Our Doctors

Dr. Shahin Yousefzadeh

General Dentist

Shahin Yousefzadeh, DDS is a

passionate and skilled general and cosmetic dentist at Gentle Care

Dentists at the convenient location in Arlington, Virginia.

Dr. Yousefzadeh (Dr. Y) was raised

in California before moving to the DC area 10 years ago. His undergraduate

career was spent at the University of California, Irvine where he completed a

bachelor's in

biology. He then continued his studies at the University of Southern

California, a highly ranked dental school. During his training,

Dr. Yousefzadeh gained a special appreciation for helping underserved

communities needing dental care by volunteering with mobile dental clinics and

homeless shelters.

Nowadays,

Dr. Yousefzadeh finds it an honor and privilege to be part of a profession he

loves, which gives him the ability to restore not only smiles but

self-confidence and quality of life in so many patients. He believes in

continuously learning and mastering emerging technologies in the field of

dentistry and applying the latest techniques in his practice. At Gentle Care

Dentists, we work closely as a team, from the front desk to the hygienist and

assistants to provide individualized care and attention to your oral health

care needs.

Outside of work, Dr. Yousefzadeh likes to stay active

biking, swimming, and playing tennis. In his downtime, he enjoys reading

as well as spending time with family and close friends. He also enjoys

traveling and is always looking for his next adventure!

Sanaz Vahid, DDS, MSD

Periodontist

I am a compassionate and highly trained periodontist with an extensive background in implant dentistry. As a second-generation dentist, I earned my Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Maryland in 2014. After dental school, I continued my training at the University of Pittsburgh, obtaining a certification in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) in 2015. My passion for surgery, patient care and oral health ultimately led me to complete a three-year residency in periodontics and implant surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2018.

In addition to implant surgery, bone and gum grafting, sinus lifts, gum disease treatment and other traditional periodontal procedures, I am qualified to perform lip repositioning surgery, buccal fat pad removal and dimpleplasty. I am also one of only a handful of dentists in the D.C. Metropolitan Area trained in IV sedation to curb patient anxiety.

I am the founder and president of Women of the World of Dentistry, an organization that educates and empowers every woman in the field of dentistry, from assistant to dentist. Other professional affiliations include membership of the American Board of Periodontology, American Dental Association, D.C. Dental Society, Maimonides Dental Society and Alpha Omega Dental Society. I have also authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including studies on the relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome and periodontal disease, and sleep apnea and periodontal disease.

As a D.C. native, I am honored to serve the community I will forever call home. Outside of work, I love to travel and spend time with loved ones.