703.671.1001

4850 31st Street, Suite A Arlington, VA 22206

Our Team

LaVonn Hardy

Registered Dental Hygienist

LaVonn joined the Fairlington Dental team in October 1998. Originally from Danville, VA, she began her dental career with a 900-hour vocational training in dental assisting during high school. LaVonn graduated magna cum laude with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Northern Virginia Community College.  With over 33 years of experience in various dentistry aspects, LaVonn previously served as Dr. Rogers' treatment coordinator for six years. She appreciates Dr. Rogers' support in attending continuing education courses to enhance patient care. Outside of work, LaVonn enjoys traveling, exploring plant-based restaurants, biking, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Vivien C. Reyes

Registered Dental Hygienist

Vivien became part of the Fairlington Dental family in February 2012 as a Registered Dental Hygienist after earning her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree Cum Laude from Old Dominion University in 2001. She cherishes the ability to positively impact her patients' oral health daily.
Vivien is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and staying current with the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques through continuing education. In her spare time, Vivien loves traveling to new destinations with her family, embracing different cultures, and finding the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation.

Virginia Kywe

Registered Dental Hygienist

Virginia has been with Fairlington Dental for over 27 years, starting as a hygienist after 18 years as an assistant. She values the autonomy to treat patients properly, as supported by Dr. Rogers, rather than being dictated by insurance. Virginia considers her colleagues like family and enjoys the team spirit at the practice.
She finds meeting different types of patients the most interesting part of her job, often forming friendships beyond professional boundaries. Virginia is also a fan of Korean dramas, enjoys flower gardening, long walks with her dog, listening to dental hygiene podcasts, and cooking new recipes that are AIP compliant.

Sally DiCesare

Registered Dental Hygienist

Sally DiCesare, RDH, is a pain-free living specialist and dental hygienist with a passion for nutrition and holistic health. Growing up with a father who emphasized the importance of giving the body what it needs to thrive, Sally has learned to listen to the body's signals and help others do the same.
Ken and Sally met in college and married after graduating from East Tennessee State University. She’s the proud mom of 2 wonderful daughters and grandmother to 2 grandkids. The youngest is the first boy to be born in her maternal line for at least four generations.
For years, she has been a dedicated member of the team at Fairlington Dental, where she values the supportive atmosphere and camaraderie among colleagues. Sally believes in the power of teamwork and continual growth, both personally and professionally, to provide the best care for her patients.

Magali Amellar

Dental Assistant

Magalie “Maggie” joined Fairlington Dental in April 2019. She has been a dental assistant since 1998, enjoys helping and interacting with patients, and has a deep love for all animals. Maggie lives in Alexandria with her husband, where they married in 2004. 
She enjoys dining out, spending time outdoors, and cherishing moments with her family and friends. Maggie cherishes her close relationship with her mother, who is a central figure in her life. 

Ambar Alexander

Dental Assistant

Ambar has been a part of Fairlington Dental since December 2014, bringing over 21 years of dental assisting experience. She resides in Falls Church, VA, with her husband Jonathan and three daughters Jaynah, Jelitza, and Joella.
Ambar is active in her local church, supports her daughters at track meets and college visits, and volunteers at her youngest daughter's school. She enjoys beach trips and outdoor activities during the summer.

Martha Del Rosario

Patient Concierge

Martha joined the Fairlington Dental team in October 2005, initially graduating from NOVA community college with an Associates in General Studies. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology at George Mason University. 
In addition to being our Patient Coordinator, Martha occasionally helps out as a dental assistant. More than anything, she loves building lasting relationships with patients and the family-like bond at the practice. She plays soccer on two teams, is married with two daughters and a son, and enjoys traveling to Orlando to visit her daughter, attending sporting events, and dancing.

Claudia Picado

Treatment Coordinator 

Joined the Fairlington Dental team in 2021, Claudia has consistently showcased her dedication and expertise as our Treatment Coordinator. A background spanning over 20 years in the dental field, Claudia is committed to ensuring every patient receives an unparalleled experience.
Her meticulous approach encompasses everything from warmly welcoming newcomers to the practice, to diligently working with insurance providers to maximize patient benefits. Claudia's unwavering determination to prioritize our patients' needs has not only exceeded expectations but has also cemented her position as a cherished member of the Fairlington Dental family.
Outside the professional realm, she cherishes quality time with her husband and their three lovely daughters Tatiana (26) Jaqueline (22) Bianca (18) and her adored grandson Dominic (6). Let's also not forget the love she has for animals and gardening.

April M. West

Office Manager

April West joined Fairlington Dental in 2024 as the Office Manager, bringing 33 years of experience in dentistry. April is highly compassionate about her role and continuously seeks to learn about new advancements in dentistry. When not managing the office, April enjoys spending time with her husband David, daughters Daysha & Jazmin, and her two dogs, Cinnamon and Penny.

