2024 marked a milestone for Virginia Family Dentistry as we celebrated our 50th anniversary! For five decades, we have been a dentist-owned and operated practice providing quality dental care to generations of families across the Richmond area.
View our timeline to take a look back at our history since our founding in 1974.
Doctor Updates
This year, we welcomed three talented general dentists to the Virginia Family Dentistry family:
· Dr. Christina Byerson Franklin, seeing patients in our Tri-Cities office
· Dr. Layla Chaoul, seeing patients in our Powhatan office
· Dr. Alex Truong, seeing patients in our Powhatan office.
Watch their videos or read their bios by clicking on their names to learn more about them.
We celebrated the retirements of Dr. MaryBeth Wicker and Dr. Tina Ressler. We wish them both the best in their next chapter after serving our patients for decades.
Awards
We were honored to be recognized as the Best Dental and Orthodontic Practice in the Richmond area by Virginia Living Magazine, Richmond Magazine, and the Richmond Times Dispatch yet again. Richmond Magazine recognized many of our providers as Top Dentists—a testament to their hard work, expertise, and dedication to patient care.
Congratulations to:
Dr. Erin Sharkey (Ironbridge) – Top Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Deepika Ganesh (Chester) – Top Endodontist
Dr. Danny Garcha (Atlee) – Top General Dentist
Dr. Misha Ghazarian (Huguenot) – Top Implant Dentist
Dr. Rick Marcus (Atlee & West End) – Top Orthodontist
Dr. Laura Satoski (Atlee) – Top Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Danielle McCormack (Chester) – Top Periodontist
Dr. Rocio Lopez (Chester) – Top Prosthodontist
Dr. David Roberts (Tri-cities) – Top Sedation Dentist
Giana Watson (Staples Mill) – Top Dental Hygienist
We were also recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Richmond Times Dispatch over the summer. We’ve been working hard to expand our team and meet the growing needs of our patients. If you or someone you know would like to join our team, please apply for our open positions.
Building Updates
In late 2024, we opened our brand-new Atlee Specialty Center just across the parking lot from our existing Atlee location, to meet the growing needs of our pediatric and orthodontic patients. This expansion allowed Dr. Laura Satoski, Dr. Rick Marcus, and their teams to move into a larger, modern office where they can provide care with comfort and efficiency.
Community Updates
Being active in the communities we serve continues to be a cornerstone of our practice. We have sponsored many local organizations this year, from sports teams to health fairs and community events that matter to our patients. It’s our way of saying thank you and staying connected to the people we care for every day.
Our largest community effort every year is our partnership with FOX Holiday Socks, filling stockings for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Assistance program. Thanks to your help, we filled over 4,000 stockings this year, which helped bring joy to local families in need.
If you have a local community event or organization you’d like us to sponsor, learn more here.
Looking Ahead to 2025
Thank you for another wonderful year.
Looking ahead to 2025, we remain committed to providing the highest level of dental care and continuing to grow alongside our community.
From our family to yours, thank you for trusting us with your smiles. We look forward to serving you in the new year!
Here’s to a happy, healthy, and bright 2025!