Meet Our On-Site Specialists
Since 2010, StarBrite Dental patients no longer have to travel to see a oral specialist. All Oral Surgery, Implant and Root Canal Services are performed right here at our dentist office in Rockville, Maryland.
Dr. Ali Eghtesadi - Root Canal Specialist
Dr. Salar Azad - Periodontist Specialist
Dr. Salar Azad has been in practice in the fields of Periodontics, Dental Implants, and Cosmetic Dentistry since 2017. His certification and expertise enable Dr. Azad to provide an extended range of therapeutic modalities through the vast knowledge of his disciplines in order to achieve the utmost in treatment excellence. During this time, he has been delivering the full scope of his specialty with particular emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, bone regeneration, oral plastic surgery, dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation, and complex restorative dental procedures.
Dr. Salar Azad is a native of Maryland, where he was raised and attended local schools. He always had a compassionate interest in dentistry. His college pursuits initially brought him to the University of Maryland, wherein in 2008, he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and was one of the six top students in his class who were accepted into the Diamond Scholars program.
By his final year in dental school, he developed a strong interest in periodontics. He then continued his education in the postdoctoral specialty residency at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where he received his Certificate in Periodontics.
Always striving for increased knowledge, Dr. Azad has accumulated massive hours in continuing education far beyond the yearly requirements needed. It is his solemn promise and never-ending quest to stay abreast of all clinical advances to constantly fulfill his vision of providing the optimal patient experience through his compassion, specific attention to detail, and uncompromised excellence of care in an unparalleled environment.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Mahsan, and his son. He also enjoys traveling, skiing, and watching movies.
Dr. Leon-Guerrero - Root Canal Specialist
Dr. Nicholas Leon-Guerrero is a Board-Certified Endodontist. He is fully trained in conventional, regenerative, minimally invasive, and surgical endodontics.
He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. After graduation, Dr. Leon-Guerrero completed a general practice residency at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then furthered his training by earning his Certificate of Endodontics from the prestigious Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
To stay current in his field, Dr. Leon-Guerrero maintains professional memberships with the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Northern Virginia Dental Society, and American Association of Endodontists. He regularly receives continuing education through various study clubs and is a member of the Executive Committee for the Northern Virginia Dental Society.
Dr. Leon-Guerrero remains active in his community by volunteering at the Northern Virginia Community Dental Clinic. He has completed several humanitarian trips as well to countries like Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Fiji.
