VCU School of Dentistry is well represented in the latest edition of Richmond magazine’s list of Top Dentists. Each July, Richmond magazine publishes an annual list celebrating the region’s most outstanding dental professionals, as selected by their peers in an annual survey. 

This year, dental professionals were selected in 18 specialty categories, from general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, dental hygienists and more. The large representation of faculty and alumni present is a reflection of the specialty training and emphasis on clinical excellence for which VCU School of Dentistry is renowned. 

Not only are VCU School of Dentistry faculty members dedicated to teaching our next generation of dental professionals, many of them also provide care in the school’s Faculty Practice, specialty clinics and in private practice. 

Congratulations to our faculty honored as Top Dentists in their respective specialties:

• Dr. Sarah Glass - Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral Cancer, Other Oral Conditions and Diseases
• Dr. Aniket Jadhav - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Dr. Shawn McMahon - Pain Management
• Dr. Karen S. McAndrew - Prosthodontics

“The overwhelming presence of VCU School of Dentistry faculty and alumni on the list is a testament to the impact the school has throughout the Richmond community and across the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Lyndon Cooper, D.D.S., Ph.D., dean of the VCU School of Dentistry. “Congratulations to all of the Top Dentists serving our community.”

As the only dental school in Virginia, VCU School of Dentistry alumni play an essential role in preserving and improving the oral health of all Virginians. Through dedication and outstanding patient-care, our alumni are leaders in their communities and we are very proud of all of their accomplishments. 

Below are our alumni honored as Top Dentists in their respective specialties. Please email us at SODNews@vcu.edu if we missed anyone and we will gladly add them to the list.

Cosmetic Dentistry

• Dr. Molly Adler - River Run Dental
• Dr. Catherine P. Crichton - Virginia Family Dentistry
• Dr. Graham Forbes - Capital Dental Design
• Dr. Clint Meadows - Commonwealth Dentistry
• Dr. Gloria E. Ward - Advanced Dentistry of Virginia

Endodontics

• Dr. Adrianne Castro - Virginia Family Dentistry
• Dr. Tim Finkler - Commonwealth Endodontics
• Dr. Jesse Harris - East Coast Endodontics
• Dr. Trisha Krause - Endodontic Partners
• Dr. Harold J. Martinez - Commonwealth Endodontics
• Dr. Adam Sarnowski - East Coast Endodontics

General Dentistry

• Dr. Carlo DeLeon - Peachtree Dentistry
• Dr. Graham Forbes - Capital Dental Design
• Dr. Olivia Hart - Virginia Biological Dentistry
• Dr. Shrineel Patel - River Run Dental
• Dr. Erik C. Roper - Virginia Family Dentistry

Hospital Dentistry

• Dr. Gregory Cole - Drs. Stenger, Cole, Gupta & Associates
• Dr. Holly Lewis - Sparkle Pediatric Dentistry
• Dr. Danielle Miller - Commonwealth Dentistry
• Dr. Shital N. Patel - Midlothian Children’s Dentistry
• Dr. Alex Simon - Virginia Center for Advanced Dentistry
• Dr. Cassidy Turner - Central Virginia Healthcare System VA Hospital

Implant Surgeon

• Dr. Andy R. Estill - Virginia Family Dentistry
• Dr. Kanyon R. Keeney - Virginia Oral and Facial Surgery
• Dr. Ben T. Overstreet - Drs. Richardson, Overstreet, Glazier & White
• Dr. Chris R. Richardson - Drs. Richardson, Overstreet, Glazier & White
• Dr. Ammar A. Sarraf - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
• Dr. Bryan Wheeler - Virginia Oral and Facial Surgery
• Dr. Nicholas Yesbeck - Commonwealth Dentistry

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

• Dr. Sarah H. Glass - VCU School of Dentistry
• Dr. Ammar A. Sarraf - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

• Dr. Sarah H. Glass - VCU School of Dentistry
• Dr. Olivia Hart - Virginia Biological Dentistry
• Dr. Aniket Jadhav - VCU School of Dentistry
• Dr. John E. Truitt - Truitt Oral Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Dr. Charles D. Boxx - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
• Dr. Michael E. Miller - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
• Dr. Ammar A. Sarraf - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
• Dr. Bryan Wheeler - Virginia Oral and Facial Surgery
• Dr. Gregory M. Zoghby - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery

Oral Cancer

• Dr. Charles D. Boxx - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
• Dr. Sarah H. Glass - VCU School of Dentistry
• Dr. Ammar A. Sarraf - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
• Dr. Gregory M. Zoghby - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery

Orthodontics

• Dr. Jeff Beyer - Commonwealth Orthodontics
• Dr. Graham Gardner - Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics
• Dr. Wyatt Loflin - James River Orthodontics
• Dr. Larry Scarborough - James River Orthodontics
• Dr. Melanie W. Spears - Virginia Family Dentistry

Other Oral Conditions & Diseases

• Dr. Sarah H. Glass - VCU School of Dentistry
• Dr. Ammar A. Sarraf - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery
• Dr. Gregory M. Zoghby - Commonwealth Oral & Facial Surgery

Pain Management

• Dr. Shawn McMahon - VCU School of Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

• Dr. Jo Cronly - Children’s Dentistry of Virginia
• Dr. Shreya Desai - RVO Pediatric Dentistry
• Dr. Justin Edwards - RVA Pediatric Dentistry
• Dr. Holly Lewis - Sparkle Pediatric Dentistry
• Dr. Danielle Miller - Commonwealth Dentistry
• Dr. David M. Voth - Virginia Family Dentistry

Periodontics

• Dr. Jill T. Beitz - Drs. Miller & Beitz
• Dr. Danielle M. McCormack - Virginia Family Dentistry
• Dr. Benita A. Miller - Drs. Miller & Beitz
• Dr. Nitya Reddy - River Run Dental
• Dr. Chris R. Richardson - Drs. Richardson, Overstreet, Glazier & White
• Dr. Nicholas Yesbeck - Commonwealth Dentistry

Prosthodontics

• Dr. Debra R. Haselton - Richmond Center for Advanced Dentistry
• Dr. Karen S. McAndrew - Karen S. McAndrew, DMD
• Dr. David Schleider - Commonwealth Prosthodontics
• Dr. Gloria E. Ward - Advanced Dentistry of Virginia

Sedation Dentistry

• Dr. John D. Buhler - Virginia Family Dentistry
• Dr. McKenzie Woodard - Commonwealth Dentistry

Special Honors: Best Pro Bono Care Dentist

• Dr. Holly Lewis - Sparkle Pediatric Dentistry
• Dr. Clint Meadows - Commonwealth Dentistry

Best Dental Hygienist

• Christine Hedblom - Virginia Biological Dentistry
• Princess Rhoads - Virginia Family Dentistry

See the full 2023 Top Dentists list from Richmond magazine. If you would like to schedule a dental appointment at VCU School of Dentistry, please call (804) 828-9190.