At Arlington Dentistry by Design, we love to see you smile. From our friendly doctors to our state-of-the-art equipment; our patients know that theyve found the best dentist in Arlington, VA. Dr. Joseph Khalil and Dr. Ray Cho lead the team, providing the highest quality of dental care in a safe, comfortable environment. Whether youre looking for a general or a cosmetic dentist in Arlington, VA, we offer a variety of dental services to meet your needs including dental implants, veneers, bondings, and Invisalign braces. Dr. Khalil and Dr. Cho use a comprehensive approach, taking the time to listen to their patients, understand what their goals are and address every aspect of their dental health. Our doctors enjoy building relationships with their patients and helping each patient have a beautiful, healthy smile. If you live or work in the D.C. metro area, come visit us and see the difference.
Dr. Joseph Khalil and Dr. Ray Cho provide Cosmetic, Restorative, and Sedation Dentistry to the Arlington, Metropolitan Washington DC, Rosslyn, Alexandria, Ballston, Clarendon, McClean and Northern Virginia areas.
Dr. Joseph Khalil graduated with honors and multiple awards from Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 2000. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an elite national dental honor society. In 2003, he went on to complete his prosthodontic specialty residency in Iowa City at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
As a skilled prosthodontist, Dr. Khalil is an expert in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. With extensive experience and training in the modern state of the art techniques, Dr. Khalil can transform even the most challenging cosmetic and restorative problems into beautiful smiles.
Dr. Khalil is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics and actively participates in continuing education seminars and professional organizations. This gives him the opportunity to discuss the newest ideas and treatments with other colleagues, which ultimately benefits his patients. He has also lectured in the last three years on various topics, including aesthetic dentistry, treatment planning of complex restorative cases, and dental photography.
A Virginian born and raised in Woodbridge, Dr. Cho attended the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Dr. Cho completed his residency at the University of Floridas Advanced Education in General Dentistry program in June 2011, where he was a high-flying resident and gained a strong background in surgery, implant placement, and restoration, tissue grafting, and endodontics. He has also completed continuing education curriculum at the Dawson Academy, The Pankey Institue, and Spear Education. He holds Fellowships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
Dr. Cho is a firm believer in lifelong learning and community service. In 2009 he participated in the Jamaica Project, a dental mission trip, and he is keen to continue mission work and to help others through dentistry. He has an approach to patient care that involves listening and understanding the unique needs and desires of each patient and tailors their treatment to each individual.
In his free time, Dr. Cho is an avid golfer and can often be found practicing at Topgolf after work and out on the golf course on weekends. He also enjoys spending time with his parents or visiting his sister and her twins in San Diego, CA. Being a foodie as well, Dr. Cho is up to date on the latest restaurants, so come in for an exam and share some golf tips and your latest restaurant recommendations.
In addition to assisting our doctors with dental procedures, Rosina holds an X-ray certificate. Shes been a part of our dental family for a number of years, and says she loves the quality of dental care, work ethic, and loyalty our team devotes to our patients. An enthusiastic people person, Rosina looks forward to her interactions with patients and coworkers, and the wonderful feeling that comes with helping people smile. Rosinas family lives in Lima, Peru, and she has been a North Virginian since 1987.
With over 20 years of experience, Sara is known for her excellent communication skills. Patients describe her as a highly-skilled professional, who is friendly, calming, and attentive. Sara received her diploma in Dental Assisting at Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma, Washington. She is X-ray certified and holds 2 certifications with the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB): Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Certified Restorative Functions Dental Assistant (CRFDA), which require a certain number of continuing education hours annually to maintain.
Sara is President of the Virginia Dental Assistants Association (VDAA), a member of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA), and is a member of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP). OSAP is dedicated to being the world's leading advocate for the safe and infection-free delivery of oral care.
In addition to being a committed professional, Sara is an active member of The Guam Society of America (GSA), a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the culture, traditions, and the native language of the indigenous people of Guam. She is Chairman of The Guam Society of Americas Cherry Blossom Princess Program, a program that was developed to assist with the growth of empowering young women and is also Chairman of the GSA's Scholarship Program that grants scholarships to high school seniors and undergraduate college students.
Isa started her dental assistant career in 2017 at a pediatric dental office, and shortly thereafter, found her passion assisting for oral surgery procedures. She joined Arlington Dentistry by Design in 2020. She attended Northern Virginia Community College and is experienced with general anesthesia. She understands the fear and anxiety being in the dental chair can cause and hopes to ease every patients nerves with her smile, demeanor, and dad jokes!
Joyce joined the Arlington Dentistry by Design family in 2019. She has her bachelors degree in Clinical Health Promotions with minors in Biomedical Science, Psychology, and Chemistry. Her love for healthcare lead her to dentistry because she believes in the power of a healthy and beautiful smile. She looks forward to the time she spends with her patients and enjoys being able to build lasting relationships with them.
