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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 Bett is professional and approachable. He and the accompanying staff are willing to help. I had a rough infection-and needed some other work done, but since coming I have really pleased with the work by Dr Bett and the team!”
Nicholas
Bett, DMD
Dentist
540 East Main Street
Purcellville, VA 20132
4.9(36)
4.9
(137)
Dr. Ella Derminassian, DDS
Dentist 26.0 mi
4.9(137)
14995 Shady Grove Rd
Suite 310
Rockville, MD 20850
General and Cosmetic Dentist located in Rockville, MD
Ella DerMinassian, DDS, provides highly personalized and attentive dental care for men, women, and children of all ages at Fallsgrove Park Dental in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. DerMinassian is known for her compassionate and gentle dental care, and she specializes in helping patients with high dental anxiety to feel comfortable and confident while under her care.
Dr. DerMinassian, often known as Dr. D, is a native of Montgomery County in Maryland and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Maryland-College Park. She earned her dental degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, where she also completed a one-year residency in advanced education in general dentistry.
With expertise in many types of dentistry, including family, laser, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry, Dr. DerMinassian delivers customized dental services. She offers convenient in-office restorations, Invisalign® teeth straightening, teeth whitening, root canal therapies, treatments for periodontal disease, rotary endodontics, night guards and Botox® for TMJ, and more.
Dr. DerMinassian also performs minor oral surgery when needed, such as bone grafts, extractions, and gingivectomies. She uses the most advanced dental tools, technology, and techniques, including the innovative iTero® scanners. Dr. DerMinassian maintains membership with the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association and the Southern Maryland Dental Society to stay abreast of the latest developments in her field.
Dr. Gaitan and Associates provide orthodontics and comprehensive dentistry services. Dr. Gaitan is also fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish to better accommodate his patients.
Dr. Gaitan is originally from Peru. He graduated from San Marcos University Dental School in Lima in 1985 and became a certified Orthodontist from the College of Dentists of Peru in 1991.
Dr. Gaitan obtained the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and completed Orthodontic Externship Program in 1997 at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. He then completed his Orthodontic Mini-Residency Program in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2000.
In 2005, Dr. Gaitan was recognized with the TUMI USA AWARD in Miami, Florida, for his notable contributions to the Peruvian Community in the US and as an Outstanding Peruvian Professional in the State of Virginia. He treats patients at his practices in Virginia and works as an Orthodontic Consultant at his practice in Lima, Peru.
Dr. Gaitan and his younger brother Jorge were born in Lima, Peru, and were raised in a family with an attraction to Dentistry. Their father and mentor, Dr. Sixto Gaitan Ortiz, was an Orthodontist and their main inspiration. Together, they completed their studies at San Marcos University in Peru.
After their schooling, Dr. Gaitan moved to the US to pursue post-grad studies at the University of Maryland. Jorge remained in Peru and is a successful General Practitioner and Faculty Member at their Alma Mater. After additional academic and professional experiences, they decided to practice in different areas of dentistry with the quality and professionalism learned from their father.
Dr. Gaitan resides in Northern Virginia with his wife Nancy and has three sons. Erick, Doctor of Chiropractic, Graduate from Life University, Ricardo Jr., Dental Student at Howard University, and David, student of pre-medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Dr. Kopal Agarwal, DMD
Dr. Kopal Agarwal is a general dentist in Sterling VA. She graduated from Tufts University – School of Dental Medicine, Boston MA with Doctor of Dental Medicine and Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Meerut University, India. She practiced as a General Dentist in India before attending Tufts University, where she received rigorous training in General Dentistry. She has volunteered at several non-profit dental camps.
She is caring and compassionate with a goal of providing the highest standard of dental care to each of her patients. She enjoys treating adult and pediatric patients. In her free time, Dr. Agarwal enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
“Excellent Dentist. Dr Gaitan is very knowledgeable and has done great work on my teeth. Orthodontics is his specialty flawless and beautiful work. Thank you Dr Gaitan!”
Ricardo
Gaitan, DDS
Dentist
21525 Ridgetop Circle
Suite 220
Sterling, VA 20166
4.9(54)
Dr. Jane Brodsky, DMD MS
Dentist 31.4 mi
11404 Old Georgetown Road
Suite 204
North Bethesda, MD 20852
At her office in North Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Jane Brodsky brings more than 20 years of experience. She offers a comprehensive suite of general, preventive, emergency, cosmetic dentistry services. Dr. Brodsky believes good dentistry is more than state-of-the-art equipment and excellent clinical skills. Her team is highly competent and includes caring dental hygienists with years of experience. Dr. Brodsky works to establish long-lasting relationships with all of her patients through trust and open communication
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“Dr. Jane Brodsky is the kind of doctor whom you can rely on. Thorough check-ups, professional effective treatments, operative help in emergency situations. Painless procedures, friendly staff, and medical competence make Dr. Jane Brodsky my dentist whom I trust.”
