Meet Our Fantastic Team
We are a group of energetic, caring, and compassionate dental professionals who care about what’s important to you—achieving a healthy, confident smile for life. Although visiting a dental office isn’t your favorite thing, our team goes the extra mile to make your visits as comfortable as possible.
Our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch dental treatments is backed by our amazing team. With attention to detail, precision, and artistry, you can expect excellence in everything we do.
Vinita Adams: Treatment Plan Coordinator
Vinita brings over 25 years of dedicated experience in dentistry to our practice, making a profound impact on the dental health and smiles of countless patients.
Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, she brings a warm, friendly, and energetic approach to Washington Periodontics. Vinita graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Strayer University.
Outside work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, singing in church, traveling, and embracing life’s simple joys.
Karen Mayes: Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Karen has been a dental hygienist for nearly 25 years, and she truly enjoys getting to know patients from various parts of the world while helping them achieve optimal dental health. Born in a small rural area in Pennsylvania, she has lived in Virginia for nearly 40 years. She appreciates the beautiful weather, diversity, and many joys the area offers. She is married and has a son attending Virginia Tech. In her spare time, Karen enjoys running, walking, and traveling.
Erica Somers: Surgical Assistant
Erica was born and raised in the metropolitan area. She has been dedicated to providing quality care to her patients for over 25 years. After earning her assisting certification from Howard University College of Dentistry, she has developed a genuine passion for helping patients feel comfortable—especially since she knows firsthand what it’s like to have dental anxieties. Outside the office, Erica is a movie enthusiast, a lover of all genres of music, and a walking encyclopedia of pop culture.
