Meet Our Pediatric Dental Team – Leesburg, VA
Get to Know Your Fellow Agents
At Tooth Clues - The Dental Detective for Kids, Detective Dr. Kay and her team of Agents understand what their mission is - to make sure your Top Agent has a wonderful experience with us at each visit! Not only are they caring and compassionate, but they truly make our dental detective agency feel like a second home for our new detectives in training. We welcome you to learn more about the members of our pediatric dental team in Leesburg!
Mathani - Dental Assistant
Where are you from originally?
- I am originally from Sudan, but I was raised in Northern Virginia.
What inspired you to become a dental assistant?
- I took interest in the dental field while in high school, at our schools career fair. I was inspired to become a dental assistant because I really loved the way they interact with patients and help them feel comfortable. I wanted to pursue that as well and help others!
How long have you been in the dental field?
- I’ve been in the dental field for about 5 years now and I really enjoy it.
Where did you receive your training or certification?
- I was trained for two years and received my DANB certification after taking a Dental Assisting course at Chantilly Academy during high school.
What types of dental practices or specialties have you worked in?
- I’ve worked in general and pediatric dentistry, but I enjoy pediatric dentistry more.
What do you enjoy most about being a dental assistant?
- I love helping patients become more comfortable during their appointment and seeing them leave happy.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
- Outside of work I love to spend time with my family and friends, shop, cook and bake! I also like to take photos and explore nature.
Do you have any fun facts or hidden talents?
- A fun fact about me is that enjoy doing henna art.
What do you enjoy most about working with patients?
- I enjoy helping patients and learning new things every day!
What’s your favorite part of the day at the office?
- My favorite part of the day at the office would probably be when we’re preparing for the next day!
Kennya - Dental Assistant
Where are you from originally?
- Fairfax, Virginia
What inspired you to become a dental assistant?
- Any job I’ve had has always been kid friendly related, I connect with kids and love helping them in any way I can.
How long have you been in the dental field?
- A little over 2 years.
Where did you receive your training or certification?
- I was trained on the job.
What types of dental practices or specialties have you worked in?
- General and Pediatric
What do you enjoy most about being a dental assistant?
- Being able to get x-rays and a prophy cleaning done on a 2 year old and also building trust with a child who is fearful of going to the dentist.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
- I enjoy thrifting, shopping at asian gift shops or hunting for pokemon cards during the weekends. I’m a huge foodie, you can find me at a korean bakery cafe or at a taco truck eating some tacos de lengua.
Do you have any fun facts or hidden talents?
- I’m blessed to be part of my church’s spanish choir, I’m happily married and I have a Yorkshire mixed poodle named Pearl.
What do you enjoy most about working with patients?
- Being able to see the excitement they have when they come to see us to clean their teeth, it’s simply rewarding.
What’s your favorite part of the day at the office?
- Restocking and organizing hands down! Keeps my mind at peace.