Our expert team proudly serves the Fredericksburg and surrounding communities with a full range of periodontic services, including treatment forperiodontal disease to placing dental implants. Dedicated to providing conservative treatment options, Dr. Lillie Pitman, Dr. Thanos Ntounis, and Dr. Bana Al Haydar offer exceptional care in a comfortable, compassionate and relaxing environment.
Sarah joined our team at Synergy Periodontics and Implants as a Certified Dental Assistant. She is passionate about helping patients get the smiles they have always wanted and helping them regain their confidence. Her favorite part of the job is getting to know the patients, assisting in procedures and working with the amazing team at Synergy. Sarah has a special interest in sinus lifts, All-On-4 and being able to utilize PRF. In addition to planning her wedding, she enjoys the Golden Girls, going to the gym, reading and food.
Angie is a dental hygienist at Synergy Periodontics and Implants and has been working in the dental field for over 30 years. Her experience allows her to tailor care to each individual. Angie enjoys interacting with the patients and helping people improve their health. In her free time, Angie loves traveling with her husband, spending time with her children and playing the guitar in church each Sunday.
Angela is the treatment coordinator at Synergy Periodontics and Implants. She thrives on clear communication and organization and enjoys working with patients to plan and coordinate treatment. Angela values seeing the patients dispositions change from fear in the beginning to confidence and optimism. She is always happy to help our patients and our team in any way she can. Outside the office, Angela loves to spend time with her family and friends, playing games and traveling. She also loves food!
Amy, our Patient Coordinator, has been a valued member of our team at Synergy Periodontics and Implants for over 7 years. Amy loves seeing patients respond to the treatments that Synergy provides in such a positive manner. She feels privileged to work with the doctors and their carefully cultivated team to provide thoughtful, honest and exceptional care to patients in such a beautiful and technologically advanced setting. In her free time, Amy loves to work out, read, collect art and explore great wineries and food. She loves spending time in the summer boating with her husband and friends.
Allison is the treatment coordinator for Synergy Periodontics and Implants. She loves helping people achieve their oral health goals and developing relationships with each patient. She is proud to be a part of our great team at Synergy because everyone truly loves what they do. In her free time, Allison enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, trying new restaurants, going to museums and walking the dogs.
Sarah joins Synergy Periodontics and Implants as the care coordinator. She loves learning and finds that the field of periodontics is always growing and advancing, which makes it an interesting profession. Sarah enjoys working in both the front office and back office and being able to assist with providing excellent patient care. She especially enjoys being part of a team that offers life changing treatment for patients that not only improves their oral health, but their overall health and happiness. In her free time, Sarah loves spending time with her husband, family and friends, playing board games and traveling.
Alexandra received her Certificate in Dental Assisting from Germanna Community College as well as Dental Assisting National Board Certification in radiology and infection control. She has always had a keen interest in the field of periodontics and enjoys assisting in different procedures each day. Alexandras special areas of interest within periodontics include implant placements, sinus lift and free gingival grafts. Her favorite part of the job is interacting with the patients and working with the amazing team at Synergy. In her free time, Alexandra enjoys being outside, spending time with her family , doing word puzzles and photography.
Logan joins Synergy Periodontics and Implants as a Certified Dental Assistant with many years of experience in general dentistry. She decided to pursue the field of periodontics to broaden her knowledge of dentistry. Logan is passionate about helping people achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. In her free time, Logan loves spending time with her husband and two boys, visiting historical sights and trying local restaurants.
Heather, a dental hygienist at Synergy Periodontics and Implants, has wanted to be a dental hygienist since she was in third grade. She loves meeting and connecting with her patients and teaching oral hygiene. In her free time, Heather enjoys being with her husband and four children, spending time on the water. She also enjoys sewing, crafting, gardening and cooking (her egg rolls have a reputation around town!) Heather is involved in the community, serving on the boards of The Loisanns Hope House and The Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Hannah joined the Synergy Periodontics and Implants team in 2021 as our Care Coordinator. She was inspired to pursue a career in this field because each day is different the dynamic nature of periodontics and dentistry allows her to continually learn new skills and technologies. One of Hannahs favorite parts about her job is getting to know our wonderful patients and providers. When she is not working, you can find Hannah going to the gym, going on hikes with her dog, Maximus, spending time on the water, trying new restaurants and spending time with family!
Passionate about helping others, growing and learning new things, Valeria helps out behind the scenes at Synergy Periodontics and Implants. She loves the caring and close-knit team at Synergy where everyone cares deeply about their patients oral health and happiness! Outside of the office, Valeria can be found keeping up with her studies as a Biochemistry student at University of Mary Washington. She also enjoys reading, crafting, baking, and spending time with my friends and family.
Originally from northern California, I practically grew up in a periodontal office. My first job wasas a front office helperfor my mentor, periodontist Dr. Rick Cole,whomy momworkedwithas adentalassistant.Dr. Cole challenged me to think big and shoot for the stars. As a first generation college student,I attended YubaCommunityCollege and then theUniversity of Nebraska for my undergraduate studies, and received my Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) and a certificate in public health from theArizona School of Dentistry and Oral Healthin Mesa.Having both my family and Dr. Cole there to cheer me on as I walked acrossthe stage as Dr. Pitman, was a feeling I cannot put into words. I am so thankful for my family and that God put Dr. Cole in my life.
