Commonwealth Dental Clinic was established to fill a surprisingly large void in dental care in Roanoke and the surrounding area. Over 33,000 adults in Roanoke City alone do not have access to dental care because of financial reasons, and rely on charity or Medicaid for their dental care (US Census Bureau 2008-2010, Roanoke Valley Community Health Needs Assessment 2012).
Often times, patients must travel out of town or wait long periods of time in pain and poor dental health before they can find someone to help them. Charity clinics and hospital systems are heavily relied upon, but cannot come close to keeping pace. The number of private practices serving this community need is very limited.
Conceived by Dr. Greg Harvey and Josh Nelson of Blue Ridge Dental Group, Commonwealth Dental Clinic will seek to fill this void in care. Dr. Harvey and Mr. Nelson determined that a financially sustainable clinic (requiring no government grants or volunteer work) was a viable option.
Commonwealth Dental Clinic is housed in a facility conveniently located between Downtown Roanoake and Carilions Roanoake Memorial Hospital at 1121 S. Jefferson Street. Practice dentist Dr. Munshar will be providing Dental Medicaid services such as comprehensive and emergency exams, digital x-rays, extractions, and infection control. Low-cost dentures are also available and now covered by Medicaid.
Eisa Abu Munshar, DDS I was born in Boston and grew up in Jerusalem. I have been practicing dentistry in private practice since 2013. Cosmetic dentistry and surgery are my passions. I love to meet new people, pets, music, and travel.
Dental excellence is my personal goal. You can expect understanding, kindness, and high-quality treatment. Pain-free, efficient dentistry is crucial, So I am always trying to improve myself and provide the best possible care by continually learning and honing my skills.
Dr. Kim graduated from Hermon Ostrow School of Dentistry at University of Southern California after learning his passion to help the community that needed help when he was volunteering at Mission of Mercy. He also received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Dongguk University, and Bachelor of Science in Biology at Iowa State University. He has served in the U.S. Army in 2001 through 2003 as a Sergeant in a Military Police Battalion.
Are you in the category of people who dont believe regular flossing is important? Imagine your teeth are like boxes stacked up against each other. Two sides show while two sides are against each other. Now imagine how well a tooth brush can clean the two sides of your teeth that are against one another. Not very well, right?
Brushing alone simply isnt enough to reach the plaque from the inside surface between your teeth. The interproximal areas or places between your teeth and below the gum line are two spots where the toothbrush simply cant reach and food particles get stuck, becoming a perfect growth environment for plaque. These are the places where cavities are also likely to develop. Once plaque hardens, it has to be removed at the dentists office. Daily flossing can help clean out the plaque before it completely hardens, keeping your teeth healthier, looking better and eliminating a major cause of bad breath. Like we say at the office, You only need to floss the ones that you want to keep!
Dental floss looks like thread, usually made of inorganic material such as nylon. Dental floss comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes including waxed, non-waxed, flat, round and textured, with baking soda and sometimes fluoride. So when flossing, find one that you like.
Dental floss usually comes on a roll in a plastic container. Pull off a couple of feet of floss, its cheap and it makes the job much easier. Next, wind one end around your index finger a couple of times. The trick here is to wind it around enough that you can pull the long end and it wont slip off your finger. Now grasp the long end, wrap it once or twice around your other index finger leaving about 1-2 inches of floss between both fingers and you are ready to go..
Simply open your mouth, place one finger against the 1-2 inch piece of floss and push between two teeth. When just starting out, use any teeth that youre comfortable reaching. Now once the floss is between your teeth, pull it against one tooth and move it up and down between the teeth then do the other tooth surface.
Finally pull the dental floss out from between those two teeth. You might feel a little tug and a snap as the floss frees itself from between the two teeth. Next, wrap another two inches of floss around your index finger, grab the long end again with another inch or two of clean dental floss and youre ready for the next two teeth. Repeat until you clean between all of them. Flossing leaves your mouth feeling clean and fresh without the need to artificial breath fresheners.
