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Dr. Steve Yopa is a general dentist with training in endodontics, oral surgery and much more. When he moved from Cameroon to the United States, he attended George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and a minor in global and community health.

He then went on to attend Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, Tennessee, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery. During his matriculation, he completed many externships at different institutions including Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine with an emphases in oral and maxillofacial surgery and oral medicine. He is also proud to have been the only one in his class to receive the outstanding student leader award from the American College of Dentists. After graduating from dental school, he moved to New York to complete his post graduate training (general practice residency) at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He also completed an oral health leadership development program so he can now educate and treat his patients with a 'ground-up' approach.

Dr. Yopa also received a two-year fellowship in oral implantology from the NYU Dental Post-Graduate Program. He is now recognized as a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

Dr. Yopa helps his patients achieve beautiful smiles and brings his superior aesthetic skills to everything he does from aesthetic (non-metallic) fillings, veneers, crowns, bone grafting and implant restoration. Dr. Yopa speaks English and French.

Born and raised in Cameroon, Dr. Serena Ide Noumy began a transformative journey in 2005 when she moved to the United States. She settled in Richmond, Virginia, where she pursued her academic goals at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning both her undergraduate and dental degrees. This comprehensive education laid a strong foundation, equipping her with the skills and knowledge needed to care for patients with compassion, respect and clinical excellence.

After completing her studies, Dr. Noumy completed a one-year residency in Arizona, where she refined her practical skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment. She then relocated to Dallas, Texas, where she practiced dentistry for five years. During this time, she developed a deeper appreciation for the complexities of patient care and the importance of building meaningful, long-term relationships within the community.

Despite her rewarding experience in Texas, Dr. Noumy felt a strong pull back to Virginia, the state she had come to consider home. Motivated by a desire to give back to the community that supported her early career, she returned with a renewed commitment to providing exceptional care. She treats every patient like family and focuses on educating individuals about the importance of oral health. As an active member of multiple dental associations, she remains current with the latest advancements in dentistry and is dedicated to continuous professional development.

Beyond dentistry, Dr. Noumy values balance and connection in her personal life. She enjoys volunteering, traveling, working out and dancing salsa. These passions not only enrich her own life but also allow her to contribute meaningfully to the communities she serves.

Today, Dr. Noumy is honored to serve her community with dignity and compassion, striving to make a lasting and positive impact in the lives of her patients.

Dr. Salar Ebrahimi grew up in Southern California with a passion for art and medicine. Throughout his life, Dr. Ebrahimi knew he wanted to help people through his profession and found his passion of art in the field of dentistry. Dr. Ebrahimi went on to gain his Bachelor of Science in biology, his master's degree in biomedical science and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC.

Dr. Ebrahimi was inducted into the prestigious National Dental Honor Society after excelling in dental school. He is also a member of the American Dental Association® and the American Society of Dental Anesthesia. In his spare time, Dr. Ebrahimi enjoys traveling, spending time with his family and creating art.