Our oral health is closely connected with our overall well-being, and how we feel about our smiles affects much of our personal and professional life. Its essential to havea healthy, becoming smile and wed love to help you achieve yours!
The doctors at VA Smiles provide leading-edge dental and orthodontic care thatstailored to your unique situation. We see and care for you as a person, not an anonymous number on a chart or teeth in a treatment chair. Youll always feel welcome, well-informed, and supported as we help you achieve your best smile.
Since were a comprehensive oral healthcare practice, were able to meet all your needs: exams and checkups, orthodontic and cosmetic care, restoration, oral surgery, and prosthodontics are offered by our practitioners.
Our general dentists, Drs. Ahmadiyar, Perez, and Yousefi, will help you keep your smile healthy and bright. Oral surgeon Dr. Shinwari, periodontist Dr. Motamedi, and orthodontist Dr. Alhussain provide specialized care, to ensureyoure able to smile comfortably andwith confidence.
Trusted, comfortable, and convenient dentistry is the standard of care for Dr. Sasan Ahmadiyar. A fixture in Northern Virginia since earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Marquette University in 1997, Dr. Ahmadiyar comes to work every day with a smile, knowing he will make an essential difference in the lives of his patients. He is passionate about helping people attain great oral health, giving them the smile they want, and making them smile and laugh. Most of all, Dr. Ahmadiyar wants to help people feel good about themselves.
Dr. Ahmadiyar attends continuing education meetings every year to stay current with new technologies and techniques that developin dentistry. Becauseit is a rapidly changing field, it is crucialto Dr. Ahmadiyar to keep up with the newest treatments and research to provide his patients with the highest quality and most up-to-date dental care.
Dr. Ahmadiyar and his lovely wife of more than 25years have three amazing children. His oldest is attending the University of Virginia starting in the Fall. When he is not at work, Dr. Ahmadiyar loves spending time with his family, being outdoors, hiking, biking, and gardening. He loves to travel and learn about new cultures and meet new people!
Dr. Motamedi attended Georgetown University for three years of college before transferring to Case Western Reserve University toobtainhis Bachelor of Science in 1987. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Case Western in 1989, served a surgical residency in periodontology and implantology, and received hisMaster of Science in dentistry in 1992.
Dr. Motamedi attends numerous continuing education courses offered by local and national clinicians and institutions, including the American Academy of Periodontology, Geistlich Biomaterials, and ZimmerBiomet Dental implants. His continual learning keeps him updated onthe latest technological innovations and techniques to attain improved treatment outcomes and provide optimal care for his patients. CE fosters his love for learning and allows him to provide the best possible care.
Dr. Motamedi grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, and has lived in Fairfaxfor 21 years. He and his wife of 26 years have two daughters who are both pursuing medical professions: Vida attended the University of Virginia and Leila is at the University of Miami. He also has a Bichon Frise dog.
The best part of being an orthodontist is the satisfaction I receive when I see the continuous improvement in the physical and emotional well-being of my patients. Orthodontics allows me to change lives. It is meaningful to me to have skills that may be used to improve a persons smile, giving them a renewed sense of confidence.
The opportunity to establish life-long relationships and friendships with my patients and their families is so rewarding. My patients are amazing individuals. No matter their age, seven or 77, I learn something from each of them and they make me smile. The trust that develops between us is humbling. I am always touched by their excitement when I remove their braces, and they see their new and improved smile for the first time. It is contagious and wonderful! Dr. Al
Dr. Ibrahim Y. Alhussain received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to receive his orthodontic certificate in 2006 from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York, where he was designatedThe Advanced Standing Resident.
His journey into the dental field started in France at the University of Louis Pasteur of Strasbourg where he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He proceeded to receive an orthodontics degree and logged six years of experience as an orthodontist before moving on to advance his career in the United States.