Dr. Gramkee is board certified periodontist with over 30 years of experience in restoring and maintaining the dental health of his patients. He recognizes that each patient has individual needs and applies the latest science and techniques to meet their goals. Dedicated to service, Captain Gramkee retired from the U.S. Navy after 25 years and held the prestigious positions of Chair of the Navy’s periodontics residency program and Specialty Advisor to the Surgeon General of the Navy. Dr. Gramkee has lectured extensively on periodontics and implant dentistry and has presented research at scientific conferences and symposiums.
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“Dr.Gramkee answered to all my questions. His information helped me making decisions of what I wanted to do. I really appreciate for his excellent care. I also recommend him to my coworkers.”
Juya is an enthusiastic and dedicated Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of experience. Her passion for Dental Hygiene has allowed her to provide outstanding patient care, to form nurturing relationships, and to foster kind and motivational ways for her patients to optimally maintain their oral health. Originally from Hangzhou, China, she completed her Hygiene training in 1999 and married her husband Curt, a Navy Dentist. During the past twenty years as a Navy wife, she has lived in many different places. She is licensed in California, Texas and Maryland and has provided many dental volunteer hours while stationed overseas in Okinawa and Italy. Juya speaks English and Mandarin and in her free time enjoys cooking, camping, hiking, playing tennis and traveling.
With the belief that every person deserves a great smile, Daniella Perez Simon, DMD, has been practicing dentistry for the last 15 years. She currently sees patients of all ages in North Bethesda, Maryland. From the minute a patient walks into her care, Dr. Simon and her team want them to feel like family.
With an office right across the street from White Flint Mall and a block from the White Flint metro, she has been servicing the Maryland and Washington DC Metropolitan Area for the last four years.
Dr. Simon started her career in La Paz, Bolivia, earning her dental degree. She later obtained a Master’s in aesthetics in Recife, Brazil. Upon moving to the United States, she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Dr. Simon is a member of the American Dental Association, Maryland State Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Simon believes in giving back and regularly works with organizations like Healing the Children and the Maryland Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped. Working overseas and locally, she believes that everyone no matter their circumstance deserves a great smile.
Dr. Simon is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. She resides in the Rockville, Maryland, area and is married with three beautiful daughters.
If you’re looking to fix an aching tooth, searching for a family-friendly dentist for your kids, or would like to be seen by a bilingual and cultured dentist, look no further than Preet S. Bajwa, DDS of Reston, Virginia.
A graduate of Howard University and a member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Bajwa speaks several languages, including Spanish, English, Hindi, and Punjabi. AB Reston Family Dental offers various dental services, including dental implants, family dentistry, emergency dentistry, root canals, crowns, bridges, cosmetic procedures, and extractions.
Dr. Bajwa and the team at AB Reston Family Dental take great pride in anchoring their practice in traditional values, like making sure every patient is seen on time and has a one-on-one consultation with the doctor.
Zero wait time is just one reason families in the Reston, Virginia, see Dr. Bajwa for their dental needs. Call or click today to sign up for a one-on-one appointment with Dr. Bajwa.
Amy Ton, DDS, is an experienced general and cosmetic dentist serving patients at Sunrise Dental in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Ton cares deeply about her patients and passionately provides exceptional and gentle dental care to them in a warm, comfortable, and personal environment.
A northern Virginia native, Dr. Ton graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and a minor in Spanish. She then went on to complete a one-year special science post-baccalaureate program at The University of Pennsylvania before receiving her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland Dental School. As a strong advocate of lifelong learning, Dr. Ton enhanced and furthered her education and skills by completing two additional years of a general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. As a chief resident, she was trained to treat more advanced cases in many aspects of general dentistry.
Dr. Ton is Invisalign-certified and credentialed to provide oral conscious sedation to patients. She has a fellowship with the California Implant Institute and is well on her way to obtaining a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Ton actively attends continuing education courses to stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry, and she maintains professional memberships in the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners. Through her many years of commitment to dental excellence, Dr. Ton has been recognized as one of America’s Best Dentists by the National Consumer Advisory Board for 2018 and 2019. She was also listed in Virginia Living Magazine as one of the Top Dentists in Virginia for 2020. This honor was a result of thousands of dental practitioners voting for dentists to which they would refer patients, taking into account education, experience, and patient results.
Dr. Ton’s hobbies include spending time with family and friends, arts and crafts, and music. She has actively dedicated herself to various humanitarian causes for over the past decade and continues to give back to her community by volunteering her time at dental clinics and multiple service events every year. Dr. Ton’s philanthropic efforts have won her various accolades, including the University of Maryland Dean’s Award for Outstanding Community Service.
