Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist in Richmond, VA

Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic
Care For The Whole Family

  • 4.8 stars from 1,700+ Google reviews
  • Medicaid accepted for kids
  • 5 Richmond-area offices
  • Peer-voted Top Dentists

Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist in Richmond, VA

Pediatric Dental And Orthodontic
Care For The Whole Family

  • 4.8 stars from 1,700+ Google reviews
  • Medicaid accepted for kids
  • 5 Richmond-area offices
  • Peer-voted Top Dentists

What does your family need?

Pick a specialty and you'll book the right visit with the right team.

First tooth through the teen years

Pediatric Dentistry

Kids, teens and adults

Orthodontics

5 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Locations in Richmond, VA

Four offices offer pediatric dentistry and four offer orthodontics, so there's one close to home across Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield.

What Richmond families say

4.8 stars from more than 1,700 Google reviews across our five offices

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Kid-friendly treatment room at a Richmond Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics office

One practice for the whole family

Your child's dentist and orthodontist are on the same team.

Most families see a pediatric dentist in one place and an orthodontist somewhere else, then repeat the same history twice. Here, both specialties are part of one practice.

So when a checkup turns up crowding or a bite problem, the next step is with people your child already knows. No starting over with a new office and a new stack of forms.

Parents can get braces or clear aligners here too. Richmond families have trusted us with their smiles for over 100 years.

See what makes RPDO different

Getting started is simple

Three steps from your first call to a plan you understand.

1

Request a visit

Book online in a couple of minutes, or call. Pediatric dentistry is (804) 741-2226 and orthodontics is (804) 740-7281.

2

Come meet us

Kids get an unhurried first visit with time to get comfortable. Orthodontic consults are free and include a full bite and airway check.

Your child's first visit or what happens at a consult

3

Leave with a clear plan

We explain what we found, what we recommend and what it costs, including insurance, Medicaid for kids and payment plans. Take it home and decide when you're ready.

Serving You in Richmond, VA

Meet Our Pediatric Dentists & Orthodontists

Five pediatric dentists and two orthodontists, working as one team. Your child's dentist and orthodontist already know each other, and we take the time to get to know your family too.

Award-Winning Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontic Care

Recognized for Excellence in Pediatric & Orthodontic Care

Richmond Magazine and Virginia Living build their Top Dentists lists from surveys of local dentists, so these honors are votes from peers. The practice has also been recognized by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and Style Weekly.

Dr. Kevin Bibona

Orthodontist

  • Richmond Magazine Super Star Dentist, 2025 and 2026
  • Richmond Magazine Top Dentist, 2025 and 2026
  • Virginia Living Top Dentist, 2025 and 2026

Dr. Bill Dahlke

Pediatric Dentist

  • Richmond Magazine Top Dentist, 2025
  • Virginia Living Top Dentist, 2025
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Pediatric Dental Services

Serving Your Child's Dental Needs in Richmond, VA

Looking for a kids dentist in Richmond? Our pediatric dentists are children's dentists by training, with two to three extra years of specialty training focused on infants, kids, teens and patients with special needs.

We offer comprehensive dental care for children of all ages, from first checkups and cleanings through the teen years.

Parents looking for a pediatric dentist in Short Pump, Henrico, Glen Allen, Mechanicsville or Midlothian have one of our offices close by.

Orthodontic Services for All Ages

Orthodontist in Richmond, VA for Kids, Teens and Adults

Our orthodontists build each treatment plan around your goals, your timeline and your budget, at any age. Metal braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign and other clear aligners are all options, and your first consultation is free.

Find an orthodontist in Richmond, VA close to home, or see our orthodontist in Midlothian at Coalfield Commons.

With offices in Short Pump, Tuckahoe, Mechanicsville and Midlothian, there is an orthodontist close to home across Henrico, Hanover and Chesterfield.

Bite & Airway Concerns We Treat

More Than Straight Teeth: A Healthier Bite for Every Stage of Life

From a child’s first orthodontic checkup to adult treatment, our specialty-trained orthodontists in Richmond, VA correct the full spectrum of bite issues and airway-related concerns. Healthy bites help kids breathe, sleep, chew, and speak more comfortably.

Not sure what kind of bite issue your child has? Free orthodontic consultations include a full bite and airway evaluation across our four orthodontic offices in the Greater Richmond area.
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Frequently Asked Questions

We recommend bringing your child in after their first tooth erupts or by their first birthday, whichever comes first. Early visits help us monitor development and get your child comfortable with the dentist from the start.

Nope! Parents booking for a child, teens and adults can all come straight to us. Referrals are welcome but never required. Plus, your initial orthodontic consultation is complimentary. Just give us a call at (804) 740-7281.

