Dr. Shaden Alfaqih
Specialties:
- Preventative Dentistry: First dental visits for infants, dental exams and cleanings, oral hygiene education, dental imaging, fluoride treatments, sports mouthguard and more.
- Restorative Dentistry: Fillings, crowns, and bridges to restore the health and functionality of your child’s teeth.
- Emergency Dental Care: Immediate treatment for dental emergencies, such as toothaches, chipped or broken teeth, and knocked-out teeth.
- Special Needs Dentistry: Tailored dental care for children with special health care needs.
- Sedation Dentistry: Safe and effective options to ensure your child’s comfort during dental procedures.
Meet Dr. Shaden Alfaqih
DIPLOMATE OF AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Dr. Shaden Alfaqih attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Shaden developed a passion for treating kids and patients with special health care needs. After graduating, she completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry.
She strongly believes that oral health is integral to overall health and therefore establishing a dental home at an early age will help instill good oral hygiene habits in children that will continue with them into adulthood. She hopes to provide gentle, compassionate and outstanding dental care that is tailored to her patients’ individualized needs.
Dr. Shaden is affiliated with Inova Hospital and currently has privileges at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital as well as Inova Loudoun Hospital, where she provides dental care for patients under general anesthesia.
Dr. Shaden is a board-certified pediatric dentist. She is a member of the following organizations: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry and Northern Virginia Dental Society.