Meet Our Team

Our cohesive staff is dedicated to assisting you with every step of your periodontal therapy. Our priority is to serve your needs and we will make every effort to provide you with the most comfortable experience in our office.

 Lina Kim

Office Manager (K Street Office)

Lina started her career in dental care in 2000 and has extensive clinical and administrative knowledge. She began working in periodontics in 2002 as a surgical assistant. She progressed to work in practice management and office management for respected periodontists in the Washington and Virginia area. Her clinical background involves supporting patients with treatment explanation, planning and insurance coordination.

Lina manages the office schedule and patient flow and maintains the day-to-day operations of the front desk. Her love and passion for periodontics and working with patients is what sets her apart. Lina will assist you with any questions you may have about your surgical procedures and insurance benefits and will take her time to explain step by step to ease patient anxiety. During her free time, she loves spending quality time with her beautiful family especially her daughter. She enjoys cooking authentic Cambodian foods and gathering with friends.

Lori Shinton

Office Manager (19th Street Office)

Lori began working in dental care in 1997. In her prior career, she worked at a large national communications firm in the customer service and accounting department. She attended George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College.

Lori supervises the day-to-day operations of the front desk and maintains the integrity of our schedule and patient flow. Her goal is to provide each patient with a warm, friendly dental experience from the moment they walk through the door. She feels that it is important that the patient fully understand everything related to the treatment of periodontal disease, so the patient can make an informed decision. She will help with the filing of insurance and assist with financial arrangements. If you have any questions at all, please ask for her, and she will be happy to discuss any concerns you may have. Lori is happily married to her husband Jeff. She enjoys traveling, reading and is a talented crafter.