Our Team
Learn more about our team at Pleasant Valley Smile Studio
Dr. April Kern graduated with honors from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to dentistry, she worked as a strategic management consultant for Accenture in London, England. Dr. Kern received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Kern then elected to pursue further training by completing an intensive General Practice Residency at the level 1 Trauma Center at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kern stays current on the newest techniques and principles in dentistry with hundreds of hours of clinical and didactic continuing education (CE) courses, and is a local speaker for Invisalign. In addition to Invisalign Clear Essentials I/II and AACA Reingage training, Dr. Kern is proud to be a 2024 Diamond PLUS/ Top 1% Invisalign provider, and uses the latest 5D iTero scanning technology.
The prestigious Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider distinction is not only representative of Dr. Kern’s high Invisalign case volume, but also speaks to her vast experience in resolving a wide variety of orthodontic and teeth bite problems using the Invisalign clear aligner system. She is a Board Member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA), was awarded her Fellowship of the AACA (FAACA), and loves to mentor other local dentists as the Leader of the AACA NoVA Study Club. Dr. Kern is a National Speaker for Align Technologies and holds the coveted AACA Done in One Award. Dr. Kern is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Northern Virginia Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the American Academy of Women Dentists, and a charter member of the Nova Dentist Academy Study Club. Subscribe to her educational YouTube channel: “The Invisalign Goddess.”
In her free time, Dr. Kern enjoys traveling, baking, and spending time with friends and family. She lives with her husband Riaz, and their beautiful blended family in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Riaz Rayek, DDS, MS
Dentist
Dr. Riaz Rayek has been an active member of the DC/Northern Virginia dental community for over 20 years. His passion in dentistry is to make his patients look and feel their best. Dr. Rayek works diligently to expand and enhance his knowledge and practice of dentistry through countless hours of continuing education, mentoring, and community outreach.
Dr. Rayek obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from George Mason University. He then went on to receive a Master’s degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. Dr. Rayek graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 2001.
Dr. Rayek’s dentistry is on the cutting edge of technology, and he remains an early adopter of emerging dental technologies and techniques. Dr. Rayek placed his first dental implant in 2002 and to date has placed over 10,000 implants and counting. Dr. Rayek offers PRF and PRP treatment to enhance his surgeries, through bone growth and esthetic recontouring.
Dr. Rayek has been an Invisalign Provider since 2003 and has treated well over 2,000 smiles. He became an Invisalign Instructor for Dental Care Alliance in 2015, and continues to mentor doctors within the corporation. Dr. Rayek also serves on the board of directors of the American Academy of Clear Aligners and is co-chair for Northern Virginia AACA study club. Dr. Rayek is also a National Speaker for Invisalign and Align technology. In addition to Invisalign, Dr. Rayek has a keen interest in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and currently holds five US patents for OSA appliances.
Recently Dr. Rayek and his wife Dr. Kern have incorporated non-surgical facelifts into their dental practices in Northern Virginia in partnership with Evoke by InMode. Dr. Rayek is at the forefront of enhancing patient confidence and achieves the ultimate smile enhancement with jawline, cheek, and chin contouring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information below addressing common concerns and inquiries from our patients about treatments and procedures.
For most people without serious oral health issues, a visit to the dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and evaluation is sufficient. Those who have special circumstances may need to see a dentist more often.
Gum disease and cavities are by far the most common oral health issues that you need to watch out for. Brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist regularly is the best way to guard against both of these problems.
We ask that new patients arrive approximately 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment to complete their paperwork.