
Cerina Fairfax
Dentist and Community Leader
- Lifespan
- February 24, 1977 – April 16, 2026Feb 24, 1977 – Apr 16, 2026
- Location
- Annandale, Virginia, United StatesAnnandale, VA

Dentist and Community Leader
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Key moments and achievements from Cerina Fairfax's life.
Cerina was born
· Annandale, Virginia, United States
Graduation
Dr. Fairfax completed her undergraduate education at Duke University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, laying the groundwork for her future medical career. This academic achievement marked the beginning of her journey toward becoming a highly respected dental professional.
Graduation
Dr. Fairfax completed her undergraduate education at Duke University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, laying the groundwork for her future medical career. This academic achievement marked the beginning of her journey toward becoming a highly respected dental professional.
Graduation and Honors
She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Her dedication to her studies was evident as she graduated magna cum laude. During this time, she was also inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a prestigious national dental honor society.
Graduation and Honors
She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Her dedication to her studies was evident as she graduated magna cum laude. During this time, she was also inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a prestigious national dental honor society.
Marriage and Medical Residency
On June 17, 2006, she married Justin Fairfax in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. The wedding took place at the Netherlands Carillon Gardens in Arlington, Virginia. Around this period, she also completed a one-year residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Medical College of Virginia.
Marriage and Medical Residency
On June 17, 2006, she married Justin Fairfax in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. The wedding took place at the Netherlands Carillon Gardens in Arlington, Virginia. Around this period, she also completed a one-year residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Medical College of Virginia.
Business Founding
Dr. Fairfax founded Dr. Fairfax & Associates Family Dentistry as a private practice. She operated the clinic with a focus on patient comfort and compassionate care. This establishment quickly became a cornerstone of dental health for the local community.
Business Founding
Dr. Fairfax founded Dr. Fairfax & Associates Family Dentistry as a private practice. She operated the clinic with a focus on patient comfort and compassionate care. This establishment quickly became a cornerstone of dental health for the local community.
Professional Recognition
The VCU School of Dentistry Alumni Association honored her with a significant professional award. She was named the Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade, commonly known as the GOLD award. This rare recognition highlighted her meteoric rise and exceptional contributions to the field of dentistry.
Professional Recognition
The VCU School of Dentistry Alumni Association honored her with a significant professional award. She was named the Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade, commonly known as the GOLD award. This rare recognition highlighted her meteoric rise and exceptional contributions to the field of dentistry.
Community Remembrance
In her final year of service, she continued to be recognized as a pillar of Northern Virginia. She maintained active memberships in multiple dental associations while balancing her life as a devoted mother, runner, and yoga practitioner. Her enduring legacy of compassionate care and community stability left a profound impact on Fairfax County.
Community Remembrance
In her final year of service, she continued to be recognized as a pillar of Northern Virginia. She maintained active memberships in multiple dental associations while balancing her life as a devoted mother, runner, and yoga practitioner. Her enduring legacy of compassionate care and community stability left a profound impact on Fairfax County.
Cerina Fairfax passed away