John H. Knight, Jr. also know as Jay was born in Richmond Virginia where his Dad was attending Dental School at the Medical College of Virginia. upon graduating in 1960 his Dad John H. Knight moved the family back to Charlottesville Virginia where he opened up his Dental practice.
jay attended Albemarle High School graduating in 1977. He attended Elon college now called Elon University in North Carolina graduating in 1982. After a career in hotel & restaurant management as well as real estate development Jay decided to pursue his true calling and entered Dental School at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduating in 2001.
He moved back to Charlottesville working along side his Dad eventually purchasing the practice form him in 2004. Jay is married to his wonderful wife Wanda and live in Albermarle county just outside Charlottesville. Between them they have 3 wonderful children whom they are very proud of along with 5 grandchildren and a very special foster child.
Jay has been very involved in organized Dentistry in Virginia. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Shennandoah Valley Dental Association and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Dental Society. He is past president of both the SVDA & CADS. He has served the VDA as a member and Chairman of the Political Action Committie (VDA-PAC). He is a fellow in the International congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI) and currently serves on the board of Love, INC in Charlottesville.
Dr. Julien Nadeau is a 2009 graduate of the University of Virginia where he earned his BA in Biology. He is a 2013 graduate of The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. After completing Dental School Dr. Nadeau completed a General Practice Residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Dental Clinic in 2014.
In 2014 Dr. Nadeau joined Spring Creek Family Dentistry & Orthodontics and our other office John H. Knight, Jr. DDS & Associates in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Nadeau has served the communities he has lived in in several areas. He has worked as a volunteer at the Charlottesville Free Dental Clinic, Special Smiles Program and Miles for Smiles as a volunteer in Richmond. He also was a volunteer at Oklahomas Mission of Mercy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While attending the University of Virginia as an undergraduate he Co-founded the Global Medical and Dental Bridges chapter there. While at UVA Dr. Nadeau coordinated 3 and participated in 2 missions to Honduras in an effort to bring Dental care to those in need in that Country.
Dr. Nadeau is an avid golfer and lives next door in the neighborhood of Spring Creek. He loves all types of sports especially the Wahoos!! He has an excellent, genuine, and infectious personality that all of his patients love.
Dr. Matthew Cline received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Richmond in Virginia followed by Dental School at the University of Maryland. Upon returning to Virginia Dr. Cline completed a General Practice Residency program GPR at the University of Virginia Department of Dentistry serving as Chief Resident.
Dr. Cline practiced for several years in Charlottesville as a general dentist before further specializing in Orthodontics at a 3 year Orthodontic residency in New York City, New York. Dr. Cline now practices Orthodontics in both the Charlottesville and Richmond areas. He is loved by his patients for his high standards of care and friendly, comforting chairside manner.
Dr. Lana Qaqish grew up in Richmond, Virginia, and pursued her passion for dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned both her B.S. in Chemistry (2015) and Doctorate in Dental Surgery (2021). She received several scholarships in dental school and was selected among a small group of dental students for additional training in endodontics in her senior year. She was also a Senior Teaching Assistant, teaching second year dental students the clinical skills necessary to become competent dentists. She graduated with honors and was awarded the International Digital Dentistry Senior Student Award for her performance in the use of digital technologies.
Dr. Qaqishs practice philosophy is centered upon comprehensive, preventative care with an emphasis on building long-term relationships with her patients through compassion and empathy. She strives to make every patient feel as comfortable as possible from the first time they sit in the dental chair. She takes pride in being an active member in the community and has volunteered with the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps, several free clinics in the Commonwealth, and Give Kids a Smile Day. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentists, and the American Association of Women Dentists.
In addition to speaking English, Dr. Qaqish is fluent in Arabic and can speak some Spanish. In her free time, Dr. Qaqish enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her beloved shih tzu, Leo. She loves exploring new restaurants, traveling, watching stand up comedy, baking, and spending time outdoors.
