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Maria Wright, DDS, is a leading general dentist at Smile Design Studio of Bethesda in Gaithersburg and Bethesda, Maryland. She is passionate about cosmetic dentistry and educating patients on optimal oral care. 

Dr. Wright‘s success as a dentist began with her dental training. After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Dr. Wright pursued the latest in dental education by earning her master’s at the University of Maryland. Before entering private practice, she completed a general practice residency at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Washington, DC, where she was able to further her studies in dentistry and discover her talent in cosmetic dentistry. 

Dr. Wright completes numerous hours of continuing education yearly to achieve her mission to provide optimal patient care, including training in Invisalign™, laser dentistry, and sleep apnea. She also attended the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. 

She remains active, particularly in the local school systems and churches, volunteering to promote oral health in the community. In addition, she advocated using mouthguards for athletes. She had the opportunity to accomplish this professionally with athletes of the National Basketball Association and the National Football League.

Outside the office, Dr. Wright loves traveling and golf. To book an appointment with Dr. Wright, contact the practice today. 

Michael Wright, DDS, MS, is a highly recognized prosthodontist specialist at Smile Design Studio of Bethesda in Gaithersburg and Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Michael Wright takes pride in offering his patients the best in dental care. 

Dr. Wright earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, before relocating to the University of Maryland to earn his master’s in oral biology and certificate in prosthodontics. Since graduating, Dr. Wright has practiced dental medicine for over a decade, becoming a member of the American College of Fixed Prosthodontics and engaging in ongoing education with a focus on full mouth reconstruction and advanced implant dentistry. 

Dr. Wright is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy Of Sports Dentistry. He is also published in the Journal of Prosthodontics and was a keynote lecturer at the International Association of Dental Research. With years of additional training, Dr. Wright has become an exceptionally gifted prosthodontist with expert skills in dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, TMJ problems, traumatic injuries, and complete oral reconstruction.He is rapidly becoming known as a leader in the complete dental transformation for people who want to look younger and feel better about their teeth.  Additionally, Dr. Michael Wright lectures on various Implant topics and study clubs in the DC region. 

Contact the Smile Design Studio of Bethesda today to book an consultation appointment with Dr. Wright. 

I am pleased to be a part of Smile Design Studio private practices and excited to share my passion for oral health with patients. I am also a certified health coach and I believe that overall- good health and good oral health go hand in hand. Together, my goal is to educate and grow with patients as we work to acheive the desired goals.

I completed my Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in my hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. Becoming a dentist and changing lives is one of the proudest achievements of my entire life!  I am also a proud graduate of the Howard University School of Business in Washington, DC.  I went on to private practice after graduation and continued to enhance my education in the areas of general dentistry, occlusion, TMJ disorders and cosmetic dentistry at the Pankey Institute, Piper Institute and Las Vegas Institute.  Frequently, I treat TMJ and Occlusal disorders with Botox/Neurotoxins, Splint therapy and even Invisalign therapy. Over the years I have taken countless continuing education to be the best version of a clinician I can be.  I absolutely love learning about the latest technologies that are designed to help acheive oral health, improve esthetics or make the experience less uncomfortable overall for the patient.  

Through my memberships, affiliations, and continuous education I devote myself to the latest treatments and technologies to design your smile. From the American Dental Association to American Academy of Clear Aligners, organized dentistry adds to my ability to serve my patients best. I firmly believe in a comprehensive approach to good oral health. From specialized treatment of TMJ, customized veneers, or dental implants and over 20 years of experience I am committed to designing your perfect smile.  I am proud to be named a Top Dentist in the Washingtonian magazine for several continuous years. 

In my free time, you can find me spending time with my husband, tween daughter and fur baby Kaley!  I am a foodie who loves to cook healthy delicious meals , work out on my Peloton. Many times you can also find me giving back to and working in Montgomery County and surrounding communities through volunteering and service. I am dedicated to outreach and raising awareness about Pancreatic Cancer, an awful disease that claimed the lives of both of my parents in 2019 and 2020. 

I look forward to getting to know you and your family taking care of any oral health needs. Hope to see you soon!

Dr. Treva Willis 

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.  

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.

Dr. Cai has been recognized in the Guide to America’s Top Dentists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, and 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". 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. 

