Welcome to Old Town Smiles, located in the heart of beautiful Old Town Alexandria, our gorgeous state-of-the-art facility was designed with the comfort and care of our patients as our top priority. Our practice features the latest in dental technology and advanced techniques including digital imaging, Cerec (crown in a day), Zoom in office Whitening, all phases of sedation and much more. Old Town Smiles is also one of very few dental offices that have a panoramic of windows in every room, giving you an open feeling, non-claustrophobic feeling. A clean, crisp, contemporary design creates a spa-like environment for our patients to enjoy.

Dr. Seema Ahmed believe that every smile has a story. This dynamic duo is passionate about building relationships with their patients, and take the time to personally listen to each patients dental needs (and wishes!), in order to customize your experience at Old Town Smiles. Dr. Ahmed not only loves helping patients, but is also committed to donating her time and services to various charities, including Dress For Success and RunningBrooke, for which she is a corporate sponsors.

Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with five star Ritz Carlton service. Each member of our team works together to meet all your needs in a gentle, professional and caring manner. We take great pride in our knowledge and experience, and are committed to continuing education focused on state of the art dentistry. Our goal is to serve you and to surpass your expectations.

Dr. Seema Ahmed earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she was a Cognitive Neuroscience major with a minor in Spanish. She graduated with high honors, and was given the prestigious commencement distinction of Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Ahmed went on to earn her doctoral degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, the first dental school in the world. After earning her D.D.S., she completed her post-doctoral training in a rigorous, two-year general practice residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, where she was selected as Chief Resident during her second year. During that time, she also completed a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology.

Dr. Ahmed is known to examine her patients as a whole, and not just focus on their teeth, which helps patients better understand the correlation between their oral health and their overall systemic health. Her extensive hospital training has equipped her well to treat medically complex patients in the dental setting. She is passionate about the medical-dental interface and has a special interest in the dental recognition of sleep apnea, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the often-undiagnosed laryngopharyngeal reflux(LPR). She works with a network of physicians in her area to help facilitate patients in receiving the proper medical care to help improve complex disease co-management through multiple specialties. She has lectured at the national level on this topic to other dentists, as well as to medical doctors.

Dr. Ahmeds clinical expertise is in occlusion (bite disorders), and she has extensive training and experience in the restoration of the worn dentition. She has developed a niche for treating patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) and other orofacial pain syndromes, and routinely serves as a clinical consultant for other dentists and specialists in her area.

Dr. Ahmed has been recognized by her peers as a 2019 Top Dentist by Washingtonian Magazine, Virginia Living Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Consumers Research Council of America.She is a passionate and dedicated lifelong learner, and is actively pursuing additional post-doctoral coursework at the world-renownedSpear Education Center based out of Arizona, where she is a Faculty Club Member. She also participates in a local study club with other highly motivated dentists and specialists in her area, where they meet monthly to discuss complex patient cases and share ideas.

Dr. Ahmed understands that coming to the dentist, especially after a long hiatus, can be difficult for many people, and she goes to great lengths to create a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where her patients feel safe to discuss their dental goals, as well as their fears. When shes not in the office, Dr. Ahmed loves cooking, baking, reading, and traveling.

Jillian (Gillie) Wratten, our Practice Administrator and Business Team Leader, originally hails from London, England. She has lived all over the world and has been living in the United States for the last 30 years. She brings almost 40 years of experience in the dental field to Old Town Smiles, and has worn many hats in the industry. She has served as everything from a dental surgical assistant with maxillofacial trauma patients in the Operating Room in Saudi Arabia, to a Dental Insurance Specialist and Financial Expert here in the U.S.

At Old Town Smiles, Gillie is your go-to person for financial questions. She has been known to work tirelessly on your behalf to help you maximize your insurance reimbursement and benefits. You still may catch Gillie sitting chairside with Dr. Ahmed, as she still loves to be in on the action with our patients.

In her spare time, Gillie enjoys spending time with her three grown children and one beautiful grandson. She loves watching English football (soccer to us Americans) and loves indulging in some of her favorite English foods to help her feel close to home. Our patients love chatting with Gillie about all sorts of random trivia and sports. Look for her at the front desk at your next visit to Old Town Smiles!

Crystal Henry is a veritable Renaissance woman. She holds certification in X-Ray Technician, CPR, Dental Coding and Billing, and CEREC. Though she has 13 years of experience, she only grows more passionate in the continuously evolving field of dentistry. Crystal serves as a Business Associate for Old Town Smiles. Her enthusiasm for her job is demonstrated everyday through her superior patient interaction and attention to detail. She strives to ensure that every patient leaves with a bigger smile than they arrived with.

Kayla Martinez is a Business Associate and one of the happy, smiling faces behind the desk at Old Town Smiles. She is currently attending Strayer University and pursuing a Bachelors in Business Administration with a concentration in Financing. Her passion for teamwork and learning make her a natural fit for the Old Town Smiles team. With her warm nature and bright smile, Kayla always goes above and beyond to connect with and remember the patients that come into the office. In fact, one of her favorite parts of working at the office is getting to know the patients.

Bridgett has been a Certified and Expanded Functions Dental assistant since 1999. Bridgett joined Old Town Smiles in 2005. Bridgett is the Administrative Assistant as well as the lead case presenter. She will make you feel well taken care of because of her great clinical and communication skills. She has attended the Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, the Ritz Carlton Leadership training, Cerec training and many other continuing education courses. Bridgett is ACLS certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). She is always striving to expand her knowledge and skill sets, so that she may continue to offer exceptional patient care. Bridgett enjoys quality time with her husband Paul and son Balin. Bridgett recently moved back to Oregon and now works remotely, but shes still a big part of the team at Old Town Smiles.

