Dr. Kuhn grew up in a small town in eastern North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her BS in biology. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, she and her husband moved to Richmond to complete her two-year postdoctoral residency in pediatric dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she also earned a Masterof Science. The Kuhns fell in love with the area and decided to make Midlothian their home. Dr. Kuhn is passionate about the dental health of children and enjoys providing a comforting, secure, and kid-friendly environment for the treatment of her patients.
Dr. Kuhn was voted by her peers as one of Virginias Top Dentists in 2010 and 2011. She also received the Resident Recognition Award at VCU and the Pediatric Dentistry award at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Kuhn completed the two-part board certification process in 2009 tobecome a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Sheis an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Richmond Association of Women Dentists, and American Dental Association. She is also involved in a number of dental study clubs in the area.
Dr. Kuhn's husband, Todd, is also a dentist in the Midlothian area. They are blessed with three active children that keep them very busy! During her free time, Dr. Kuhn enjoys reading a good book with a hot cup of tea and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Flowers completed his undergraduate training at James Madison University, where heearneda Bachelor of Sciencein biology. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Flowers received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University,then pursued his dream of providing quality oral health care to children by completing a two-year postdoctoral residency in pediatrics at the same institution.
As part of his residency training, Dr. Flowers received additional knowledge and training in the areas of pediatric medicine, sedation and anesthesia, and behavior management. During this time, he was also involved in sedation research and earned his Masterof Science. He has also completed additional training and certification in the use of soft-tissuelasers and tethered oral tissues (TOTs).
In 2009 Dr. Flowers achieved the distinction of Diplomate status withthe American Board of Pediatric Dentistry afterhaving completed the two-part board examination process, a distinction reserved for those who undergo a rigorous and voluntary testing process to demonstrate the highest professional knowledge. Dr. Flowers is honored to have been selected by his colleagues as one of Virginias top pediatric dentists as featured in Virginia Livingmagazine.
Dr. Flowers is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the Virginia and Southeastern Societies of Pediatric Dentistry. He is currently an assistant clinical professor at the Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySchool of Dentistry. Dr. Flowers is also involved in numerous dental study clubs in the Richmond area.
In his free time, he enjoys traveling, exercising, spending time with his family, and cooking. Dr. Flowers and his wife, Dr. Tami Flowers, an ophthalmologist, live in Midlothian with their two children.
Dr. Cronly earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the VCU School of Dentistry. At graduation, she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and was awarded the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Award and the American Academy of Oral Medicine Award. Dr. Cronly remained at VCU tocompletea residency in pediatric dentistry. As part of her training, she earned her Master of Science and developed a screening tool to aid in diagnosing pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. In 2015 her research was published in the Journal of Dental Sleep Medicine, an official publication of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Cronly has completed the two-part board certification process and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Dental Association, Richmond Dental Society, Richmond Association of Women Dentists, and the American Dental Association. She has been recognized in both Richmond Magazine and Virginia Livingmagazine as one of Virginias top pediatric dentists.
Prior to her dental training, Dr. Cronly attended the University of Virginia, where she majored in biology and English. She also completed a masters in physiology from Virginia Commonwealth University. When shes not caring for her patients, Dr. Cronlyenjoys spending time with her husband and children and cheering on the Wahoos.
Dr. Ashley A. Harman is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, where she double-majored in biology and psychology. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. At the VCU School of Dentistry, Dr. Harman graduated among the top of her class and was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.
After dental school, Dr. Harman moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to pursue a two-year postdoctoral residency in pediatric dentistry at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. That facility consistently ranks as one of the nations best pediatric hospitals, and Dr. Harman received extensive clinical training in dental trauma, sedation, and the treatment of patients with special health care needs.
Dr. Harman has been featured in the Virginia Dental Journal as one of Virginias 40 under 40 top dentists. Dr. Harman is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Virginia Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Dental Association, Richmond Dental Society, and Richmond Association of Women Dentists.
Dr. Kathryn Skarda was born in Ontario, Canada, Dr. Skarda completed her undergraduate studies at Virginia Tech, where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. She then earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Following this, Dr. Skarda completed advanced training in hospital and special needs dentistry at Rochester Regional Hospital, General Practice Residency. Returning to Richmond, she then pursued a two-year postdoctoral residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University. In her free time, she loves hiking with her husband, Brian, and their dog, Beau. Dr. Skarda looks forward to providing our patients with the level of excellent care youve come to expect here at Childrens Dentistry of Virginia, PC.
We know early experiences can influence a childs feelings about dental care, lasting well into adulthood. With a safe and supportive space, using a tell-show-do approach with procedures, and offering lots of encouragement, we help children feel at ease in the dental environment.