Dr. Niloo
Niloofar Mofakhami, DDS—known to her patients as Dr. Niloo—is proud to serve the community she grew up in. She attended Mosaic Elementary School, Luther Jackson Middle School, and Oakton High School. After graduating as valedictorian from OHS, Dr. Niloo attended the University of Virginia. She graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and completed her residency in pediatrics at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Her goal of becoming a pediatric dentist since the age of 10 was finally achieved!
Dr. Niloo has shown her passion about furthering herself as a dentist and giving back to her profession through the following:
- Being a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), American Board Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD), the College of Diplomates of the ABPD, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society, where she has served as a Delegate and a speaker
- Becoming a Diplomate of the ABPD, which means she is a board-certified pediatric dentist, and later receiving a Fellow designation from the AAPD, signifying that she has gone above and beyond the normal standards of her profession
- Serving as an ABPD board examiner, a lecturer at dental and medical meetings as well as to pediatric dental residents
- Providing pro bono dental care through the Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation
- Founding Harmony Advising, a coaching and consulting business to help her colleagues achieve work-life balance.
Dr. Niloo lives in Oakton with her husband, her two sons, and her rescue dog. Her interests include hiking, yoga, reading, traveling (especially to different ballparks and national parks around the country), and cheering on her sons in their various activities. She is a member of the Young Men’s Service League, in which she participates in local community service projects alongside her son. She is fluent in English, Farsi, and French.
Dr. Nora
Rocio, RDH, Clinical Coordinator
Rocio has been part of the CDO family since 2007 when she started as a dental assistant. She is originally from Peru. She is an Oakton High School graduate and completed her dental hygiene degree at Northern Virginia Community College. She is an amazing dental hygienist and a leader of our clinical team. Her favorite part of the job is her patients and getting to know their families over the years. In her free time she enjoys baking (and bringing in her yummy treats for the team), trying new foods and restaurants, and spending time with her husband and her family.
Kristy, Registered Dental Hygienist
Kristy has been part of our dental team since 2009. She is a graduate of Robinson Secondary School and the Northern Virginia Community College Dental Hygiene program. She was born and raised in Fairfax but currently resides in Midland with her family. She is a busy mom of three boys, one girl, two American bulldogs, a cat, and several chickens. She enjoys the outdoors, visiting the beach, and spending time with her many nieces and nephews.
Jimena, Dental Assistant
Jimena joined the Children’s Dentistry of Oakton family in 2018. She was born in Bolivia and speaks fluent Spanish. She is a busy mom of a beautiful daughter. In her free time, she likes to exercise, spend time with family and friends, and hike. Jimena loves working with children and seeing how some of them progress from being scared to becoming more comfortable at our office.
Peter, Dental Assistant
Peter is the newest member of the Children’s Dentistry of Oakton family and is considering a career as a dentist. He graduated from Fairfax High School and completed his dental assisting/dental careers course at Falls Church Academy. He was born and raised in Virginia and enjoys spending time with his family in England. Peter likes to work out and play basketball.
Alisa, Front Desk Assistant
Alisa joined our front desk team in 2022. She has a long history of working in the medical field and brings vast experience to the daily operations of Children’s Dentistry of Oakton. She loves spending time outdoors going boating, going to the beach, riding jet skis, and being around anything water related. Alisa shares that she is very family oriented and enjoys spending time with her family, boyfriend, and friends. Fun fact: She loves squirrels and most all other furry creatures.
Liz, Front Desk Assistant
Liz is a member of the front desk team. She greets everyone with a smile. Liz graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelors of science in dental hygiene. She likes the beach, visiting her family, and snuggling with her three cute cats.
