Dr. Shell grew up in small-town, southern Virginia. His parents were the first on either side of their families to graduate from college, and they taught him the value of working hard toward what you believe. So Dr. Shell went on to study mining engineering at Virginia Tech. He graduated with honors and went on to work in the mining industry for the next eight years.
In that time, Dr. Shell met his wife and best friend, Toni. However, it didnt take long for the corporate life to begin to wear, and at 30 years old, Dr. Shell realized that he wanted to start a new path for his career. A family friend suggested that his strengths as an engineer matched the precision and detail required of a good orthodontist.
Ten years later, Dr. Shell feels confident in his decision to trade mining engineering to engineering smiles! Every day, he gets to use precision and science to engineer beautiful, healthy smiles for patients in the community he loves. When not at work, Dr. Shell can be found enjoying time with his wife, two children, and pets at their Colonial Heights home.
Dr. Eric R. Shell is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, the Virginia Dental Association, and the American College of Dentists. He attended Virginia Tech University for his undergraduate education. After eight years as an engineer, Dr. Shell attended Virginia Commonwealth Universitys Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry to obtain his dental degree, graduating first in his class. Dr. Shell completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Shell received the American Association of Orthodontists Award for Exceptional Interest in Development of the Oro-Facial Complex from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Shell is an alumni member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society, from which he received the William S. Kramer Award of Excellence. Dr. Shell is also a Scholar of the Hinman Dental Society. In addition, he received the sole Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Award from Virginia Commonwealth University, bestowed upon completion of his dental degree.
Dr. Shell is serving his eighth committee term with the Virginia Dental Association and has served with the accreditation team at the Virginia Commonwealth Universitys Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. He has volunteered on many dental Missions of Mercy and has been an organizer for the United Way and Special Olympics. He enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, sporting events, and most importantly, spending time with family and friends. Dr. Shell is a native of Southside Virginia and currently resides in Chesterfield County with his wife, daughter, and son.
The team of professionals at Southside Orthodontics comprises expertly trained, highly experienced, compassionate individuals. Their passions for people, medical knowledge, and skill are unmatched. Our patients often remark on just how unexpected the genuine relationships are within our office. We truly care about investing in the lives of our patients. See for yourself just what makes our team so special.
We say it all the time. The thing that makes Southside Orthodontics so special is our incredible team! They are experts in their field and are fiercely dedicated to giving every patient an exceptional orthodontic experience.
A Virginia native and former mining engineer, Dr. Shell has a deep understanding of the region and its people. His experience as a former engineer prepared him well for the skill and attention to detail that makes him an excellent orthodontist. He loves being able to provide his community and neighbors with superior orthodontic care. If you ask him, Dr. Shell will tell you that he has never once looked back on his decision to swap a career in mining engineering for the engineering of smiles.
At Southside Orthodontics, our philosophy is simple. Do things the right way, the first time. We know that everyone expects their orthodontic care to be of the highest quality, but it isnt easy to know whether it actually is or not. At Southside Orthodontics, we deliver the highest quality orthodontic care possible.
That means that we dont skip steps or avoid certain treatments because they are more challenging. Instead, we promise to give you the exact care and attention required to bring about your healthiest smile.
Doing the right thing also applies to how we treat our patients. We genuinely care about every person who walks through our door, and our patients can feel it. You cant fake genuine care, not over the span of a relationship. Our patients know that we have their best interest in mind and care for their well-being in all areas of life, not just in their smiles.
The Southside Orthodontics team has decades of experience among them, with the sort of time-proven experience you cant teach. Our team values positivity and friendliness, something our patients can feel when they walk in the door.