With her impeccable integrity, comprehensive approach to dentistry, and down-to-earth personality, Dr. Ton has earned the trust and loyalty of many patients with whom she has had the pleasure and honor of working with. She looks forward to serving as an unwavering advocate to help patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health for life.
“Always a wonderful experience! Dr. Ton and the entire crew are like family and ensure that I am fully aware of my health options. They work with you and have the best safety standards. They treat you family and not customers. I highly recommend!”
Amy
Ton, DDS
Dentist
11868 Sunrise Valley Drive
Suite 100
Reston, VA 20191
5.0(21)
4.9
(32)
Dr. Eunjung Ji, DMD
Dentist 35.1 mi
4.9(32)
8860 Columbia 100 Parkway
Suite 20
Columbia, MD 21045
Dr. James Ryee provides expert dental care and cosmetic services at C & R Dental Care to residents of Centreville, Virginia, Vienna, Virginia, and Columbia, Maryland. With more than 17 years of private practice experience, he has vast expertise in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants at all three locations.
He was born in Korea and grew up in Ohio and Maryland. Dr. Ryee graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School and finished his general practice residency at the university hospital. He currently serves as a fellow at the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. This makes him especially qualified to offer you the latest in implant therapies to restore missing teeth and improve your smile.
Dr. Ryee is married to his wife, Jasmine, with two children -- Zoe and Matthew -- and enjoys playing basketball, biking, and fishing in his spare time.
Dr. Ryee works at both the Vienna and Columbia locations!
Welcome to Stone Ridge Orthodontics, located in Stone Ridge, VA, run by top-ranked orthodontist, Dr. Anishka Frankenberry, and serving Stone Ridge, Brambleton, Chantilly, and surrounding communities. Dr. Frankenberry believes having a great smile is important and enjoys working with patients to help them look and feel confident when they express themselves to the world. For Dr. Frankenberry, patient comfort and confidence are her goals, and it shows in the personalized care and treatment she provides. Dr. Frankenberry offers a wide variety of orthodontic services, including self-ligating braces, Invisalign®, WildSmiles®, Incognito™, and PROPEL®.
Originally from the Bahamas, Dr. Frankenberry earned her D.D.S. from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington DC, after earning her B.S. degree in Biology/Chemistry from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. After finishing her orthodontics residency at Howard, Dr. Frankenberry stayed in the area to hone her orthodontics practice for patients of all ages. She has been in practice for several years in the DC metro area, and she strives for excellence in developing orthodontic treatment plans for her patients.
In addition to providing superb orthodontic care, Dr. Frankenberry wants patients to enjoy visiting the office. She treats her patients to a comfortable and inviting waiting area, complete with games and iPads to enjoy as they get ready to sit in her chair.
Dr. Frankenberry and her husband, Brian, both enjoy working to make her orthodontics office one of the best in the area. In addition to his full-time job with the federal government, Brian helps out on the front desk at Stone Ridge Orthodontics and helps patients check in for their appointments. The Frankenberrys have two sons, whom they love spending time with, and they are the reason Dr. Frankenberry focuses on children’s care in her practice. She wants to deliver to her patients the same kind of attention and care that she would expect other health professionals to give her sons. When Dr. Frankenberry isn’t busy at her office, she enjoys bikram yoga and cooking for her family.
She is active in the community, lending her expertise and time to nonprofit organizations and schools, and helping underprivileged children get the dental treatments they need. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and a provider for Smiles Change Lives and Give Kids a Smile.
Dr. Frankenberry’s office in Stone Ridge, Virginia, is just 30 miles west of downtown Washington, DC. She also serves patients in the nearby areas of Herndon, Chantilly, and Sterling, Virginia.
Dedicated to general dentistry and helping patients achieve their smile goals through cosmetic dentistry services, Soo Yeon Park, DMD, is a highly regarded dentist. Dr. Park provides comprehensive dental care using the most up-to-date treatments at Maryland Smile Center in Columbia.
She always continues education to keep her skills improved and updated. She is currently in the process of finishing her LVI fellowship (LVIF) at Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, an international institute offering post-graduate dental education for dealing with more esthetically and physiologically complex cases.
Health care service runs in Dr. Park’s family, and dentistry has been a passion of hers since she was a teenager. Dr. Park believes that “a good dentist makes people’s lives much better.” She gets her career fulfillment when one of her patients returns with a smiling face after a dental treatment.
Dr. Park specializes in complex reconstructive and aesthetic dentistry. She provides crowns and bridges, full-mouth rehabilitation treatments, veneers, oral surgery, root canal therapy, composite bonding treatments, dental implants, and more.
Outside of the practice, Dr. Park enjoys being with her daughter and husband. Her hobbies include doing artwork and handcrafts.
If you have missing or damaged teeth that need restoration, visit Dr. Negar Tehrani, DMD, an expert prosthodontist offering her services at Aura Dentistry in McLean, Virginia.
