Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru, DDS has spent her life pursuing a career in dentistry and building a successful dental practice that caters to the oral health needs and well-being of children and patients with special needs. In her more than 20 years of experience practicing integrative functional pediatric dentistry, Dr. Lynda has developed a unique approach to treating patients that reflects an impressive skill set fortified by extensive training in the most innovative therapies and technology.

Dr. Lynda pursues pediatric dentistry with a passion rooted in her own childhood experience from a dentist’s impact in her life from her native Nigeria. As the eldest of nine children, she witnessed a total transformation in the health of one of her little brothers after his aches and pains were totally resolved under the care of a well-trained dentist.

As a result of this transformative experience, young Dr. Lynda was determined to extend that kind of care to others as her life’s calling. She went on to earn her dentistry degree from the University of Benin, her General Practice residency from Howard University Hospital, her Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Training from Children’s National Medical Center, Board Certification from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and her Fellowship Laser Certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry.

Doctor Lynda has undertaken continuing education in Orthodontic training and is a fellow of the United States Dental Institute and a member of the prestigious Gnathos education group in Atlanta, Georgia. She is certified in Oral Myology from the International Association of Oral Myology (IAOM) and has completed courses for the Advanced Lightwire Functionals (ALF) therapy, ALF Interface Academy Foundations, Genesis and more.

Dr. Lynda is part of an integrative team of healthcare providers seeking to deliver optimal health to our pediatric population through education, awareness, and collaborative care in oral, sleep, airway and infant care.