Pediatric Dentistry Falls Church, VA

Pediatric Dentist

Lara Saleh, DDS, MS

Dr. Lara is a board-certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American board of pediatric dentistry, who treats infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special needs in a fun, friendly, and safe environment.

After graduating from dental school, Dr. Lara completed her fellowship in restorative dentistry at Case Western Reserve University. She then went on to complete her residency and Master’s degree in pediatric dentistry at the University of Michigan, the #1 dental school in the US (Go Blue!). From a young age, Dr. Lara has been passionate about working with children. Pursuing a career as a pediatric dentist was a natural fit, combining her aspiration for teaching and fondness for the medical field.

Dr. Lara began her career as a staff dentist at the University of Michigan Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. As a highly impassioned parent to two young children, she prioritizes engagement with her patients and parents during every stage of the diagnosis and treatment process. She is honored to have been voted the best pediatric dentist in Loudon County by Posh magazine. Dr. Lara is fluent in English, Arabic and French. She enjoys traveling and volunteering, particularly in the context of treating children.

Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Teresa L. Roberts, MD, FASA

Teresa L. Roberts, MD, FASA is the founder of Oak Hill Anesthesia Services, PLLC, and provides concierge anesthesia services to dental and medical offices. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and has Board Certifications in Adult and Pediatric Anesthesiology.

She was recently awarded fellowship designation from the American Society of Anesthesiology (FASA) for her contributions and leadership in the field of Anesthesiology. Dr. Roberts graduated with Distinction from The George Washington University, School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She remained at The George Washington University Hospital for her post graduate training, completing an Internship in Internal Medicine and her Residency in Anesthesiology. She was awarded the position of Chief Resident in her final year of her Residency. She pursued additional training and expertise in pediatrics by completing her Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship at Children’s National Health Systems (CNHS) in Washington, DC. After graduating she joined the faculty at CNHS and was actively involved in education. She completed a Master Teacher Leadership Development Certification from the George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development and became the Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship Program.

Dr. Roberts has been an invited guest speaker at local and national conferences. She is an active member of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia and the Office Based Anesthesia Committee and remains dedicated to education in all settings. She regularly provides training to colleagues in both medical and dental specialties, mentors high school, university and medical students, and serves as an Oral Board Examiner for the American Board of Anesthesiology.

She is passionate about providing care to all patients, and particularly enjoys caring for children, special needs patients and adults with anxiety and fear related to their care.

Her passions outside of work include spending time with her husband and two daughters, traveling, hiking, and skiing.

Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Bommy Mershon, MD, FASA

Dr. Bommy Hong Mershon is a passionate and dedicated physician, triple board-certified in general pediatrics, general anesthesiology, and pediatric anesthesiology. She finds immense fulfillment in caring for patients of all ages, particularly children, during their most vulnerable moments undergoing surgery.

Dr. Mershon’s journey to becoming an anesthesiologist began at Johns Hopkins University, where she earned a B.A. in Public Health in 2000. She then attended New York Medical College, graduating in 2006. Driven by her love for children, she completed a residency in general pediatrics at Georgetown University Hospital in 2009, serving as chief resident in 2010. To further enhance her skills in caring for critically ill patients, she pursued anesthesiology training at Johns Hopkins (2010-2013), culminating in a specialized fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology in 2014.

During her time at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Mershon served as an Assistant Professor, conducting research in intraoperative handoffs, patient safety, and physician wellness. She also held key leadership roles as the Pediatric Liver Transplant Lead Anesthesiologist and Assistant Director of Patient Safety and Quality for the Department of Anesthesiology. Her commitment to patient safety extends to her active involvement with the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation.

Believing in a personalized, “concierge” approach to patient care, Dr. Mershon is excited to join Dr. Teresa Roberts in establishing a practice dedicated to providing exceptional and comprehensive anesthesia care for adults and children.

Outside of her medical practice, Dr. Mershon enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children and their Maltipoo, Caramel. She is passionate about supporting her children’s love of basketball, embracing her Korean culture, and actively serving at her local church.

If you have questions or doubts about a specific treatment decision or problem that pertains to your child’s dental health, our office will be happy to schedule a short visit to review your options and provide you with a free second opinion.

Evidence-based dentistry

Identifying the best path for your childrens’ treatment is an essential component of their journey to optimal oral health. Dr. Lara is a committed practitioner of evidence-based dentistry, which emphasizes identifying the best path (or paths) to your child’s dental well-being. Please note that out of respect for our peers, we are unable to compare prices or treatment plans.