Our Staff

Danine Fresch Gray, DDS

Dr. Fresch received a Bachelor in Science degree from Boston College with a concentration in Mathematics. She subsequently graduated from The Georgetown Dental School in 1988 where she was class President. Dr. Fresch opened her first dental practice in Rosslyn, Virginia in August of 1989 and in 2002 moved the practice to Clarendon, Virginia.

Dr. Fresch is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Seattle Study Club of Northern Virginia. Previously, Dr. Fresch was editor for the Northern Virginia Dental Society newsletter and served on the executive committee.

She is also an active community member. The office is a member of the Clarendon Alliance and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Fresch is a graduate of the 2006 Leadership Arlington class and is actively involved with the organization. Currently, she is on the board of directors at the Arlington Partnership of Affordable Housing (APAH) and is involved with her children's schools.

Continuing education is an integral part of Dr. Fresch's practice. She is currently in the process of accreditation from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). There are fewer than 300 dentists worldwide who have achieved this honor. Dr. Fresch (and her two dental hygienists) are members of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and have attained standard proficiency requirements through the Academy. Clarendon Dental Arts has been fortunate to have achieved Preferred Provider status with Invisalign, and Dr. Fresch has taken extensive continuing education at the Las Vegas Institute for Dentistry (LVI).

Dr. Fresch has been listed as a Top Dentist in the Washingtonian Magazine since 1997.

Diane

Diane joined our practice as a Patient Liaison and Marketing Coordinator. Her strong background in marketing, advertising and communication, customer service, and business administration will help us continue to demonstrate our excellent clinical care while providing superior customer service for all of our patients.

Diane graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Advertising from the College of Journalism and Communications, and from Babson College with a master's degree in Business Administration. Diane has extensive experience in the areas of marketing, advertising and communication. She has lived, traveled, and/or studied abroad in several places, including; Caracas, Venezuela, Montreal, Canada, Jerusalem, Israel and Bangkok, Thailand.

A resident of the Greater Washington D.C. area for over twenty years, Diane currently lives in Arlington with her family and their dog, "Polo." Diane enjoys travel, theatre, museums, Capitals hockey and entertaining friends and family.

Jaime

Having spent her childhood in Germany, Jaime eventually settled in Olympia, Washington State where she earned her associates degree at South Puget Sound Community College.

After being intrigued by her own experiences in the dental chair, Jaime decided to become a Dental Assistant. Jaime has been in the dental field for over eight years as a Certified Dental Assistant and loves every aspect of her job. She regularly attends continuing education courses to expand her knowledge and keep abreast of new discoveries in dentistry. Jaime especially enjoys being a part of transforming someone's frown into a beautiful smile.

When she's not working, Jaime enjoys spending time with her niece and nephew. She loves to travel, listen to music, attend concerts, and to read as well as write books.  Her biggest volunteering opportunities involve those associated with the prevention of Breast Cancer.

Michelle

Michelle grew up in London, England. While living in London, she started her career in dentistry as a Dental Assistant for an eminent Doctor on Harley Street, and subsequently as an Office Manager for a large dental practice before moving into sales in the Fashion and Design field. When Michelle first arrived in the U.S. she returned to the dental field working as an Office Manager for a practice in Alexandria. As her family grew, Michelle chose to work part-time for various large retail corporations, where she was fortunate enough to have received extensive customer service training. Michelle has also spent time teaching and volunteering with special needs children in Arlington County, as a Girl Scout Leader for two of her daughters Brownie Troops and as a "Cookie Mom."

As Clarendon Dental Art's Patient Liaison she has been able to pursue her passion for continuing education and to enjoy working with the best colleagues and outstanding specialists in the dental field. Her most rewarding professional experiences occur daily as she gets to know her patients and guides them on their dental journeys. Michelle moved to the United States in 1992 and lives in Arlington with her husband Joe and three daughters and two cats. Michelle's interests include reading, cooking and traveling around the world.

RDH Anne received a BS in Elementary Education from Iowa State University in 1988 and upon graduation moved to the Washington area. After an initial pursuit in teaching, Anne entered the dental field as a dental assistant and graduated from Northern Virginia Community College Dental Hygiene Program in 1994 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. Since then, Anne has practiced in Northern Virginia in various general dentistry settings joining Clarendon Dental Arts in 2005.