We treat children, teens, and adults! The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first checkup by age 7, but you’re never too old to start. In fact, 1 in 3 orthodontic patients today is an adult. Early treatment for your child or a new smile for yourself, we can help with both.

Sedation may be recommended for children with special needs, extreme dental anxiety, or those undergoing procedures where additional comfort is helpful. Our team will review your child’s medical history and walk you through every option so you feel confident in the decision.

The cost of braces or Invisalign depends on your unique treatment plan. During your complimentary consultation, our orthodontists will walk you through your options, estimated timeline, and payment plans. We offer flexible financing so cost never stands in the way of a great smile.

Pediatric dentists complete two to three years of additional specialized training beyond dental school, focused entirely on treating infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs. This means our doctors are specifically trained to make dental visits comfortable and age-appropriate for your child.

We accept most major dental insurance plans. For pediatric dentistry, we also accept Virginia Medicaid dental benefits for children, including Cardinal Care Smiles (formerly known as Smiles For Children), DentaQuest, and Doral. Our team is happy to verify your benefits before your visit so there are no surprises. Feel free to call our pediatric dentistry line at (804) 741-2226 or our orthodontic line at (804) 740-7281 and we’ll help you sort it out.

We have five offices around Richmond. Short Pump serves Glen Allen, Innsbrook and western Henrico. Our West End office on Gaskins Road and our Patterson Avenue office are both near Tuckahoe. Mechanicsville is an easy drive for families in Atlee and across Hanover County, and our Midlothian office at Coalfield Commons serves Brandermill, Woodlake and Chesterfield County. West End is pediatric dentistry only, Patterson Avenue is orthodontics only, and the other three offices offer both.

Yes. Our orthodontists offer Invisalign and other clear aligners for teens and adults, along with metal and ceramic braces. Your first orthodontic consultation is free, and we will walk you through which option fits your goals, timeline and budget.

You can request an appointment online anytime, or call us directly. We have five convenient locations across Richmond, VA and our friendly team is always happy to help find a time that works for your family.