Dr. Al served as a faculty member at the University of Louis Pasteur and the University of Pennsylvania, as well as lecturer atvarious international orthodontic meetings. He was also a member of the craniofacial team of Professor Lacoste at Louis Pasteur University Hospital, which treatedpatients with cleft lip and palate.
He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, and the World Federation of Orthodontists. He is also a member, among others, of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, Friends of the Dental and Craniofacial Research, and the European Orthodontic Society.
In addition to being committed to his family, Dr. Al, a Virginian since 1998, has been serving the Northern Virginia community by raising dental health awareness in local schools. He is a member of the Smile Train Charity Group, a charity near and dear to his heart that provides free cleft surgeries for children around the world.
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 160 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestLucy Reynolds
a year ago
The Dr's and staff are always informative and and respectful. Questions are always answered for the good of your health. Good location also, no crowed parking lots.
Eloisa
2 years ago
UNETHICAL AND UNPROFESSIONAL Almost at the end of the treatment plan, after several visits, VA Smiles surprised us with a change on the treatment plan, adding procedures at an exorbitant price. We felt ambushed, because they chose to tell us about it literally as my spouse sat on the dentist's chair, and only because we asked about the treatment's next steps. They tried to force us to commit to this costly "new treatment" and provided no explanation about its sudden need. They also said they didn't see any reason to tell us beforehand, and embarassed us when we said we refused to proceed with the treatment. Days later we went to another dentist and took new x-rays, and discovered that every single procedure done at VA Smiles was unsucessful, and that all of my spouse's teeth will need to be redone. Moreover, we discovered several teeth that VA Smiles completely neglected. In conclusion, going to VA Smiles was a BIG WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.
Larry Bennett
2 years ago
Very nice place and the workers very polite
Kimberly Walley
2 years ago
The staff here are great! Very professional and personable and they work for the benefit of their patients. Would recommend!
Rebecca Walley
2 years ago
My family and I have been patients of VA Smiles off of Leavells Road for over 11 years. They have always been a kind and caring professional office.
Kayla Rad
2 years ago
Horrible customer service in the office was disgusting the people in there we're just rude with disgusting attitudes They messed up on my tooth and they are trying to force me to get my work done within them worst office ever advise not going there
Jessica Legarreta
2 years ago
Lady upfront is so rude! Glad others agree. I pulled into the parking lot one time exactly 1 minute before my apt, 0:59am. (Can't remember the hour) and my phone rang. She told me I was late for my apt. I told her I just parked outside and walking in now. She refused and made me reschedule. More recently my treatment plan was changed not only without my consent but against my will because the new orthodontist "doesn't like dealing with Damon brackets, because they are harder to work with". Within 12 weeks of this unauthorized change in my treatment plan. Im suffering major jaw issues (possible TMJ with zero medical history of TMJ, working on a third party evaluation to confirm) and my bottom teeth on that side are caving inward. My bite before this treatment plan. I can't talk, smile, laugh or yawn. My Damon's were to widen my smile. (I had a very narrow V-shape smile) Back to the lady upfront. I had a question about my billing awhile back and she said "if you can't afford to pay it we can work with you" in a very condescending attitude. I replied "I can pay, Clearly! I've spent over 10k in this office this year alone. I just want to make sure I'm being charged correctly" She gave me this fake sad face, insisting my issue was because I couldn't afford it to belittle me. Recently I had 6!!! of the same exact bill come in mail on the same exact day. It's for $160 some odd dollars which I have no clue what service it was billed on. I'm on month 44 of my 24 month treatment plan and since my unauthorized treatment plan change, it's going to take a lot longer and the situation is only getting so much worse
Regan Holmes
2 years ago
Very unprofessional and rude!!!I would not recommend this dentist office to anyone.
Diana Chandler
2 years ago
I definately would not recomend this place. Poorly made dentures. I had to have 2 sets made, the second one was worse than the first pair.So disappointed. I just couldn't believe it. I have been wearing dentures for 30 years. My last pair were from affordable dentures a lot cheaper and nicer looking. I have been wearing that denture for 15 years now. I paid a lot of money for something I can't wear.
