Meet Dr. Nair
Want to know who will be caring for your child's smile? Building Smiles's team combines specialized training with genuine warmth to create positive dental experiences for every young patient. Led by Dr. Preethi Nair, we're dedicated to making dental visits something children look forward to!

About Dr. Preethi Nair
Dr. Preethi is an experienced and compassionate Pediatric Dentist committed to providing dental treatment in a fun and gentle manner. Her goal is to create a caring dental home that meets the individual needs of every child and family.
Dr. Preethi Nair was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She graduated dental school in India and her experience with kids drew her to Pediatric Dentistry. After moving to the U.S., she earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Rutgers University. She has completed her Pediatric Dentistry Residency Training from NYU Langone and is a board- certified Pediatric Dentist.
It is her goal to continue to stay up-to-date in her field by taking advanced continuing education courses so she can provide cutting edge treatment to her patients.
In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, reading, baking, and traveling with her husband and daughters. A passionate artist, she loves painting.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Nair maintains active memberships in prestigious dental organizations:
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
Our Commitment to Your Child
Every team member at Building Smiles shares a dedication to creating positive dental experiences. We receive ongoing training in the latest pediatric dental techniques and behavior guidance methods. Our team proudly serves families from Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, and the Outer Banks.
Our Mission
We are FUN (Friendly, Unique and Nurturing)
Building Smiles mission is to provide excellent, innovative and knowledgeable dental care to children and special needs patients. We strive to make each visit a fun, positive dental experience by understanding the needs of each patient.
Our Vision
Gentle care for growing smiles
Our Culture Statement
- Teamwork
- Compassion
- Quality
- Accountability
- Creative
- Empowered
Get Started Today
Ready to meet our caring team in person? Contact Building Smiles to schedule your child's visit with Dr. Nair and our dedicated pediatric dental professionals. Located in Virginia Beach, we're here to provide the specialized care your child deserves.
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