Dr. John D. Kling
 Dr. John D. Kling II was raised in Alexandria, Virginia. He graduated from Wake Forest University in North Carolina with a B.A. in Biology in 1979 and from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1984. He completed his residency at Buffalo General Hospital in 1985, and has been in private practice since that time.
Dr. Kling’s post-graduate education includes extensive course work through the L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study, and the LSU School of Dentistry’s Academy of Continuing Dental Education. He has achieved Fellowship through the Academy of General Dentistry, which requires more than 500 hours of approved continuing dental education and the successful completion of a comprehensive 400-question examination.
This coursework has given Dr. Kling the background to provide all types of esthetic dental treatments, including the removal of worn silver amalgams and replacement with natural-looking, tooth colored materials. He is also a master of complex cases involving smile design, tooth replacement and treatment of TMJ problems.
Dr. Kling is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Alexandria Dental Society (he previously served as its president). He is the former chair of the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission as well.
His other recognitions include being named one of Washington’s best dentists in 1998, 2002 and 2003 by Washingtonian Magazine; one of Washington Consumer Checkbook’s Top Dentists several times; one of the Best Dentists in America in 2003, 2004 and 2005; and awarded Professional Service Business of the Year award in 1998 from the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
When he’s not busy with dental-related matters, Dr. Kling also enjoys golf, running, camping, hiking and reading.
Our Team Members
The members of Dr. Kling’s team share his commitment to improve and enhancing their skills through continuing education. They are dedicated to providing patients with outstanding esthetic and functional dentistry.
Kisha Doleman is our clinical assistant. She’ll make sure that you’re comfortable during your treatment—she’s great at anticipating your needs. Kisha orders and organizes our dental supplies and handles the downloading and emailing of digital photos.
Kisha obtained her certification for dental assisting from Applied Career Training in Springfield, Virginia. She attended Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, where she studied art.
Kisha enjoys writing. She’s completed the first installment of a detective series called "Sallie" featuring a heroine based in Miami. She likes painting, drawing, and growing tropical plants. She is also learning to speak French.
Paula Mitchell is our Patient Care Administrator. She has been with our practice for over 10 years. She assists patients in the comprehensive care process and coordinates their treatment between Dr. Kling and select specialists.
Paula is a certified dental assistant with 12 years clinical experience and since joining Dr. Kling in 1995 has been managing the front office. She received her associates degree in 1982 and has taken C.E. courses in Business Administration from the Pankey Institute and L.S.U. School of Dentistry.
As a native Virginian, she enjoys history, gardening, cooking, and painting.
Barbara Wright, our Registered Dental Hygienist, joined Dr. Kling in the spring of 1997. She is and has been dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care in our soft tissue management therapy.
She received her RDH degree from the Northern Virginia Community College and is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, the Virginia Dental Hygiene Association, the Northern Virginia dental Hygiene Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Active in the Northern Virginia Children of Chernobyl program, Barbara also volunteers at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic at Baileys Crossroads.
In her spare time she likes to garden and do needlework.
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