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Dr. James Ryee brings over 17 years of private practice experience to C&R Dental Care, providing expert general and cosmetic dentistry across all three locations—Centreville and Tysons, Virginia, and Columbia, Maryland. His comprehensive approach and gentle touch have earned the trust of patients seeking everything from routine care to advanced implant treatments.

Born in Korea and raised in Ohio and Maryland, Dr. Ryee graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School and completed a general practice residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a proud member of the Academy of General Dentistry, demonstrating his commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in dental care.

With extensive experience in general dentistry, cosmetic procedures, and dental implants, Dr. Ryee is uniquely qualified to restore function and beauty to your smile with the most modern and proven techniques.

Outside of the office, Dr. Ryee enjoys spending time with his wife, Jasmine, and their two children, Zoe and Matthew. He also loves playing basketball, biking, and fishing whenever he can.

Dr. Ryee works at both the Vienna and Columbia locations!

Dr. Kevin J. Salinas was born and raised in Northern Virginia. He is a first generation to go to college and furthermore Dental School. He attended The College of William and Mary where he excelled academically and later attended Virginia Commonwealth University to obtain his doctor of dental surgery degree.

While attending school Dr. Salinas participated in several community/missionary trips to remote locations, including Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and his native country Bolivia. He enjoys helping people who are in need of healthcare on his mission trips and connects with these people on a personal level. He enjoys working with people and making them happy by transforming their smile.

In his spare time Dr. Salinas enjoys traveling and seeing the world, learning about different cultures and connecting with them. He learns about these countries making these trips a learning experience that in return allows him to understand his patients needs better. He is also very family oriented and loves spending time with them.

For comprehensive, professional, and compassionate dental care in Manassas, Virginia, consult Ayesha Sultan, DDS, of Vital Dental Care. Dr. Sultan has more than 13 years of experience practicing dentistry and is committed to helping people improve their oral health.

Dr. Sultan graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry. She dedicates herself to state-of-the-art dental care with a personalized, gentle touch. Dr. Sultan uses her extensive training and experience to treat the most challenging dental issues and to help families maintain their routine oral health. She believes modern dentistry should be painless and stress free, and that cosmetic and structural work should be attractive, durable, and cost effective.

While preventive care helps ensure you don’t require extensive dental work, if you do have a major dental problem, Dr. Sultan can handle just about anything.

Dr. Sultan genuinely cares about your comfort and experience while you’re in her dental chair and office. Thousands of patients admire her calm demeanor and commitment to listening to their concerns.

On a personal note, Dr. Sultan is married and has two children. She has lived overseas in Africa and the Middle East where she volunteered her time in educating and raising dental awareness. She’s an enthusiastic contributor to a number of community causes, volunteering her time and skills on a regular basis.

Dr. Gregory DiRenzo is a Virginia native devoted to improving smiles in Purcellville, Virginia at his practice, DiRenzo Family Dentistry.

After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, he attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia for dental school. Following dental school, he completed a one-year general practice residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Dr. DiRenzo takes continuing education seriously. He’s a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, which requires 500 hours of continuing education and passage of a comprehensive exam.

Giving back to the community is also very important to Dr. DiRenzo. He’s a member of the Rotary Club of Purcellville and involved with the Loudoun County free dental clinic, Give Kids A Smile, as well as Mission Of Mercy, a program providing dental care to underprivileged families.

Dr. DiRenzo lives outside of Round Hill, Virginia with his wife and two sons. He takes great joy in helping coach his children in numerous sports. He fills his free time with fishing, hiking, kayaking, golfing, tennis, and skiing with his family.

Dr. Nicholas Bett has been practicing dentistry for over ten years in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. After completing his undergraduate studies and obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Biology from West Chester University in Pennsylvania, he attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bett completed his dental education receiving a doctorate in dental medicine and specialty training in oral surgery and dental implants at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (formerly Caritas Medical Center) and Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. After his training, Dr. Bett returned to practice in Pennsylvania before finally relocating to Northern Virginia with his family. Dr. Bett is committed to providing the best quality of dental care to all patients. He brings extensive knowledge and experience in oral surgery especially in dental implants, bone augmentation, and regular dentoalveolar surgery as well as high-quality general and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Bett has a specific interest in dental implants and full mouth rehabilitation cases that require meticulous planning and excellent teamwork. Community service is also of great importance and when not in practice, Dr. Bett volunteers on a regular basis at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic.

Dr. Zadeh is a general dentist committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Originally from Rockville, Maryland, Dr. Zadeh earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, College Park before completing her dental training at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.

