Dr. Girish Banaji, DDS

Dr. Girish Banaji is a Board Certified pediatric dentist and Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and received training in pediatric dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry. Dr Banaji has practiced pediatric dentistry since 1993 in challenging clinical settings. His clinical experiences enable him to diagnose and treat routine as well as complex problems encountered in pediatric dentistry. Being committed to prevention of dental problems, he institutes a comprehensive preventive program for all his patients. Dr. Banaji is committed to child centered pediatric dental excellence and will provide patients with the highest quality care that one can expect.

Professional Affiliations:American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry · American Dental Association · American Academy of Pediatrics · American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association · Northern Virginia Dental Society · Virginia Dental Association.

Dr Banaji is a consultant pediatric dentist on the Inova Fairfax Hospital Craniofacial Team and has expertise in providing dental care for children born with cleft lip/palate and other craniofacial syndromes.

Dr. Banaji's Care Philosophy

Prevention focused pediatric dental practice.

Strong emphasis on early intervention of dental problems.

Dental care is rendered in a cooperative, parent and child focused environment.

Our modern, spacious, easily accessible free standing building is designed with CHILDREN and PARENT in mind.

Dr. Banaji says...

Dental care is provided in a modern, spacious dental office.

Most procedures are performed in an out patient setting.

Dental treatment under general anesthesia is rendered at Inova Fairfax or Fair Oaks hospitals.

Dr. Banaji says...

We place strong emphasis on the quality of dental care we provide and strive to ensure the satisfaction of those we serve.

We encourage transparency and open communication with our pediatric dentists and team members.

Dr. Banaji's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Specializes in Pediatric Dentistry
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
What is a recognized doctor
Healthgrades Recognized Doctor designation identifies leading doctors who:
Are board certified.
Have not had their license surrendered or revoked since Healthgrades started collecting data in 2000.
Have no malpractice judgments, adverse arbitration awards, or monetary settlements for the last five years in the states in which Healthgrades can collect malpractice data.
Are free of state or federal disciplinary actions (sanctions) for the last five years.
Healthgrades updates the Recognized Doctor list quarterly based on board certification data. Healthgrades also receives sanction and malpractice data throughout the year, depending on how frequently the state medical boards release updates.
We remove a newly sanctioned doctor from the Recognized Doctor list as soon as we receive the information. However, it is important to note that malpractice information is publically available in only 14 states.
Media & Publications
Dr. Banaji has no media or publications listed.

Background Check

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Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Virginia.
What is medical malpractice
What is medical malpractice?
Medical malpractice is issued when negligence by a doctor causes injury to a patient. For example, a doctor may improperly diagnose, treat or medicate outside the standard of medical care. The three types of malpractice are: a settlement, an arbitration award, or a judgment.
If my doctor has malpractice history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact the quality of care you receive. Claim settlements and arbitration awards may occur for a variety of reasons, which should not necessarily reflect negatively on the doctor's professional competence or conduct.
You may want to use this information to start a discussion with the doctor about his or her history and specific ability to provide healthcare for you.
How far back does Healthgrades malpractice history go?
Healthgrades reports details of a doctor’s malpractice history when the doctor has at least one closed medical malpractice claim within the last five years, even if he or she no longer practices in that state.
For which states does Healthgrades collect malpractice history?
Healthgrades collects malpractice information from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. If your doctor has a malpractice claim, evaluate the information and determine if the action could potentially impact your quality of care. Sometimes multiple states report the same claim. If a provider practices in a state where data is unavailable, please reach out to your local state legislature to help make this data publicly available.
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Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What is a sanction or disciplinary action
What is a sanction or disciplinary action?
A sanction, also known as a disciplinary action, is an action taken to punish or restrict a doctor who has demonstrated professional misconduct. Sanctions may be imposed by a state medical board, professional medical licensing organization, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
If my doctor has sanction history, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a sanction, it does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor-quality doctor. Some sanctions are not related to medical care, and involve a doctor’s finances or administrative activities. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, we recommend that you evaluate the doctor’s sanction information and determine how severe or relevant you think the sanction cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades sanction history go?
Healthgrades reports state and federal sanctions from the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect sanction history?
Healthgrades collects sanction history from all 50 U.S. states. Physicians with a disciplinary action in one state may move to another state where they have a clean record. Since Healthgrades painstakingly compiles disciplinary action information from all 50 states, Healthgrades website will show if a physician has a disciplinary action in more than one state.
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Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
What are board actions
What are board actions?
Board actions are non-disciplinary actions imposed upon a doctor based on a complaint investigation. A patient or medical colleague may file a complaint with that state medical board or professional licensing organization, which then investigates the complaint. Board actions are intended to ensure that a doctor is able to perform safe medical and health care tasks.
Types of non-disciplinary actions include an advisory letter, a corrective action agreement, a limitation or restriction on the medical or healthcare tasks a doctor can perform, or a voluntary agreement by the doctor not to practice. A board action can also include a termination of a corrective action agreement or voluntary agreement, which allows the doctor to return to full practice.
If my doctor has a board action, does that mean he or she is a poor-quality doctor?
If a doctor has a board action, it means he or she has had a non-disciplinary action imposed upon him or her. It does not necessarily mean that he or she is a poor quality doctor. Before you make any choices about changing your doctor, evaluate the doctor's board action information and determine how severe or relevant you think the cause and action were.
How far back does Healthgrades non-disciplinary board action history go?
Healthgrades reports non-disciplinary board action history from for the previous five years, except when a doctor's license has been revoked or surrendered. Healthgrades displays all actions for doctors whose licenses have been revoked or surrendered.
For which states does Healthgrades collect non-disciplinary board actions?
Healthgrades collects non-disciplinary board actions from all 50 U.S. states.

Board Certifications

Why It Matters: Dr. Banaji's Board Certifications

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Pediatrics

Conditions Treated

Autism
Cavity
Chipped Tooth
Dental Disorders
Down Syndrome
Gingivitis
Grinding of Teeth
Gum Disease
Misaligned Teeth
Tooth Abrasion
Tooth Abscess
Tooth Attrition
Tooth Decay
Tooth Demineralization
Tooth Discoloration
Tooth Loss
Toothache

Education

Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College Of Virginia School Of Dentistry
Graduated in 1993
Internship Hospital
Howard University
Completed in 1990
Residency Hospital
Howard University College Of Dentistry
Completed in 1991
Undergraduate School
Mysore University
Graduated in 1983

Languages Spoken

English

Memberships &
Professional Affiliations

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Specialties

Pediatric Dentistry

Procedures Performed

Composite Fillings
Dental Bonding
Dental Crown
Simple Tooth Extractions
Teeth Extraction
Teeth Scaling
Teeth Whitening
Ultrasonic Dental Cleaning