Dr. Guy Levy, DDS
Dr. Guy Levy is a Virginia Tech Hokie and an honors graduate from the Georgetown University School of Dentistry, being recognized with many awards, including induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.
Dr. Levy joined his father, Dr. Mayer Levy, in general dental practice in 1987, and since Dr. Mayer’s retirement in 2007, he continues to enthusiastically treat every patient with extraordinary care. Dr. Levy continuously pursues education in state-of-the-art dental techniques, including hundreds of hours of advanced study at the prestigious Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Study and The Advanced Dental Implant Studies Program (http://www.acfrd.com/advanced-dental-implant-studies.html).
Active in their communities, Dr. Levy and his wife, Robin, hold leadership positions in a range of civic, religious and charitable organizations. They are proud of their adult children, Clare and James Braford, and Frankie Levy. They also love to spoil their grandchildren Levi and Asher Braford.
Dr. Falguni Ghatak, DDS
Falguni Ghatak, DDS, is a general dentist providing comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages in the Hampton Roads area. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2019 and has been practicing for over six years.
Originally from the Midwest, Dr. Ghatak has worked in both private practice and public health settings. She is passionate about preventive care and patient education, and she strives to make every visit a comfortable, positive experience. Currently, she is furthering her knowledge through a residency in Dental Sleep Medicine, offered by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in partnership with the University of Michigan.
Her husband, Dr. Rupendra Ghatak, is a Sleep Medicine Physician at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News. Together, they are passionate about helping patients better understand and manage sleep-related breathing disorders such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnea through personalized, patient-centered care.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Ghatak enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband and children. She is proud to call Hampton Roads her new home and is excited to continue building lasting relationships with her patients.
Dr. James Lish
Dr. James Lish achieved is Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California in 2010. He furthered his expertise in advanced dental and cosmetic procedures through Prosthodontics Residency training at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda Maryland.
Dr. Lish is a Board Certified Prosthodontist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. His advanced training and commitment to learning encompasses more than 900 hours in advanced cosmetic dentistry, ceramic veneers, adhesive dentistry, implant surgery, and addressing complex dental conditions.
He’s a Proud Navy Veteran of 13 years as a Prosthodontist in the Navy. One of his most accomplished achievements in the Navy, was advising the Corps Chief and Surgeon General on Digital CAD/CAM technology for the entire Navy. He helped update the force’s lab and clinical systems to use advanced digital dentistry technology, 3D printing, and guided implant surgery – bringing the same level of predictable care to the Navy as we expect in the private practice setting.
Dr. Lish is passionate about caring for his patients like family. Finding predictable solutions that fit your goals and enhance your life. He loves the outdoors and anything to do with watersports, surfing, and diving. The outdoors, adventuring, and his wife and family are his passions outside of work.
Chris Gaffos
Chris Gaffos is a graduate of Old Dominion University. First graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene, and then completing her Masters of Science in Dental Hygiene with a concentration in administration and management. Chris has been practicing dental hygiene on the Peninsula for over 20 years. She is passionate about sharing her dental knowledge with her patients, and empowering them to advocate for their best dental treatment plan by actively listening, open communication, and education.
Prior to beginning her career in dental hygiene Chris was born and raised in Suffolk, VA. She comes from a tight knit family, and enjoys getting together with them frequently to cook and share a meal to catch up with everyone. In her spare time Chris enjoys working out, hanging out with her dogs, traveling, or trying local breweries.
Sara Burkhardt
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sara Burkhardt is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She received her Dental Hygiene degree from Forsyth Tech in 2017 and was awarded the Golden Scaler Award for her graduating class.
Sara has had the privilege of working with Dr. Levy since she graduated in 2017. She feels very lucky to have found such a great practice right out of school that shared the same enthusiasm for patient care. She continues to pursue continuing education courses that help further her knowledge in dental hygiene to better help take care of her patients.
Sara is a proud military spouse. Outside of work she loves to spend time with her husband, children, and dogs.
Autumn Rhodes
Clinical Assistant
Autumn graduated from Medical Careers Institute (MCI) in 2007. Autumn has been a dental assistant since 2008. She enjoys going to the movies, spending most of the summer at the beach and quality time with her friends and family. She loves assisting because she values helping patients have the best experience possible. She is a perfectionist when it comes to quality for patient satisfaction. She also loves cats!