Meet The Team Cedar Road Dental
Experience counts! Most of the members of our team have over thirty years of dental experience, a remarkably rare accomplishment in the dental profession. While keeping up with the latest technology is critical, there is still no substitute for experience when treating each patient. We believe that seeing the dentist does not have to be a stressful experience for anyone, and we will work hard to make sure that each detail of your visit is perfect. Our friendly professional team is committed to helping you achieve optimal oral health in a supportive, stress-free environment. We are truly fortunate to have so many dedicated team members who have literally devoted most of their lives to helping patients enjoy healthy and beautiful smiles.
Please take a moment to meet our team!
Dr. Shabana Zahir - Dentist/Owner
Dr. Shabana Zahir has dedicated her practice to offering complete, modern dentistry to all patients. She has made a commitment to providing services that will enable her patients to obtain their optimal dental health. Dr. Zahir welcomes you to her practice as a patient and a friend. She prides herself on providing patients with quality dentistry in accordance with each individual’s needs and desires. She makes every effort to treat each patient as she would a member of her own family. She welcomes questions and wants to help you keep your teeth in their optimal health.
Dr. Shabana Zahir has graduated with high honors from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She has been practicing general dentistry in Hampton Roads area for several years as an associate dentist. Dr. Zahir continually takes dental courses to educate herself on the latest information and techniques, therefore providing her patients with the most up-to-date dental treatment. She is Invisalign® and Six Month Smiles® Certified. Dr. Shabana Zahir is member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Tidewater Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and International Association of Orthodontics.
In her downtime, Dr. Shabana Zahir enjoys spending quality time with her husband and three beautiful kids Ashar, Shiza and Aiyaan. She loves cooking and Painting. She also has passion for interior designing. She is multilingual and speaks English, Hindi, Urdu & Telugu fluently.
Susan Sawyer - Dental Hygienist
Susan is originally from New York but has made Virginia her home for the past 15 years. She graduated from SUNY Farmingdale State University of New York in 2001 and has over 21 years of experience in the dental field. She has a passion for building personal relationships with her patients that are centered on education and motivating them towards an optimum state of oral health.
She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Chant'e Johnson - Front Office Administrator
Chant'e is a Maryland native and has been in the dental field for over 26 years. She brings a lot of knowledge and experience to our team. She enjoys working in an office where she has the opportunity to observe smiles being transformed and confidence renewed. She loves to interact with patients and make them feel comfortable and appreciated.
In her free time, she loves to spend time with her husband of 25 years, hiking, kayaking and woodworking.
Jocelyn Hernandez - Front Desk Coordinator
I have been living in Chesapeake for over 8 years . I enjoy reading , home decor and taking our Siberian Husky , Luna for walks. I am at the front desk ready to greet you with a smile.
Shalise Gardiner - Front Desk Coordinator
My name is Shalise Gardiner and I am a military spouse and a mother of 3 beautiful girls. I am a certified Medical Administrative Assistant and EHR specialist. I started my career in the medical field because I love to help people and make them smile. In my spare time I like to spend time with family and bake. I am excited to be a part of this amazing team.
Kiyah Long - Dental Assistant
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Tavis Brooks - Dental Assistant
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Amani Morris - Dental Assistant
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Alea Polite - Dental Assistant
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