Dr. Denise Nguyen is an accomplished orthodontist with over 20 years of experience in providing traditional braces, Invisalign®, lingual braces, Lightforce braces, and more. She takes her time with each patient, carefully listening to their concerns and explaining treatment options in detail.

After initially earning a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, Dr. Nguyen pursued her dream of becoming a dentist, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, VA where she graduated magna cum laude. She then went on to earn her certificate in orthodontics from Howard University in Washington, DC. Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, and Northern Virginia Dental Society. She is fluent in English and Vietnamese.

When she is not improving her patients’ smiles, Dr. Nguyen enjoys traveling, playing piano, and giving back to her local community, including involvement with Mission of Mercy VA, Hope for Tomorrow, VietFest and more.