Office: 703.836.7000
500 Montgomery St. #250
Alexandria, VA 22314
Dr. Kim Kitchen and our talented team members are dedicated to making you comfortable before, during, and after your dental appointment. When you arrive, we'll be prepared for you, and our front office associate will greet you by name. Enjoy a slice of homemade bread as you complete forms or chat with our associates. During your appointment, we'll offer blankets and a head pillow to keep you cozy.
The most important factor in your rewarding experience is open, honest communication. If you have questions or concerns at any point, don't hesitate to mention them. We're here to answer your questions and put your mind at ease.
Dr. Kim Ierna Kitchen, DDS
Born in New York and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kim Kitchen has always enjoyed helping people. For over 20 years, Dr. Kitchen has been committed to promoting dental health and well-being among her patients. Dr. Kitchen graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene in 1978. She practiced dental hygiene for five years and then she earned her D.D.S. at the School of Dentistry at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kitchen has been committed to providing high-quality dentistry in a personalized and caring atmosphere. Always looking for ways to sharpen her skills, she has enhanced her education and expertise with a variety of continuing education courses. Dr. Kitchen’s extensive training includes the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study, the Academy of General Dentistry, Las vegas Institute, and several prestigious institutions focused on dental healthcare.
Dr. Kitchen’s extensive background and coursework provides her with advanced skills in esthetic dental treatment benefits that include removal of old silver fillings and replacement with advanced-technology, tooth-colored materials; veneers; all porcelain crowns; soft tissue management; and implant dentistry.
Dr. Kitchen is active in prominent dental organizations like the American Dental Association, the Alexandria Dental Society, where she served as president, Northern Virginia Dental Society, and the Great Washington Academy of Women Dentists.
Named by Washingtonian Magazine as one of “Washington’s Best Dentists,” Dr. Kitchen is known for raising the standards in the dental industry. You will read about her in other publications like Washington Consumer Checkbook, and Northern Virginia Living.
In her private life, Dr. Kitchen enjoys cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.
Dr. Clifton Harris, DDS
Dr. Harris is a full-time dentist providing general care alongside Dr. Kitchen. After attending University of Virginia to earn his BA in biochemistry, Dr. Harris received his DDS at Medical College of Virginia, School of Dentistry in 1995. He has since completed many courses at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, a one-year course in orthodontics, and more than 100 hours of continuing education annually.
Dr. Harris holds membership in the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, the American Orthodontic Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Las Vegas Institute.
An outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Harris enjoys camping, biking, high-altitude hiking, and traveling with his daughter Alexis.
Francine Mackay - Office Manager
Francine manages our staff, recruits and interviews new employees, and acts as a liaison between the doctor and the staff. She keeps the office running smoothly by taking care of the business side of our practice. Her experience includes a total of 38 years, 14 of which she has spent with Dr. Kitchen. She attended Douglas/Rutgers University in New Jersey as well as many continuing education seminars with Dr. Kitchen, including the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and also the Invisilign Technology Seminar. As a Kennedy Center volunteer and a member of the Shakespeare Theatre, she enjoys a wide range of entertainment. Travel, gardening and movies are also on her list of favorite things to do.
Stephanie Bullock - Financial/Treatment Coordinator
Our Financial/Treatment coordinator Stephanie manages treatment case presentation, Patient Financing and handles all insurance issues and correspondence. Stephanie can answer all questions about regarding insurance and maximizing benefits due to her experience with BlueCross/BlueShield as a dental claims adjustor. Stephanie's combined experience in the dental field exceeds 20 years. Stephanie is a member of the Virginia Dental Administrator study club which meets throughout the year. Stephanie has attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies' business administration classes. She also has attended The Dental Hinman meeting in Atlanta, as well Invisalign continuing education courses in Chicago. Stephanie resides in Maryland with her husband of 16 years, and is the mother of a son and daughter.
Michelle Pipta - Registered Dental Hygienist
Michelle likes to help patients with soft tissue management through gentle, yet thorough cleanings, oral hygiene education, and periodontal therapy. She attended University of Michigan and earned a BS in dental hygiene. She also earned the HU-Friedy Golden Scaler Award in school and holds membership in the American Dental Hygiene Association. After hours, Michelle travels, enjoys running outdoors, and watches movies for fun.
Bridgett Boettcher - Dental Assistant
As a Certified and Expanded Functions Dental assistant since 1999, Bridgett is the lead Clinical Assistant for Doctors Kitchen and Harris. She is always striving to expand her knowledge and skill sets into other areas of dentistry, so that she may continue to offer exceptional patient care. She has attended the Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies and keeps up to date with continuing education courses. Bridgett is ACLS certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). When she is not at the office she enjoys spending quality time with her husband Paul and son Balin.
Maggie Gomez - Dental Assistant
As a chairside assistant, Maggie specializes in helping Dr. Kitchen and Dr. Harris with advanced restorative procedures, CEREC restorations, Invisalign, Implants, and Full mouth reconstruction consultations and specializes in general anesthesia surgery cases. With more than 19 years of dental assisting experience, Maggie has used her skills and gentle hands to make patients smile and feel comfortable while in the dental chair. She attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and has experience assisting in neuromuscular dentistry. Maggie enjoys crafting, kayaking and photography.
Nahomi Tedla - Dental Assistant
Nahomi is a dental assistant who flourishes with endodontic, Cerec, crown and bridge, extraction and implant cases. Nahomi loves dental assisting, and is always eager when it comes to the latest updates and advances in dentistry. Nahomi was born in Ethiopia and came to Alexandria, VA 13 years ago. She is fluent in Amharic language. Her hobbies include cooking and she is a fitness fanatic.