Our Team

Taleik

Taleik has over 12 years as an experienced dental assistant. He prides on his excellent chairside manner, emphasizing the nurturing aspect to patient care, and creating long lasting relationships. Taleik is a jack of all trades while specializing in same-day crown milling, 3-D teeth scanning/imaging, and any restorative procedures. Taleik’s versatility has crossed over to the administrative side to help amongst our dynamic team.

After living in North Carolina for a decade, he relocated to the Northern Virginia area with his wife and two kids. His interests include: woodworking, DIY furniture making, bird watching, and golfing.

• Favorite Coffee Drink: Americano
• Hidden Talents: Woodworking
• Last meal on Earth: Soul Food

Elizabeth

Registered Dental Hygienist

Elizabeth started her career as a dental assistant within the company at our Clarendon location. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Northern Virginia Community College for Dental Hygiene. She is certified in local anesthetics, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and Diode Laser Periodontal Treatment. Elizabeth is a strong believer in patient education to prevent disease and maintain overall health. With her enthusiastic demeanor, she values motivating and building meaningful relationships with her patients. Having been involved in dental mission trips to Honduras, she had the opportunity to make a positive impact in underserved communities while emphasizing the importance of access to healthcare worldwide.

She has a new addition to the family in the form of a cockapoo puppy named Oliver. With a keen appreciation of various cuisines, she is always looking forward to the next adventure finding new places to eat. Growing up as a first generation Vietnamese American, she embraces her culture by recreating her mom’s traditional Vietnamese dishes at home. In her spare time, she enjoys home organizing, staying active, reading, podcast listening, discovering new music, and golfing.