I achieved dual certification for advanced specialty training in periodontics from theUniversity of Alabama at Birminghamand the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Birmingham. During my residency, I met myamazing and inspiringhusband, Dr. Thanos Ntounis; hehelpedme with my very first soft tissue graft procedure!
Afterresidency, I received one of the most prestigious awards grantedby the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation:the Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence. TheKramer Award is given to the nations top periodontal graduate who has demonstrated personal motivation for excellence in character, academic achievement, and integrity. I feel extremely grateful and honored to be part of the Kramer family.
At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I received extensive training in periodontal therapy, advanced bone graftingto rebuild lost jaw structure,dental implants, and IV sedation. I achieved board certification by theAmerican Board of Periodontology, which is the highest level of achievementin our specialty.
Community health and organized dentistry is important to me. I am an active member of theAmerican Academy of Periodontology,American Dental Association,Academy of Osseointegration, andSouthern Academy of Periodontology. I also belong to theVirginia Dental Associationand our local Rappahannock Valley Dental Society. Iam a pastpresidentof theVirginia Society of Periodontists. I am honored to be an active Rotarian in theRappahannock Rotary Club; I loveworking to better our community!My faith is very important to me and I aim to share Gods love everyday. In my freetime you may find me out and about with my husband and our two adorable little ones, Ari and Ellie.
I was born in Athens, Greece and grew up in a boisterous family of four. Following a rigorous national exam process, I earned a position in the School of Dentistry at the University of Athens. After 5 year of dental training, I received my Doctor of Dental Sciences degree (DDS). During dental school, I had the privilege of serving one term as VP of the European Dental Students Association.
Passionate about continuous advancement of knowledge, I applied for and was accepted in a 3-year prosthodontics specialty residency in Athens. During this time, I learned how to develop individualized plans, complete full mouth restorations and handle the most complex dental conditions including designing implant prosthetics for cancer patients and those with failing teeth. In addition, during those 3 years of prosthodontics training, I successfully defended my first masters thesis on biomaterials.
At UAB, I defended my second masters thesis on growth factors and bone grafting for dental implants. A life changing highlight of my residency in Alabama was meeting my wife, (an amazing periodontist and my practice partner), Dr. Lillie Pitman. Needless to say, I decided to stay in the United States!
After my training, I achieved board certification in periodontology, the highest level of distinction in our field. Before moving to Fredericksburg, I served as an assistant professor in the Dental School at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. During that time, I was humbled to receive the prestigious Educator Award from the American Academy of Periodontology, and the Favorite Faculty Award selected by the dental students.
I am honored to frequently travel and give lectures to dentists nationally and internationally. These experiences help me appreciate the complete spectrum of modern dental care and allow me to be part of an international network of excellent clinicians and opinion leaders.
Having 6 years of additional residency training after dental school, enables me to offer successful, highly aesthetic results with predictability and ease. Whether its treating natural teeth or dental implants, I strive for perfection every step of the way.
I aim to serve as a resource for Virginia and the greater dental community. Dr. Pitman and I are directors of the Commonwealth Study Club, which is a local continuing education forum in the Seattle Study Club network. In addition, I direct a local Spear Study Club this is a group of dentists who discuss complex cases and learn how to better serve our patients. We are strong believers in community involvement and investment and continue to foster the culture of service and patient-centered care established by our predecessor Dr. Bob McGrail.
My mother taught me how to be a great provider, with her professionalism and interaction with patients. She pushed my interest in special surgery. Today, I strive to provide all of my patients the best care with kindness
Dr. Bana Al Haydar grew up in Idlib, a city in northwestern Syria. Having a mother who practiced general dentistry for over 25 years exposed her to various aspects of dentistry and enabled her to develop a particular interest in managing periodontal disease. Dr. Haydar gained further interest in hard and soft tissue management, as well as implant surgery, after she completed a 4-year residency program in prosthodontics.
Dr. Al Haydars path had many turns before she came to Synergy Periodontics and Implants. She has been a dentist in a war-torn city in Syria practicing alongside her mother. After becoming a Syrian refugee in Turkey, Dr. Haydar led a non-profit, starting community health programs in both Syria & Turkey serving Syrian refugees. She also co-founded a dental clinic in Southern Turkey that provided free dental care to refugees.
After losing her mother and her job, Dr. Haydar left Turkey, claimed asylum in the United States, and pursued her dream to study periodontics at Columbia University. She calls it a dream come true because when she was in school in Syria, she read Papapanou, Tarnow, and Fletcher, and while at Columbia they taught her every day.
Dr. Haydar enjoys working with patients and playing a role in making an impact on their well-being and overall health by managing periodontal disease and promoting a personalized approach to their oral health. She also enjoys teaching dental students and is currently in the process of becoming a member of the deans faculty at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry.
Dr. Al Haydar grew up watching her mother practice dentistry and was inspired to follow her path. She is dedicated to her patients and all aspects of periodontology. Dr. Haydar is especially interested in periodontal plastic surgery, soft tissue grafting, peri-implant plastic surgery and aesthetic crown lengthening procedures.