If done right with healthy teeth and gums, flossing will not by itself cause your mouth or gums to bleed. Bleeding can happen however if you accidentally push the floss into your gums to hard. Not to worry though, a quick rinse with cold water will usually take care of everything.
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newest oldest highest lowestAlicia Botts
a year ago
Dr Munshar is fantastic! Very kind and patient and works quick. His assistant Megan is sooo sweet! The hygienist, Cary is a sweetheart. And frankly everyone in that office is great Highly recommend! And I have extreme dental phobia and it ended up not being as bad as I thought
Carla ms.Red
a year ago
Dentist is nice, and make sure you're comfortable. I highly reccomend this facility.
Randy&Brandi Borth
2 years ago
A little aggravated because they said I can't be seen because I missed several appointments.. But mind you this was in the middle of covid and I had taken the right procautions to protect myself and others by taking a covid test which showed up positive. Therefore, I wasn't able to make my appointments. Then there was an issue with my ride that I set up through my insurance company and it was there mistake not mine.. I even called and explained that to them and had the medicaid transportation place call them to let them know the mistake was on there end.. Needless to say I am in desperate need of there services and they are telling me I can't be seen!!
Alisha Donigan
2 years ago
Very wonderful dentist office, they got me in right away after complaining of pain Pulled all wisdom teeth and a broken tooth. I felt a little discomfort but zero pain. They are very gentle and kind. I had 5 teeth removed and no pain just a little soreness in my jaw the first few days. You are in the right hands. Being kind and compassionate is very needed in Dentistry. Tooth pain is worse than birth, Dental phobia is also very REAL for alot of folk. It's your face we talking about. So to have a calm spirit work over you is soothing. Shout out the assistant who held my hand also. You guys are very much appreciated from the bottom of my heart. I wish more Dentist was compassionate. My only wish would be to hire more staff or expand if you can, you guys are really out here saving life's and granting people life back, like Superheros and should not be so overwhelmed. That way you can always offer all services. May God Bless you all
Kris Kris
2 years ago
I just want to start by saying that I was very nervous going to the dentist because I knew I was going to have to have several teeth extracted. As soon as I got there. there were two receptionist that was very friendly and helpful and after I filled out my paperwork I only had to wait about 5 minutes when Megan the dental hygienist came out and got me she was very nice and very polite. She took me back to the room where she proceeded to take some X-rays and go over with me what I needed to have done and went over everything so I felt very comfortable with the extractions that needed to be done. She then told me that Cary I guess you would call her the anesthesiologist the one that numbs you would be coming in to talk with me about the procedure I was having done and she did she was very nice and also went over what was going to be done and was I okay with it she made sure if I had any questions that she would answer them just like Megan did both of them were wonderful.Cary numb my mouth which took sometime but she did an excellent job because I felt no pain at all . She was even so nice that I started feeling really cold and shaky from the numbing medicine and she gave me a blanket to make me warm and feel better and it did I feel like they definitely go above and beyond to help make you feelcomfortable.when the dentist doctor Munshar came in to do the extractions .Megan made sure that I was comfortable and was ready to have the extractions done the only thing that I felt was the pressure of him pulling the teeth he did a great job. He was very professional. When all my teeth were pulled he told me what I needed to do with biting down on the galls. Then Megan fixed me up with a go home bag to take care of my mouth gave me all the instructions and if I had any questions to give them a call back if I had any problems. I would recommend this dentist office 100% they made me feel comfortable from the time I got there and treated me great . Thank you to all the staff.
Teesha Mott
2 years ago
Don't call for emergencies because they don't answer the phone or call back in a timely manner, might be great but who would know when you can't reach anyone
Cindy
2 years ago
Everyone is so nice and helpful. They truly take the time to help. The Doctor did a great job. I love my teeth. Thank you so much!!
