If you have COVID-19, symptoms of COVID-19 (respiratory distress, fever and shortness of breath), or recently traveled to an area where COVID-19 is known to be prevalent, should you come in for an evaluation, surgery or a post op visit?
No, please call our office at 804-379-7120 to reschedule. Your health is important to us but treatment can wait until you are feeling better and symptom-free for 14 days without the use of medications for fever, cough, etc.
Call our office at 804-379-7120 if you are experiencing severe pain and swelling that is tooth related. Someone from our office will call you back to advise. Your primary care doctor or hospital emergency department is better equipped to provide you with care specific to COVID-19.
Infection controls and universal precautions protects our patients and staff alike. Everyone benefits from rigorous infection control you, Dr Padgett, and the ROCS team. The cornerstone in a good and safe dental practice is the element of trust. You should feel free to discuss this topic with Dr Padgett or any of our assistants and receive a straightforward answer.
Richmond Cosmetic and Oral Surgeon's entire team follows procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as the local Virginia Board of Dentistry.
Richmond Oral and Cosmetic Surgeons sterilizes all reusable equipment, including the impaction drills. All locations use an autoclave, a device that kills bacteria and viruses by steam, heat and pressure.
Dr. John Bloomhas relocated from Chicago and is excited to settle in the Richmond area with his wife. He is originally from Wisconsin and completed his undergraduate study at the University of Wisconsin, dental school at the University of Southern California and oral surgery residency at the University of Miami. He is board certified and has experience in dental implant placement, advanced bone grafting and reconstruction techniques, and wisdom tooth removal. Dr. Bloom provides sedation to create a pleasant treatment experience for you.
Dr. Thomas B. Padgettis a distinguishedOral and Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgeon. He has been practicing and teaching facial cosmetic surgery for over twenty years and has performed over 2000 cosmetic, jaw reconstruction and Implant procedures. Dr. Padgett received his dental degree from the University of Louisville and followed with an internship at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. His specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was done at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA and is proud to have served twenty years in the military.
Dr. Padgett is Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is a member in good standing with the Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association and the Virginia Dental Association. Dr. Padgett is also a member of the Virginia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as well as a Past President.
Lisa loves oral surgery and has been bringing an infectious energy and enthusiasm to ROCS for over 5 years. She enjoys making sure every patient receives the best treatment possible. She is a Certified Anesthesia Dental Assistant and is also certified in CPR and Radiology. When Lisa is away from the office, she is spending quality time with her family.
Jenne has 20 years experience in dentistry and fell in love with oral surgery 8 years ago when she joined our practice. She enjoys caring for patients and helping them feel better about themselves. She always has a smile on her face and looks forward to helping the next patient or team member. She is a Certified Anesthesia Dental Assistant and is also certified in CPR and Radiology. When away from the office, Jenne likes to spend time with her family in the outdoors; boating, fishing and camping.
Crystal is the newest member of our great surgical team. She started her career as a dental assistant 7 years ago. We are very happy to have her on board. She is a fun and caring person that the patients love to be around. She is certified in CPR and Radiology. In her free time, Crystal likes to fish and spend time with her friends and family.
Gwen joined our team in 2014 bringing years of experience in customer and vendor relations. Gwens quick aptitude has allowed her to start a new career with ROCS. She enjoys working with patients and helping them schedule their treatment while maximizing insurance benefits. Gwen enjoys reading and spending time with her family. One day, she would love to live at the beach.
Our patients are fortunate that we have such a competent insurance specialist on our team. Bonnies attention to detail and knowledge of insurance companies maximizes our patients insurance benefits. She has been a valued team member since 2008. When Bonnie isnt at work, she enjoys reading, flower gardening and going to the movies.