Dr. Kristen Elizabeth Williams D.D.S.

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Kristen B. Williams, who serves patients in Arlington, Virginia.

Growing up around dentistry in Southwest Virginia, Dr. Williams has always felt at home in a dental office. For this reason, she personally strives to help all patients feel at ease in the dental chair. Her private practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. 

“We offer comprehensive dental care in a warm, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere. We use state-of-the-art technology to provide preventative, general, and cosmetic dentistry. All of our staff members have years of experience in the dental field and take great pride in understanding you as a patient. We do this through careful listening and patient education” as stated on her website. 

She performs complete examinations, discussing treatment options and providing treatment plans designed to meet each individual’s needs and concerns. She assists patients with up to date dental preventative techniques and recommendations through products and education so that they can achieve optimal dental and oral health for life.

Having been practicing dentistry in the Northern Virginia area for 20 years, Dr. Williams graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Biology in 1993. She then graduated Cum Laude from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1998. 

In order to stay up to date in her field, she remains a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Northern Virginia Dental Society, and the NOVA Academy of Dentists Study Club. Additionally, she has been named as a Top Dentist in Northern Virginia Magazine in 2006, a Top Dentist in Virginia Living magazine in 2013 and 2017, a Top Dentist in Washington Consumers Checkbook in 2015, a Top Dentist in 2018, a Washingtonian Top Dentist in 2019, and a Top Dentist in Virginia magazine in 2020. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

Currently, Dr. Williams resides in Arlington with her husband, two children, dog, and two cats. She spends her free time with her family and loves the outdoors.

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