Why Richmond Families Choose RPDO

As a bi-specialty practice, RPDO gives your child the opportunity to seamlessly move from dental care to orthodontic treatment — all with a team that already knows them. That means no transferring records, no starting over with a new provider, and no rebuilding trust.

Here’s what that looks like in practice: your child’s first dental visit happens around age one with one of our board-certified pediatric dentists — like Dr. Dahlke, Dr. Chopra, Dr. Eddleton, Dr. Yi, Dr. Jayaraman, or Dr. Thornton. Through childhood, they receive regular cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and preventive care. By age seven, our orthodontists — Dr. Bibona and Dr. Cook — perform their first orthodontic evaluation to check for early alignment or bite concerns. If braces, Invisalign, or clear aligners are needed down the road, treatment begins with a team your child already trusts.

And we love seeing parents in the orthodontic chair too. Our adult orthodontics program means the whole family can get the care they need at RPDO — often during the same visit.

Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics has proudly served families across the Greater Richmond area for more than 100 years. That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by accident — it reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence, lasting relationships, and staying at the forefront of pediatric dental and orthodontic care.

Our team of pediatric dentists and orthodontists brings a unique understanding of the specific needs of patients at every stage, from infants to teens to adults. As a privately owned practice — not a corporate chain — we have the freedom to focus on what matters most: building meaningful, personal relationships with every family who walks through our doors.

That combination of experience and independence is something families across Short Pump, the West End, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, and Richmond have counted on for generations.

Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics has partnered with many local nonprofits for our Smiles for Change program. We are passionate about giving back to the community and our unique program allows us to help support charitable organizations such as CelebrateRVA, Feed More, Breast Cancer Research Foundation and give generously to local schools in the Richmond area.

The concept is simple, fun and truly rewarding–with patients selecting ties for their braces that correspond with the organization’s theme. When our patients decide to participate, we make a donation!

In addition to providing excellent pediatric dentistry and orthodontic care, we want patients to feel comfortable and have fun through learning and playing when they visit the office! Our offices are thoughtfully designed with kids in mind—creating fun, colorful spaces where children feel comfortable.

Our waiting rooms have TVs, games and free WiFi to enjoy before coming back to one of our dental chairs. When you visit us, you can guarantee that you will be greeted by a warm, friendly smile. That positivity radiates throughout our office, making you and your child’s visit as welcoming as possible.

RPDO is honored to be recognized by multiple publications for our commitment to exceptional care. We are proud recipients of awards from Richmond Times-Dispatch, Style Weekly Magazine, Virginia Living Magazine, and Richmond Magazine — reflecting our dedication to outstanding dental and orthodontic experiences for children and families throughout the RVA community.

These accolades highlight our team’s passion for patient-centered care, advanced treatment options, and the welcoming environment we work hard to maintain at every location.

Digital scanning and 3D imaging — No messy impressions. Our digital scanners create fast, accurate models of your child’s teeth, making orthodontic treatment planning for braces and Invisalign or clear aligners quicker and more comfortable.

Thoughtfully designed offices — Our spaces are built with kids in mind. Colorful, fun environments with TVs, games, and free WiFi in the waiting rooms help children feel comfortable before they even sit in the dental chair.