Dr. Rishita Jaju DMD

Areas of expertise and specialization

Faculty Titles & Positions

• Teaching at Children's National Medical Center -

Awards

• Master Status - Laser Dentist, Academy of Laser Dentistry   
• Council of Clinical Affairs Member, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry   
• Examination Committee, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry   
• Fellowship, LEND-Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program   
• George B Hixon Community Initiative Award, UNICEF Student Chapter - Kiwanis International   
• UGA at Oxford - Study Abroad Scholarship   
• Harvard COOP Public Service Award   
• Chief Resident, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D   
• 40 Under 40 Award 2015 Leesburg Today & Ashburn Today 
• Chamber of Commerce Leadership Awards  Loudoun County 
• Young Professionals Award Finalist, 2013 Young Professionals 
• Master Status 2012 Laser Dentist, Academy of Laser Dentistry 
• Chief Resident, CNMC 2007 Department of Dentistry 

Treatments

• Infant Laser Frenectomy (tongue-tie Or Lip-tie Procedure)
• Pediatric And Laser Dentistry
• Laser Dentistry (waterlaseiplus 2.0)
• Age 1 Dental Visit
• Preventive Sealants
• Tooth Colored Fillings
• Cosmetic Bonding
• Pediatric Crowns
• Baby Teeth Root Canal
• Fluoride Treatments
• Space Maintainers
• Custom Mouthguards
• Sedation Dentistry
• Emergency Dental Treatment
• Traumatic Dental Injuries
• Tooth Pain
• Gum Emergencies
• Orthodontic Emergencies
• Teeth Whitening
• Aesthetic Pediatric Crowns

Professional Memberships

• Professional Member Academy of Laser Dentistry 
• Professional Member American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 
• Professional Member American Board of Pediatric Dentistry 
• Leadership Education Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Program 
• Professional Member Operation Smile 

Treatments

• Pediatric Laser Dentistry and Infant Oral Health

Fellowships

• Academy of Laser Dentistry

Professional Society Memberships

• American Dental Association, Academy of Laser Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Dental Association, Northern Virginia Dental Society

Articles and Publications

• Jaju RA, Tate AR. Role of Pediatric Dentistry in Multidisciplinary Cleft Palate Teams at Advanced Pediatric Dental Residency Programs. Pediatr Dent. 2009 May-Jun; 31(3):188-192.

  Jaju RA, Nagai S, Karimbux N, Da Silva J. An Evaluation of the Tooth Color Matching ability of Dental Students. J Dent Educ. 2010 Sep;74(9):1002-10

  Gouri AJ, Jaju RA, Tate AR. The Practice and Perception

What do you attribute your success to?

• Mentors, Colleagues, Being Curious

Areas of research

• ongoing project - Does Infant Frenectomy procedure improve breastfeeding outcomes for babies with attached labial or lingual frena?

Philanthropic Initiatives

• • Dentistry from the Heart: Dentist Volunteer
  • Loudon County Public Schools: Dental awareness month Oral Health and Dental Screenings and pro bono dental care
  • Operation Smile Team Dentist Volunteer: Cleft Lip/Palate Medical and Dental missions
  • Albert Schweitzer Community Service Fellow for Life
  • Clinical Faculty & Medical Privileges to provide dental care under General Anesthesia
  • Department of Dentistry, Children?s National Medical Center, Washington, DC

Teaching and speaking

• I believe in Smart Learning: Create conditions for success, Plan your strategy, Implement path of actions, Analyze outcomes, Modify to improve results. 
  
  Seminars and Training Experience: 
  • 2007 GWU, Infant Oral Care & Early Childhood Caries Awareness
  • 2008 CNMC, Pediatric Medical Residents – Pediatric Oral Health & Trauma Prevention
  • 2009 CNMC, Bring kids to work day – Nutrition and Oral hygiene practices 
  • July 2011 Chen Laser institute – Advanced Laser symposium, Pediatric procedures
  • Sep 2011 Laser Dentistry seminars – Pediatricians, Lactation Consultants
  • May 2013 AAPD Annual Session – Pearls of wisdom series – Infant laser frenectomy 
  • July 2013 Chen Laser institute – Advanced Laser symposium, Pediatric Soft Tissue 
  • Nov 2013 Chen Laser institute – Advanced Pediatric Laser Training 
  • Jan 2014 Greater Loudoun Dental Study Club – Pediatric Dentistry Update
  • Jan 2014 NSU – Co-educator, Standard Proficiency Certification Laser Course
  • Feb 2014 University of Michigan – Co-educator, Standard Proficiency Certification Laser Course 
  • Feb 2014 ALD Annual Session – Pedo Track speaker 
  • Mar 2014 WCLI Annual Session – Incorporating Lasers into your Pediatric Dental practice
  • May 2014 AAPD Annual Session – Keys to successful laser pediatric procedures
  • May 2014 AAPD Annual Session – Breakfast rounds – Laser soft tissue applications
  • Sept 2014 Chen Laser institute – Advanced Pediatric Laser Training
  
  Never teach a pupil, simply provide conditions in which they can learn – Albert Einstein
  
  Please reach out for services or speaking engagements related to Pediatric Oral Health Management, Laser Dentistry or Infant Oral Health and Development.

Hobbies / Sports

• Travel

Areas of research

ongoing project - Does Infant Frenectomy procedure improve breastfeeding outcomes for babies with attached labial or lingual frena?

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