Kay Kay
2 years ago
Every experience I've had with this office has been great. Very nice, helpful & personable staff in all areas. Wait time was always less than 10 minutes. I definitely recommend Va Smiles.
Nate Evans
2 years ago
They have fast reliable and trustworthy staff that makes it easier to deal with any questions or concerns paperwork problems the receptionist even went out her way to play with my daughter while I was getting my teeth pulled just amazing. Number 1 dentist for sure just love em
Sarah Decker
2 years ago
After being with another dentistry for 10 years, I needed to change to another practice. This was my first appointment and it was great. Everyone was knowledgeable, listed to my concerns and addressed them in detail. Actually looking forward to my cleaning in March, how often do you hear that?
April Morrison
2 years ago
Best dentist I've been to in years, without a doubt
Noreen ASH
2 years ago
The staff at VA smile is phenomenal. They take their time in your care. Explain your treatment is needed and you never feel rushed. I would definitely recommend this dentistry.
Matthew Young (WraithTDK)
2 years ago
I've had a deep-seeded fear of dentists since my Lane teens. I had some extremely traumatic dental episodes that gave me extreme anxiety about sterling foot in an office, and it didn't help matters that every dentist I saw felt the need to explain to me that I haven't done a good job and should have come in sooner. No kidding. Thanks. THIS place was a miracle. No criticism, no unnecessary comments, no angling to get me to do horrifying procedures with nothing more than an insufficient amount of numbing agent. Just friendly people who want to figure out the best way to help. They listened to my experiences, we're sympathetic and went right to work figuring out a game plan I could manage. I feel a tremendous weight lifted from my shoulders. A++!
Katarina Matic
2 years ago
Terrible costumer service! They scheduled me wrong, very rude lady with 20 years of experience on check out. No one didn't introduce him self. By lady, our appointments was at 10am, 11am and 12pm. I'm 100% sure that I made appointments starting at 11am, my mistake was last week when I confirmed appointments I didn't check time. But we came at 11am me adult, and two of my sons (3 & 5 years old)They finish with my sons and at 11:35am at frond desk lady with attitude and very route, no respect towards me like a patient she said that they can not see me because we are late. I wanted to ask her what about 12pm appointment!? And I got feeling they didn't want to see us. Doctor told me that my son have cavity and refer me too pediatric Dentist, referral form was given to me by the lady and didn't have any tooth on referral I ask her to tell me which tooth it is and her respond to me was that doctor can not diagnose which tooth have a cavity because we didn't do x-ray lady with 20 years of experience. I have just 10 years of experience and I'm 100% sure that doctor know which tooth it is but he can not be sure how big cavity is! At least she should ask him if she do not know. And I need to mention lady from front desk all way on the left she was very nice and very professional! And second lady I'm not sure it's dental assistant or Dental hygienist she was nice too. Doctor was ok only I would like to know his name he didn't introduce himself.
Kimberly McCaman
3 years ago
I have been using this practice for approximately 15 years. However, due to recent unprofessional and unethical business practices, I not only will never obtain future services, but will ensure that the proper authorities are made aware my experience. They really don't even deserve one star!
Diana Chandler
3 years ago
I definately would not recomend this place. Poorly made dentures. I had to have 2 sets made, the second one was worse than the first pair.So disappointed. I just couldn't believe it. I have been wearing dentures for 30 years. My last pair were from affordable dentures a lot cheaper and nicer looking. I have been wearing that denture for 15 years now. I paid a lot of money for something I can't wear.
VaMonarch
3 years ago
Dr. Ahdimadiar is the best! I've been going to him since 2006 and he's always personable and highly competent.
andrea jackson
3 years ago
Excellent Doctor's and Hygienists. My son got braces and his teeth look flawless.
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