Dr. Tarpley received her Bachelor’s Degree from William and Mary in 1971 and her DDS from the Medical College of Virginia in 1982. She has been practicing since graduation and established her practice in 1986. She specializes in Family Dentistry with an emphasis on Cosmetics. She attended the prestigious Pankey Institute, is a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, the Implant Society of Northern Virginia, and The American Dental Association. Dr. Tarpley enjoys golf, cycling, gardening and cooking.

Dr. Pham attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1996 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemistry. She continued on to Medical College of Virginia earning her DDS in 2000, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in June of 2001 at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. She has been in private practice since the completion of her residency. Dr. Pham enjoys playing the piano, cooking and playing tennis.

Dr. Maher attended medical school at West Virginia University. She did her internship and residency at Georgetown University. She is currently employed with Horizon Anesthesia and works with several dentists throughout Virginia. We are thrilled to have Dr. Maher available to our patients.

Diana became part of the team in 1998 as our Patient Affairs Administrator. Her warm smile and sparkling personality invite all our patients into our family! Diana enjoys spending time with her husband as well as her two sons. She and her husband love taking off on the Harley for a long ride down a picturesque country road. Diana is looking for a side car that will fit their goldendoodle, Aslan!

Susan has been with our team since spring of 2000. She is our Financial Administrator as well as our Employee Liason. While not with the team, Susan enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also enjoys going to see Jimmy Buffett in concert every year with her “Flock of Parrotheads”! Susan likes to sharpen her wit by watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy as well as doing crossword puzzles.

Melanie has been with the practice since 1996; first dental assisting and later becoming office manager. Melanie’s attention to detail and gentle touch put our patients at ease. While not with the team Melanie enjoys boating and fishing almost as much as she loves the Pittsburgh Steelers!

As a Registered Dental Hygienist, Melvina's close attention to detail and comforting disposition will put you at ease right away. As our staff thespian, her talents don't end at her hygiene skills - you'll have to ask her to sing you a tune. Melvina graduated from Francis Marion University with a B.S. in Biology. After working as a Medical Technician for a few years she made the decision to attend Northern Virginia Community College's Hygiene program where she graduated in 2003 with an A.A.S in dental hygiene. In her spare time she enjoys cuddling up with her cat, Mel, and watching a good show that she TiVo'd while she was here making your smile sparkle.

Debbie Leigh, a Virginia native, has been a part of our team since 1996.  She is best known for her caring manner and constant attention to detail.  Debbie Leigh strives to understand what works best for each person and to make sure we deliver it!!!  She brings a big heart to her unbelievable clinical skills.  When Debbie isn’t with us she is shopping and baking, especially cooking “southern.”  Be sure to ask her for her cornbread recipe!

Michelle became part of our team in 1999. She is an assistant to both doctors as well as our implant coordinator. Michelle’s warm chairside manner and soothing disposition certainly puts our patients at ease. While not with us, Michelle enjoys spending time with her 3 boys and her husband. She also enjoys watching her sons play baseball.