With a strong focus on comprehensive, reliable, and compassionate dentistry, Dr. Zadeh takes pride in delivering excellent work while ensuring patients feel informed and comfortable. She believes education is a key part of every appointment and enjoy helping patients understand their oral health and treatment options so they can make confident decisions about their care. Dr. Zadeh is committed to staying current with advancements in dental technology, materials, and techniques. By regularly participating in continuing education courses, she ensures that every patient receives modern, evidence-based, and efficient treatment. Dedicated to building trusting relationships and creating healthy, long-lasting smiles, Dr. Zadeh looks forward to caring for patients in a welcoming and supportive environment. 

Outside of being a dentist, Dr. Zadeh enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys baking and is always looking for new recipes to try!

Dr. Amaya earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of El Salvador in 2004.

He worked in private practice early in his career for about 6 years. Dr. Amaya relocated to the Washington, DC area. He continued his education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Amaya is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. He has been working in the Washington, DC area since 2019.

Dr. Amaya enjoys practicing dentistry; he has helped a diverse population. with procedures that include restorative work such as crowns, fillings, bridges, as well as complete and partial dentures, root canals, and extractions. He is passionate about dentistry in general. He periodically takes continuing education courses.  To be up to date with materials and techniques that help him deliver the best dental experience possible to his patients.

Dr. Amaya is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Southern Maryland Dental Society. Also, he volunteers for different organizations, in the United States and abroad, helping underserved communities. Outside of Dentistry, Dr. Amaya enjoys traveling, hiking, watching soccer and basketball games, and movies. and trying different restaurants in the DC area to have a work-life balance.

Dr. Yutaka Okamoto is a skilled and compassionate general dentist with over 20 years of experience delivering comprehensive, patient-focused dental care. He was the founder and owner of SmileWell in North Bethesda, Maryland, where he provided a wide range of services including Invisalign, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, implant restorations, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
During his time at SmileWell, Dr. Okamoto was consistently recognized for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. His accolades include Washingtonian Top Dentist (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025), Bethesda’s Best Dentist (2020, 2022, 2024), and a place on the Washingtonian Wall of Fame.
Dr. Okamoto continues to advance the profession through education. He has been serving as a clinical instructor as a Dean’s Faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, mentoring, teaching and educating dental students.
Dr. Okamoto’s educational background reflects his dedication to both healthcare and business. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland, followed by a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, where he was recognized as the top-producing resident. He also completed post-baccalaureate studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Okamoto enjoys gardening, reading, traveling, and preparing Asian cuisine. He is a first-degree black belt in Judo and a devoted Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Go Buckeyes !!

At Morrison Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Dr. Morrison provides full-service oral health care, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative treatment. 

A native Washingtonian, Dr. Morrison received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Maryland Dental School, graduating magna cum laude, in 1989. He received top honors in multiple dental specialties and was elected to three national honor societies. Dr. Morrison received the top designation of "Master" from the Academy of General Dentistry (M.A.G.D). This title is awarded to less than 1% of all general dentists nationwide, with Dr. Morrison as one of the youngest dentists to achieve such distinction. He has been practicing dentistry for over 35 years. 

Dr Morrison comes from a strong family, dental tradition. He comes from a family of dentists where his dad served both in the Navy and as an esteemed DC dentist. His mother was a hygienist and his brother is a dentist in Ohio. Dr. Morrison is a father of seven children and this gift has strengthened his ability to work on patients of varying ages and abilities, from his youngest child to his mother. His family tradition in dentistry has paved the way for Dr. Morrison to continue serving patients with the highest quality of dental products, tradition (never trends) and techniques available. His most important purpose is making a real difference for you and others through dental treatment. Consequently, he strives to prioritize the unique needs of each patient through continuing education to keep a robust knowledge on current dental research and developments in treatment and giving back to the community. 

To continually refine and update his own skills, he maintains a rigorous continuing education schedule. The Consumer’s Research Council of America has consistently recommended Dr. Morrison as one of “America’s Top Dentists.” In 2023, he was recognized nationally with the Clinician of the Year award with the American Academy of Gold Foil Operators. 

Dr. Morrison is deeply committed to education and supporting our armed forces, honoring the legacy of his dad. He has served as a clinical instructor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry as well as a guest lecturer at the University of Maryland Dental School. Additionally, Dr. Morrison is a mentor and guest lecturer at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Morrison’s further commitment with the military is demonstrated through his dedication to treat the servicemen and servicewomen in the region to ensure they are deployable and not held back due to dental needs. His dedication to education stems from the joy he has as a father to a large family, consequently, he has invested time in several school districts, educating elementary school-age children on the importance of dental health. 

