Vani Takiar, DMD, MA

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Get to know Pediatric Dentist Dr. Vani Takiar, who serves patients in Leesburg, Virginia.

A board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Takiar – aka “Dr. T” or “Agent T” – is the Owner of Tooth Clues, PLLC in Leesburg, Virginia. 

After obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience and French from Johns Hopkins University, she pursued a Master of Arts degree in Bioethics at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed her dental education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where she graduated with double honors, and then went on to complete her advanced training in pediatric dentistry at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, which included services at Boston Medical Center, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center and Franciscan Children’s Hospital.

Distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Takiar is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the Virginia Dental Society and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. She also maintains her Standard Proficiency Certification Status with the Academy of Laser Dentistry, enabling her to provide all types of laser associated dental care services ranging from laser-assisted frenectomies to comprehensive restorative care.

Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. A pediatric dentist has an extra two to three years of specialized training after dental school and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years. Children of different age groups need different approaches in dealing with their behavior guiding their dental growth and development, as well as helping them avoid future dental problems. A pediatric dentist cares for special needs patients as well.

When she is not in the office searching for clues, Dr. Takiar enjoys running her miles and playing the sitar.

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