Tresa Brown
2 years ago
I have never been to a office that is so gentle with the needles. I'm such a scaredy-cat!! Love this place
Curtis Conner
2 years ago
I am over the moon with the results of my new smile. Dr. Munshar and his staff (Megan and Samantha) are absolutely wonderful , caring and really have a way of making you feel comfortable. Also listen to and answer any and all questions you may have. I can't even really put in to words just how comfortable the entire process was. I would recommend Commonwealth Dental clinic to anyone. I had previously went to affordable Dentures in Bedford and they did some work on dentures for me and the product , staff and everything about Affordable Dentures isn't even half of what Commonwealth Dental clinic is. In short if ya want it done right see Dr. Munshar and his amazing team. Thank all of you again for restoring my smile
Emily Harmon
2 years ago
I made an appointment 2 months ago to be seen, they call me the morning OF to cancel it because they said "doctor can't come in" told me to call back and reschedule. Now they won't return my calls to reschedule and don't answer their phones. I've been in pain with the tooth that needs to be pulled and was really looking forward to that appointment. I'll go somewhere else.
Keith Walls
2 years ago
Good morning to commonwealth dental. First and foremost i would like to thank the front desk. Now lets take about the doctors outstanding Service!!! DR. Munshar, and Samantha. IF you want great service come here!!!! Thank You..
Crystal Altice
2 years ago
In the past I had had very bad experiences with dentest! I had let my teeth get really out of hand because of lupus and my fear of dentist! I am so thankfull I went to Commonwealth! I just had all my teeth pulled yesterday and new same day dentures put in. Yes I am in a bit of pain and my face is swollen but the teeth are beautiful and I would do it all over again with them. The dentest was kind, fast and very thoughtful! All the dental assistants were kind and thoughtful as well! So if you are like I was an sacred please give them a chance. Its worth being able to smile again!
Peanut Oconnor
2 years ago
I saw Dr munshar and when he tried the wax mold on me, I told him it was not fitting but he didn't change anything. I got my dentures and they don't fit in my mouth. He told me to wear them anyway for a month and let them wear sores in my mouth and then he would know where to adjust the dentures. He never measured the space between my gums to even know what size teeth to put in. He used his finger, after the dentures were made. I will not be going back to him. Now I still don't have teeth and Medicaid paid all of this for nothing
Shelia Barnette
2 years ago
******** DO NOT SEE DR MUNSHAR********* #DR.CRACKAJAW #DR.CHOKE*EM*OUT All the Staff was nice The dental Assistant Carrie was spectacular and Dr Kim a life saver. Dr Munshar had no regard to patient care and he was quite rude to women . Was very hateful to staff. He twisted my mouth up on the removal of my teeth it was the most horrendous and painful thing I have ever went through and I have had to dig out several shards which he did not want to remove. I was choked by dropped teeth that my husband had to raise his voice to him to get because I was struggling to breathe and sit up.Thank God for Carrie helping me through this process. I am upcoming on my 4th month to get dentures and have had to restart 3 times now and since I have changed over to Dr Kim it's getting done. And he is the most patient and nice dentist I have ever seen . THANK YOU DR. KIM AND CARRIE !!!! ONLY GO ON MONDAY Dr Munshar is there the other days. And he was awful . I will update my progress as I go along now since I am treated like a person and not a paycheck.
Naomi Lawson
2 years ago
Very nice the lady that numb me was very nice and the dentist was very easy and nice everyone was amazing
April Byrd
2 years ago
When I first started coming to commonwealth I was seeing Dr Munshar( if that's how you spell it ) Extractions went well, but that's where it all starts. I had immediate dentures planned, well long story short after extractions the dentures were placed and I was told to keep them in for at least 24 hours by the time I got home and then I'm in more off and I was able to speak I had to call the clinic again to inform them that the dentures did not feel right I was entitled to take them out and come back to the office on Monday thank heavens it was a Monday I then saw Dr. Kim and Kari Dr. Kim took one look and said well I can see where your problem lies these dentures are not even yours I am so very thankful I've been seeing Dr. Kim from that point on him and Kari are amazing and truly care if you're being seen at Commonwealth please ask for Dr. Kim and Kari they are amazing and actually care for their patients if it was left up to the other dentist I don't think anything would've been accomplished. After starting my journey with Dr. Kim and Carrie my dentures are amazing they had to start completely over from where everything was just wrong but they took their time and made sure that it was exactly right and I could not be happier
Nicole Jones
2 years ago
Great appointment! Extraction was quick and staff was very helpful with after care directions and everything that was going to happen to me. Great place and they take Medicaid.