Originally from Iran, she grew up in Turkey. She graduated from the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, with a degree in biology, then moved to Boston and completed her dental degree at the world-renowned Boston University Goldman School of Medicine. She continued her education at Boston University by obtaining specialized training in prosthodontics.
Prosthodontics is a specialty recognized by the American Dental Association that emphasizes full-mouth rehabilitation and treatment of implants, crowns, veneers, dentures, and temporomandibular joint disorder. Dr. Tehrani forms a relationship with each patient and tailors your treatment plan to your specific aesthetic and functional goals and needs.
As a lifelong student, Dr. Tehrani stays on top of new technologies and procedures in her field. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and attending performing arts productions.
“My husband and I have been coming to see Dr. Tehrani and Dr. Yi for several years. We always have an excellent experience from beginning to end! Thank you to Drs. Tehrani and Yi and their staff for taking such good care of us. Happy Holidays!”
Chang Yi, DDS provides expert dental care at Aura Dentistry to community members in and around McLean, Virginia. Having lived in Northern Virginia for more than 20 years, he attended West Springfield High School, where he already knew he wanted to pursue a career in dentistry.
He was accepted early to Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia, before even graduating high school, as part of an honors program. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1997 and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2001.
Dr. Yi has the credentials necessary to provide sedation dentistry. He has a strong commitment to providing excellent service and professional dental care for patients with all kinds of needs, from teeth straightening to veneers to routine checkups and fillings.
If you live in McLean or the surrounding area, call Aura Dentistry or book an appointment online for expert management of your entire family’s dental health. Under the care of Dr. Yi, you can prevent dental problems from arising and resolve new ones effectively and compassionately.
“The location is very convenient and easy to get to. The facility is well maintained. The receptionist was friendly and cordial! Dr. Yi explained the entire procedure and was very professional and efficient! I didn't feel any discomfort or pain! His assistant was very friendly and proficient! I highly recommend Aura Dentistry!!!”
Dr. Cai in Vienna and McLean, Virginia, recognizes every patient’s needs are unique and that visiting the dentist is full of anxiety. He caters his treatment accordingly because dental care should be personalized and more importantly, enjoyable.
In 2018 and 2019, Dr. Cai was recognized in the Guide to America’s Top Dentists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. In 2020, he was featured in The Wall Street Journal, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, CBS/WUSA 9 News, and Mornings with Jerry and Blanca as a "Hometown Hero" for his efforts to help with the PPE shortage during the pandemic. Dr.Cai has garnered national attention because he pushes to be on the vanguard of dentistry by staying abreast of the newest techniques and technology in the field.
Dr. Cai is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society.
As a native of Northern Virginia who graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, VA, he is excited to return home to be near friends and family after 8 years away from the area; he hopes to give back to the community that provided him with so much over the years.
He currently resides in Vienna, VA and in his spare time, he enjoys traveling, photography, golfing, and supporting his hometown sports teams.
Raquel Pagan, DDS, is a family and general dentist at We Care 4U Dental Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. She believes skill and compassion go hand-in-hand when providing exceptional care, and she values each and every patient relationship.
At We Care 4U Dental Center, Dr. Pagan provides treatment only when needed with no pressure or promotions. The practice offers high-level diagnostics with high magnification and a variety of preventive and cosmetic dentistry services, including bonding, veneers, dental implants, root canals, fillings, teeth whitening, teeth cleaning, and tooth extractions. Dr. Pagan is extremely skilled at matching the coloration, size, and shape for restorative procedures and uses the highest quality and most durable materials.
As a dental professional, Dr. Pagan is highly educated and stays up-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for patients. She recognizes that her patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in We Care 4U Dental Center team.
The team looks forward to helping patients achieve optimum oral health. To find out more about the available services and book an appointment, call the office or schedule online today.
Dr. Cai in Vienna and McLean, Virginia, recognizes every patient’s needs are unique and that visiting the dentist is full of anxiety. He caters his treatment accordingly because dental care should be personalized and more importantly, enjoyable.
In 2018 and 2019, Dr. Cai was recognized in the Guide to America’s Top Dentists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. In 2020, he was featured in The Wall Street Journal, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, CBS/WUSA 9 News, and Mornings with Jerry and Blanca as a "Hometown Hero" for his efforts to help with the PPE shortage during the pandemic. Dr.Cai has garnered national attention because he pushes to be on the vanguard of dentistry by staying abreast of the newest techniques and technology in the field.
Dr. Cai is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society.
As a native of Northern Virginia who graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, VA, he is excited to return home to be near friends and family after 8 years away from the area; he hopes to give back to the community that provided him with so much over the years.
He currently resides in Vienna, VA and in his spare time, he enjoys traveling, photography, golfing, and supporting his hometown sports teams.