Anne is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and has furthered her professional knowledge locally and nationally through various continuing education programs. Anne is accredited by the Academy of Laser Dentistry in laser therapy and is also a certified provider of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Anne is also a member of the Northern Virginia Dental Hygiene Seattle Study Club and Capital Hygiene Study Club.

Anne finds her profession rewarding and feels particular pride in knowing she is making a difference in her patient's lives by guiding them to good oral health and overall wellness. Anne also feels it very gratifying to be a part of her patient's individual journey's toward optimum dental health.

Out of the office Anne is an active community volunteer. Anne has been a member of the Junior Friends of The Campagna Center in Alexandria since 1995 and has held numerous fundraising and Board positions and served as Chairman. Anne received the Heart of Gold Award in 2000 for her leadership and personal dedication to the mission of The Campagna Centers strengthening Alexandria families. In 2010 Anne was the recipient of an annual award created in her honor, The Anne Culbert Legacy of Service Award, for the impact she has had on the Junior Friends, The Campagna Center and the City of Alexandria. Anne has lived in Alexandria since 1990 and enjoys the outdoors and an active lifestyle - special interests include, biking, golf, art, music and movies.

Sara

Sara is a Certified Dental Assistant. She has over 17 years of dental experience, and has previously worked in large general dentistry practices.

She graduated from the Advanced Dental Assistant Program at Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma, Washington in 1994. She volunteers her clinical services to Mission Of Mercy & Give Kids A Smile sponsored by The Northern Virginia Dental Society and regularly attends continuing education courses to expand her knowledge in dentistry, including coursework on implants and oral surgery.

Sara is x-ray certified, has assisted with conscious sedation treatments, and is currently working with Clarendon Dental Arts on certification from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). She completely enjoys every aspect of her profession, and in her own words, "to improve one's health, smile, and to have the confidence of those who place their trust in your hands is a great feeling." Sara especially enjoys building personal and professional relationships with her patients while helping to fulfill their dental needs.

During her free time, Sara enjoys; traveling, museums, sporting events, and any place where food is the highlight of the event! She has returned to her unique hobby of reading as many biographical and autobiographical books as she can find. An enthusiastic Guitar Hero video game player, Sara began on Atari's 2600 programs in the 1980's.

Misty's philosophy is to provide her patients with an informative, caring, and gentle environment for a positively comfortable experience.

Misty began her career as a pediatric hygienist working in the Washington metropolitan area for two years before she attended Radford University where she received her Bachelors of Science degree. During her undergraduate studies she continued working as a pediatric hygienist. Upon graduation she enrolled at the Northern Virginia Community College and received her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene. She is a registered dental hygienist in Virginia and also in the District of Columbia.  After school, she began working at a cosmetic dentistry practice where she perfected how to provide excellent patient care and comfort using the latest technology and hygiene practices. Misty looks forward to working with patients who want to experience exceptional dental care in a comfortable and gentle environment.

Misty is an avid learner and subscribes to a variety of hygiene publications so that she stays current on the latest hygiene technologies and studies. During her post graduate studies has become local anesthesia and nitrous oxide certified and has consistently exceed the minimum number of continuing education credits by more than 85 hours each year. Misty is certified by the World Clinical Laser Institute in soft tissue laser therapy and an active member of the Northern Virginia Dental Hygiene Seattle Study Club.

Misty lives in Arlington with her husband and dog.  She is passionate about cooking and loves creating her own recipes. Misty also enjoys interior decorating and has helped several friends design and decorate their homes as well as her own. She loves animals and is a long time benefactor to the Best Friends society where she helped her parents adopt a dog of their own.

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Staff Bios

Dear Danine and staff,

Thank you so much for the kind and gentle care you have provided over the past several weeks. Everyone in the office has been terrific. I’m not looking forward to my next dental work, but you all made this experience as pleasant as possible. Being so far from home it was wonderful to feel so well taken care of.

Warmest regards,
Leslie

You all have a great group over there and I always enjoy coming by (even to have a filling removed). Have a good evening,

Bentley

Clarendon Dental Arts has been a valuable part of Arlington’s community and a great contributor to the Chamber and Leadership Arlington. You guys are also one truly awesome business – and I should know by now! As an aside, thank you and all your staff for allowing me to break through one of the major stupidity/fear/shame barriers of my life. I feel so much better about myself now.

Best regards,
Barbara

I want to pass on again how much I appreciate all you ladies have done for me. It’s been such a pleasure to be a patient at the office. I will have a hard time meeting a new dental practice that will match the care and compassion you all offer.

Thank you so much again,
Kristen