Meet Dr. Vanessa

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“I became a dentist to help people.”

I became a dentist to help people. It’s that simple for me. I absolutely love it when I get to help someone improve their life by regaining a confident smile or getting out of pain.

Dr. Vanessa
Dr. Vanessa shows a dental model to a patient

Education

Dr. Vanessa earned her undergraduate degree in Biology, with a Biochemistry concentration, from George Mason University. She went on to pursue her advanced dental training through
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Illinois where she completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Extensive Training Areas

During her training, she received extensive training in the areas of restoratives, root canals, crowns, bridges, and dentures. She also has advanced training in the implementation of Invisalign® clear aligner therapy.

Dr. Nguyen holding a set of fake teeth
Dr. Nguyen posing with her patients

Dental Focus

With a passion to help people, she focuses on patient education and prevention for a lifetime of healthy smiles. She employs a high standard of dentistry which emphasizes precision diagnosis, comprehensive treatment planning, and delivering state-of-the-art dental procedures.

Personal Passions

Beyond serving patients, she loves to spend time with family and her Golden Retriever. She also enjoys getting involved in the community, reading, photography, and traveling to experience new cultures, cuisine, and scenery with her husband, Vien.

Dr. Nguyen smiling with her husband