We look at EVERY patient and say, How would I treat this person if this were my daughter or my brother? How can I give this person the best treatment based on their goals? Sometimes, people want dramatic changes while other times they just want a few small tweaks. Well, we love a challenging case and we have the experience to treat normal cases quickly and effectively. In fact, we love this stuff so much, we even teach our secrets to other orthodontists and future orthodontists. How else do we stand out at Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics? Were glad you asked!
Our doctors work together and collaborate on each and every patient. Whats unique is that you get three expert doctors reviewing your case throughout your treatment, which helps ensure the best possible outcome.
Dr. Gardner has been on faculty in the orthodontic program at VCU for 20 years. Hes also one of two international Invisalign faculty from the state of Virginia and he lectures on the treatment across the globe. Both Dr. Tang and Dr. La Rochelle have received awards for their work!
We accept most insurance and we offer flexible financing options to make getting your dream smile fit your budget. Our cost is all-inclusive and includes the entire treatment, retainers and one year of retainer checks. There are no extra fees!
The Diamond Plus Invisalign distinction means were among the top 1% of Invisalign providers in the country when it comes to case experience. Thanks to our expertise, we can treat even complex issues with clear aligners.
Dr. Gardner later studied at Wake Forest, MCV, and NYU, where he worked closely with the cleft palate team on several complex cases. Since then, hes been consistently voted Best Orthodontist in Richmond Magazine, Style Weekly, and Virginia Living and is known for his outstanding working relationships with both his patients and his peers.
When Dr. Gardner isnt perfecting smiles at his Richmond orthodontic practice, he also serves as faculty at VCU Orthodontics, lectures nationally and internationally for Invisalign, is very active in multiple interdisciplinary study clubs throughout each year, and has served as Chair of the Ethics Committee for the Virginia Dental Association, as well as President of the Virginia Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Gardner also teaches for the Invisalign Masters Program and performs Mission work at St. Judes Hospital in St. Lucia.
Dr. Gardner was born on an American Army base in West Berlin, Germany and grew up in Martinsville, VA. He is happily married with three children. In his spare time, Dr. Gardner enjoys kiteboarding, white water kayaking, rock climbing, snow skiing, juggling fire, and anything else that involves the great outdoors, his family, and his friends! He has also been known to rappel off the SunTrust building dressed as Batman.
Board certified orthodontist Dr. Dana Tang loves working with children and teens, as well as adults. She chose the field of orthodontics after having treatment herself and realizing the impact of a smile. She wanted to help others experience the joy and confidence that a beautiful smile can give.
After graduating with a bachelors degree in biology with a minor in chemistry, Dr. Tang received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. She also completed her orthodontic residency and received her Master of Science degree in orthodontics from UNC.
In her free time, Dr. Tang loves to spend time with her family and friends, to be active in the church and community, travel, garden, cook and practice photography. Her husband is in the United States Army and they have two daughters and a dog.
Dr. La Rochelle received her Bachelor of Arts in molecular and cell biology from the University of California at Berkeley. She then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of California at San Francisco, where she served as student body president and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.
Following dental school, Dr. La Rochelle earned her Master of Science in dentistry and specialty certificate in orthodontics from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a recipient of the Southern Association of Orthodontists Graduate Research Grant, the Delta Dental Student Leadership Award and the Pierre Fauchard Foundation Dental Scholarship.
Dr. La Rochelle swam competitively in college for the UC Berkeley Womens Swimming team, where she won an NCAA National Championship, earned PAC-10 Conference All-Academic honors and competed at the USA Swimming Olympic Trials in 2004 and 2008. She is excited to be in Richmond, VA and surrounded by patients who are fellow competitive swimmers. She enjoys encouraging them and hearing about the individual goals they set for themselves, as well as their latest competitions!
Now, as an orthodontic specialist at Gardner & La Rochelle Orthodontics, Dr. La Rochelle relies on her knowledge and expertise to help our patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. Her areas of interest in the field include Invisalign, accelerated orthodontics and biomechanics.
Dr. La Rochelle grew up in a large family in Napa, California. She is one of six daughters. Her family is scattered throughout the United States, including California, Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. In her spare time, she loves baking, golfing, traveling, camping in the Shenandoah and Blue Ridge Mountains and of course swimming!