Brighter Smile Family Dentistry & Orthodontics is a Sterling based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, veneers and more.
We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Gedela and our team invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 703-994-4044 and experience why our patients think Brighter Smile Family Dentistry & Orthodontics is the best dentist in Sterling.

Dr. Pavani was born and raised in India and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2006 from a top Indian dental school, NTR University of Medical and Health Sciences. To further her expertise in advanced restorative procedures, she completed a Restorative Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and a one-year General Practice Residency (GPR) at Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Pavani has been practicing dentistry in Virginia for the past seven years. She is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Virginia Dental Association (VDA), and the Northern Virginia Dental Association (NVDS). As a Certified Invisalign Provider, she continually participates in continuing education courses in restorative and cosmetic dentistry to provide excellent patient care. Her membership in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) further demonstrates her commitment to staying current with the latest advancements and techniques.
This dedication to ongoing learning helps Dr. Pavani maintain the high standards of care patients expect from Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry and Orthodontics. She is known for her gentle touch and calming chairside manner, prioritizing patient comfort while providing the highest quality dental care. Dr. Pavani is passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles.
In her leisure time, she enjoys painting, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Wesam Al-Joburi is a Periodontist serving patients in Northern, VA and the Washington, DC metro area. He is a dental implant and gum surgeon specialist and works with patients to restore missing teeth and the effects of advanced periodontal disease.
In 1981, Dr. Al-Joburi completed a three-year program to receive his periodontics certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He was the associate professor and head of the Division of Periodontics at McGill University in Montreal, Canada from 1984-1989. He served as co-chairman of the Broward Dental Research Clinic's Periodontal Division.
Dr. Al-Joburi has had several articles published in dental journals and made numerous presentations at local, national and international meetings. Since 1978 he has been a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, and the Atlantic Dental Association, and is a fellow of the Academy of Periodontology.

Dr. Sanjeev Bhatia is an oral surgeon in Sterling, VA. At Brighter Smile Family Dentistry & Orthodontics, he provides consultations, follow-ups, and other oral health services.
As part of his educational training, Dr. Bhatia graduated with a dental degree from Loma Linda University Medical Center and pursued his residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. He furthered his education in oral and maxillofacial surgery at King George's Medical and Dental College. Additionally, he is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the Academy of Osseointegration.
Dr. Bhatia offers suitable treatment plans after carefully considering each individual's needs and preferences. He believes in listening to his patients and creating a collaborative partnership to maintain and improve lifelong health.

Dr. Mehrdad Ijadi graduated in 1987 and has been in practice since then. He is compassionate about his patients and has incorporated different aspects of dentistry in his treatment to be able to offer and render the best service to his patients.
Dr. Ijadi has completed extensive postgraduate studies in esthetic dentistry and root canal therapy (endodontics). He is a periodontist (gum disease specialist) degree from New York University.Dr. Ijadi has been practicing in northern Virginia since 2013.
His patients trust him for being honest and caring. He spends time to explain treatment plans in a simple way.He loves hiking and spending time with his family.