Meet Our Dentists
Our dentists are dedicated to providing individualized dental care for every patient. His goal is to deliver the best preventive and restorative care to help every patient have a healthy, beautiful smile for a lifetime.
Stephen E. Konikoff, DDS - (Retired)
Brambleton Office
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Richmond, 1971
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medical College of Virginia - Virginia Commonwealth University, 1975
Expertise
- General Dentistry & Routine Family Care
- Restorative Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Implant Restorative Dentistry
- Dentures
- Crowns & Bridges
- Emergency Services
About
Stephen E. Konikoff, DDS was born in 1950 in Buffalo NY, but the weather proved to be too cold so he moved to Norfolk, Virginia in 1952. After graduating from VCU School of Dentistry in 1975, Stephen E. Konikoff, DDS began his practice in general dentistry and still has that same enthusiasm and excitement in his practice today. He specializes in general dentistry along with an emphasis on cosmetic and implant dentistry, and his attention to detail and adherence to excellent patient care and outcomes are second to none. His love of dentistry and compassionate patient care is only exceeded by his patients' loyalty and friendship.
Stephen E. Konikoff, DDS resides in the Norfolk area with his wife of 46 years. He has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. He loves to sing (though not well), golf and paint. Stephen E. Konikoff, DDS has been involved with Operation Smile since its inception in 1982.
Alisa Smith-Kayal, DDS
Granby Office
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Virginia Wesleyan University, 1987
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medical College of Virginia - Virginia Commonwealth University, 1975
Expertise
- General Dentistry & Routine Family Care
- Restorative Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Implant Restorative Dentistry
- Root Canals
- Oral Surgery & Extractions
- Dentures
- Crowns & Bridges
- Emergency Services
- Invisalign
About
Alisa Smith-Kayal, DDS is dedicated to advancing the practice of dentistry and takes a proactive approach to dental health and hygiene. Along with her team of assistants and hygienists, Alisa Smith-Kayal, DDS provides excellent preventive care for patients of all ages.
Alisa Smith-Kayal, DDS, her husband and twin daughters reside in the Chesapeake area. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, traveling, working with Girl Scouts, and volunteering in the community.
Ryan C. Dodge, DDS
Granby Office
Education
Bachelor of Science, Marquette University, 2015
Marquette University School of Dentistry, 2018
Expertise
- Family Dentistry for patients of all ages
- Patients with Dental Anxiety
Organizations
- Organized Dentistry
- Tidewater Dental Association
- Virginia Dental Association
- American Dental Association
About
Ryan C. Dodge, DDS models his patient care philosophy after the Jesuit ideal of Cura Personalis or "care for the whole person." Therefore, he emphatically believes that exceptional dental health allows patients to improve the many aspects that contribute to overall health.
Ryan C. Dodge, DDS married his wife Dr. Emma Dodge in June of 2018. His wife is currently serving as a Dentist in the United States Navy. Ryan C. Dodge, DDS is an avid cook and baker and is always willing to share recipes! Ryan C. Dodge, DDS is also a musician and frequently sings and plays his trumpet for community events. Together the Dr’s Dodge enjoy hiking, white water rafting, water skiing, biking, running, and finding new roasts of coffee beans to try!
Mohamed Elghannam, DDS, MDSC
Brambleton Office
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2001
Masters of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2013
Expertise
- General Dentistry
- Implant Placement and Restoration
- Restorative Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dentures
- Crowns & Bridges
- Emergency Services
About
Prior to joining Konikoff Family Dentistry, Mohamed Elghannam, DDS, MDSC practiced dentistry in Alexandria, Egypt for more than 15 years. In 2017 he moved to New York to complete the Advanced Dental Implant program at NYU before moving to Front Royal, VA where he has been practicing general and implant dentistry.
Dr. E, as he likes to be called, is fluent in both English and Arabic. He enjoys traveling with his family and making new friends. In his free time, he loves reading, watching soccer games, playing golf and running.
Kristine E. Barrett, DMD
Brambleton Office
Education
Bachelors of Science in Food Science &
Human Nutrition at the University of Florida,
2017
Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University
of New England, 2021
Advanced Education in General Dentistry at
NYU Langone Health, 2022
Expertise
- General Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Crowns & Bridges
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Simple Implant Cases
- Root Canals
- Extractions
- Bone Grafting
- Emergency Services
- Dentures / Partials
- Laser Dentistry
About
Kristine E. Barrett, DMD believes in comprehensive care. This involves not only addressing any immediate concerns patients may have, but also seeing the bigger long-term picture in a patient's treatment plan. She is passionate not only about treating every patient with care, but also customizing plans as she understands everyone has different needs. Through her advanced training that goes beyond her DMD, she has worked with various specialists (oral surgeon, endodontist, periodontist, advanced general) to further her skills as a general dentist.
She enjoys staying healthy through various physical fitness routines like cycling, body combat, yoga, and HIIT. But she can also be quite a "foodie" when it comes to finding the best spots to eat or creating a delicious meal of her own in the kitchen. Her free time is mostly spent appreciating quality time with family and friends, playing with her new pup, and escaping to Disney World when given the opportunity.