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Dr. Heba Rashed

board-certified pediatric dentist

Dr. Heba Rashed is the founding dentist of Petite Smiles. She is known for her calm nature and her ability to connect with and relate to both children and parents.
 
Dr. Rashed grew up in Lorton and attended South County High School, go Stallions! During this time, she began shadowing local dentists and exploring the field of dentistry. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in global and community health at George Mason University while working part-time as a dental assistant. 

Meet
Dr. Heba Rashed

board-certified pediatric dentist

Dr. Heba Rashed is the founding dentist of Petite Smiles. She is known for her calm nature and her ability to connect with and relate to both children and parents.

She then went to dental school at the Virginia Commonwealth University where she found her passion of treating children. She went on to pursue her specialty training with a residency in pediatrics at the University of Maryland where she cared for children from infancy to adolescence and those with special health care needs. Dr. Rashed’s interests include minimally invasive dentistry for children. Dr. Rashed decided to start her own practice in her hometown of Lorton where she could serve her community in the way she knows best. Dr. Rashed cares for her patients as if they were her own and wanted to create a space that her own kids would love. She designed her practice to cater to everyone from toddlers to teens and even their parents! She’s handpicked every detail in her office to provide your child with a fun, safe, and personalized experience in a modern and state-of-the-art environment. Dr. Rashed is committed to upholding the highest standard of care while fostering a positive dental experience and building a lifetime of good oral habits.

 
In her free time Dr. Rashed enjoys trying different cuisines at local restaurants, traveling, taking naps, and spending time with her husband and two young children.

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Dr. Owais “OS” Naeem

Board-certified orthodontist

Dr. Owais “OS” Naeem is a board-certified orthodontist living in northern Virginia. He’s descended from a long lineage of blacksmiths; today, Dr. Owais is still bending metal to help his patients achieve gleaming smiles.

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Dr. Owais “OS” Naeem

Board-certified orthodontist

Dr. Owais “OS” Naeem is a board-certified orthodontist living in northern Virginia. He’s descended from a long lineage of blacksmiths; today, Dr. Owais is still bending metal to help his patients achieve gleaming smiles.

Dr. Owais was born and raised in Prince William County. He graduated with a BA in Biology from the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!), and a DDS from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. There he was one of four students selected from a nationwide pool to attend the VCU Orthodontics Residency Program where he spent two more years learning from the best minds in the field.

He’s published research on 3D printing of clear aligners in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics; his project won numerous grants and was featured on the cover April 2022 issue. He’s also a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and he received several leadership awards over his tenure as VCU Dental class president.

Besides orthodontics, Dr. Owais has many passions including hip-hop music, poetry, travel, and all things basketball (he’s even a Washington Wizards fan, but nobody’s perfect). His wife Diana and his daughters Ayla and Mia are his world.

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Dr. Teresa L. Roberts

board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist

Teresa L. Roberts, MD, FASA is the founder of Oak Hill Anesthesia Services, PLLC, and provides concierge anesthesia services to dental and medical offices.  She is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and has Board Certifications in Adult and Pediatric Anesthesiology.  She was recently awarded fellowship designation from the American Society of Anesthesiology (FASA) for her contributions and leadership in the field of Anesthesiology.

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Dr. Teresa L. Roberts

board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist

Teresa L. Roberts, MD, FASA is the founder of Oak Hill Anesthesia Services, PLLC, and provides concierge anesthesia services to dental and medical offices.  She is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and has Board Certifications in Adult and Pediatric Anesthesiology.  She was recently awarded fellowship designation from the American Society of Anesthesiology (FASA) for her contributions and leadership in the field of Anesthesiology.

Dr. Roberts graduated with Distinction from The George Washington University, School of Medicine in Washington, DC.  She remained at The George Washington University Hospital for her post graduate training, completing an Internship in Internal Medicine and her Residency in Anesthesiology. She was awarded the position of Chief Resident in her final year of her Residency. She pursued additional training and expertise in pediatrics by completing her Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship at Children’s National Health Systems (CNHS) in Washington, DC.  After graduating she joined the faculty at CNHS and was actively involved in education. She completed a Master Teacher Leadership Development Certification from the George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development and became the Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship Program. 

Dr. Roberts has been an invited guest speaker at local and national conferences.  She is an active member of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia and the Office Based Anesthesia Committee and remains dedicated to education in all settings.  She regularly provides training to colleagues in both medical and dental specialties, mentors high school, university and medical students, and serves as an Oral Board Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology.

She is passionate about providing care to all patients, and particularly enjoys caring for children, special needs patients and adults with anxiety and fear related to their care.

Her passions outside of work include spending time with her husband and two daughters, traveling, hiking, and skiing.

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Dr. Omar EL-Sayed

General Dentist

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Meet
Dr. Omar EL-Sayed

board-certified pediatric dentist

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Meet Mikala

Patient Coordinator

Meet Mikala, our patient coordinator, and the first one to greet you at our office!
 
Originally raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mikala is a small town girl with big dreams. With a strong background in customer service and a big heart, Mikala will always be there to make sure everything before and after your child’s visit runs smoothly.
 
In her free time, Mikala enjoys visiting family, traveling to new places, and being outdoors. She also enjoys expressing herself through journaling, art, and cooking.
 
Mikala’s western hospitality, outgoing personality, and the desire to make a difference in the lives of those around her make her a perfect fit for our team. We are so lucky to have her!
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Meet Zoie

Dental Assistant

Meet Zoie, our fabulous dental assistant!
 
She has been a pediatric dental assistant for almost a year now and has bloomed and flourished in her role.
 
Zoie is a certified babysitter and began her work in child care at the age of 15. Zoie loves working with children and it warms her heart to see a smile on their face.
 
She is majoring in health sciences and will soon be applying to the nursing program at the Northern Virginia Community College. Zoie describes herself as organized, compassionate, generous and enthusiastic. She has a deep passion to help and provide for others. Because of this, Zoie is also minoring in psychology! She wants to make her footprint in the world and leave a positive impact on others.
 
In her free time you can find her snuggling with her Yorkie, going on hikes, meditating, painting, and spending time with family. Zoie loves to travel and her favorite place to be is the beach.
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Meet Kate

Office Manager

We are happy to introduce our office manager, Kate!
 
Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in dental office management to our practice. Kate’s impressive background includes helping to start and grow a successful dental office.
 
Kate is a Lorton local and grew up in Northern Virginia. In her spare time she volunteers with activities at her kids school, serves on local PTA associations, and leads her daughter’s Girl Scout troop.
 
If you have questions about your visit, from insurance to scheduling and anything in between, Kate has the answers!
 
We are so excited that she is part of our team!