Richmond dentists Drs. Stenger, Cole, Gupta and Associates have a genuine heart for dentistry and individualized patient care, and it shows. Patients enjoy a combination of skillful treatment, caring compassionate attention, and state-of-the-art techniques to make your visit comforting and stress-free.

While advancements in dental technology have come a long way, our Richmond dentists and our entire team still believe that the best patient experience begins with listening to each persons unique needs.

Dr Stenger graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Chemistry in 1984 and from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 1988. After completing dental school, Dr Stenger returned to Charlottesville to complete a two-year general practice residency at the University of Virginia Hospitals. In residency, Dr Stenger had the opportunity to work with many special needs patients including medically compromised individuals who had very complex situations that didnt necessarily conform to the usual and customary. While he has always had great respect and compassion for individual needs, his experience in residency served to further this approach to providing health care; namely, each person is unique and deserves to be treated as such.

We believe that taking time to know and understand each patient is the key to providing individualized care. Every doctor has chosen to make spending time with each patient a priority. This can be during any routine office visit or from time to time when a dental procedure is necessary. We also understand that there are times when fear or anxiety can interfere with a patients dental experience. Our practicehas taken the training and necessary regulatory steps to make sedation an option for these patients, says Dr. Stenger. In recognition of how Dr. Stenger treats every patient as an individual and his exceptional cosmetic dental skills, he was honored with Richmond Magazines Best Bedside Manner award for Cosmetic Dentistry in 2013. He also was recognized as a Top Dentist in Richmond Magazine in 2009.

Dr Stenger enjoys teaching and has taught at the VCU School of Dentistry for over two decades. In 2005, he was recognized with the VCU Excellence in Dental Education Award for his commitment to dental education.

Dr Stenger believes the best way to make your community better is to become fully engaged. He has served on the Cross Over Ministry Board of Directors, The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and the Chesterfield County Special Education Advisory Committee. He served as President of the Richmond Surge AAU Basketball program and has coached both girls and boys in the middle school and high school age groups. Dr. Stenger has served in many leadership roles in the Richmond Dental Society including various committee chairs, the Board of Directors and President. He also has served the Virginia Dental Association in the House of Delegates and as committee chair for the Special Needs Committee and the Virginia Dental Health Foundation. He has volunteered in the VDA Missions of Mercy in Wise County, the Eastern Shore, Grundy and Danville.

Named one of Richmond Magazines Top Dentists for 2014 and 2015, Dr. Cole graduated from the University of Richmond in 1997 and earned his dental degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his general practice residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, and a past-president of the Richmond Dental Society.

In addition to providing comprehensive dental care in the office through procedures such as restorations, implants, crowns, root canals and dentures, Dr. Cole also treats patients with special needs and physical disabilities at the practice and at CJW Medical Center Johnston Willis Hospital. He was recently honored and recognized as,Best in Dentistry in hospital dental care in Richmond Magazine for 2014 and 2015.

Dr. Cole also enjoys volunteering medical services through the Virginia Dental Associations Missions of Mercy project, which provides free dental care for individuals in under-served communities with little or no access to quality dental care. Virginia Dental Association recognized the dental practice in 2014 for their contribution and support of Donated Dental Services (DDS), a program that provides comprehensive dental care to eligible seniors and adults with disabilities.

Smiling faces are what inspire Dr. Gupta to continue pursuing the latest developments in dentistry, constantly bringing you the advances that make dentistry more comfortable, more affordable and more beautiful.

Dr. Gupta received her Bachelor of Science from theUniversity of Virginiain 2002. Upon graduation, she moved to Richmond to earn her dental degree from the Medical College of Virginia, now known asVirginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.There, she also completed an advanced general dentistry residency.

Dr. Gupta is an active memberwithinthe community, belonging to the Richmond Dental Society, Virginia Dental Association, American Association of Women Dentists and American Dental Association. Dr. Gupta enjoys volunteering her time and sharing her expertise in dentistry with underserved communities. She finds joy in helping others of all ages through her work with local dental organizations and service-projects, such as Give Kids a Smile. Dr. Gupta offers a broad range of dental skills and here to help you and your entire family with your comprehensive dental needs ranging from simple fillings to dental implants to advanced cosmetic work, and Invisalign orthodontics. In her spare time, Dr. Gupta enjoys running, yogaand treasures time with her husband and two children.

Dr. Stout graduated from James Madison University with a biology degree and earned her dental degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. She went on to complete a general practice residency at the Carilion Clinic hospital dentistry program in Roanoke where she learned how to treat patients with complex medical conditions, specifically caring for cancer patients, and special needs patients requiring comprehensive dental care with varying levels of sedation.

As a National Health Service Corps scholar, Dr. Stout spent her firstthree years of practice in two rural community health centers inVirginia. Sheenjoyed providing dental care to individuals and families in theseunderserved communities while enjoying two beautiful areas of the state. She also served as an adjunctclinical faculty member at A.T. Still Universitys Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health.

Dr. Stout believes in providing quality, gentle dental care and developing compassionate relationships with patients. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Virginia Dental Association.

Whenshes not working, Dr. Stout has alwaysenjoyed getting involved within the community and looks forward to working with Mission of Mercy projects throughout Virginia. Youll also find her spending time with her husband, two daughters and two dogs. She lovesrunning outside and plans to participate in many more Richmond 10Ks and half marathons.

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Dental emergencies dont wait until youre insured to present themselves. If youre uninsured and looking for quality dental care in the Richmond area, we can help. Everyone wants to have the most comfortable dental experience possible with trusted dentists who will never recommend a treatment unless its absolutely necessary, and thats exactly what we provide.