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Rating 3.4 out of 5 based on 24 reviews
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a year ago
Front desk is rocking these days and Danielle is a rock star of pleasant professionalism. Excellent experiences with all family members!
Jeremy Visnesky
a year ago
It's October 2022 - enough with your mask mandates if you want to wear them fantastic but why continue to require it for patient?
Mark Tubbs
2 years ago
On Tuesday May 31, 2022 I cracked a crown on one of my teeth at 8:00 pm. I called Spring Creek Family Dentistry when they opened on Wednesday morning at 7:00 am. They were able to see me at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning to remove the cracked crown, put a temporary one in place and take a mold for the permanent one. Thanks for your responsiveness and excellent patience t care.
Samantha W
2 years ago
I needed several fillings done, and Dr.Qaqish did an amazing job! I had a great experience, I really recommend her.
Everett Shanklin
2 years ago
Nice staff, especially the hygienists!!
Drake Dowdy
2 years ago
This office is great. Everything went smoothly !!
Louise B
2 years ago
Excellent staff and services
Peter Moroch
2 years ago
Was not satisfied with the way I was talked to and wasn't given any paperwork for the work that was performed but I told I needed to pay 650 and I did and given that receipt and that was it. This isn't the first time we have had issues with this office so the first couple of times I thought it was me but I see it wasnt
J G
2 years ago
I called them to ask if they took my insurance and the woman I spoke to said she didn't know. Then proceeded to tell me that I needed to do that research myself. I will not be going here and my wife will now be leaving their practice as well.
Teska Diero
2 years ago
The finance/billing department of this practice is exceptional. Jessica and Candy have sorted out some confusing issues with added complexity of me changing insurance plans and the Ins company not publishing updated coverages. It could have been a mess but more than once they've listened patiently and responded professionally. Jessica and Candy are ACES and deserve all due credit!
Sunshine Miller
2 years ago
I wouldn't give these dentists a 1 star but you have to give them something to leave review. They messed my teeth up bad. The dentist filed my tooth down to nothing preparing it for a crown. The crown was made too big and kept coming out due to weight of tooth. That place makes me sick. Also watch closely to your charges and payments cause i should be at a balance of zero lol they have me between 500-600 dollars.
J G
3 years ago
I called them to ask if they took my insurance and the woman I spoke to said she didn't know. Then proceeded to tell me that I needed to do that research myself. I will not be going here and my wife will now be leaving their practice as well.
Louise B
3 years ago
Excellent staff and services
Sunshine Miller
3 years ago
I wouldn't give these dentists a 1 star but you have to give them something to leave review. They messed my teeth up bad. The dentist filed my tooth down to nothing preparing it for a crown. The crown was made too big and kept coming out due to weight of tooth. That place makes me sick. Also watch closely to your charges and payments cause i should be at a balance of zero lol they have me between 500-600 dollars.
Teska Diero
3 years ago
The finance/billing department of this practice is exceptional. Jessica and Candy have sorted out some confusing issues with added complexity of me changing insurance plans and the Ins company not publishing updated coverages. It could have been a mess but more than once they've listened patiently and responded professionally. Jessica and Candy are ACES and deserve all due credit!
Drake Dowdy
3 years ago
This office is great. Everything went smoothly !!
Peter Moroch
3 years ago
Was not satisfied with the way I was talked to and wasn't given any paperwork for the work that was performed but I told I needed to pay 650 and I did and given that receipt and that was it. This isn't the first time we have had issues with this office so the first couple of times I thought it was me but I see it wasnt
Everett Shanklin
3 years ago
Nice staff, especially the hygienists!!
Eric Coleman
3 years ago
Went in for a couple fillings. The one filling keeps getting infected and the tooth feels ridged and broken. The other filling I can not put any bite pressure on.
MaineCutz
3 years ago
This dentist office is by far the most unprofessional dentist office I've ever been to. The two girls behind the desk are more worried about playing/laughing rather than doing their job. I was told to arrive early 15 minutes early & I still didn't get taken back until 30+ minutes after my original appointment time. If I could give this establishment a zero I surely would.
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