Dr. Angela Austin is a pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience caring for children in Alexandria, VA. She completed her dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania and specialized in pediatric dentistry through a residency at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Austin is board-certified and recognized as a Top Dentist by both Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazines. She specializes in helping children with airway concerns, tongue-tie treatment, and swallowing development, and she uses calming techniques to help young patients feel comfortable during their visits. A mother of three herself, Dr. Austin treats every child with the same love and care she gives her own kids, creating a warm and judgment-free environment for all her patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Pediatric Residency, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
Doctorate of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 07/11/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryPediatric airway managementFrenectomiesOrofacial myologyAirway education and treatment

Technology & Equipment

Laser dentistry

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Virginia Dental Association
Northern Virginia Dental Association
Autism Society of America
National Association of Professional Women
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Academy of Laser Dentistry
DC Dental Society
Alexandria Dental Society (Vice President)

Awards & Recognition

Top Dentist, Washingtonian Magazine
Top Dentist, Northern Virginia Magazine

Beyond the Office

Provided dental care for the homeless

Provided dental care for patients under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS act

Provided dental care for those recently released from incarceration

Art therapy instructor for children in battered women's shelter (2 years)

Mentor for children living with HIV/AIDS

Provided dental care in orphanage in Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Long-term godparent for children in Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos orphanage (15 years)

Offers free yoga sessions to patients and children in Alexandria and surrounding areas

Vice President of Alexandria Dental Society

Happily married with 3 young children

Has two dogs named Roxie and Chloe, and a tortoise named Speedy

Loves working out and uses the sauna

Active in church activities

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Manages and coordinates her children's sports activities

Enjoys watching and attending professional sporting events

Loves reading fiction novels

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