Dr. Samaddar comes from a long line of medical professionals. She is a third-generation doctor on both sides of her family, and on her mothers side are several dentists. As a result, she found her passion for dentistry early in life, helping out in her mothers dental office as early as the age of seven. As an undergrad at DePauw University in Indiana, she worked on a dental mission trip to Sierra Leone. Later, she would also experience dental aid trips in Peru and Grenada. She is currently in development to bring bi-annual dental aid services to Haiti with the humanitarian special operations group, Archangel Airborne.
After graduation from Howard Universitys College of Dentistry, she completed an Oral and Maxillofacial Internship at DC General Hospital and an Implant Residency at the Howard University College of Dentistry before going into private practice. She opened the South Capitol Smile Center in 2008 and has proudly been serving her DC community ever since.
Dr. Samaddar is committed to learning and earns hundreds of education hours yearly, adding to her long list of professional certifications. As Washington, DCs #1 Solo Practitioner for Invisalign, and the highest ranked Invisalign Provider in SE and SW DC, she has also been awarded North American Recognition for case results, as well as being named a Gold Plus Provider. She is also one of the select few Invisalign providers in DC that has been asked to be part of the Bethesda Invisalign Store Preferred Providers team.
A long-time resident of Capitol Hill, Dr. Samaddar is married with two kids and two rescue dogs. She decided to open the South Capitol Smile Center in her neighborhood so she could be close to home, and to be able to stay connected to her community. When shes not at the practice, she enjoys family time, dance, water sports, traveling and musicals.
Dental Hygienest Jobena has a bachelor of science from Delaware State University and attended Darton Community College for her dental hygiene training. She has been with South Capitol Smile Center as a hygienist since 2019. Jobena is married and outside of work enjoys Krav Maga, hiking and singing.
Dental AssistantMichael assists Dr. Samaddar chairside in his capacity as an Advanced trained Dental Assistant. He regularly completes continuing education courses to add to his expertise. Around the office, hes always in a great mood and helps keep the flow going. He has been in the dental field for over 15 years. Michael likes to garden, paint, and work on cars in his spare time. He is married with one son.
Business ManagerA long-time team member, Angi helps the office run smoothly as the Business Manager. Over the last 16 years, she has completed many continuing education courses to add to her expertise. She is unique, in that she has been both a dental assistant and a member of the administrative team during the course of her career. In her spare time, she loves cooking and baking, dancing and live music, attending movies and comedy shows, and spending time with her family.
Financial & Insurance CoordinatorAs the South Capitol Smile Centers Financial and Insurance Coordinator, Cristal is the go-to resource for navigating the sometimes-confusing world of insurance claims. She has worked exclusively in the dental financial world since 2007. When shes not assisting patients at the office, Cristal likes spending time with her two nieces, Tiffany and Kyara, as well as with her dog, Rex.
Business Team The newest member of the South Capitol Smile Center Team, Paola graduated from High Point High School and studied at Prince Georges Community College. She regularly completes continuing education courses with her team. Paola has two sisters, a brother, and three dogs. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and listening to music.