Convenient Access from Short Pump
Glen Allen Dental Arts sits about 8 minutes east of Short Pump Park along West Broad Street, which makes us a convenient dentist near Short Pump for shoppers, commuters and families. Our office on Springfield Road in Glen Allen is where Dr. Lana Qaqish and Dr. Michelle Park see patients of all ages, from a first cleaning to a full-arch implant restoration.
Leave Short Pump Park at 3329 Pump Road and follow Pump Road out to West Broad Street (US 250). Turn right and head east on Broad for about 2.4 miles, then turn left onto Gaskins Road. Turn right onto Springfield Road and look for 3950 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060 on the west side of the road. The trip is about 3.9 miles, and our Google Maps listing handles every turn for you.
I-64 is close by, but the whole drive works on Broad Street alone. Neighbors in Twin Hickory and Wyndham have directions pages written from their own starting points.
A Practice That Keeps Pace with Short Pump
Short Pump is a census-designated place in Henrico County and one of the region's busiest retail hubs, often described as an edge city. Short Pump Town Center anchors a West Broad Street corridor lined with shopping centers, restaurants, West Broad Village, a skating rink and a bowling alley. Pouncey Tract Road runs north from Broad through the community, and Goochland County begins just to the west.
Life here moves quickly, and dental care has to slot in between errands, practices and work. Because our office is only a few miles east, you can pair a cleaning with a shopping trip or come in at 8 AM, Monday through Thursday, before the workday starts. Most of our new patients reach us through referrals from friends and family, and we work hard to keep it that way.
Plenty of people here also work along the corridor, in stores, restaurants and offices with shifting schedules. A midday appointment often fits better than an early one for those jobs, and the drive back to Broad Street takes only a few minutes. Grandparents who moved here to be near family are welcome too, whether they need a denture adjusted or a missing tooth replaced.
What Short Pump Residents Should Know About Their Smiles
A community this social tends to care about how a smile looks in photos, on video calls and across the dinner table. Opalescence® teeth whitening lifts stains from coffee, tea and red wine, and tooth-colored bonding can reshape a small chip or an uneven edge. Both start with a cosmetic consultation, so the result suits your face rather than a template.
Adults who never straightened their teeth as kids often turn to Invisalign® now. The aligners are clear and come out for meals, so they fit around restaurant dinners and client meetings without much fuss. For a cracked or failing tooth, a crown designed and milled in our office with Planmeca PlanScan® can be placed in one visit, which keeps a busy week intact.
Short Pump Park is another neighborhood gathering place, with a dog park, spray fountains, athletic fields and the restored 1902 Deep Run School Museum. Kids who play on those fields benefit from a properly fitted sports mouthguard, which is part of our family care. Patients without a car can ride GRTC Route 19 along West Broad Street to a stop about 0.2 miles from our office.
Long days and late nights on screens can also show up in the mouth as clenching while you sleep. Worn edges, sore jaw muscles in the morning and small cracks in older fillings are all signs our dentists look for at a checkup. A custom nightguard spreads that pressure and protects both enamel and existing dental work.
Treatments for Patients Looking for a Dentist Near Short Pump
Cosmetic Dentistry
Opalescence® whitening and tooth-colored bonding are the two tools behind our cosmetic work. Treatment is planned around your facial features, lip line and bite, so the result looks natural rather than overdone.
Invisalign®
Your treatment begins with a 3D iTero® scan, and you change to a new set of trays every week or two. Our dentists track your progress at checks spaced 6–8 weeks apart.
Same-Day Crowns
A broken tooth does not have to mean weeks with a temporary cap. Our Planmeca PlanScan® system captures a digital impression, designs and mills the crown in the office, and it is placed in a single visit.
Dental Implants
For a missing tooth, fully guided placement relies on CBCT 3D imaging and a surgical guide 3D-printed for your mouth. Implants can support a single crown, a bridge or a full-arch denture.
Family Dentistry
Children, parents and grandparents can all be seen here for cleanings, exams, oral cancer screenings and sealants. Sports mouthguards and nightguards round out the preventive side of our care.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Lana Qaqish and Dr. Michelle Park lead every visit at our practice. Dr. Qaqish served patients in Louisa County and the Chester area before joining us, and she enjoys treating people of every age. Dr. Park grew up in Northern Virginia and earned her bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech before completing dental school at VCU.
Insurance & Financing
Patients without coverage can join our in-house Wellness Plan, which bundles two cleanings a year, exams and radiographs at those visits, and treatment discounts for one annual fee. Insured patients receive a cost breakdown, including expected coverage, before any work begins.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Are Saying
From toddlers to grandparents, our patients love the care they receive at Glen Allen Dental Arts. We’re proud to be the practice families turn to for gentle, thoughtful, and efficient care. See why so many in Glen Allen trust us with their smiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Glen Allen Dental Arts from Short Pump, and how do I get there?
Short Pump Park is about 3.9 miles from our office, usually an 8-minute drive. Follow West Broad Street east, turn left on Gaskins Road, then turn right on Springfield Road. It is an easy way to reach a dentist near Short Pump without getting on I-64, even though the interstate runs close by.
Can I take the bus from Short Pump to your office?
Yes. GRTC Route 19 runs along West Broad Street between Short Pump and Willow Lawn, and one of its stops sits on Broad between Stillman Parkway and Pemberton Road. That stop is about 0.2 miles from our office. Look up the current GRTC timetable before your appointment so you can plan your ride in both directions.
How long does Invisalign take for adults?
Many patients finish in 12 to 18 months, though the exact timeline depends on how complex the case is and how consistently the aligners are worn. You switch to new trays every one to two weeks, with a progress check every 6–8 weeks. Because the aligners are removable, you can still eat whatever you like at meals.
Which teeth whitening system do you use?
We use Opalescence® teeth whitening, and it is the only whitening system we offer. Before you start, our dentists check your enamel and any fillings or crowns, since restorations keep their original shade while natural teeth lighten. For a chip or an uneven edge, bonding can be added during the same cosmetic consultation.
What does an emergency visit cost if I am new to your practice?
New patients can use our $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which is for new patients only. The visit covers a focused emergency exam, whatever x-rays are needed and our treatment recommendations. We strive to fit you into our schedule when something hurts, and you will know the cost of any recommended treatment before it begins.
Schedule Your Visit from Short Pump
Between errands on Broad Street, a dentist near Short Pump is closer than you might think. Call 804-575-7559 Monday through Thursday, between 8 AM and 5 PM, to find a time. The areas we serve page lists every community we welcome, and the Dentist Glen Allen, VA homepage tells the rest of our story.