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JAMIL SOWAN, DDS
Dr. Jamil Sowan is a graduate of the prestigious Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, an Ivy League institution and one of the oldest private dental schools in the country. While there, he obtained an advanced education in general dentistry, as well as training in oral sedation and implantology under the guidance of world-class faculty members. During his residency, Dr. Sowan enjoyed working with adults and kids and spent most of his rotations in the pediatric clinic. Dr. Sowan is certified in pediatric and adult oral conscious sedation, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Voronezh State Medical University in Russia. In his nearly 20 years of private practice, Dr. Sowan has continually furthered his education in the field of dentistry through monthly courses and various dental conferences along the East Coast. He is also a member of several dental organizations, including:The American Dental AssociationThe Virginia Dental AssociationThe Northern Virginia Dental SocietyThe Jordanian Dental AssociationBecause of his unique background and fluency in English, Arabic, and Russian, Dr. Sowan has been able to volunteer his skills overseas to provide needed dental care to people in refugee camps. In his state-of-the-art dental practice, he is dedicated to improving smiles and providing every patient with quality, affordable dental care in a personal, caring and comfortable environment. He considers his co-workers and team to be his family. Outside the dentist office, his hobbies include chess, soccer, photography, and hiking.
Dr. Shaghati combines over 15 years of advanced dental expertise with a genuine passion for creating healthy, confident smiles. On moving to the United States, she enrolled in an international training program at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Driven by her quest for excellence, she further enhanced her clinical skills at Miami’s Florida Institute for Advanced Dental Education, gaining extensive experience working with diverse patients and advanced techniques.
Her expertise in cosmetic, restorative, and facial esthetic procedures allows her to provide comprehensive, tailored treatment for every patient. Beyond her technical skill, Dr. Shaghati is dedicated to patient education—empowering individuals to understand their oral health and make informed decisions.
Patients value her warm personality, attentive listening, and the trust she builds through open communication and personalized care. Whether it’s a routine visit or a complete smile transformation, she blends artistry with science to deliver beautiful, lasting results.
Dr. Shaghati is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Northern Virginia Dental Society, Virginia Dental Association, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Outside the office, she enjoys playing the piano, cooking, traveling, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with her children.
Dr. Ghaly obtained her dental degree with high honors in 2006. She continued her higher education by obtaining her Masters in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University, Certificate of Advanced Specialty Education in Dental Public Health from Columbia University and a Fellowship in Primary Care Education from Columbia University.
She received her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University in Massachusetts where she was awarded the prestigious Dr. Richard Allard Award in Pediatric Dentistry in 2017. Dr. Ghaly is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and has extensive training in sedation and laser dentistry, which allows her to offer comfortable dental care to extremely anxious children and those with special care needs. Dr. Ghaly is certified in laser dentistry and has numerous OR cases under her belt.
Dr. Ghaly strongly believes in giving back to the community; she participated in several mission trips across Africa, one of her recent trips was to Ethiopia in the rural region of Hawzien as a part of the first pediatric dentist mission to Ethiopia. She is volunteering to promote oral health care in underserved areas nationally and internationally, currently participating in two outreach programs in Egypt and Bolivia. She is an avid member of the St. Mark Church of DC as well.
Dr. Ghaly has always had a strong commitment and passion towards pediatric dentistry and specifically in the special needs population which led her to develop a new full curriculum aiming to educate future pediatric dentists on multiple special needs related topics and on the necessity of integrating the special needs patients in a regular clinic setting. Dr. Ghaly is currently an assistant professor at Boston University and Boston Medical Center at the pediatric dentistry department.
She is also a member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, International Association for Dental Research, American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, St. Luke Coptic Society for healthcare professionals, Academy of Laser Dentistry, Virginia Dental Association and Northern Virginia Dental Society.
As a mother of four children, Dr. Ghaly believes that prevention is key. That is why children should start visiting the dentist as soon as the first tooth erupts. Dr. Ghaly understands the necessity of protecting the developing child psyche and keeping dental appointments as pleasant and efficient for both the patient and parents, as the child’s well being reflects on the entire family.
In her free time Dr. Ghaly loves water rafting, hiking and traveling with her children and husband.
Dr. Habib completed his dental school and general practice in dentistry internship at October 6 University in Egypt, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery. He obtained his Masters of Public Health degree from Nova Southeastern University. Followed by Dental Public Health Certificate from Columbia University. After Completing his DPH certificate, Dr. Habib joined the post-graduate program in Periodontics at Columbia University. He graduated and received his MS degree and Certificate in Periodontics June of 2018.
During his time at Columbia University, Dr. Habib was fortunate to work with each of its well-versed faculty members, and get trained in all the different aspects of periodontology; Including all different types of classic periodontal and implant-related surgeries.
Areas of interest:
- Soft tissue surgeries
- Osseous and guided tissue regeneration
- Ridge augmentation
- Implant surgery
- Sinus lift
- Laser-assisted periodontal surgeries
- Wisdom teeth extractions
As an orthodontist, I am so thankful to have such a rewarding profession helping change people’s lives. There is an ultimate satisfaction when we see the beautiful smiles on the patient’s face. The great smile can change your life by boosting you confidence, image, and interaction with others.I finished my doctorate (DDs degree) at Tehran University of Medical sciences. After practicing for three years as general dentist, I started my PhD in Baylor College of Dentistry. As a dentist scientist, I am familiar with the most cutting edge scientific approaches in field of orthodontist. My field of study was acceleration of tooth movement using different biological methods.
After I finished my PhD, I attended the prestigious program of orthodontics in University of Connecticut. This program had and has trained some of the most influential orthodontists in the world, and I am proud to be part of their family. I received a Master of Science and Orthodontic certificate in 2016. As a dentist/scientist I keep on reading and attending lectures and classes to become more and more familiar with the newest and best methods of treatment for my patients. I have had more than 7 years of experience as a dentist and treated more than a thousand patients, and thinking about their beautiful smiles makes me smile everyday.