Formerly Augusta Dental Associates and Augusta Dental Health, Drs. Willis, Taylor, & Podbesek and team now practice under the name Willis & Associates Family Dentistry. Weve been serving Staunton, Waynesboro, and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley VA with gentle, family-friendly dentistry for over 40 years.
Our team of dentists practice a full range of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. We can literally redesign your smile.
Dr. James Willis is the Founder and CEO of Willis & Associates Family Dentistry. He is instrumental in shaping and overseeing the dental groups growth, strategy and culture. In 2012, Dr. Willis completed the Crozet Family Dental transition and set out to create a patient centered model. His belief in putting patients first is the fundamental to our dental groups core values and patient care delivery model. Ensuring quality training for doctors, placing only the very best materials in patients mouths, and treating patients like family are tenets in his practice model. Dr. Willis believes the dental practice goals are best aligned with patients when the clinics are owned and directed by a dentist leader. He is very passionate about emerging technology and its applications to advance the dental industry.
Having a natural talent for finding and cultivating leadership and growth within people, he has built a first-class dental organization of leaders from the top down. Additionally, under Dr. Williss leadership the dental group has grown rapidly to become one of Virginias fastest growing and most respected organizations. It has received several honors and awards. Some of the more notable ones are being recognized as the first platinum providers in Invisalign as a GP in the Charlottesville/Augusta region, 8 plus back to back year winners of Charlottesville Family Favorite awards, voted top Dentist in Virginia Living magazine, and best Chairside manner awards in Ourhealth.
Dr. Willis is just as dedicated to the community as to its patients. Over time, Dr. Willis has donated to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Young Life Christian Organization, and local schools such as Brownsville Elementary.
Dr. Emery Taylor was born and grew up in Staunton, Virginia. He attended college at Virginia Tech, receiving a bachelor of science degree in biology. From there he went to the School of Dentistry at the Medical College of Virginia of Virginia Commonwealth University, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery.
After dental school, Dr. Taylor served as a dental officer in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Hamilton, New York. From there he and his family moved to Crozet, where he founded Crozet Family Dental in September, 1975. Dr. Taylor began working at Willis & Associates Family Dentistryin 2014. 2016marks his 40th year of service as a doctor of dental surgery in central Virginia.
Dr. Brian Podbesek was born and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. He attended West Virginia University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the honors program, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 2007. Following graduation, he entered West Virginia University School of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2011. Doctor Podbesek then went to the University of New Mexico for a one-year dental residency, where he received additional training in advanced dental procedures, as well as hospital, sedation, pediatric, and implant dentistry. He obtained a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry upon completion of the program in 2012.
Doctor Podbesek joined the practice in 2014, and is continuing the tradition of high-quality, cosmetic, implant and family dentistry at Willis & Associates: Family Dentistry. He is excited to be working in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and improving the oral health of residents of Augusta County and the surrounding area. Doctor Podbesek is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Shenandoah Valley Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Aside from dentistry, Doctor Podbesek enjoys playing a variety sports and spending time outdoors. He can be found biking, fishing, and camping during the summer, and skiing during the winter months. An avid Mountaineer fan, he enjoys West Virginia sports and attending games whenever possible.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 393 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestTim McIntosh
a year ago
The Customer Service that Dr. Brian and his assistant Reagan provided were exceptional. They went the extra mile to ensure that I was comfortable physically and confident with the procedures that were being done. If you have to go to a Dentist ... Willis & Associates is the answer.
Lachlan McIntosh
a year ago
The Willis Family Dentistry in Fishersville is always so clean and friendly. They always take time to explain everything to me. I have always been satisfied when I walk out.
Chaunte Gunn
a year ago
The staff is friendly and professional. Dr Brian is straightening my teeth with invisalign and I can't believe how good they are looking. I have a complicated case and he has worked hard to make sure I have the best outcome. This is the place to come for all your dental needs!!
Pat Voight
a year ago
My experience was great. No pain and wonderful dr as well as nurses that give you complete comfort.
patricia jacobs
a year ago
The front office girls were pleasant, the hygienist, Erica, did an AMAZING job, answered all my questions and we had some laughs, Dr Brian was kind and did a thorough exam and all was well. Highly recommend Willis Family Dentistry in Fishersville, VA
Yuri Hix
a year ago
I had a wonderful experience here. I saw Samuel for my six month maintenance and he did a wonderful job. I also saw Dr. Pod for some fillings and he did such an amazing job at walking you through step by step on what was going to happen next. Highly recommend this office for your dental care.
Sabrina Fidler
a year ago
Always a great experience at the Fishersville office. Highly recommend.
Sarah Gardner
a year ago
They are just fantastic!
Brittney Roberts Marshall
a year ago
Dentist Brian and Dental Hygienist Sam provided excellent customer service and they were both skilled and knowledgeable.
Charity Davis
a year ago
Excellent! Thank you for taking care of me and mt family!
Jerryjewell89@gmail.com 6161884303
a year ago
Great staff, Great atmosphere, The best dentist that I have ever seen, his name is Brian!
Cathy Cason
a year ago
You guys know how to make a person feel that my dental care is important to them. I dont like going but I always come out feeling better. Thanks
Kim Hebb
a year ago
Dr Brian and his staff are so sweet and thoughtful - I greatly appreciate how king and slow they are with my mother
K M
a year ago
I want to say thank you to the receptionist that answered the phone this morning when I was extreme pain from a tooth ache and made sure I was going to be seen today. Everywhere in Lynchburg was booked and I went outside my range for a dentist still had no luck. Thank you so much for taking my call seriously and doing your best for me. I was losing hope at that time and it meant allot to here come on.
Tanya Dovel
a year ago
awesome love them
Shakeita Townsend
a year ago
I had a great experience and I just want to say that Allison was amazing and gave me the best cleaning that I have ever received!!
Brenda Crist
a year ago
Dr. Brian is absolutely the best dentist that I have ever been too! He and all of his staff are so friendly and professional. During every procedure they take the utmost care to make sure that you are comfortable and pain free. Right down to asking what channel that you want the overhead TV on so that you can watch while they work . I recommend this dentist and staff to everyone !
Stef P
2 years ago
Very nice staff. Very efficient and thorough.
Lauren-Shey Midkiff
2 years ago
Super friendly staff. Very good at explaining exactly what dental work I needed and how much I would need to pay out of pocket.
Kristen Giles
2 years ago
I have been going to Willis Dentistry for several years. The doctors and staff have been nothing but personable and kind. Their dentist chairs are also super comfortable.
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