Our Practice
Making Smiles in Chesapeake, VA, wider and brighter since 2019
Welcome to Cedar Road Dental, conveniently located near Cedar Road in Chesapeake. Here, our professionals know that dental health is not just about white smiles: it’s about having strong teeth and healthy gums. It’s about prolonging the simple joy of eating delicious things! Our mission is to help our patients accomplish these goals in a painless, compassionate, and efficient way.
We aim to educate our patients in a safe environment while offering them necessary comprehensive care. We understand that many people have anxiety about dental treatment, so we created a soothing environment and a scheduling system that never keeps you waiting long. By combining the latest technology with traditional techniques, we give our patients the best care in the District.
Shabana Zahir, D.M.D.
Dr. Shabana Zahir has dedicated her practice to offering complete, modern dentistry to all patients. She has made a commitment to providing services that will enable her patients to obtain their optimal dental health. Dr. Zahir welcomes you to her practice as a patient and a friend. She prides herself on providing patients with quality dentistry in accordance with each individual’s needs and desires. She makes every effort to treat each patient as she would a member of her own family. She welcomes questions and wants to help you keep your teeth in their optimal health.
Dr. Shabana Zahir has graduated with high honors from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She has been practicing general dentistry in Hampton Roads area for several years as an associate dentist. Dr. Zahir continually takes dental courses to educate herself on the latest information and techniques, therefore providing her patients with the most up-to-date dental treatment. She is Invisalign® and Six Month Smiles® Certified. Dr. Shabana Zahir is member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Tidewater Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and International Association of Orthodontics.
In her downtime, Dr. Shabana Zahir enjoys spending quality time with her husband and three beautiful kids Ashar, Shiza and Aiyaan. She loves cooking and Painting. She also has passion for interior designing. She is multilingual and speaks English, Hindi, Urdu & Telugu fluently.
Susan Sawyer, RDH.
Susan is originally from New York but has made Virginia her home for the past 15 years. She graduated from SUNY Farmingdale State University of New York in 2001 and has over 21 years of experience in the dental field. She has a passion for building personal relationships with her patients that are centered on education and motivating them towards an optimum state of oral health.
She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Jocelyn Hernandez, Front Office Coordinator
I have been living in Chesapeake for over 10 years . I enjoy reading , home decor and taking our Siberian Husky , Luna for walks. I am at the front desk ready to greet you with a smile.
Tyra Hascher, Front Office Coordinator
Hi, I’m Tyra, the Hygiene Coordinator. I keep our hygiene schedule organized, connect with patients to make sure they stay on track, and help the office run smoothly day-to-day. I love making people feel comfortable and taken care of. When I’m not at work, you can usually find me singing somewhere, running my lash business, or hanging out with my pitbull Luna, who fully believes she’s my assistant.
Thumaria Brandenstein , Insurance Coordinator
Thumaria brings strong communication, compassion, and attention to detail to her roles in dental administration and real estate. Known for her caring approach and work ethic, she strives to make every interaction positive and supportive. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, family time, and tending to her chickens at home.
Tavis Brooks , Dental Assistant
Natalie Tedder , Dental Assistant
Alexis Snyder , Dental Assistant