LaVonn Hardy

Registered Dental Hygienist

LaVonn joined the Fairlington Dental team in October 1998. Originally from Danville, VA, she began her dental career with a 900-hour vocational training in dental assisting during high school.

LaVonn graduated magna cum laude with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Northern Virginia Community College.  With over 33 years of experience in various dentistry aspects, LaVonn previously served as Dr. Rogers' treatment coordinator for six years. She appreciates Dr. Rogers' support in attending continuing education courses to enhance patient care. Outside of work, LaVonn enjoys traveling, exploring plant-based restaurants, biking, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Vivien C. Reyes

Registered Dental Hygienist

Vivien became part of the Fairlington Dental family in February 2012 as a Registered Dental Hygienist after earning her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree Cum Laude from Old Dominion University in 2001.

She cherishes the ability to positively impact her patients' oral health daily. Vivien is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and staying current with the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques through continuing education. In her spare time, Vivien loves traveling to new destinations with her family, embracing different cultures, and finding the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation.

Virginia Kywe

Registered Dental Hygienist

Virginia has been with Fairlington Dental for over 27 years, starting as a hygienist after 18 years as an assistant.

She values the autonomy to treat patients properly, as supported by Dr. Rogers, rather than being dictated by insurance. Virginia considers her colleagues like family and enjoys the team spirit at the practice. She finds meeting different types of patients the most interesting part of her job, often forming friendships beyond professional boundaries. Virginia is also a fan of Korean dramas, enjoys flower gardening, long walks with her dog, listening to dental hygiene podcasts, and cooking new recipes that are AIP compliant.

Sally DiCesare

Registered Dental Hygienist

Sally DiCesare, RDH, is a pain-free living specialist and dental hygienist with a passion for nutrition and holistic health.

Growing up with a father who emphasized the importance of giving the body what it needs to thrive, Sally has learned to listen to the body's signals and help others do the same. Ken and Sally met in college and married after graduating from East Tennessee State University. She’s the proud mom of 2 wonderful daughters and grandmother to 2 grandkids. The youngest is the first boy to be born in her maternal line for at least four generations.
For years, she has been a dedicated member of the team at Fairlington Dental, where she values the supportive atmosphere and camaraderie among colleagues. Sally believes in the power of teamwork and continual growth, both personally and professionally, to provide the best care for her patients.

Magali Amellar

Dental Assistant

Magalie “Maggie” joined Fairlington Dental in April 2019. She has been a dental assistant since 1998, enjoys helping and interacting with patients, and has a deep love for all animals.

Maggie lives in Alexandria with her husband, where they married in 2004. She enjoys dining out, spending time outdoors, and cherishing moments with her family and friends. Maggie cherishes her close relationship with her mother, who is a central figure in her life. 

Ambar Alexander

Dental Assistant

Ambar has been a part of Fairlington Dental since December 2014, bringing over 21 years of dental assisting experience.

She resides in Falls Church, VA, with her husband Jonathan and three daughters Jaynah, Jelitza, and Joella. Ambar is active in her local church, supports her daughters at track meets and college visits, and volunteers at her youngest daughter's school. She enjoys beach trips and outdoor activities during the summer.

Martha Del Rosario

Patient Concierge

Martha joined the Fairlington Dental team in October 2005, initially graduating from NOVA community college with an Associates in General Studies.

She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology at George Mason University. In addition to being our Patient Coordinator, Martha occasionally helps out as a dental assistant. More than anything, she loves building lasting relationships with patients and the family-like bond at the practice. She plays soccer on two teams, is married with two daughters and a son, and enjoys traveling to Orlando to visit her daughter, attending sporting events, and dancing.

Claudia Picado

Treatment Coordinator 

Joined the Fairlington Dental team in 2021, Claudia has consistently showcased her dedication and expertise as our Treatment Coordinator.

A background spanning over 20 years in the dental field, Claudia is committed to ensuring every patient receives an unparalleled experience. Her meticulous approach encompasses everything from warmly welcoming newcomers to the practice, to diligently working with insurance providers to maximize patient benefits. Claudia's unwavering determination to prioritize our patients' needs has not only exceeded expectations but has also cemented her position as a cherished member of the Fairlington Dental family.
Outside the professional realm, she cherishes quality time with her husband and their three lovely daughters Tatiana (26) Jaqueline (22) Bianca (18) and her adored grandson Dominic (6). Let's also not forget the love she has for animals and gardening.

April M. West

Office Manager

April West joined Fairlington Dental in 2024 as the Office Manager, bringing 33 years of experience in dentistry.

April is highly compassionate about her role and continuously seeks to learn about new advancements in dentistry. When not managing the office, April enjoys spending time with her husband David, daughters Daysha & Jazmin, and her two dogs, Cinnamon and Penny.

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