Katie Luciano, Marketing and Social Media Director for Old Town Smiles, received her Masters in eMarketing from the University of Virginia. Additionally, she is certified in Google Analytics and Search Engine Optimization. Katie joined the team at Old Town Smiles this year and loves that the office is dedicated to the happiness, health, and education of each patient. She looks forward to launching new marketing campaigns that will help staff and patients connect on a new level, set the practice apart from other dental offices, and improve the already 5-star experience.

Katie is originally from Long Island, but moved to Virginia to attend George Mason. She currently resides in Sterling, VA with her loving husband, Plott Hound, and three cats. She enjoys cooking, crafting, and any activity that gets her outside in the fresh air.

Ayumi has been an important part of the Old Town Smiles family and we wish her the very best as she starts a new adventure as a full-time massage therapist! We are so thankful for all the wonderful years she shared at OTS!

Avia received her certification from Applied Career Training and is passionate about the dental field. She loves working with Dr. Ahmed and the entire team at Old Town. She joined the dental field in order to interact with people every day and help them feel better about their smile.

Dom entered the dental field because she loved getting to know people and learning something new everyday. She lives in Camp Springs, MD and grew up in Accokeek, MD and attended Gwynn High School. She loves the DC metro area and is excited to continue to work in a location that is so rich with history and culture. The dental field brings her such joy and she loves seeing the happiness on patients faces as they complete their cleanings and treatments. She is CPR certified and is passionate about continued education in the dental field. In her free time, she enjoys working out, drawing and spending time with family. She is a big foodie and loves all the different restaurants in her neighborhood.

This year our team is excited to be donating to the annual Childrens Holiday Toy and Gift Card Drive for the Alexandria Domestic Violence Program and Sexual Assault Center. This drive is for mothers and children who have been served by the shelter, past and present. Each mother will receive a bag of donated gifts for her children, helping to create special memories for these kids during this time of year. These are often the only gifts these children receive.

We cant deny that 2020 and 2021 have been unprecedently hard for everyone, especially for at-risk populations such as survivors and their children. With the recent increases in homelessness, domestic violence, and poverty, the need for community support is at an all time high. We see that we can truly be there for our neighbor and support them in some of their most difficult times, even in small ways.

Our Old Town Smiles team will be donating both toys and gift cards, and we know many of you have expressed interest in participating as well. We would love to open up this drive to our entire OTS family if you would like to contribute and show the community how much love we have to give!

Weve made it simple for you if you would like to participate! Please bring your unwrapped toy or gift card donation to our office on or before December 9th, and we will take care of the rest. You can also use our link to our Amazon Wish List below and have it sent directly to us.

Preschool remote-control vehicles, bath toys, wood and floor puzzles, educational toys, dress up clothes, coloring books with crayons and markers, kitchen set and play food, baby dolls (and accessories), musical toys, stuffed animals, action figures, train sets, building blocks, Play-Doh, board books

Action figures and dolls, board games, puzzles, coloring and activity books, cars and racetracks, tool sets, dress up clothes, doctor sets, dinosaurs, remote-control cars, sleeping bags, balls and sports equipment, educational toys, age-appropriate books

Other: LEGO, Marvel and DC superheroes, Trolls, Star Wars, Furby, Minions, Hatchimals, Nerf, Disney, My Little Pony, Barbie, Doc McStuffins, Hot Wheels, Littlest Pet Shop, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hot Wheels, Shopkins, Paw Patrol

Arts and crafts kits, roller skates/roller blades, board games, remote-control cars, coloring books and art supplies, bike and helmet, jewelry making kits, scooters, skateboard, sports equipment: soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs, volley balls, etc., Xbox and PS4 games, age-appropriate books. Gift cards: Apple, Game Stop, Walmart, etc.

Sports equipment: soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs, volley balls, etc., age-appropriate books. Gift cards: Netflix & Hulu, AMC passes, Amazon, Bath & Body Works, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Chipotle, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, etc.

Gift cards:MasterCard & Visa; grocery stores: Safeway, Giant, Shoppers, Harris Teeter, Aldi, etc.; department stores: Target, Best Buy, CVS, Kohls, Bath and Body Works, Wal-Mart, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, etc.; restaurants & food: local restaurants, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Dominos, Subway, Dunkin Donuts, Chipotle, etc.; cookware and dining sets, utensils, bedding, housewares

As proud members of the Old Town Community, we have been blessed by the support of our neighbors for over thirty years. To show our solidarity and appreciation, Old Town Smiles performs pro bono dental work for four to six community members every year. Most dental issues, if untreated, can greatly impact a persons quality of life. The pain and price of fixing these issues can easily become overwhelming, creating a sense of hopelessness. We strive to re-energize all facets of life by giving our community members what many of us take for granted: a beautiful, healthy smile!

The team at Old Town Smiles is proud to be involved with RunningBrooke, an incredible organization that supports our local community! During a recent volunteer day, we worked to install a pollinator garden for the local community. Thank you Running Brooke for sponsoring such a wonderful event.

Old Town Smiles is proud to be a sponsor of our patient, Brooke Curran. Brooke is the founder of Running Brooke, a non-profit organization that was started with an effort to raise funds to give back to underserved children residing in Alexandria, VA.