Dr. Assefa Demewoz is a 2011 graduate of Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. It’s the fifth oldest dental school in the United States and has trained thousands of highly skilled and talented dental professionals since first opening its doors in 1881.

After graduation, Dr. Demewoz has joined St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, VA for PGY-I Residency program. He completed the program and gained enormous knowledge where he based his honest and gentle dentistry.

Post residency, Dr. Demewoz has maintained a steadfast commitment to continuing his education with additional training each year. This helps him and the practice stay on top of the latest dental techniques, technology, and trends to provide up-to-date, comfortable patient care.

He’s taken classes at Hiossen’s Advanced Dental Implant Center where he learns placing and restoring implants, and DENTMAT educational courses for cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Demewoz is laser and Invisalign certified. He also has certifications in implant dentistry from Hiossen, Six Month Smiles, and DENTMAT Lumineers.

He enjoys getting to know patients, while helping to ease any worries they may have about their smile needs. Each day he provides gentle dental care to patients of all ages, for a compassionate experience that’s unique to Desired Dental. Dr. Demewoz also enjoys being a part of and giving back to the community. He is working to establish a program to provide free dental work to the underprivileged and people who are unable to afford insurance coverage. He volunteers his time to help out at various local church charities, civic organizations, homeless shelters, and the Wounded Warrior Project.

In his spare time, Dr. Demewoz enjoys spending time with his family. He likes traveling, watching sports (soccer and football), and tuning into the Discovery and Animal Planet channels, along with networking and socializing with peers.

Selam graduated from University of North Carolina prestigious Hygiene program in 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing dental hygiene over 11 years and has been a member of Desired Dental since we open our door in 2016.

She is a member of American Dental Hygiene Association where she continues to advance her knowledge. She loves getting to know her patients and educating them on how to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile. Her philosophy is providing gentle yet thorough care for all of her patients.

In her spare time, Selam loves to spend quality time with her family and friends. 

Ambar has been in dentistry since 2015 and genuinely enjoys patient interactions. She brings a sense of comfort to each patient that walks through the door.

Whether she is the one answering your phone call, or scheduling your appointment, she makes sure to provide the best possible care to everyone that is placed in her hands.

Whenever needed, Ambar is always there to help, whether it is with patients or her co-workers. Since she has been part of our team, she has grown extensive bonds with her co-worker’s and patients. Ambar treats each patient as part of her family and shares the love of dentistry with her team and patients.

Valeria started her career in dentistry in 2008, and is a George Washington University graduate. She has been with Desired Dental since the doors opened for patients in 2016.

Valeria has attended various local seminars to help further her knowledge about providing outstanding dental care to patients of all ages. As the Office Manager for our team

Valeria’s job is to oversee the office operations and is committed to making our patients and their families experience in our office a positive one! She loves interacting with people and hopes to make everybody feel welcomed from the moment they walk into our office.