In any career, you search to find something youre passionate about and people that share your passion. Arlington Dentistry by Design is just that for me; we love what we do and the people we do it for.
Breanna graduated from Altierus Career College in 2018 as a dental assistant and has been assisting ever since. She joined the dental field because she saw the impact dentistry had on her younger sister and how it positively helped with her mental health and confidence. She finds that witnessing how dentistry changes peoples lives and smiles to be very rewarding. Her goal is to always do the best she can to make the patients in the office feel at east and as comfortable as possible while being in the dental chair.
Tip describes our practice as a complete dental institute! She has been working with Dr. Khalil since 2003, and exemplifies our standard of honest, caring, and attention to patients. Tip believes those values are why we see so many familiar faces around our office every day. The biggest reward in her line of work is to see the patients walk out of the office with a big smile.
Kelsie is from Salt Lake City, Utah. With prior business administrator experience, she joined Arlington Dentistry by Design in 2016. She enjoys getting to know our patients and helping them with any questions or concerns they may have. She believes that the patient experience starts as soon as patients come in and see the girls at the front desk, and strives to make every experience a memorable one. Kelsie says that the practice feels like a family and she loves working with our patients!
Rasy joined Arlington Dentistry by Design in 2019, with over 5 years of business administrator experience. With a friendly and personable demeanor, Rasy enjoys taking the time to build relationships with each and every patient that comes into the office to make them feel welcome. She takes great pride in patients walking out of the office with a huge smile on their face. She loves that Arlington Dentistry by Design is one big happy family, from patients to staff.
Cecilia has worked in the dental field since 1998 as a dental assistant before moving up to business administrator. She joined Arlington Dentistry by Design in 2020. She describes the group as an exceptional team and is proud of being part of a team that stands behind the care we provide. She finds that having an office that provides all aspects of dentistry brings convenience to the patients so they dont have to worry about going from specialist to specialist.
Cynthia joined Arlington Dentistry by Design in 2021. Prior to joining our team, she worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist (ABA Therapy) for kids with special needs. She also used to be a caretaker for adults with specials needs for over 5 years. She describes the staff at Arlington Dentistry by Design as hard working and confident, and is excited to learn and grow in a new environment. She enjoys getting to know our patients and building a relationship with them, so they can enjoy their visit from the moment they walk through the door to the moment they leave.
Dani has been a registered dental hygienist since 2006, and worked as a long term temp hygienist for our office since 2017 until she permanently joined the team in 2020. She received her degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, College Park and received her associates degree in Dental Hygiene from Allegany College of Maryland. She is licensed to practice in both Maryland and Virginia. She also holds certifications in local anesthetics, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and Diode Laser Periodontal Treatment. Dani loves the fact that she is part of a team that cares so much about the wellbeing of each and every patient's oral health in total and she also loves the exceptional work that the doctors do. Dani, being a relationship type of person, feels rewarded when she helps rehabilitates and maintains a patient's oral health and overall physical/mental health.
Dani is also the mom of two boys, Remy and Logan. Both are on the swim team, participate in martial arts and play instruments. She is an active board on the boys' elementary school PTO, board member of our local pool, Annandale Swim and Tennis and team representative for their swim team specifically the A-Rep.
Caitlin moved to Arlington, VA from Orlando, FL with her husband and rescue dogs in December 2020 to be closer to her family. She graduated from SUNY Farmingdale State College in 2011 with an Associates degree in Dental Hygiene. She holds a Dental Hygiene license in the states of New York, Florida, and Virginia. She holds certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillation (AED). She joined Arlington Dentistry by Design in 2021, and enjoys getting to know her new patients while also teaching them how to care for their oral health.
Danny received his bachelors degree in biology from George Mason University in 2011 and his dental hygiene license and degree from VCUs Medical College of Virginia in 2014. He also holds certifications in local anesthetics, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and Diode Laser Periodontal Treatment. He started working at Arlington Dentistry by Design in 2015 but took a little break to work elsewhere between 2019 to 2021, before coming back to our office. He feels the culture and mission of the office align with his beliefs in providing exceptional patient focused care through trust, integrity, and the abilities of the incredible individuals that make up our work family.
Danny understands that going to or being at a dental office isnt necessarily somewhere most people want to be. However, getting through the doors is the hardest step and when a patient is finally in his chair, he strives to make it the most comfortable experience possible (you know, as comfortable as actually being at the dentist as can be). His goal is to hopefully change your perception of going to the dentist for the better.
When not practicing dentistry, Danny loves being active, enjoying good food and live music, and dabbling in the arts. Find him working out so that he can eat to his hearts content, traveling as much as he can, snowboarding in the winter, and probably spending way too much money going to concerts.
