Orthodontists in Mclean

A Northern Virginia native, Dr. Zach Casagrande grew up in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Casagrande founded Northern Virginia Orthodontics in 2008 with a vision to build the premier orthodontic practice in the Northern Virginia area. Since then, he has opened four more NVO locations. NVO was named the #1 Invisalign provider in North America in 2019 after successfully treating more Invisalign patients than any other practice in the country- and the same distinction has been awarded every year since.

He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, magna cum laude, from the Medical College of Virginia (MCV).
In addition to his dental degree, Dr. Casagrande also earned a Masters of Science and an orthodontic degree from the Medical College of Virginia. During his studies at MCV, Dr. Casagrande received grants from Pfizer for work on his master’s thesis. He remains part of the Medical College of Virginia as a professor in the Department of Orthodontics, where he teaches orthodontic residents to become orthodontists. Dr. Casagrande is also one of only 15 recognized Invisalign Master Faculty national speakers for Align Technologies and lectures worldwide, speaking to doctors on Align’s technological advancements and treatment techniques.

Dr. Casagrande and the team at NVO are passionate in the fight against pediatric cancer and have donated over $1.5 million dollars to local charities, Children’s National Hospital, and Inova Schar Cancer Institute. In 2017, Dr. C started the NVO Foundation, a 501(c)(3) which is dedicated to funding various cancer causes in the DC area.

Dr. Casagrande and his family are residents of Leesburg, VA. He enjoys spending time with his wife Gena and their three children, traveling, and following all DC sports. He a big fan of University of Arizona baseball, where his son currently plays. As a Level 1 Sommelier, Dr. Casagrande also enjoys discovering new wines and winemaking for his own label “Grande.”

Dr. Elvi Barcoma became interested in orthodontics as a teenager after seeing the positive impact it made on her brother’s self-esteem. During a summer break while in college, she asked her own orthodontist in Virginia Beach if she could work at her practice in order to learn more about the profession. In a few short months, her passion for orthodontics grew stronger than ever, and she made the leap to pursue orthodontics as a career.

After graduating as valedictorian of her high school class, she matriculated at the University of Virginia where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. After college she went on to attend dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. While in dental school, Dr. Barcoma was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society for her excellence in academics and leadership, an honor only given to the top students of each graduating class. After dental school, she completed her orthodontic residency at the Medical College of Virginia where she earned her orthodontic certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry.

Dr. Barcoma feels strongly about advancing the orthodontic profession through scientific research and evidence-based treatment. She has published two papers in a major orthodontic journal, The Angle Orthodontist, and is currently working on a third publication.

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE & IN THE COMMUNITY

In her spare time, Dr. Barcoma enjoys painting, running, baking, crafting, traveling, and singing. She enjoys donating her time to many activities in the community. One of the most meaningful projects she’s been a part of is the Virginia Mission of Mercy Project. It involves dental professionals and volunteers coming together to provide free dental care to underserved areas in the United States. Dr. Barcoma has also volunteered for the Miles for Smiles 5K Run, the Richmond Special Olympics, the American Cancer Association, and for the American Heart Association.

A native of Fairfax City, Dr. Robb attended W.T. Woddson High School. She went on to attend the University of Virginia, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating summa cum laude. Dr. Robb was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society, in which she was given the society’s highest honor, the Kramer award, for her potential for advancement of the dental profession and characteristics of leadership, service, and integrity. She received her Master of Science degree and certificate in orthodontics from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Outside of the practice, Dr. Robb proudly served as the President of the Virginia Association of Orthodontists for the 2021-2022 year. She also enjoys hiking, biking, taking a new class at the gym, trying out new restaurants, and volunteering with local animal rescue groups.

Dr. Itani grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania with parents, three younger brothers and a family dog.  She always knew she wanted to work in healthcare because she wanted to do something that made a positive impact on people’s lives. During a summer in college, Dr. Itani got jobs at a few healthcare offices, including one at the office of a pediatric dentist and orthodontist. After one day on the job, she knew orthodontics was the field for her! She loves the relationships you form with patients and knew that she would be able to apply her artistic nature, and attention to detail to truly change people’s lives.

Dr. Itani attended Georgetown University where she majored in Human Science and Cognitive Science. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, graduating with Magna Cum Laude honors and as salutatorian of her class.  Dr. Itani was also inducted into the Gamma Pi Delta Honor Society, Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.

During her orthodontic residency at the University of Maryland, she completed a degree in Biomedical Sciences as well and was inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, an invitation-only honor society that requires nomination approval by a chapter. Not only did she have leadership involvement in the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), she was elected Chief Resident of her orthodontic residency two years in a row. The first resident in the history of the program to do so.

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

Outside of the practice, you will most likely find Dr. Itani on the Peloton or at the gym, trying out a new recipe, having a game night with friends, or going for a run or bike ride in DC. She also enjoys eating at new restaurants and especially loves finding unique, little places with specialty coffee or fancy cocktails.
Dr. Itani is also passionate about volunteering, especially with children. She has volunteered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Ronald McDonald House Charities, numerous health fairs, and multiple Mission of Mercy events which provides free dental services to underserved populations.

Dr. Sonny Song was born in Taiwan and raised in Southern Illinois with his parents and two younger siblings. His initial interest in orthodontics stemmed from witnessing his close friend undergo treatment and seeing the profound effect it had on her confidence and self-esteem. His decision to pursue orthodontics was later cemented after shadowing an orthodontist in college over the summer. The unique amalgamation of art, science and the personal connections formed with patients was something that appealed to Dr. Song.

Dr. Song received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign majoring in psychology and minoring in business and chemistry. He then went on to pursue his master’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL. Dr. Song obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at Southern Illinois University graduating with magna cum laude distinction. During his time there, he was honored with awards from the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), Illinois State Dental Society Foundation and Psi Omega International Dental Fraternity. He earned his specialty certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from the prestigious Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Dr. Song has completed the board certification process and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE

When he’s not creating beautiful smiles, you’ll find Dr. Song making a mess in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, hitting on the tennis court, traveling, and trying out local eateries in the DMV area. Giving back to the community is something deeply important to Dr. Song. Over the years, he has volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House, Mission of Mercy and Give Kids a Smile program.

FUN FACTS

Favorite Food: Anything with truffles

If I weren’t an orthodontist, I would be: A food blogger 

Something that makes me smile: Sharing my kitchen creations with family and friends

Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Bulls