Thomas A. Gromling, DDS has been practicing dentistry in Stephens City for nearly 40 years, meaning that these days, hes often treating multiple generations of the same family at the same time! The reason that locals have chosen him again and again over the decades is that he and his staff truly care about people, and our patients can feel it from the moment they walk through the front doors of our dental office in Stephens City. Whether your children need routine dental care, you have a few teeth that need to be repaired, or youre looking for a conservative sleep apnea treatment, you can trust that Dr. Gromling will always have you and your loved ones covered.
Dr. Gromling has been a staple in the Stephens City community for a very long time, so for him, hes not just serving patients, but his friends and neighbors! Youll feel like youve stepped into an old friends house whenever you come to see us as youll recognize the same smiling faces again and again. Stephens City is our home, so were always motivated to provide truly world-class care and service.
Every smile in your home is always welcome to our dental office, whether they are young or just young at heart! Busy parents certainly appreciate the convenience of being able to bring everyone to the same dental office and saving time by not having to run between different dentists. Our team has decades of experience serving both adults and children, and were able to help everyone feel completely comfortable while providing the exact services that they need.
Sleep apnea and snoring rob millions of Americans of their much needed rest every single night, but for tired Stephens City residents, solving these problems can be as easy as coming to visit Dr. Gromling. He can provide you or your loved one with a custom-made oral appliance that will help them sleep deeply, quietly, and wake up feeling like a million bucks. He can even help those who are looking for a reliable CPAP alternative!
After attending Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree, Dr. Gromling chose to pursue his doctorate at the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1979. Hes also undergone fellowships in forensic odontology at McGill University in Montreal and the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio through the Center for Education and Research in Forensics.
Dr. Gromling regularly participates in continuing education courses, most prominently the L.D. Pankey Institute Continuum for Advanced Dentistry, the Misch Implant Institute restorative program, and the Dawson series of continuing education programs. He also has advanced training in forensic dentistry and obstructive sleep apnea treatment. He has regularly been asked to assist with the identification of deceased individuals at medical examiner offices and even consults with local law enforcement and the forensic team at the local hospital regarding cases of possible abuse and bitemark pattern injuries. He is currently on the review panel with CJIS and the FBI to assist with missing and unidentified cases.
Dr. Gromling has been residing in the Winchester area since 1980, and he and his wife Sharen have two grown children. Together, they like to do a lot of races half-marathons are their favorite distance. They are also very big Disney fans and enjoy regularly going to Walt Disney World, regularly running the races they sponsor through the parks. Theyre big travelers and enjoy planning their vacations around these races!
Jennifer has been a member of our team for three years and counting, with five years spent in the oral healthcare field as a whole. Her favorite part of this position is being able to interact with patients so warmly and give them a positive first impression of the dental office!
Malissa has enjoyed working in the oral healthcare for over 15 years so far. She loves forming strong, trusting bonds with patients! Outside of the dental office, she has a husband and the most beautiful daughter in the world. She spends her free time with her loved ones. In addition to her dental expertise, she also has a license in cosmetology.
April earned her degree at Virginia Western Community College/Lord Fairfax Community College joint venture Dental Hygiene Program and graduated in 2014 summa cum laude. She was also presented the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award for clinical excellence and compassionate service. Since joining our team in 2015, April has had a tremendous impact on the care of the patients in the dental office and is routinely complimented on her thoroughness and comfortable treatment. Helping her patients maintain and improve their oral health is her passion. April has an active lifestyle of running, biking and kayaking with her wonderful husband and 2 beautiful daughters.
Kims career in dentistry spans three decades so far, and she really enjoys helping with cosmetic restorations above all else as an assistant. Outside of work, she and her husband have three children, as well as two grandchildren. She is very passionate about collecting antiques in her spare time!
A Virginia native, Cortney completed her studies at Northern Virginia Community College. For the last 4+ years, she has enjoyed being a part of each patients journey to a healthy, confident smile. In fact, thats her favorite part of her job! Outside the office, you can find her spending time with her family, completing projects around the house, and baking. She also enjoys taking a vacation to the Outer Banks every summer.