Meet our Team

Dr. Kouros Hedayati

As a Dentist with more than ten years of clinical experience, I’m very passionate about my profession and view Dentistry as a great way to help my patients live healthier lives. It is my belief that clinical skills and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I recognize that patients are unique individuals who have placed great trust in me to take care of their oral health care needs. That is exactly why I value every patient relationship to provide customized treatments based on the latest scientific research and technology.

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Kandice, Manager

As the Office Manager, Kandice is excited to be a part of the Breeze Dental family! She has over 10 years of experience in dental office management, accounts receivables and payables, billing, and collections. In addition, her most recent years have been dedicated as the office manager for our dentist, Dr. Stringham. Overall, Kandice prides herself on her determination and dedication to her practice and patients. She believes patient education is one of the fundamentals of managing a dental practice. Ultimately, she looks forward to implementing new ideas to grow the practice.

Jennifer, Registered Dental Hygienist

Jennifer obtained an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1993 from Northern Virginia Community College. She is very passionate about dentistry and always educates herself by attending continuing education courses. Also, she understands the importance of a successful hygiene team. Likewise, she loves helping patients reach their desired level of oral health through continuous monitoring and coaching. Overall, Jennifer is enthusiastic, caring, and gentle. Jennifer enjoys concerts, sporting events, and plays in her spare time. Also, she loves spending quality time with friends and family.

Nazia, Patient Coordinator

Nazia has recently joined our team as our new Patient Coordinator. You'll find her at our Front Desk, utilizing her years of experience to welcome patients, handle their needs and concerns, as well as answering phones, and all facets of a busy dental practice! In addition, she enjoys meeting new people and learning something new every day. She loves to play, workout, travel, and spend time with family in her free time. Overall, her experience and friendly disposition is a great asset to our practice!

Sara, Dental Assistant

Sara became a dental assistant after completing NOVA's Dental Assistant Program (#1 in her class). She takes pride in making patients feel at ease during procedures and enjoys working side-by-side with Dr. Hedayati. Sara lives in Fairfax with her fiancé Philip and their kitten Arya Stark. In her spare time, she enjoys performing in musicals, horseback riding, watching FRIENDS, and learning more recipes for her Instapot.

Susan Kim, Dental Assistant

Susan joined our team in September 2022 with 10 years of experience in the dental field. She started her career in pediatric dentistry but moved on to general dentistry shortly thereafter. Through her strong background in art, Susan found cosmetic dentistry was her strength. Her kind and nurturing chairside manner, assures all our patients a comfortable and pleasant dental experience. Outside of work she loves spending time with her family, playing the piano, hiking, and traveling.

Elehiny Alcantara, Treatment Coordinator

Elehiny relocated from Richmond to NOVA and joined our team in 2021. Elehiny's 8 years in the dental and medical field has made her a great addition to our office. She is happy to help patients in any way she can, including questions regarding their treatment plan, insurance, or financial needs. She is also fluent in Spanish! When she isn't at the office, Elehiny enjoys learning a new recipe, baking, traveling, and values quality time with her fiancé Shawn, family & furbaby Luna!

Jamie, Dental Hygienist

Driven by her passion and purpose to provide patients with research-based evidence of preventative measures, Jamie received her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. She is passionate about educating her patients with pivotal information to improve their overall health, which ultimately leads to their overall health. Outside of work, Jamie is actively involved in her church, and loves spending quality time with her husband and their tiny fur-baby, Butter.

Susie, Dental Assistant

Susan, known around the office as Susie, recently joined our team as a Dental Assistant. She attended Old Dominion University, where she majored in Biology. Before becoming a dental assistant, she worked as a Pharmacy Technician. In her free time, she enjoys spending it with friends, family, and her rescue dog Milo. She refers to herself as a foodie, as she loves trying different restaurants here in the DMV and when she travels abroad. Look out for Susie’s bright smile and cheerful spirit around the office!