About Your Dentist

Sheldon Ramai, DDS

"We should always remember, we are not only treating teeth and gums, but a person in his/her entirety"

My Mission

"I firmly believe in treating all my patients with the same compassion and attention I would extend to my own family."

Education

Born in Trinidad, Dr. Ramai earned his degree at the University of the West Indies. He went on to work at the university as a part-time lecturer and clinical instructor for four years while practicing dentistry full-time in a private practice.

Certifications

MAGD - Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
DICOI - Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists

Continuing Education & Professional Memberships

As a firm believer in continuing education, Dr. Ramai furthered his studies with a one-year postgraduate general practice residency at the University of Puerto Rico. He further attained an advanced certification in general dentistry with an emphasis on the surgical placement and restoration of implants with a two-year postgraduate residency at the University of Maryland. In both of his residencies mentioned above Dr. Ramai focused on mastering the skills of cosmetic dentistry. He received a Fellowship from the Academy of Dentistry in 2007.Ramai pursued his Mastership in General Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University between 2007 and 2013. In June of 2013 obtained the prestige of Master from the Academy of General Dentistry. He was awarded the distinctions of Fellow and Master from the International Congress of Oral Implantology. In 2015, he obtained the prestige of Diplomat from the International Congress of Oral Implantology. In addition, Dr. Ramai has obtained the Status of Invisalign Dimond PLUS Provider and, furthermore, Platinum Teen Invisalign Provider. He also performs necessary Invisalign treatment in kids as early as 8 years old to benefit long-term and stable bites and to help prevent future sleep apnea problems in adulthood. Dr. Ramai is also a certified CPR instructor from The American Red Cross.

Dr. Ramai has earned many honors and awards over his career. Most recently, Dr. Ramai was awarded as one of America's Top Dentists for 2009 and again in 2011, as assessed by the Consumers Research Council of America. In addition, he was named with Honors in the Strathmore's Who's Who Professional Assessment Council for 2009. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Virginia Dental Association, the Northern Virginia Dental Society, the International Congress of Oral Implantology and the Implant Society of Northern Virginia. Most recently, Dr. Ramai has become a member of the elite group The American Academy of Clear Aligners and is an Invisalign Regional Doctor Mentor (IRDM) to many dentists in Virginia. Finally, he is a Sub-Regional Doctor Clinical Mentor in Virginia.

In addition to being a leader in the treatment of teen orthodontics using Invisalign, we are also qualified to treat child orthodontics using a line of Invisalign that specializes for kids from 8 years to 11 years ol. Extensive research has proved that starting orthodontics in earlier childhood gives us the optimum ability to provide more space for the larger permanent teeth to come in properly in the mouth, avoiding multiple extractions when they are teens to create room for the larger teeth. Furthermore, with the ability to expand the upper and lower jaws in earlier years we can decrease the chances of kids developing sleep apnea and other sleep disorder breathing problems in the future.

Life & Hobbies

Dr. Ramai is fluent in Spanish. Most Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, you will find him volunteering at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic. In his free time, Dr. Ramai enjoys going to the gym, cooking and salsa dancing and was once a Latin dance instructor. He also participates in various outdoor activities such as scuba diving, volleyball, tennis, kayaking and hiking. He currently lives in Fredericksburg. Dr. 

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Zohra Madad, DDS

“Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond.” - Miguel de Cervantes

My Mission

“My mission is to provide my patients with the utmost quality dental care and help them achieve their short term and long-term oral health goals.”

Education & Continuing Education

Dr. Madad attended George Mason University to earn her Bachelor of Science degree and Howard University College of Dentistry to earn the Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. She completed General Practice residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Madad believes that staying up to date with new advancements of dentistry is a crucial part of providing patients with the best dental care. She completed CE courses in Endodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry from New Jersey Health Professionals Development Institute. She is continuing with her CE courses.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Madad is currently a member of American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Life & Hobbies

Dr. Madad is fluent in Farsi, Urdu, and English. She spends her spare time volunteering for Mission of Mercy.  She enjoys doing outdoor activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and spending time at the beach. She likes interior design and fashion. She likes spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys binge watching thriller shows and movies and trying new restaurants.