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Let’s Smile Dental’s Team Of Top-Rated Doctors

Our team of doctors provides complete oral health care that your family can trust at each of our convenient, state-of-the-art locations.

Dr. Ali Ghatri

Orthodontist

Dr. Ali Ghatri completed his dental education at Case Western Reserve University, where he was awarded the Certificate of Academic Excellence in Dentistry in both 1991 and 1992. In his last year of dental school, he was granted membership into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society for excellence in academic achievement. He received his orthodontic certificate from the University Of Connecticut Department Of Orthodontics and started his practice in the metro area of Washington, D.C. in 1995.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ghatri has treated many children and adults using the newest and most advanced technologies available. He has been a member of the American Association of Orthodontics since 1992 and received the American Association of Orthodontists Scientific Program Award for his participation in orthodontic education and research. Dr. Ghatri is recognized as a Board Certified Orthodontist. He has also been accredited as an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider and is among the top one percent of Invisalign providers in the United States.

Dr. Ghatri is a firm believer in actively attending continuing education seminars in order to stay on top of the major changes in the dental industry. Continuing education ensures that patients are offered the latest technologies and treatment methods to guarantee that they receive the best treatment and highest quality of service.

Dr. Ghatri feels truly blessed to be a part of each of his patient’s journey to achieve their dream smile. The work he does and the interactions he has brings a smile to his face that cannot be compared to anything else. Overall, he feels it gives him satisfaction on a daily basis, and the happiness it brings cannot be described in words.

Dr. Ali Ghatri is recognized as a board-certified orthodontist and is the owner and founder of Let’s Smile Dental. During his dental education at Case Western Reserve University, he received the Certificate of Academic Excellence in Dentistry in 1991 and 1992. In his last year of dental school, he was granted membership into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society for excellence in academic achievement. He received his orthodontic certificate from the University Of Connecticut Department Of Orthodontics and started his practice in the metro area of Washington, D.C. in 1995. 

Throughout his career, Dr. Ghatri has treated many children and adults using the newest and most advanced technologies available. He has been a member of the American Association of Orthodontics since 1992 and received the American Association of Orthodontists Scientific Program Award for his participation in orthodontic education and research. He has also been accredited as an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider and is among the top one percent of Invisalign providers in the United States.

Dr. Ghatri is a firm believer in actively attending continuing education seminars in order to stay on top of the major changes in the dental industry. Continuing education ensures that patients are offered the latest technologies and treatment methods to guarantee that they receive the best treatment and highest quality of service.

Dr. Ghatri feels truly blessed to be a part of each of his patients’ journeys to achieve their dream smile. The work he does and the interactions he has brings a smile to his face that cannot be compared to anything else. Overall, he feels it gives him satisfaction on a daily basis, and the happiness it brings cannot be described in words.

Dr. Richard Yim

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Yim grew up in Iowa and received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating with his DMD, Dr. Yim completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He is trained in cosmetic surgery, pathology and reconstruction, dentoalveolar, trauma, and TMJ surgery.

Dr. Yim is enjoying all that the DMV area has to offer, along with his wife Soyoung, and their corgi, Mona. Ask him about their corgi.

A board-certified practitioner, Dr. Yim grew up in Iowa and received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating with his DMD, Dr. Yim completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yim is trained in cosmetic surgery, pathology and reconstruction, dentoalveolar, trauma, and TMJ surgery.

Dr. Yim is enjoying all that the DMV area has to offer, along with his wife Soyoung, and their corgi, Mona. Ask him about their corgi.

Dr. Zeina Estephan

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Zeina Estephan graduated from the University of Damascus with her BDS diploma before moving to France to specialize in pediatric dentistry at the University of Paris V and the Robert Debre Hospital. She obtained her master’s degree in pediatric dentistry before moving to the United States with her family, where she received her certificate in pediatric dentistry at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. 

Dr. Zeina is an active American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) member. She speaks English, French and Arabic and is learning Spanish. This gives her the ability to work with a diversity of patients. Dr. Zeina’s passion is dentistry. She constantly improves her skills and knowledge. She credits working with children for helping her understand the world around her and better appreciate that true success lies in giving and making others happy. 

Dr. Zeina enjoys spending time with her husband and three children in her free time. She is an active church member and volunteers at Give Kids a Smile Day and the District of Columbia Special Olympics.

Dr. Zeina Estephan graduated from the University of Damascus with her BDS diploma before moving to France to specialize in pediatric dentistry at the University of Paris V and the Robert Debre Hospital. She obtained her master’s degree in pediatric dentistry before moving to the United States with her family, where she received her certificate in pediatric dentistry at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. 

Dr. Zeina is board-certified and an active American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) member. She speaks English, French and Arabic and is learning Spanish. This gives her the ability to work with a diversity of patients. Dr. Zeina’s passion is dentistry. She constantly improves her skills and knowledge. She credits working with children for helping her understand the world around her and better appreciate that true success lies in giving and making others happy. 

Dr. Zeina enjoys spending time with her husband and three children in her free time. She is an active church member and volunteers at Give Kids a Smile Day and the District of Columbia Special Olympics.

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