Dr. Urwashi Dubey
Cosmetic and General Dentist
Dr. Dubey received her DDS from New York University School of Dentistry in 2015. She graduated with honors in Pharmacology and Oral Medicine, Pathology and Radiology. She was a Dentist in India and received her BDS from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Santosh Dental College in 2005.Licensed in Washington DC and Virginia, Dr. Dubey understands the importance of patient education and believes in delivering high-quality dental care to all her patients. She endeavors to make dental visits a low-stress experience with minimal discomfort. Fluent in English and Hindi, Dr. Dubey caters to the oral health needs of people from varied cultural backgrounds. She is a recipient of several honors and awards and is an active member of the DC Dental Society, ADA and GWAWD. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and experimenting with food, traveling with her family and friends and scuba diving with her husband. Fun fact: Dr. Dubey likes adventure sports but dislikes roller coaster rides.
Sanaz Vahid, DDS, MSD
periodontist
I am a compassionate and highly trained periodontist with an extensive background in implant dentistry. As a second-generation dentist, I earned my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Maryland in 2014. After dental school, I continued my training at the University of Pittsburgh, obtaining a certification in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) in 2015. My passion for surgery, patient care and oral health ultimately led me to complete a three-year residency in periodontics and implant surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2018.
In addition to implant surgery, bone and gum grafting, sinus lifts, gum disease treatment and other traditional periodontal procedures, I am qualified to perform lip repositioning surgery, buccal fat pad removal and dimpleplasty. I am also one of only a handful of dentists in the D.C. Metropolitan Area trained in IV sedation to curb patient anxiety.
I am the founder and president of Women of the World of Dentistry, an organization that educates and empowers every woman in the field of dentistry, from assistant to dentist. Other professional affiliations include membership of the American Board of Periodontology, American Dental Association, D.C. Dental Society, Maimonides Dental Society and Alpha Omega Dental Society. I have also authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including studies on the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and periodontal disease, and sleep apnea and periodontal disease.
As a D.C. native, I am honored to serve the community I will forever call home. Outside of work, I love to travel and spend time with loved ones.
Dr. Tu-Quynh Erickson
endodontist
Dr. Erickson has lived in the DMV area since 1987. She attended W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, Virginia. She subsequently
earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia. She received her D.D.S. from Columbia University in New York in 2001. Dr.
Erickson worked as a general dentist for five years before returning to school to pursue her certificate of Endodontics at New York University. She has
been practicing as an Endodontist in the DMV area since 2008. She is licensed in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Dr. Erickson
enjoys traveling and cooking in her free time. Dr. Erickson is fluent in English and has a basic- level understanding of Vietnamese.
Dr. Shahin Yousefzadeh
General Dentist
Dr. Shahin Yousefzadeh, DDS is a passionate and skilled general and cosmetic dentist at Gentle Care Dentists at the convenient location in Arlington, Virginia.
Dr. Yousefzadeh (Dr. Y) was raised in California before moving to the DC area 10 years ago. His undergraduate career was spent at the University of California, Irvine where he completed a bachelor's in biology. He then continued his studies at the University of Southern California, a highly ranked dental school. During his training,
Dr. Yousefzadeh gained a special appreciation for helping underserved communities needing dental care by volunteering with mobile dental clinics and
homeless shelters.
Nowadays, Dr. Yousefzadeh finds it an honor and privilege to be part of a profession he loves, which gives him the ability to restore not only smiles but
self-confidence and quality of life in so many patients. He believes in continuously learning and mastering emerging technologies in the field of
dentistry and applying the latest techniques in his practice. At Gentle Care Dentists, we work closely as a team, from the front desk to the hygienist and
assistants to provide individualized care and attention to your oral health care needs.
Outside of work, Dr. Yousefzadeh likes to stay active biking, swimming, and playing tennis. In his downtime, he enjoys reading
as well as spending time with family and close friends. He also enjoys traveling and is always looking for his next adventure!
Dr. Won Suk Heo
Orthodontist
Bio coming soon