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What does it take to be named a Fellow of the Virginia Dental Association? πŸ† Just ask our very own Richmond orthodontist, Dr. Bibona!⁠
πŸŽ‰ We're so proud to share that Dr. B has been selected as a VDA Fellow, an honor reserved for dentists who have given generously of their time and energy to support the profession and the people it serves... and anyone who knows Dr. B knows that's exactly who he is.⁠
🦷 His dedication reaches well beyond the orthodontic chair. Dr. Bibona served as President of the Richmond Dental Society from 2024 to 2025 and has held a variety of board positions over the years, all while helping Richmond-area kids, teens, and adults get healthy, confident smiles.⁠
πŸ’™ Whether he's guiding a patient through braces or clear aligners or delivering a perfectly timed dad joke, Dr. B brings heart to everything he does. Please join us in congratulating him in the comments!⁠
πŸ“ž Looking for an orthodontist in Richmond, VA? Call (804) 740-7281 or tap the link in bio to schedule a visit at one of our Greater Richmond locations in Midlothian, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and the West End.⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms
✨ This Transformation Tuesday is a favorite... 22 months of braces with no extractions and no palate expander! We monitored her smile for a couple of years while her last baby teeth made their exit, so we could start treatment at just the right time.⁠
🦷 For her crowded, forward-tipped teeth, we used digital treatment planning. We scan the teeth, design the finished smile first, then place every bracket digitally before braces go on. This technique, called indirect bonding, lets us reverse engineer the smile so each bracket lands in the perfect spot from day one.⁠
πŸ‘ A HUGE shout out to Leah for kicking her thumb-sucking habit on her own, no appliance needed! That took real determination and made a huge difference in her treatment.⁠
πŸ’› The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic visit by age 7. Call (804) 740-7281 or tap the link in bio to schedule at any of our five Greater Richmond locations, including Midlothian, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and the West End!⁠
⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms #braces
⭐ Meet Dr. Cook!⁠
πŸ“š Her path to RPDO started at the University of South Florida, where she majored in Biomedical Sciences with a dual minor in Biomedical Physics and Biomedical Engineering...all while serving as team captain of the women's soccer team as a D1 student athlete. (And yes, before any of that, she was already playing soccer growing up in Russia.)⁠
🦷 From there, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Dentistry, then her orthodontics certificate at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston...before bringing all of that training home to Richmond, where she's been part of the RPDO team as a board-certified orthodontist for over 3 years now. ⁠
🍦  Off the clock, she's just as committed to her toppings-on-the-bottom froyo philosophy, she'll happily recite every U.S. president in order if you dare her to, and she feels personally terrorized by the movie Jumanji. πŸ˜πŸŠπŸ… ⁠
Curious who else makes up the RPDO family? Check out the link in bio.⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 740-7281⁠
#richmondvabraces #boardcertifiedorthodontist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #invisilignrichmondva
How do you know you've picked the right orthodontist, not just the closest one? 🦷⁠
Choosing an orthodontist for yourself or your child is a bigger decision than a five-minute Google search deserves, and it's a lot easier to make with the right questions in hand. Swipe through for five to ask before you commit to a treatment plan, whether you're comparing options across Richmond or narrowing it down to your neighborhood. Save this post now so you have it ready before you walk into any consultation.⁠
πŸ“± Ask if they track your progress, not just handle problems as they pop up.οΏ½πŸ™Œ Ask if they'll tell you to wait when waiting is the better plan.οΏ½πŸ‘€ Ask who's actually reviewing your treatment plan.�🏠 Ask who owns the practice, and how invested they are in it.�😁 Ask what they're really treating: your smile in photos, or your bite for life.⁠
At RPDO, our doctors personally review every case, and we're proud to offer patients free at-home monitoring that tracks progress and catches minor issues between visits, a level of care not every practice can offer. We're also proudly, locally owned by doctors who live and work right here in the Richmond community and stay invested in it, and we treat patients across all five of our Richmond-area locations, including Midlothian, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and the West End.⁠
πŸ“Œ Save this one. You'll want it the next time you're comparing consultations, not mid-appointment trying to remember what to ask.⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 740-7281⁠
⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms
🦷 Wondering if it's too late to get braces as an adult? Josh is proof it never is.⁠
😁 He came to RPDO in his late 30s with moderate crowding that had started causing some deeper bite issues over time... a familiar story for a lot of adults exploring orthodontics later in life. Clear aligners have made it so much easier to fix these concerns without anyone even noticing you're in treatment.⁠
✨ After two years of clear aligner treatment, Josh's smile tells the whole story: straighter teeth, a healthier bite, and the kind of confidence that comes with finally getting the smile he wanted.⁠
πŸ“² If you've been asking yourself "is it too late to fix my crooked teeth,” the answer is no. Call us today or schedule your free consult online for one of our 5 convenient Richmond area locations.⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 740-7281⁠
⁠
#richmondvabraces #adultorthodontics #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #adultbraces #invisilignrichmond
What does it take to be named a Fellow of the Virginia Dental Association? πŸ† Just ask our very own Richmond orthodontist, Dr. Bibona!⁠
πŸŽ‰ We're so proud to share that Dr. B has been selected as a VDA Fellow, an honor reserved for dentists who have given generously of their time and energy to support the profession and the people it serves... and anyone who knows Dr. B knows that's exactly who he is.⁠
🦷 His dedication reaches well beyond the orthodontic chair. Dr. Bibona served as President of the Richmond Dental Society from 2024 to 2025 and has held a variety of board positions over the years, all while helping Richmond-area kids, teens, and adults get healthy, confident smiles.⁠
πŸ’™ Whether he's guiding a patient through braces or clear aligners or delivering a perfectly timed dad joke, Dr. B brings heart to everything he does. Please join us in congratulating him in the comments!⁠
πŸ“ž Looking for an orthodontist in Richmond, VA? Call (804) 740-7281 or tap the link in bio to schedule a visit at one of our Greater Richmond locations in Midlothian, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and the West End.⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms
