Meet the Doctors
Bobby Lunka, DDS, MSD
The community of Charlottesville has been home to Dr. Bobby Lunka ever since he attended the University of Virginia in 1999. He left only to acquire additional training and education to treat his patients with the highest level of care and knowledge possible.
In 2008, Dr. Lunka obtained his dental degree from VCU School of Dentistry in Richmond. After dental school, he received advanced training in treating medically compromised children at UVa Medical Center and Kluge-Ruhe Rehabilitation Center for Children. He later completed two years of internship training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in New York City and West Virginia.
He then earned his degree in Pediatric Dentistry at VCU Medical Center where he also obtained a Master’s Degree, focusing his research on improving the dental experience for children with autism using virtual reality glasses. Dr. Lunka was awarded the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) National Resident Recognition Award.
When Dr. Bobby is not treating patients, he is involved in organized pediatric dentistry, serving as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and lobbying for children’s oral health on the state and national level. Dr. Lunka’s hobbies include kitesurfing, reading, performing magic tricks, supporting Virginia sports, and hiking with his wife and beagle.
Kathryn Cook, DDS
Dr. Cook is the most experienced pediatric dentist in Charlottesville and has a welcoming practice that has been serving the area for over 20 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Cook completed her Pediatric Dental Residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where she was the Chief Resident. Additionally, she was trained in sedation and anesthesia at the Children’s Hospital and maintains a Virginia sedation permit. Dr. Cook also attends seminars and lectures regularly, to keep current on the latest diagnostic and treatment procedures for her patients.
As a mother of six, she understands the challenges of maintaining good dental hygiene with children at home as well as the complexity of treating children in an office environment. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, going to concerts, reading, and antiquing. She is a VDA and an ADA member.
Andrea Lacerda de Araujo Lima, DDS
We’re so excited for you to get to know Dr. Andrea Lacerda de Araujo Lima, DDS, our wonderful pediatric dentist!
Dr. Lima earned her dental degree from Faculdade de Odontologia de Nova Friburgo – UFF in Brazil in 1998. She completed a Pediatric Dentistry Residency at U.V.A. in Brazil, and after moving to the United States, she completed a second Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She has dedicated her career to pediatric dentistry since 1998.
Dr. Lima’s love for pediatric dentistry began with her father, who inspired her to become a dentist because of her ability to care, connect, and love children. What she enjoys most about being a pediatric dentist is watching young smiles grow over the years and helping children build confidence in caring for their teeth.
Her philosophy of patient care is simple and heartfelt: “I treat every patient as if it was my own child.” She strives to create the best experience possible so every child can grow into a fearless adult with a healthy and beautiful smile. One of the most rewarding parts of her work is helping a frightened child leave the office with a proud smile. 
Originally from Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dr. Lima has made Charlottesville, Va , her home with her husband and their son. Her family is incredibly important to her, and she also has a special place in her heart for her beloved rescue dog, Bella, whom she rescued when she was just two months old. 
When she’s not caring for little smiles, Dr. Lima enjoys traveling, hiking, fitness, photography, music, and volunteering. She loves spending time outdoors with her family and wishes to participate in a mission trip in the future. She is also a certified yoga teacher and proudly served as a 1st Lieutenant pediatric dentist in the Brazilian Navy.
We are so happy to have Dr. Lima as part of our dental family and can’t wait for our patients to experience her warmth, kindness, humor, and genuine love for pediatric dentistry! 
“Your smile is very precious to me, and I will take care of it with all my love.” 🦷💕