John Taheri
Dental Hygienist
John has been a registered dental hygienist with us since October 2005. Before joining our team, he graduated from Howard University. Being a dental hygienist allows him to partner with patients in helping them achieve optimal oral health; he knows many patients are nervous about going to the dentist and does his best to make clients as comfortable as possible. Because John has an outgoing personality, he is able to talk to people from all walks of life. Being able to relate to many different personalities really helps in his field, as he is capable of identifying with anyone! When he’s not helping at the office, he enjoys working out, cooking, and traveling.
Elle Simon
Dental Hygienist
Meet our Dental Hygienist, Elle!
Elle began her dental journey in 2008 as Dental Assistant and wanted to excel and grow in the dental field. She chose becoming a Dental Hygienist to give back to the community and to the patients. Although Elle went to the Prestigious school of New York College of Dentistry, she found her way back to Tyson’s Corner to serve and care for the community in the DMV! Elle brings a wealth of experience, compassionate care, and patient-focused expertise to our team.
Beyond her clinical work, Elle keeps current with the evolving field of dental hygiene through continuing education, going to dental conferences/seminars. She is valued for her warm, calming chair-side manner and has a great sense of humor of putting even anxious patients at ease.
Outside of the practice, Elle enjoys time with her family, friends, and colleagues. Yearly, Elle likes to volunteer at “Mission of Mercy” in Virginia to care to underserved and low-income individuals that are unable to access care.
“My goal is for every patient to leave their visit feeling confident about their oral health and to understand how their mouth is connected to the rest of their body. Through education at each appointment, I empower patients to take control of their oral hygiene — because when you take care of your mouth, you’re helping your whole-body health!”
