Dr. Irene Shin, DDS

Dr. Irene Shin, DDS

Dentist
5206 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA
4.96
“I found the whole experience great with Dr Shin and her team. Good appointment availability, very short wait when I arrived, and the doctor took plenty of time to explain my dental particulars and answer my questions.”
Wynne B.January 25, 2026
Highly recommended
96% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.96

Average wait time

4.95

Bedside manner

5.00
“I found the whole experience great with Dr Shin and her team. Good appointment availability, very short wait when I arrived, and the doctor took plenty of time to explain my dental particulars and answer my questions.”
Wynne B.January 25, 2026
“I love this place! From the minute I walk in, every visit is pleasant. From the calming decor and environment to the always cheerful and helpful staff. Dr. Shin makes me feel safe and confident that the care and treatment I get is the best. I like the technology that they use it makes it easy to understand and see what treatment is for.”
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About Dr. Irene Shin

Dr. Irene Shin earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, the #1 ranked dental school in the United States and the world, according to QS World University Rankings. She pursued additional research training in stem cell research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and has published in scientific peer-reviewed journals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her family and daughter. Dr. Shin possesses an innate ability to put patients at ease, creating a warm and welcoming environment where your comfort and well-being are her top priorities. She is a well-trained, caring, and compassionate clinician committed to providing comfortable, personalized care and guiding you toward true wellness. Dr. Shin offers comprehensive dental care, including preventive care, fillings, crowns, emergency dental procedures, extractions, root canals, implants, and invisible braces. She looks forward to serving you and your family and helping you achieve the healthy smile of your dreams.

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Popular visit reasons

Bridge
Dental Cleaning
Dental Consultation
Dental Surgery
Holistic Dental Consultation
Pediatric Dentist Consultation
Retainer Checkup
Root Canal
Bridge
Dental Cleaning
Dental Consultation
Dental Surgery

Office locations

Irene Shin DDS (1 of 2)
5206 Dawes Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311
Irene Shin DDS (2 of 2)
303 S Columbus St, Alexandria, VA 22314
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Dental School - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Doctor of Dental Surgery

Awards and publications

  • Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) Fellow
  • MDA student committee, Michigan Dental Association, MI
  • DNA and Cell Biology 2010 month; 29: 473-85.
  • Haematologica 2013 month; 09(3): 36-52.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Korean

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1013561604

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.96
Wait time
4.95
Bedside manner
5.00
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The best clinic I've ever visited. The doctor healed my dentist childhood trauma. Highly recommend! <3
As always, everyone is kind and patient with me, even when I don't fuss. :)
Amazing very knowledgeable and professional dentist and staff. Very helpful too.
Verified patient
Great. Always professional. Excellent "bedside" manner.
I found the whole experience great with Dr Shin and her team. Good appointment availability, very short wait when I arrived, and the doctor took plenty of time to explain my dental particulars and answer my questions.
Verified patient
I love this place! From the minute I walk in, every visit is pleasant. From the calming decor and environment to the always cheerful and helpful staff. Dr. Shin makes me feel safe and confident that the care and treatment I get is the best. I like the technology that they use it makes it easy to understand and see what treatment is for.
My visit was very good / pleasant. U. Shine staff are very cordial and attentive to my needs. I will recommend U.Shine to my friends & families. Thank you =)
As usual my visit was a pleasant visit. All procedures were administered with ease. My experience was one that I would recommend to anyone who made dental work. The staff is as always a pleasure to be around. Everyone helps you to feel at ease. Most important for my great experience.
I am very pleased with the outcome. Dr. Shin also answered an emergency call from me a couple of weeks ago at the start of the weekend. Thank God! I will continue to make my day trips here to receive treatment. Thank you! :)
Dr. Qureshi is one the most gentle doctors I've ever met. I am phobic of the dentist and he tells me exactly what he is about to do to make me feel comfortable. I can hear ear back and listen to music when he is chilling to time out that sound. His staff Gabriella and Lyla are lovely and helpful. His hygenist Seiwa, is also very good.
I always feel comfortable coming here. My needs always feel heal and addressed. Diane's been cleaning my teeth for decades and it's always a pleasure to see her.
Excellent care provided by a professional team.
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Dr. Irene Shin has 2 office locations in Alexandria, view full addresses on Dr. Shin's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Irene Shin?

Dr. Irene Shin frequently sees patients for Bridge, Dental Cleaning, Dental Consultation, Pediatric Dentist Consultation, and Root Canal. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Irene Shin on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Irene Shin speak?

Dr. Irene Shin speaks English and Korean.

How do patients rate Dr. Irene Shin in reviews?

25 patients have reviewed Dr. Irene Shin. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.96/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.95/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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