Dr. Gema Island is a pediatric dentist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the Virginia Dental Association. Dr. Island founded Island Children’s Dentistry in 2014. She’s dedicated to providing the highest quality of dental care in the most gentle, positive, and enthusiastic manner possible.

Dr. Island combines her academic background, research experience, clinical skills, and mother’s touch to deliver the best to her little patients and their parents. Dr. Gema obtained her Board certification in 2006 and did 3 years of residency at TUFTS University in Boston, MA. While at TUFTS, she received the prestigious Bates Award for her postgraduate research, and, in her senior year, she won the Esthetic Dentistry Challenge. She has published articles in peer-review journals and has lectured nationally and internationally on different topics and participated in the Infant Oral Care and Prevention of Early Childhood Caries Project at San Francisco General Hospital.

Island Children’s Dentistry is committed to delivering the highest quality of care using the latest techniques and equipment. Dr. Gema has a special permit by the State of Virginia to provide conscious oral sedation and IV sedation to her anxious patients, including “Laughing Gas” , along with Laser Dentistry, to reduce pain. As a mom —and dentist — minimizing fears and putting a smile on a child’s face brings her joy. Dr. Gema is originally from Mexico, is married, and has two kids, Becky and Eddie. When she’s not taking good care of her little patients, she enjoys playing tennis, going to the ballet, and traveling. Dr. Island is also involved in helping underprivileged communities in Guatemala. She is part of the International Esperanza project where she helps take care of the dental necessities of Guatemalan children.