Juan Eduardo Alvarez, DDS Prosthodontist

Media Releases

Get to know Prosthodontist Dr. Juan Eduardo Alvarez, who serves patients in Sterling, Virginia.

Dr. Alvarez is a skilled prosthodontist who specializes in cosmetic dentistry, dentures, implants, crowns, bridges, TMD, and sleep apnea. He is the owner and operator of Alvarez Dental Smile in Sterling, Virginia. 

“I personally think that experience goes hand in hand with knowledge and I have been in the dentistry field for 30 years now, improving and changing techniques over the years and keeping up with the technology day after day. My goal is to treat all of my patients like family. Providing gentle, kind, and professional dental care.” as stated by the dentist. 

From simple dental cleaning to smile restoration, root canal, and full mouth rehab, the objective of Alvarez Dental Smile is not just to treat patients, but also to motivate and educate them about oral hygiene. The dental specialists working there are early technology adopters, continuing education and working in close association with other trained professionals. Together, they are dedicated to excellence, providing cutting-edge dental treatment with top-of-the-line technology in a comfortable, stress-free environment. Promoting long-term oral health and a lifetime of comfort and confidence is their priority. 

Originally from Peru, Dr. Alvarez graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in 1985 and as a prosthodontist at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru in 1999. He obtained a TMD Fellowship in 2004 and graduated as a prosthodontist at the Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester in New York in 2010.

For a period of 18 years, he worked in the Peruvian Air Force as a dentist and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He is a current member of the American College of Prosthodontists and the American Academy of Osseointegration.

Prosthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses. Prosthodontists deal with both the appearance and the function of your teeth and gums. Specifically, they work with fixing issues that have to do with tooth loss or jaw problems. Along with fixing dental problems to ensure a functional bite, they also work to ensure that the teeth look natural and attractive.

In his personal life, Dr. Alvarez is married with two children. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Recommended Articles

• Can Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Help Prevent Periodontitis?

  According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Diabetic Association, food containing polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may help to prevent gum disease. Periodontitis is the most common type of gum disease in which the gum separates from the teeth, allowing the bacteria to...

• Get a Better Smile with Licorice Root

  According to a new study published in the Journal of Natural Products, licorice, the main ingredient in candy, may help to keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay. Teeth protection is provided by the compounds found in the dried root of licorice plant. Chinese licorice, found in northern mainland...

• Is There an Ideal Teeth Whitening Product?

  Normally, teeth are yellowish in color and are rarely pure white. As white teeth are a popular demand, more and more products have hit the market, claiming to whiten teeth. This includes whitening tooth-pastes, gels, rinses, strips and trays. Teeth whitening is recommended for people with healthy...

• Healthy Teeth for a Healthy Life

  Studies have shown that infection and inflammation of the oral cavity correlates with other medical conditions, like a heart attack or dementia, and can cause serious health concerns over a period of time. Although the causes and effects between oral health and health conditions are not yet...

• Gum Disease May Appear in Young Adults

  According to a study conducted by the researchers from dentistry school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gum disease may start earlier than expected. Young adults should take better care of their oral health, as it may lead to many health problems. The study shows that gum disease...

• How to Prepare for Your Dental Appointment

  According to the American Dental Association (ADA), people should visit a respectable dental office like Macleod trail dental every six months to maintain optimal oral health. Dental problems should never be ignored since they can become serious and contribute to other medical conditions, such as...