Our team at Joanna Claustro DMD & Associates is an amazing group of women who are highly trained professionals focused on providing you with a positive dental experience. They enjoy working with each other to inspire smiles and serve patients with exceptional cosmetic, preventive, restorative, and TMJ dental care. Their mission is to make you smile with confidence.
Audrey is the positive source of energy that welcomes you to our dental home. With a background in customer care, she ensures each patient experiences a smooth scheduling process and efficient check-in and check-out. Audrey is a recent addition to Northern Virginia, making the move from New Jersey in 2018 with her loving partner, Nik, and son, Mekhi (along with their dog and cat). In her free time, she loves cooking and paying homage to her Jamaican roots. She also owns a line of organic skin care products available at Drey Knox.
Fun fact: Audrey is a claircognizant who enjoys crystals, meditation, and spreading her positive vibes.
With a daughter now a dentist in the family, Julie is passionate about patient care. She helps patients understand the complexities of dental benefits, overseeing billing practices and insurance policies. She also oversees day-to-day operational activities at the Ashburn, VA office and is dedicated to ensuring patients have a positive experience with our dental team of experts. A longtime Leesburg resident and Virginia native, Julie enjoys spending time with her husband and three adult children. She loves to travel and enjoys craft beer (her brother owns Loudoun Brewing Company). She also embraces an entrepreneurial spirit, having once owned her own art gallery and acting as a Brand Ambassador for Tibena Tea.
Fun fact: Julie grows mushrooms and is interested in their adaptogenic health benefits.
Rebecca oversees clinical activities, monitors inventory, manages the sterilization center, and presents treatment plans to patients.
Megan, a registered dental hygienist, is always friendly and thorough. As a member of the dental hygiene department, Megan helps patients maintain optimal oral health. Megan is originally from Pennsylvania where she earned her clinical degree in dental hygiene from the Pennsylvania College of Technology. She utilizes her advanced clinical skills and some positive reinforcement to individually tailor each patient's dental care education. Joanna Claustro DMD & Associates recognizes Megan for her innate leadership skills and kindness. In her free time, she loves country music, hiking, and her cat, Connie. She also loves spending time with family and friends.
Fun fact: Megan can eat more sushi than anyone we know.
A registered dental hygienist, Michelle impresses patients with her gentle but thorough touch. She takes time to address concerns and make recommendations that fit her patients' individual needs. She looks forward to each visit with each patient as she strengthens and builds relationships with each one. Michelle moved to Northern Virginia from Grand Rapids, MI, after graduating from the dental hygiene program at Ferris State University. She recently married her college sweetheart, and together, they raise their corgi, Mr. Seymour Butts. Outside of dentistry, Michelle loves spending quality time with her family and is a foodie.
Fun fact: Michelle is a sucker for romantic comedies and sappy movies. She's seen The Notebook a million times and cries every single time.
Dina provides chairside dental assistance to the doctor and the team.
As a dental assistant, Joy provides chairside dental assistance to the doctor and the team. She ensures that patients are comfortable, safe, and well cared for throughout treatment. As her name suggests, Joy loves to make people smile. Outside of the office, Joy fills her life with the love of her children and grandchildren. She is loyal, kind, and loves to dance.
Fun fact: Joy runs a basketball coaching business and travels to support the success and growth of her teams.