Remember your last visit to the dentist? Okay for you but something was definitely missing for your kids. Now imagine this instead: open the door and you’re greeted by a colorful salt-water aquarium, iPad stations with video games, kids-only areas, open spaces for play and interaction, and music, all just for kids. We all know we like to repeat those things that make us feel great, right? For kids
, it’s just the same. And there’s no better way to instill good practices at a young age than to teach them in a fun and relaxing environment! Island Children’s Dentistry, is the latest —and we believe the best— pediatric dental practice serving the Tysons Corner area, and headed up by Dr. Gema Island, a gifted pediatric dentist and caring Mom herself. A great dental practice designed just for kids —and fun too. We think the combination is a much better way to keep your children’s smiles the brightest and happiest ever, and to give you the peace of mind knowing your kids have the best dental care available. WE TREAT SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
¡HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL! About Dr. Island
Dr. Gema Island is a pediatric dentist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Dental
Society of Anesthesiology, but most importantly, Dr. Gema is a mother first. She knows that, as scary as it may be for your child to go to the dentist, it’s not less scary for the parents and, therefore, she’s dedicated to providing the highest quality of dental care in the most gentle, positive and enthusiastic manner possible. As a healthcare provider, Dr. Gema understands the need to explain all the procedures to be performed on a little patient. As a mother, she makes sure these procedures are thoroughly understood by parents; peace of mind and situation awareness are key to develop a trustful parent-pediatric dentist relation. She combines her academic background, research experience, clinical skills and mother’s touch to deliver the best to her little patients and their parents. Dr. Gema obtained her Board certification in 2006, and did 3 years of residency at TUFTS University in Boston, MA. While at TUFTS, she received the prestigious Bates Award for her postgraduate research and, in her senior year, she won the Aesthetic Dentistry Challenge. She has published articles in peer review journals and has lectured nationally and internationally on different topics, and also participated in the Infant Oral Care and Prevention of Early Childhood Caries Project at San Francisco General Hospital. Island Children’s Dentistry is committed to delivering the highest quality of care using the latest techniques and equipment. Dr. Gema has a special permit by the State of Virginia to provide conscious and IV sedation to her anxious patients, including Nitrous Oxide and Wand Anesthesia, along with Laser Dentistry, to reduce pain. As a mom —and dentist — minimizing fears and puting a smile on a child’s face brings her joy. Dr. Gema is originally from Mexico, is married and
has two kids, Becky and Eddie. She enjoys playing tennis, going to the ballet and traveling, when she’s not taking good care of her little patients.
