We are dedicated to providing our patients with the finest state-of-the-art dental treatment available while focusing on delivering it with honest caring and compassion. Our providers are unquestionably one of the most talented teams of dental professionals in our area and we take great pride in the fact that our facility is like no other dental office you have ever experienced. Our practice is warm, open and friendly, and we hope you will find it comfortable and inviting as well.
On a personal note, I am happily married to my wonderful husband, Jeff, and we have four handsome sons and one beautiful daughter. We spend our free time trail riding, camping and kayaking. We share our farm in Dinwiddie County with our rescued dogs and cats and our Percherons, Saddlebreds, Quarter Horses and Bethlehem Burrow.
Lisa is originally from Durham, North Carolina and loves everything about the beach, especially Topsail Beach! She moved to Virginia to continue her career in dentistry and joined Dentistry by Design as the Practice Manager in April 2021. She considers herself a 'salty mermaid' and loves spending time with family and friends. Her rescue dogs (Guinness and Raven) are her children and travel everywhere with her!
Starr is a native of Colonial Heights and joined Dentistry by Design as the Treatment Coordinator in May 2020. She is happily married to her husband and loves spending time with her daughter McKenna. She is unrivaled in sassiness, having perfected it over the years!
Kaitlyn is a graduate of Richard Bland Community College, having received her Associates Degree in Science with a certificate in liberal arts in 2017. She has been serving as Patient Care Coordinator for Dentistry by Design since April 2021. She has a passion for photography and loves spending time with both her husband and two doggies!
Karen was born and raised in Chesterfield, Virginia. She did her undergraduate training at John Tyler and she received her hygiene training at The Medical College of Virginia, School of Dentistry. She was awarded a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2003.
Karen has been with the practice since 2003. You will not meet anyone as nice as Karen. She cares deeply for the welfare of the patients that she sees and always goes the extra mile. Karen can be seen carefully explaining the importance of improved oral hygiene to a grade schooler, or helping an elderly person with physical limitations discover a way that they can be successful with flossing! She is wise beyond her years.
Megan is from Emporia and currently lives in Blackstone. Megan has been a part of the dental field since 2003. Before becoming a hygienist, Megan worked as both a dental assistant and dental billing specialist. She graduated as a Registered Dental Hygienist from Halifax Community College in 2012. In her spare time she assists with Poplar Hill Venue and is currently focused on her own Bed and Breakfast opening in Blackstone. Megan also enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and being around horses, cats, and dogs.
Sharon Chandler has been in the dental field for years now first starting out as a dental assistant while completing her bachelors degree (B.A.) in the Biological Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University. She continued on to complete the dental hygiene program at Thomas Nelson Community College. Sharon joined Dentistry by Design in 2017 and is thankful for having found a great team to work with everyday. Sharon strives to reverse a patient's previous negative dental memories into patients who are happy and comfortable to be receiving dental care. She and her husband, Jonathan have a beautiful daughter together and one crazy dog. They enjoy spending time as a family.
There is so much to be said about Jenny that it is difficult to know where to begin. Jenny has been with Dentistry by Design since 1992. Since that time, she has become completely indispensable. Jenny can virtually do it all, from minor repairs on equipment to creating the most beautiful CEREC restorations possible. She is kind, thoughtful, and she is a true artist.
Chelsea is a dental assistant at our office and has been with our office for six years. She was born and raised in Chesterfield, Virginia. Chelsea obtained her associates in applied science for dental assisting from ECPI in 2013. Chelsea focuses on organizing our hygiene visits and assisting our hygienists to make each visit an excellent experience for our patients. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys spending her time with her three children and her fianc Brad.
Loren has been in the dental field for over two years and enjoys every minute of it! When she's not at work enjoying lovely smiles she usually is out by the water enjoying time spent with her black lab named Bear or out riding horses.
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Rating 4.4 out of 5 based on 9 reviews
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7 years ago
They kept setting me up for appointments and never informed me that my insurance at the time was not paying for my wife, daughter, and myself. Therefore, the bill got very high due to no one saying anything and they took me to court for over $1200 dollars that I wouldn't have had to pay at another dentist office because they took my insurance. The work they did was good but poor administration department which having me owe money I wouldn't owe going somewhere else. They knew and said nothing. No integrity I suppose.
