About Your Team
Jennifer - Practice Manager of Operations
Richard - Hygienist
"Dental Hygienists - sweet enough to make you smile, skilled enough to protect it!"
My Mission:
To create a comfortable and safe dental home for your lifetime care.
Educational & Professional Background:
Worked as a Dental Assistant until I finished my Associates in Dental Hygiene from Northern Virginia Community College in 2012
Participated in multiple Free Dental Days including Give Kids a Smile and Mission of Mercy
I have been with Reflection Dental – Little River since 2012
Life and Hobbies:
I’m married to an amazing wife and have 3 wonderful children. I love to travel, go to the theatre, and spend time in the great outdoors.
Cristina - Hygienist
"Teeth are the best!"
My Mission:
My mission is to make a difference in my patients' lives. Patients are often apprehensive when they first meet us, and I love watching them become friends and get excited about taking care of their teeth. I grew up in Romania with very painful dental care, and I’m grateful to be able to empathize with apprehensive patients, and also provide comfortable quality care.
Educational & Professional Background:
Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from University of Michigan (2006)
I have been with Reflection Dental – Little River since 2007
Life and Hobbies:
I have 2 amazing boys who keep trying to turn me into a soccer player. I enjoy coffee, walks, paddle boarding, good books, hiking and anything that involves being outdoors.
Chelly - Hygienist
“Form bonds with your patients, and they become family.”
My Mission:
For patients that are extremely fearful, to be at ease and feel calm in my chair enough for them to continue lifetime care.
Educational & Professional Background:
Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene (1979)
I have been with Reflection Dental – Little River since 2007
Life and Hobbies:
I have a wonderful husband, 2 grown children, 1 dog, and 1 grand dog! I enjoy going on motorcycle trips with my husband. I have a LOVE of the outdoors and weekend trips to our cabin. My coworkers are more like family to me and forever will be. God Bless.
Mona - Hygienist
"There are hundreds of languages around the world, and a smile speaks them all" - Bren Bataclan
My Mission:
To treat my patients with understanding and respect no matter who they are. I want to provide lifetime care by educating my patients the important of their oral health.
Educational & Professional Background:
Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from University of Old Dominion (2004)
I have been with Reflection Dental – Little River since 2007
Life and Hobbies:
I spend most of my time with my beautiful family. My two soccer loving kids take most of my time as I’m juggling between practices and games. I like to stay active - mostly walking and playing tennis with my kids.
Manaz - Hygienist
It’s never too late to improve your smile!
My Mission:
I find it very rewarding to meet and work with different kinds of patients on a regular basis. I want them to recognize me as a trustworthy hygienist who cares about their health and well-being.
Educational & Professional Background:
Associate of Science of Dental Hygiene from Northern Virginia Community College (2010)
I continuously seek out educational courses in order to keep myself updated on the latest developments in dentistry and to better serve my patients
I have been with Reflection Dental – Little River since 2010
Life and Hobbies:
During my free time I enjoy being outdoors, biking, swimming, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.