William Lessne, D.D.S, has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years. He delivers exceptional care to his patients at William Lessne, D.D.S. & Bilal Chaudhry D.D.S., located in Arlington, Virginia. 

Dr. Lessne received his Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree at Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. 

Oral healthcare is constantly evolving. For this reason, Dr. Lessne regularly attends lectures, conferences, seminars, and reads relevant journals to stay current. His goal is to ensure his patients have access to the best care options, which are comfortable, efficient, and effective.

Dr. Lessne’s delivery of exceptional care and ability to form personal relationships with his patients has earned him many accolades. He has been recognized as a Top Dentist by Washington Magazine, Arlington Magazine, and Virginia Living.

Dr. Lessne is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. 

He believes in forming a partnership with every patient and works to help them achieve optimal dental health.

Bilal Chaudhry, D.D.S, is an associate dentist at Arlington Smiles in Arlington, Virginia. He is known for providing compassionate and comprehensive dental care to patients gently and efficiently. 

Dr. Chaudhry is a North Virginia native born into a family with multi-generational ties to the dental profession. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. 

After completing his undergraduate degree, Dr. Chaudhry attended the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He has completed a one-year internship in oral and maxillary surgery at the Rutgers University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. 

Dr. Chaudhry is a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. He has significant private practice experience with all phases of general dentistry and strives to deliver the best for his patients by participating in numerous continuing education courses. 

Dr. Chaudhry resides with his wife in Merrifield, Virginia. He enjoys relaxing with friends and family, playing basketball, and cheering on local sports teams.

Chinatu Ego-Osuala, DDS and the staff at Paramount Dental Care in Takoma Park and Silver Springs, Maryland, offer a friendly-family dental practice that is dedicated to quality, caring, and comfort.

The mission of the staff at Paramount Dental Care is to eliminate the fear often associated with dental offices since they believe that with less anxiety comes more involvement and better dental health decisions.

Dr. Ego-Osuala works with his staff at Paramount Dental Care to establish trust by listening and addressing patient concerns promptly. Together, they make patients feel comfortable, happy, and satisfied.

Dr. Ego-Osuala participated in the prosthodontic honors program and graduated with a distinction award in restorative dentistry along with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2011. Dr. Ego-Osuala received an outstanding service award from the Community Dentistry Division at Howard University for participating in several outreach programs.

Following dental school, Dr. Ego-Osuala honed his skills by performing numerous procedures on both children and adults while completing the General Practice Residency program at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn.    

Dr. Ego-Osuala then worked in private practice in New Jersey for several years while expanding his knowledge and skills during a one-year Full Mouth Reconstruction Course at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry Linhart Continuing Education Program. He specialized in Aesthetics and Occlusion Rehabilitation.

Dr. Ego-Osuala maintains professional memberships with the American Dental Association (ADA), Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA), and Southern Maryland Dental Society (SMDS).    

Located next to Washington Adventist Hospital,  Paramount Dental Care provides healthy and beautiful smiles through cosmetic and preventive dental treatments for both adults and children.

Dr. Reza Tahernia was Born and raised in Iran, where he began his dental training at Shahid Beheshti Dental School, graduating in 1998. He later moved to Vancouver, BC, Canada in 2002, where he furthered his dental education at the University Of British Columbia School Of Dentistry, graduating in 2006. While in Vancouver he ran a successful dental practice while at the same time serving as a part time member of the University of British Columbia dental faculty. Dr. Tahernia passion for dentistry is evident in his extensive post graduate training as he continually strives to incorporate the latest technologies and techniques to his practice. While skilled at all aspects of dentistry, he is especially adept at oral surgeries, implants and root canals.

Jason K. Hong, DMD, is a dentist specializing in general, family, and cosmetic dentistry. He practices at Tysons Dental Design Center in Vienna, Virginia, which also serves the communities of Reston, Potomac Falls, Herndon, and Oak Hill.

Dr. Hong received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the school of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Afterward, he completed residencies in contemporary aesthetic dentistry and oral implantology at New York University College of Dentistry.

Dr. Hong prides himself on providing exceptional service to every patient at Tysons Dental Design Center, which is why he stays up-to-date on the latest dental technology by having affiliations with the Northern Virginia Implantology Society, American Dental Association, American Academy of Oral Implantologists, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In addition, he’s a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and an associate fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Patients who visit Dr. Hong are beyond satisfied with his level of service because he goes above and beyond to answer questions or address concerns patients may have about dental treatments. This dedication to patients has led to amazing online reviews where patients rave about Dr. Hong.

