About Us
At Ashburn Children's Dentistry, we provide a full range of services including Laser dentistry for infants, children and teens, and patients with special needs. Using gentle, effective techniques and the most advanced technology available, our experienced pediatric dentists and highly trained team provide world-class dental care in a warm, fun, welcoming setting.
We are not “normal”, will never be boring and will always be different! At Ashburn Children’s Dentistry, we believe that every kid deserves an amazing smile that instills confidence for life, while setting them up for long-lasting health.
We love growing with our young patients and we feel honored when parents cheerfully refer us to their friends and family.
We welcome you to explore your wellness journey with us!
Meet Our Doctors
Family dentistry has been a way of life for me, and the passion for caring for children is in my genes. My mother who is also a pediatric dentist, was my first inspiration towards family dentistry. Having started my journey in family care as a pediatric dental assistant at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry, I spent many summers as my mother’s mentee. Watching what seemed like magical healing art while treating her patients and knowing the need and the power of proactive preventive dental care for children, I chose a career specializing in pediatric dentistry.
It is an honor to join my mother in practice at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry where I get to fulfill my commitment to helping each child and parent have a positive and transformative dental experience, with compassion and fun! Having matured as an integrative laser pediatric dental surgeon, I stay abreast of emerging research, and improve the quality of life for children by learning from the world’s leading researchers and clinicians. With this we are continually integrating critical aspects of oral structure, craniofacial development, and its impact on the pediatric airway in providing optimal patient outcomes. Caring for children is so powerful and rewarding. As a pediatric provider you understand utilizing gentle and minimal intervention therapies. Treating the source of their issues—instead of the symptoms—and focusing on early prevention, has been critical to my role in educating parents and assisting their blossoming child’s development into a healthy and resilient adult.
I hold an undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York, where I studied Psychology. I received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and completed my Pediatric Residency at Interfaith Department of Dental Medicine in Brooklyn, New York, where I served in a leadership role as Chief Resident. Board certified, I am a proud Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
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.
Meet Our Staff
Patricia is a trained dentist with more than 20 years of experience who joined our team in 2006. She completed the sleep and airway treatment curriculum from Obstructive Sleep Airway University. She has also completed advanced training in the Myobrace® and ALF appliances. She recently graduated as a Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology from the Graduate School of Behavioral Sciences. Patricia’s favorite part of the job is working with kids and learning new techniques all the time. Her hobbies include biking and playing tennis.
Ethan has been involved in dentistry and also part of our team since 2011. He is certified in CPR and in radiation health and safety through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). He has completed advanced studies in myofunctional orthodontics, Myobrace®, and Invisalign®. He has completed the curriculum for treatment of pediatric sleep apnea from Obstructive Sleep Airway University. Ethan enjoys working with kids and knowing that their experiences at our office will help them see the dentist office as a fun place rather than a scary one. His hobbies include listening to all kinds of music and anything that gives you a thrill!
Pamela has been working in dentistry since she joined our team in 2011. She has a master’s degree in astrophysics with minors in climate studies and English. Pamela has completed the curriculum for airway treatment from Obstructive Sleep Airway University. Her favorite part of the job is helping people and bringing them cheer. Outside of work, she is interested in political science, astronomy, and aerospace education through NASA. A member of the NYPD Auxiliary, she believes in fighting for what is right, forgiving others, and doing Jesus’ work the best way she can. She volunteers with many organizations, including the Civil Air Patrol. She likes to help elect politicians who care for people. She is passionate about causes including environmental protection, child abuse, senior citizen rights, and veterans and soldiers.
Gabby has been employed in dentistry since 2018 and she joined our team in 2019. She loves the art of dentistry and working with kids in our relaxed and fun environment. She is excited to learn more about helping children grow up healthy and avoid health issues, especially sleep apnea. Her interests outside of work include church and drawing.
