Here at Dr. Lippards dental practice, we take pride in creating a comfortable setting for our patients to sit back while we keep their teeth healthy and radiant. Whether your child requires a simple filling for a cavity or you want to transform your smile with a complex makeover, you can expect to find top-tier dental services from our skilled, highly trained team here in Charlottesville. And whats more, well go above and beyond to make your experience rewarding.
We believe that every patient is unique, which is why we dont practice cookie-cutter dental care. We learn about your goals and needs and then customize our services accordingly. With years of clinical experience and advanced training, Dr. Lippard gives you his undivided attention and works with you to create the perfect treatment plan. As a result, you are able to enjoy your best smile every time you leave our office.
Instead of treating you like a number on a chart, we take the time to get to know you personally because we genuinely care about you, your family, and the events happening in your life. Our team has worked together for many years, and weve built many meaningful relationships with our patients, and we truly find satisfaction in helping our friends and neighbors smile. We want to become your dental home for life!
In order to deliver lasting results of the highest quality, we use cutting-edge technology every day. From our early cavity detection system to our intraoral cameras and digital X-rays, our advanced instruments help us diagnose issues sooner, which means you save money and dont have to experience unnecessary pain. Other devices, such as our soft tissue laser, make treatment far more comfortable and effective than traditional methods.
Dr. Lippard (affectionately known as Dr. Hal by many of his patients) has been practicing here in Charlottesville for decades now, helping an incredible number of kind, talented, and generous people achieve healthier, happier smiles. In fact, several of the specialists he refers to have remarked about what delightful patients he has, which is both a blessing and a compliment! Hes even had the joy of seeing many of them from their early childhood years all the way up to marriage, careers, and even having children of their very own. He never gets tired of hearing their personal stories, laughing, crying, and rejoicing with them as they navigate lifes crazy path.
Once he reached high school, Dr. Lippard had developed a strong interest in the healthcare field. He considered a career in medicine but honestly preferred the idea of caring for people in a more controlled, intimate setting. Drawing on his favorable experiences with dentistry in the past, he decided to start college with the eventual goal of becoming a dentist and all these years later, hes never regretted that decision for a second! Funny enough, as of 2003, his great uncle, his uncle, his nephew, AND his son-in-law have all become (or have been) dentists, so it must run (diagonally) in the family.
Dr. Lippards college career started out at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he completed a degree in biology. He then pursued his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis; this is also where he was awarded the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship. Following dental school, he spent four years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps and had an informal general dentistry residency at Lyster Army Hospital at Ft. Rucker, AL, studying prosthodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery.
For the rest of Dr. Lippards service, he had a three-year role as a general dentist. After establishing his private practice in Charlottesville, he continued on the U.S. Army Reserves, serving monthly with the 2290th Hospital Group at Water Reed Army Hospital in Washington. During these years, he received multiple continuing education courses at Walter Reed, NIH, Bethesda Naval Medical Center, and various civilian dental CE meetings.
After retiring from the USAR, Dr. Lippard has continued pursuing advanced training through the University of North Carolinas Summer Review each June and has remained very active in the quarterly meetings of The Charlottesville-Albemarle Dental Society. He also enjoys giving back to his community and has worked with the Charlottesville Free Clinic, the Childrens Community Dental Center, and the UVA Pre-Dental Shadowing Program.
Dr. Lippards wife currently works as a regional sales manager for Cisco Systems. She is his best friend, his technology guru, his interpersonal relationship guide, and his most trusted advisor. He also has two wonderful daughters. One lives in Atlanta where she founded and runs a dog rescue and palliative care organization and kennel. The other lives in Mobile and is the marketing/HR partner for her husbands successful dental practice. They have two beautiful children.
When he isnt busy at his practice, Dr. Lippards biggest interests include architecture, cards, college sports, landscaping, gardening, and best of all, travel. Some of these passions overlap at times, like a long weekend that includes a car show, a foot game, a scenic look at some historic buildings, and a couple of great meals. Although he has been an avid supporter of the University of Tennessee Volunteers his whole life, hes quickly come to love the excitement of the ACC, the University of Virginia Cavaliers, and (in the interest of martial harmony) the UNC Tar Heels when theyre not playing UT or UVA. He guesses that makes him a VolunTarCavalier!
As for traveling, Dr. Lippard and his wife love going to Charleston, Boston, Bar Harbor, South Florida, and Coastal California, in addition to family visits to the North Carolina mountains, Atlanta, and Alabamas Golf Coast. While at home, he greatly enjoys working with his church, the Rotary Club, and various volunteer opportunities as a small way to give back to the community that has been so good to him.
Lynda has been working in dentistry for nearly 15 years so far, and she loves being around such wonderful team members and patients each day here at Dr. Lippards office! Originally from Goldsboro, NC, she studied at Appalachian State.
Catherine hails from Vineland, NJ, and her career as a dental hygiene spans over 26 years so far. She studied at Virginia Western Community College and has advanced training in CPR and handling patients with dementia. She loves taking good care of each person in her treatment chair and getting to know them on a personal level!
Catherine and her husband have two daughters and one son. When she has free time, her favorite hobbies include cooking, reading, walking, biking, gardening, and (of course) hanging out with her family. She also has a passion for antiquing and combing the beach for shells/sharks teeth. Making sandcastles is always a top priority too!
While Becky may be relatively new to our dental office, her career in the field overall impressively spans over 40 years so far, with time spent in general dentistry, periodontics, and public health. She even taught dental hygiene for two years! She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University and holds certifications in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and forensic investigation. What she enjoys most about her position is working alongside such a supportive dentist and team, as well as being able to provide high-quality hygiene care to her wonderful patients.
Christina received her Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene through Germanna Community College in 2006. She strives to be an important part of improving our patients oral health through excellent care, education, and stressing the connection between dental wellbeing and overall wellbeing.
Kristin joined our practice in 2005 and brought with her an extensive knowledge of the dental industry. Her high energy level and ability to tackle any task from repairing dental equipment to IT trouble shooter has made her a valuable asset to our small family-oriented practice. Kristins love of children has made her a favorite among our younger patients. She puts children at ease from the moment they see her! Kristin performs chairside assisting, sterilization, fabricates bleach trays and nightguards, and coordinates implant and laboratory procedures. Kristins favorite thing about her job is getting to know the patients and learning new techniques and procedures. She was born in Waynesboro, VA; grew up in Elkton; and now lives in Charlottesville with her husband William, and their three children. In her spare time she enjoys swimming and camping with her family. As a well-rounded, goal-oriented person, shes a great fit for a job that requires her to wear so many different hats!