At Tysons Dental Design Center in Vienna, Virginia, Woong Huh, DMD, is a dentist specializing in general, family, and cosmetic dentistry. While working there, he also serves the communities of Reston, Potomac Falls, Herndon, and Oak Hill.

Dr. Huh received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the school of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He’s always taking classes to learn more about the latest dental advances and has completed externships at Yonsei University College of Dentistry in Seoul, South Korea, and at Philadelphia Veterans Affair Medical Center in Pennsylvania. He holds certificates from a Hiossen advanced implants course and in MTM® clear aligners.

Besides taking courses, Dr. Huh has multiple professional group affiliations including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Virginia Dental Association, and American Dental Association. Additionally, he’s a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

During visits with patients, Dr. Huh does everything possible to help them design a perfect smile and maintain excellent oral health.

Bahar Bahrami, DDS, is a skilled dentist who specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry. She serves patients of all ages from all over Fairfax County at the office of Tysons Elite Dental in Vienna, Virginia. In 2008, Dr. Bahrami graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. Upon graduating, she entered the professional world of oral health care and has since dedicated her life to enhancing the smiles of her patients. Individualized care is Dr. Bahrami’s calling card. She thoroughly addresses each of her patient’s concerns and creates detailed, personalized treatment plans. Patients are never left in the dark. She works closely with patients in a collaborative fashion so that they always feel invested in their oral health care. She offers a variety of services, including crowns, bridges, veneers, and Invisalign®, the discreet orthodontic treatment that straightens teeth and enhances smiles. Dr. Bahrami is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. When she’s not in the office, Dr. Bahrami enjoys spending quality time with her family. To schedule an appointment with her at Tysons Elite Dental, call the office or book a visit online today. 

Dr. Nada Elsadig Graduated Howard School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree as a top performer of her class academically and clinically. She was awarded many honors to included top awards for prosthodontics, endodontics, and leadership skills. Practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 10-year, Dr. Elsadig provided exceptional dental care for thousands of patients throughout the Northern Virginia region. 

Her passion for dentistry inspired her to pursue a carrier as a dentist. Her philosophy of practice is “to gain my patient’s trust and put their dental fear to rest”. Dr. Elsadig participated in many local and global dental mission trips to provide dental care to underserved communities. She also published many articles in My Health Magazine a local health paper that provides health educational information to local communities. 

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!

Dr. Wonje Cha is a specialist in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry who offers his services at the three locations of C & R Dental Care to residents of Centreville, Virginia, Vienna, Virginia, and Columbia, Maryland. After graduating from the University of Maryland Dental School, he received advanced training in general dentistry, oral surgery, and root canal treatments from York Hospital in Pennsylvania. He then relocated to Reston, Virginia, and worked for a group practice, where he gained vast knowledge in cosmetic dentistry and dental implants.

In 2003, he teamed up with Dr. James Ryee to open a private practice in Virginia, which has now expanded to three locations.

Dr. Cha is continuously motivated to learn new methods of treatment and techniques in dentistry. Dr. Cha is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He’s happily married with two children and enjoys hiking and biking in his free time.

Dr. Cha works at both the Vienna and Centreville locations!

Francisco Rodriguez, DMD, shares his dental excellence with the families of the Falls Church, Virginia, community at Gentle Touch Dental PC. Prior to his work in private practice, Dr. Rodriguez spent eight years serving the nation’s finest sailors and the U.S. Marines as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Rodriguez received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus. He then joined our nation’s military forces and earned his postgraduate degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) from the Balboa Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. 

Once he completed his active duty commitment in February 2017, Dr. Rodriguez earned the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal for excellence and impact during his mission. He’s currently fulfilling the requirements for a fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

Dr. Rodriguez remains committed to developing his skills and expertise in the dental field with continuing education and current memberships with the AGD and American Dental Association (ADA). By enriching his knowledge and staying up-to-date on dental advancements, Dr. Rodriguez can provide his patients with proud smiles. 

When he’s not designing smiles, Dr. Rodriguez spends quality time with his wife, two daughters, and friends. As an avid sports fan, he serves his community in various mentoring and coaching capacities. His peers recognize him for his empathy, humble demeanor, and witty sense of humor.