Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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 !!
Dr. Alina Lu completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at Iowa State University before earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Following dental school, Dr. Lu pursued further training in an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at NYU Langone in Northern California, where she refined her skills across a broad range of dental procedures.
Dr. Lu enjoys serving her patients by offering comprehensive care, including restorative work such as fillings, crowns, and bridges, as well as dentures and Invisalign. She is passionate about creating beautiful smiles and helping patients feel more confident. Her commitment to excellence has driven her to continually expand her knowledge in full mouth reconstruction and cosmetic dentistry, ensuring she stays at the forefront of the latest techniques and innovations.
Dr. Lu is an active member of the Kois Dental Club and the American Dental Association. Her philosophy of patient care is to provide high-quality treatment while meeting each patient’s unique needs, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and comfort.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Lu enjoys spending time with her family. She also loves hiking, swimming, practicing Pilates, and cooking, embracing a balanced and active lifestyle.
Dr. Keon Manesh graduated Top 10 Magna cum Laude in his class at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS). Inspired by his father, a 1993 alumnus of the same esteemed institution, Dr. Manesh is a dedicated general dentist whose passion for dentistry blends academic excellence, clinical expertise, and a commitment to community service.
Dr. Manesh’s journey began at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. After undergrad, he worked alongside his father in their family dental practices, fueling his expertise in comprehensive dentistry, including operative dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery. He furthered his education at Johns Hopkins University, earning a Master’s degree in Biotechnology, honing his scientific and innovative thinking.
At the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Dr. Manesh distinguished himself as a leader, serving as President of his DDS class for all four years. He was selected as one of only three students for the prestigious Diamond Scholars Program. In his final year, he treated patients at the University’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry Clinic alongside residents, mastering complex procedures and delivering advanced dental care.
Community service is central to Dr. Manesh’s mission. He founded the Planet Smilez Club, inspiring Baltimore students to explore STEM and oral health, earning the Deans Outstanding Community Service Award, the highest community service honor. His excellence was further recognized with the Diamond Scholars Recognition Award for advanced dental mastery, the Katharine Toomey Plaque for exceptional devotion and leadership to the profession, and induction into prestigious societies like Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), Gorgas Odontological, and Gamma Pi Delta, reflecting his outstanding scholarship and character.
Dr. Manesh specializes in individualized dental treatment, drawing on his extensive clinical experience to provide personalized care. Fluent in English and Farsi, he connects with a diverse patient base, believing in empowering patients through education and ensuring every visit is comfortable and transformative.
Outside the office, Dr. Manesh enjoys traveling, playing volleyball with his family, and pursuing continuing education to enhance his skills for his patients’ benefit. With a legacy of care and a vision for the future, Dr. Keon Manesh is committed to making a lasting impact—one smile at a time.
Dr. Brooke Mossaded graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1988 and completed a general dentistry residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in 1989. For many years, she has been a senior-level attending at Columbia Dental School, where she has enjoyed teaching and mentoring future dentists.
With over 25 years of experience, she is proficient in all aspects of dentistry, including implant supported restorative, cosmetic veneers and inlays, TMJ treatment, and Invisalign, having been certified in teeth alignment for over 20 years. Dr. Mossaded takes pride in providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized with a Top Patient Award on U.S. News Health, earning a 5/5 rating from her patients.
Dr. Brooke Mossaded understands that visiting the dentist can be stressful for some, and she has had training in working with phobic patients to ensure a comfortable and supportive experience. Her goal is to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile while making your visits as stress-free as possible.
Dr. Brooke Mossaded looks forward to meeting you and providing the best care for your dental health!
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. Wonje Cha is a highly experienced provider in cosmetic dentistry and dental implants, proudly serving patients at two C&R Dental Care locations in Centreville and Tysons, Virginia.
A graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School, Dr. Cha went on to complete advanced clinical training in general dentistry, oral surgery, and endodontics at York Hospital in Pennsylvania. He later brought his skills to Northern Virginia, where he practiced in a group setting and further developed his expertise in cosmetic and implant dentistry.
In 2003, Dr. Cha co-founded C&R Dental Care with Dr. James Ryee. What began as a private practice in Virginia has since grown into a trusted multi-location dental group known for its compassionate, high-quality care.
Dr. Cha is committed to lifelong learning and staying at the forefront of dental advancements. He is a proud Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, reflecting his dedication to excellence and continuing education.
Outside the office, Dr. Cha enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He’s an avid outdoorsman who loves hiking, biking and running in his free time.