Giving back to the community is a priority for Dr Morrison. He draws on his extensive clinical experience to volunteer with a national foundation providing dental care to people who cannot afford needed treatment because of serious disabilities or impaired health. Dr. Morrison also served many years (from 1999-2005) in a leadership role with a medical and dental mission that serves isolated, rural communities in the Dominican Republic.

Dr. Morrison is keenly attentive with guests of all ages and abilities. He is an exceptional provider and will explain your dental needs and options to achieve your oral health goal and uniquely healthy and beautiful smile. He has a reputation of educating his patient on their full treatment, relieving their anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist and making them comfortable with the treatment they choose. He has helped thousands of patients restore their smiles.

Dr. Morrison enjoys spending time with his family, friends and community. He enjoys playing pool, riding bikes and barbequing with his children. Most recently he rode 100 miles with two of his sons and is currently teaching his youngest to ride her bicycle. 

Ellen Brodsky, DDS, is a skilled general and cosmetic dentist and the founder of Art and Dentistry in Bethesda, Maryland. Her focus on leading-edge tools, technology, and techniques, ensures that patients can rely on Art and Dentistry to receive the highest quality dental care. 

Dr. Brodsky graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore before entering into private practice in Bethesda. Initially operating as “Bright Beam Dental” with Dr. Richard Rehak, Dr. Brodsky renamed her dental practice Art and Dentistry, LLC in 2010. 

Trained by some of the world’s top dental specialists, Dr. Brodsky has hundreds of hours of continuing education courses to broaden her skill set and remain current with the latest developments in dentistry. Her special interests include cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, orthodontics, and cutting-edge dental treatments. She also maintains active professional memberships in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Orthodontic Society, and the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics.

Dr. Brodsky and her husband of over 20 years have twin boys. When not at the office, Dr. Brodsky likes to travel, ski, ice skate, and play tennis. She also loves art and music.

Expert dentist Shila Yazdani, DDS, brings more than two decades of experience in implant, neuromuscular, and cosmetic dentistry to Revive Dentistry, serving the men and women in and around Washington, D.C. 

Dr. Yazdani obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland, College Park. There, she was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society.

Dr. Yazdani subsequently attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery. Following graduation, she participated in post-doctoral training in implantology and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Dr. Yazdani also received post-doctoral instruction at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in Las Vegas, Nevada. This unique program provides training in advanced, comprehensive cosmetic dentistry that most dental schools lack. Each year, Dr. Yazdani returns to the institute to augment her professional skills.

As a dentist, Dr. Yazdani loves working with her patients. She always sets aside time to understand each individual’s unique concerns and develops treatments based on their health history, budget, and goals. 

Dr. Yazdani speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi fluently. She welcomes any man or woman seeking improved oral health to schedule an appointment at Revive Dentistry today.

Michael Mortazie, DDS, brings considerable experience in general, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry to Revive Dentistry, serving men and women living in and around Washington, D.C. 

Dr. Mortazie began his professional education at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where he earned his undergraduate degree in biological sciences. He subsequently enrolled at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery. 

Following graduation, Dr. Mortazie participated in post-doctoral training in surgical and prosthetic dental implantology. He also completed a mini-residency with the renowned Steven Olmos, DDS, in orthopedic dentistry. These experiences established him as a leader in the fields of neuromuscular, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. 

When Dr. Mortazie isn’t working with patients, you can find him furthering his professional skills and staying abreast of ongoing industry developments. He consistently participates in continuing education courses and is a regular attendee of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Mortazie welcomes any man or woman seeking improved confidence and oral health to Revive Dentistry today.

Sumeen Maur, DMD, provides gentle yet effective dentistry services to patients at K Street Dental & Orthodontic Group in Washington, D.C. As a member of the highly-skilled team of providers, Dr. Maur is committed to helping each patient achieve their optimal oral health. 

Dr. Maur grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, where she attended Furman University, obtaining her undergraduate degree in economics. During her time there, Dr. Maur was introduced to the field of dentistry while volunteering at a free dental clinic. She then chose to shadow local dentists in order to discover more about the basics of dentistry and the importance of the patient-doctor relationship.

Her interest in dentistry led Dr. Maur to enroll at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine. After completing her studies, Dr. Maur attended the University of Florida in St. Petersburg for further training and earned certification for Advanced Education in General Dentistry. 

In her free time, Dr. Maur enjoys reading, hanging out with family and friends, and exploring all that D.C. has to offer. She also enjoys traveling when she gets the chance.