Meet the Doctors
Our doctors are pleased to be able to offer beautiful smiles to their neighbors in McLean, VA, and the surrounding communities.
Photo by Peter Grant Studios
Dr. Samantha Siranli
Dr. Siranli earned her dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, achieved fellowship in implant dentistry, and obtained a PhD in research on dental implants. She served as an associate professor, teaching and practicing implant dentistry and prosthodontics, at the University of Pittsburgh. Following that she was recruited to the Medical College of Georgia to teach aesthetics, implant dentistry, and prosthodontics.
Dr. Siranli has presented lectures in aesthetic and implant dentistry at national and international conferences, is a contributing author of the book Esthetics in Dentistry and recognized as one of the premiere prosthodontists in the United States.
She has been practicing cometic and implant dentistry for over two decades and uses the latest technological innovations to achieve exceptional results. She has been selected by her peers to be a Washingtonian Top Dentist consecutively from 2017 to 2026.
Dr. Siranli and her husband have two beautiful children. Beyond spending time with her family, she also enjoys playing tennis, dancing, and reading.
Dr. Erika Anderson
Erika Anderson, DDS, is a North Dakota native and double graduate of Creighton University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Stanley J. Honsa Award for Clinical Excellence, the American Student Dental Association Award of Excellence, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award, the Dentsply Tulsa Dental Endodontics Award, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Achievement Award. Dr. Anderson is deeply committed to continuing education and has completed over 500 hours. She attends lectures from nationally renowned leaders in the dental field and participates in local study clubs, collaborating with other dental professionals to constantly improve treatment methods for enhanced patient care. She was awarded her fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2019, signifying her commitment to continuing education.
Dr. Anderson is an active member of the American Dental Association; the Virginia Dental Association, where she served as the Speaker of the House; the Northern Virginia Dental Society, where she served as President; and the Virginia Academy of General Dentistry, where she served on the board as the Parliamentarian. She was also awarded fellowship in the Virginia Dental Association, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the International College of Dentists. She has been honored by her peers as a Top Dentist in Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine and Virginia Living Magazine.
Dentistry is a passion for Dr. Anderson, and she has committed much of her free time to continuing education and service to the betterment of the dental profession. She approaches dentistry with compassion and strives to provide her patients with the highest level of communication throughout their care. Her pride and joy are her family, and she enjoys spending her time with her husband and their two beautiful children.
Dr. Samuel D. Cappiello
Samuel D. Cappiello, DDS,provides comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry to McLean and surrounding Northern Virginia communities with a focus on long-term oral health. Dr. Cappiello believes that informed patients make the best decisions. He prioritizes building relationships to understand each patient’s unique goals, ensuring they are active partners in their preventative, restorative or cosmetic treatment plans.
Dr. Cappiello attended the University of Delaware, where he earned a BS summa cum laude in chemistry. He then received his DDS from Georgetown University’s School of Dentistry. Dr. Cappiello has taken continuing education courses with the prestigious Schuster Center for Professional Development, the Pankey Institute, the Hornbook Group, and is active in the local chapter of the Seattle Study Club.
Dr. Cappiello is a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. Dr. Cappiello has been named Top Dentist by his peer doctors in Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine and Arlington Magazine.
Dr. Cecilia Gyllenhoff
Cecilia Gyllenhoff, DDS, has practiced general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry since 1988. She is passionate about her work and strives to give her patients the best smile possible. The daughter of Swedish immigrants, she studied for a year in Sweden before graduating with honors from George Washington University. She then attended Georgetown University School of Dentistry, where she received her dental degree, participated in student government, and served as representative to the American Academy of Dental Schools.
In 1990, she began to develop the relationship-based style of practice she uses today. She works to establish a caring rapport from the start, getting to know each patient’s individual needs and goals. She focuses on one patient at a time and provides meaningful, health-oriented, ethical care over the long term. Since partnering with Dr. Cappiello in 2002, her practice has achieved a kindred mindset with a new level of relationship-based, caring dentistry. Continuing professional development allows Siranli Dental in McLean to offer the latest cutting-edge techniques in the industry. Dr. Gyllenhoff is honored that her skill and commitment has been recognized; she was named a Top Dentist in several editions of the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazines.
As a practicing dentist, she founded and presided for two years over the Tyson’s Dental Study Club. Currently, she donates time to various charities, including the Dental Clinic of Northern Virginia, and stays active with the following organizations: Northern Virginia Dental Society, Virginia Dental Association, American Dental Association, Association of American Women Dentists, Northern Virginia Implant Society, NOVA Institute for Advanced Dental Education, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Gyllenhoff has two children, a daughter at Virginia Tech and a son still at Langley High School. Now that she and her family make their home in McLean, Dr. Gyllenhoff focuses on providing excellent service in the heart of this community, for patients in the immediate McLean/Tysons Corner area, and in adjoining communities, including Great Falls, Bethesda, Falls Church, Vienna, Arlington, and the District of Columbia.