Dr. Cary Birkitt, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Cary Birkitt, who serves patients in Leesburg, Virginia.

A prominent dentist with a sharp eye for detail, Dr. Birkitt tends to patients at his private practice – Birkitt Dental – in Leesburg, Virginia. He combines skill, craftsmanship and compassion to create a masterpiece that his patients will be proud of.

Birkitt Dental has provided top-quality dental care to families in Loudoun County for over 50 years. Their experienced team offers a wide range of dental services, from regular checkups and cleanings to more complex procedures. They use state-of-the-art technology and maintain a comfortable hometown feel. But their real advantage is the personalized, patient-focused care each dentist gives to every one of their patients.

Educated in the United States, Dr. Birkitt obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University, and graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2006.

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. Dentist’s 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.

On a more personal note, Dr. Birkitt currently resides in Leesburg with his wife, Judi, and their son, Hunter. In his free time, he enjoys biking, gardening, music and spending time with his family and friends.

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