Elizabeth Chandler
7 years ago
Dr. Vernon is very personable as is all of her staff. My family has had nothing but positive experiences with Dentistry by Design. They cater to all ages and my kids really look forward to going to the dentist!
Theo
7 years ago
They kept setting me up for appointments and never informed me that my insurance at the time was not paying for my wife, daughter, and myself. Therefore, the bill got very high due to no one saying anything and they took me to court for over $1200 dollars that I wouldn't have had to pay at another dentist office because they took my insurance. The work they did was good but poor administration department which having me owe money I wouldn't owe going somewhere else. They knew and said nothing. No integrity I suppose.
Adrian Barner
8 years ago
The greatest service with a smile! Doesn't feel like I'm going to the dentist, more like R&R!
Elizabeth Chandler
8 years ago
Dr. Vernon is very personable as is all of her staff. My family has had nothing but positive experiences with Dentistry by Design. They cater to all ages and my kids really look forward to going to the dentist!
Howard Di Savino
8 years ago
Dr Vernon and her staff are 2nd to none. They are professional, courteous, and caring. The facility is modern and clean. I have referred many friends to her practice and actually look forward to my dental visits. Great for the whole family.
Adrian Barner
8 years ago
The greatest service with a smile! Doesn't feel like I'm going to the dentist, more like R&R!
Sherry Graves
8 years ago
As a new patient, I was welcomed, provided the type of dental care I had come to expect from years with the dentist that retired. An added plus, oral cancer check!
Howard Di Savino
8 years ago
Dr Vernon and her staff are 2nd to none. They are professional, courteous, and caring. The facility is modern and clean. I have referred many friends to her practice and actually look forward to my dental visits. Great for the whole family.
CoastMgmt
8 years ago
Love Dr. Vernon and Staff!!! Always very pleasant and nice to my children! And because of their hours I am able to go in either before work or after work for my cleanings. We love going as a family and they treat us like family, not just another patient.
Frank George
8 years ago
Friendly and well qualified staff. They take the time to know you as a patient and tailor care to your specific situation. In my case, I had a small cavity a couple of years ago and Dr Vernon prescribed a high fluoride toothpaste (rather than a filling). It not only saved me money, it saved me the headache of getting the filling. The staff is always upbeat and smiling when we visit. That's not necessarily important to good tooth care, but it makes the visits something that I always look forward to. You can't say that about too many dentists!
Sherry Graves
9 years ago
As a new patient, I was welcomed, provided the type of dental care I had come to expect from years with the dentist that retired. An added plus, oral cancer check!
William Durham
9 years ago
This is simply the very best Dentist office I have ever been in period. The Dentist take care in what they do to you during your visit and inform you of everything to be done and just how they are going to do it. I have never before been able to look forward to a visit to the Dentist office before. The entire office staff is concerned with how you feel and welcome you in like a family member and treat you the same. My son told me of the office so with all my bad experiences I just had to try it, and what a change it was. My wife and I have been regular customers for a couple years now and I can honestly say it is the nicest and friendliest around , and with the fine and painless work they do with the fair and reasonable prices they charge you cannot beat them anywhere. I am 66 years old and never had such good dental care, best there is.
CoastMgmt
9 years ago
Love Dr. Vernon and Staff!!! Always very pleasant and nice to my children! And because of their hours I am able to go in either before work or after work for my cleanings. We love going as a family and they treat us like family, not just another patient.
Frank George
9 years ago
Friendly and well qualified staff. They take the time to know you as a patient and tailor care to your specific situation. In my case, I had a small cavity a couple of years ago and Dr Vernon prescribed a high fluoride toothpaste (rather than a filling). It not only saved me money, it saved me the headache of getting the filling. The staff is always upbeat and smiling when we visit. That's not necessarily important to good tooth care, but it makes the visits something that I always look forward to. You can't say that about too many dentists!
William Durham
9 years ago
This is simply the very best Dentist office I have ever been in period. The Dentist take care in what they do to you during your visit and inform you of everything to be done and just how they are going to do it. I have never before been able to look forward to a visit to the Dentist office before. The entire office staff is concerned with how you feel and welcome you in like a family member and treat you the same. My son told me of the office so with all my bad experiences I just had to try it, and what a change it was. My wife and I have been regular customers for a couple years now and I can honestly say it is the nicest and friendliest around , and with the fine and painless work they do with the fair and reasonable prices they charge you cannot beat them anywhere. I am 66 years old and never had such good dental care, best there is.
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