t bonds
2 years ago
!!WARNING VERY LONG REVIEW!! I went to this clinic to get an extraction done, had an awful experience. Let me start with the receptionist....she was terribly rude. I came in and stated I had an appointment and wasn't even answered. I went and sat down awkwardly. She finally called me up after 5mins and had me handover my personal info. Then told me to go in a room to get a head temperature and fill out confidential forms, I was done signing in 4-5minutes.. she didn't tell me what I needed to do once I was done, so I was left waiting for 30minutes. I got tired of sitting and went back through the door and she yelled at me "No, go back and sit down!". That didn't sit well with me. Next person I talked to was extremely nice (the only one) I want to say his name was Justin?? He took me back to get x-rays and walked me to the room. The doctor or whatever he's called came in and didn't introduce himself. He just started asking what I came there for and I told him for a wisdom tooth removal. He kept questioning "why I wanted it out". I informed him I was recommended by another clinic to get it surgically removed and pain. This unprofessional man starts trying to talk me out of the surgery and contemplating if he should remove my tooth. Sounded like he didn't want to do the extraction because he was ready get home, mind you its like 2pm. Finally gives in and tells the assistant Justin, he'll do it. Starting the procedure, he goes to numb me...no heads up or anything about pain and sticks me twice, this guy was not gentle at all. They left me alone - came back in 3 mins or so - asked if I was numb. I thought to myself 'aren't you supposed to feel my gums then ask me? Guess not'. But moving on, he's working to get my tooth out and I can FEEL so much pressure it began to hurt. At one point I thought he was going to break my jaw. Took 20mins to finally get it out. Once finished he never stitched it nor prescribed meds just stuck gauze over it and said bite down hard. Never talked to me about aftercare or coming back. He left it to Justin who he handed me a Ziploc with instructions and 4 gauze inside. After check out they didn't see if I needed assistance or anything, not that I needed it but its the thought that counts. I should've expected that from them. I DO NOT recommend this place. Go to another clinic where they'll treat their patients with care and respect, and makes sure they're comfortable!!! To improve, get better receptionists who likes doing their job and PROFESSIONAL decent doctors that care about the patient and not about the DOLLAR. Justin on the other hand again - nice and professional needs to teach them how it's done!
Amanda Meador
2 years ago
There is not enough words to explain the torture I went through!! The lady at the front was very rude. I waited an hour before I went back. The lady that came to get me was very polite I wish I could remember her name she was the only one that made me feel comfortable! The Dentist that did the extraction DOES NOT CARE IF YOU CAN FEEL PRESSURE OR PAIN. I kept telling him I could feel everything he was doing he did not care untill I actually sat up in the chair and made him stop! They numbed me a little more but still not enough. When he got one tooth out he dropped it and I got chocked on my tooth! I had Four teeth removed that day. I asked them to just leave the other two that's how terrified I was. When they were done they give you gauze and tell you to bite down THATS IT! I was in more pain leaving this place after then before I got there. He tore my mouth up! I do not recommend this place to no one! I left and all I could do was cry. They will torture you here! DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!! The dentist previously worked at aspen dental. I understand now why he is not there anymore! BEWARE !
Jaz Copper
2 years ago
Beautiful dentures and half the price of regular dentist offices. Carrie went above and beyond to make sure my dentures were perfect! I can finally SMILE again!!! Thanks Commonwealth
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