I was running late because of work and they were very accommodating. They understood and they did what they could to get me in and out. I went in for a consultation and I am going back to get my scans for Invisalign! The staff is very nice and Shannon has done everything she could to work with me on making this affordable for me! I've contacted her many times over the last few days and she is always very pleasant to speak with me and has never seemed like I was annoying her or anything. She's been extremely helpful and although the office is currently out of network for me I changed it just so I could go to this office. They also gave me a cute little gift for coming to do my consultation there :)! This could go on forever haha but bottom line is I would refer anyone here and would definitely tell you to go!
December 8, 2015Tyler H.Verified patient
I loved Crissy !! My consult was very informative and she made me feel very comfortable about the process of getting my treatment . Because of that I decided to get my braces the same day . She is super sweet (everyone in the office was) and I know I made the perfect decision of choosing her as my orthodontist .
November 13, 2015Diamond B.Verified patient
I thought that the overall experience was fanatic and I would highly recommend her to working professionals in the Arlington area looking for braces!
More than 1 year agoMary S.Verified patient
Very nice and bubbly. :)
December 5, 2015Billena B.Verified patient
Dr. Markova and her staff were very welcoming! As soon as I entered the office I was given a friendly greeting and shown around the office. Dr. Markova and her staff made me feel at ease, provided very thorough and helpful information regarding my concerns, and made thoughtful and practical recommendations for my treatment. They were warm, caring, and patient answering all questions I had. I was very pleased with my visit and will continue receiving orthodontics care at their office. I even left with a small gift bag as a token of appreciation of their patients :)
November 2, 2015Sasha H.Verified patient
Dr. Markova not only made my child feel comfortable with getting braces, but she was actually excited! She used to be so nervous seeing doctors but every time we have in appointment at VCO she is excited and asks" when are we seeing or Dr. Markova again?" We <3 Dr. Marvoka!
More than 1 year agoLT
My visit was very relaxed and comfortable.
More than 1 year agoJM
I went to Dr. Markova to start the process for my retainer. She started with the spacers and she was so kind and me felt at ease. The office was set up so homey and I was very comfortable there.
More than 1 year agoMW
The office is gorgeous, modern and filled with natural light.
Dr. Markova is friendly, knowledgeable, and is using so many wonderful new techniques for my children. Orthodontics is really evolving!
Great overall experience and highly recommended!
August 30, 2015Jeff H.Verified patient
Dr. Markova is the best! She really listened to my situation and what I needed. As an adult, getting orthodontic work made me conscious. But she's so calm, reassuring and super nice, Highly recommend!!!
More than 1 year agoAC
My kids all needed braces and Dr. Markova and her staff were so accommodating to my family and I. Her office staff worked out financial plans and options that worked for me and they coordinated appointments for my kids so I could bring them to their appointments all at the same time. It made my life that much easier and I will recommend her to any families in need of an orthodontist. Great family discount!!
More than 1 year agoBQ
The overall experience was excellent. Very clean and nice with a modern decor. Staff was very professional and friendly. Dr. Markova was very knowledgeable.
More than 1 year agoWH
Dr. Markova was an absolute pleasure to have as a doctor. She took me last minute when I had a painful issue with braces and addressed all of my needs with my comfort as a top priority. The office space was very clean and comfortable.
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Dr. Crissy (Christiana) Markova frequently sees patients for Braces Consultation, Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation, Orthodontic Consultation, Teeth Whitening, and Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Crissy (Christiana) Markova on their profile.
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70 patients have reviewed Dr. Crissy (Christiana) Markova. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.94/5. They have a 4.96/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.81/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.