Krystle Dean-Duru DDS
Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream
Family dentistry has been a way of life for Dr. Krystle Dean-Duru from the cradle on up. Her mother is a pediatric dentist, and, inspired by the magical healing art she deployed while working in her dental practice, young Krystle developed a passion for caring for children. Patients and parents still remember her as a teenager, when she spent many an afternoon as her mother’s understudy, working as a pediatric dental assistant at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry – a big-sister figure to the children coming for care. Intrigued by the power of preventive dental health among children, she decided to embark on a career in pediatric dentistry.
“Dr. Krystle,” as she is known by her patients, is thrilled to join her mom, Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru, in practice. Patients and parents compliment her compassionate approach and her commitment to helping each child and parent have a positive dental experience. Having matured as a dental surgeon, she is constantly working to enhance her capabilities in the field.
Legacy Experience, Cutting-edge Training
Professionally, Dr. Krystle maintains membership in several key industry organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Northern Virginia Dental Society, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, Breathe Institute Ambassadors, and the Sleep and Airway Study Club.
Dr. Krystle earned her undergraduate degree from Columbia University in New York. She completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, and completed her Pediatric Residency at Interfaith Department of Dental Medicine in Brooklyn, New York, where she served in a leadership role as Chief Resident. Board certified, Dr. Krystle is a proud Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).
Heart for this Community
When not helping her young patients build happy smiles, Dr. Krystle enjoys spending time with family and friends, growing in her faith, playing sports, traveling -- and cheering on the Washington Redskins!