✨ This Transformation Tuesday is a favorite... 22 months of braces with no extractions and no palate expander! We monitored her smile for a couple of years while her last baby teeth made their exit, so we could start treatment at just the right time.⁠
🦷 For her crowded, forward-tipped teeth, we used digital treatment planning. We scan the teeth, design the finished smile first, then place every bracket digitally before braces go on. This technique, called indirect bonding, lets us reverse engineer the smile so each bracket lands in the perfect spot from day one.⁠
πŸ‘ A HUGE shout out to Leah for kicking her thumb-sucking habit on her own, no appliance needed! That took real determination and made a huge difference in her treatment.⁠
πŸ’› The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic visit by age 7. Call (804) 740-7281 or tap the link in bio to schedule at any of our five Greater Richmond locations, including Midlothian, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and the West End!⁠
⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms #braces
⭐ Meet Dr. Cook!⁠
πŸ“š Her path to RPDO started at the University of South Florida, where she majored in Biomedical Sciences with a dual minor in Biomedical Physics and Biomedical Engineering...all while serving as team captain of the women's soccer team as a D1 student athlete. (And yes, before any of that, she was already playing soccer growing up in Russia.)⁠
🦷 From there, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Dentistry, then her orthodontics certificate at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston...before bringing all of that training home to Richmond, where she's been part of the RPDO team as a board-certified orthodontist for over 3 years now. ⁠
🍦  Off the clock, she's just as committed to her toppings-on-the-bottom froyo philosophy, she'll happily recite every U.S. president in order if you dare her to, and she feels personally terrorized by the movie Jumanji. πŸ˜πŸŠπŸ… ⁠
Curious who else makes up the RPDO family? Check out the link in bio.⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 740-7281⁠
#richmondvabraces #boardcertifiedorthodontist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #invisilignrichmondva
How do you know you've picked the right orthodontist, not just the closest one? 🦷⁠
Choosing an orthodontist for yourself or your child is a bigger decision than a five-minute Google search deserves, and it's a lot easier to make with the right questions in hand. Swipe through for five to ask before you commit to a treatment plan, whether you're comparing options across Richmond or narrowing it down to your neighborhood. Save this post now so you have it ready before you walk into any consultation.⁠
πŸ“± Ask if they track your progress, not just handle problems as they pop up.οΏ½πŸ™Œ Ask if they'll tell you to wait when waiting is the better plan.οΏ½πŸ‘€ Ask who's actually reviewing your treatment plan.�🏠 Ask who owns the practice, and how invested they are in it.�😁 Ask what they're really treating: your smile in photos, or your bite for life.⁠
At RPDO, our doctors personally review every case, and we're proud to offer patients free at-home monitoring that tracks progress and catches minor issues between visits, a level of care not every practice can offer. We're also proudly, locally owned by doctors who live and work right here in the Richmond community and stay invested in it, and we treat patients across all five of our Richmond-area locations, including Midlothian, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and the West End.⁠
πŸ“Œ Save this one. You'll want it the next time you're comparing consultations, not mid-appointment trying to remember what to ask.⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 740-7281⁠
⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms
🦷 Wondering if it's too late to get braces as an adult? Josh is proof it never is.⁠
😁 He came to RPDO in his late 30s with moderate crowding that had started causing some deeper bite issues over time... a familiar story for a lot of adults exploring orthodontics later in life. Clear aligners have made it so much easier to fix these concerns without anyone even noticing you're in treatment.⁠
✨ After two years of clear aligner treatment, Josh's smile tells the whole story: straighter teeth, a healthier bite, and the kind of confidence that comes with finally getting the smile he wanted.⁠
πŸ“² If you've been asking yourself "is it too late to fix my crooked teeth,” the answer is no. Call us today or schedule your free consult online for one of our 5 convenient Richmond area locations.⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 740-7281⁠
⁠
#richmondvabraces #adultorthodontics #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #adultbraces #invisilignrichmond
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πŸŽ‰ All five of our Greater Richmond locations, Midlothian, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, and the West End, will be taking Monday, September 7 to celebrate with our own families.⁠
😁 We'll be back to smiling with yours on Tuesday, September 8!⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 741-2226 (Peds)⁠
☎️ (804) 740-7281 (Ortho)⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms
🦷 Still "forgetting" to floss? You get one more chance before Dr. Ray pulls out The Mom Face...⁠
πŸ˜† Fair warning: she'll know. She always knows.⁠
🌟 At RPDO, we're the caring pediatric dentist that treats your family like our own... mom face included. πŸ˜„β 
Come see her (floss first)!⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 741-2226⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms
Literally jumping on this trend to give you OUR top 5 things worth the money when it comes to your smile and your oral health. ⁠
πŸͺ₯ An electric toothbrush. The oscillating or sonic motion cleans around brackets, wires, and clear aligner trays far better than a manual brush, which means less plaque and fewer stains by the time treatment's done.⁠
🦷 The early evaluation(and treatment if necessary). A first check-in around age 7 (the age the American Association of Orthodontists recommends) catches bite and spacing patterns while your child's jaw is still growing... which often means a shorter, simpler treatment plan down the road. ⁠
πŸ” Replacing a lost retainer... right away. It's tempting to put it off, but teeth can start shifting fast without one. Paying for a new retainer now almost always costs less than paying to fix a shifted smile later.⁠
πŸ’§ A water flosser. Not just for braces... this is a whole-family upgrade that gets food and plaque out from places a toothbrush can't reach.⁠
πŸ“± The monitoring technology. Our CarpeDM system (powered by Dental Monitoring) tracks progress between visits and comes at no extra cost to our patients... so our patient’s families get fewer trips to the office without paying a cent more for it.⁠
Questions? Drop them below or call us to book a free consult today!⁠
πŸ“ RPDO |  Richmond, Short Pump, and Midlothian, VA | ⁠
☎️ (804) 740-7281⁠
#richmondvabraces #pediatricdentist #bracesrva #orthodontistshortpump #rvamoms

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