City Smiles DC

As a general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Stuart Ross believes that his practice is focused on providing the most comfortable, effective, conservative, and aesthetic treatments possible for his patients at City Smiles DC. Dr. Ross has been in private practice since 1976, and in the same location since 1980 in Washington, DC. He has proudly held numerous positions in the dental community for more than 30 years. Dr. Stuart Ross continues to update his knowledge and skills by attending continuing educ...Read Moreation courses both locally, nationally, and globally to keep himself and his dental skills on the cutting edge of technology. Dr. Stuart Ross was recognized in the November 1997, February 2006, August 2009, April 2011 and March 2017 issues of the Washingtonian Magazine as a "Top Dentist." He was also highlighted in the March 1999 issue of Cooking Light, and the November 2001 issue of Readers Digest. He has been featured on CBS, CNN, NBC, News Channel 5 and 8, and 100.3 Metro Talk. Dr. Olga Spivak is often invited to speak at national and international organizations, and has published articles on the technology of conservative all-in-one appointments. SPECIAL SKILLS AND TRAINING Dr. Stuart Ross and his team have integrated new technologies into the practice throughout the last 35 years, and has found each new development to be helpful from every point of view. He has the CEREC® System, and successfully completed more than 18,000 restorations. Dr. Stuart Ross has also used an intraoral camera for 25 years, and added cosmetic computer imaging, digital x-rays, 3D imaging (a 360º scan), along with several innovative patient comfort devices to his practice. Dr. Stuart Ross and his experienced team are dedicated to listening and understanding each patient's needs and providing Four Seasons caliber hospitality. With his vast experience in almost 4 decades of general and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Stuart Ross provides his patients of all ages with a variety of treatments and surgical procedures, such as Invisalign® Orthodontics, dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, restorative dentistry, laser gum treatments, and more for his valued patients. EDUCATION Dr. Stuart Ross attended Roanoke College in Salem, VA and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1972. He continued his education and studied dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 1975. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Past & Present Memberships: American Academy of Computerized Dentistry American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry American Dental Association Academy of General Dentistry Academy of Laser Dentistry Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation District of Columbia Dental Society International Society of Computerized Dentistry IN THE COMMUNITY Dr. Stuart Ross is also active in the community outside of the sphere of his dental practice. He is a current member of the Washington DC Chapter of Boys Town. He has served as a Trustee for the American Cancer Society, and was on the Board of Directors for the Washington Project for the Arts. Read Less

Deneen Harrison Law's dental assisting career began with a tour of duty in Okinawa, Japan, with the U.S. Air Force. She returned to the Washington, DC area and joined our practice in August 2005 with 20 years of experience. She is most proud to be a part of this wonderful cosmetic dental family, which is committed to changing peoples' lives one smile at a time. Deneen and her husband, Antoin, currently reside in Upper Marlboro, DC.

One of our friendly, knowledgeable Dental Assistants at City Smiles DC, Tina Miller, will make sure your experience at our practice is a positive one. Tina Miller, is a native of Springfield, MA. She received her Dental Assisting Certification in Raleigh, NC, in 1992. She has been a resident of the Washington, DC area since 1995, and has been with our practice at City Smiles DC since 2008. Tina feels she has found a home in this special office, and we love having her on our team. When she is ...Read Morenot working, Tina is an avid reader and a fabulous Godmother. Read Less

Melissa Good grew up in Michigan and graduated from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI in 2007. She is Certified in Local Anesthetic, Nitrous Oxide Administration, and Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy. Starting as a Clinical Coordinator in Port Huron, MI, she has been in the dental field since 2004. Melissa has worked as a Dental Hygienist in Michigan, Virginia, DC, and Singapore. While living abroad in Singapore for 3 years, she worked as a Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist. She...Read More truly enjoys staying up-to-date in the dental field by taking continuing education courses, and attending dental conferences. She moved to the area in 2008, and she met her husband, Justin, on the DC Metro. They currently reside in Vienna, VA, and enjoy traveling, cooking, and spending time with their English bulldog, Zoey. She joined our practice in 2016. Read Less

Jennifer Cook is a native of Northern Virginia and she has an extensive background in hospitality. In 2013, Jennifer started her dental career as a Patient Coordinator, specializing in scheduling, insurance claims, and treatment plans. She joined City Smiles DC in 2015. She is a mother to a wonderful, energetic 13-year-old son and she and husband, Joe, welcomed their daughter in January 2019. Jennifer feels truly blessed to have become part of the City Smiles DC team and loves working with a...Read Morell our patients. Read Less

As a Patient Coordinator at City Smiles DC, Katja specializes in scheduling, insurance claims, and treatment plans. In 2017, Katja joined the team and started her dental career as a Patient Coordinator, specializing in scheduling, insurance claims, and treatment plans. She grew up between Heidelberg Germany and Ft. Lauderdale Florida. She attended Florida State University and before moving to Washington DC, lived in Australia for some time. Katja enjoys traveling, is an avid dog lover, and ha...Read Mores attended over 15 music festivals. Read Less

As the Office Coordinator at City Smiles DC, Patricia Devine ensures the office operations run smoothly and efficiently. Patricia Devine grew up outside of Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University and Villanova grad school. She moved to Chevy Chase, MD in 1979. In 2001, she met Dr. Stuart Ross and the rest is history. They married in 2011. She is the mother to Jeff, 44, Brandon, 39, Lauren, 34, and grandmother to twins Molly and Caden, 6. After retiring from the Lab School of Washing...Read Moreton in 2016, she joined City Smiles DC on a part-time basis. Getting to interact with the patients has been the highlight of her time at City Smiles DC. Read Less