Convenient Access from Richmond
City residents who want a dentist Richmond, VA workers can fit around a downtown schedule will find Glen Allen Dental Arts about 20 minutes from City Hall. Our office sits on Springfield Road in Glen Allen, just off West Broad Street in western Henrico, rather than in the city itself. Both of our dentists, Dr. Lana Qaqish and Dr. Michelle Park, earned their dental degrees at VCU, and they see children, students, professionals and retirees.
From Richmond City Hall at 900 E Broad St, work north through the downtown grid on N 10th St, E Leigh St and N 7th St to reach I-95 North. After about 3.4 miles, follow the signs for I-64 West and stay on it for roughly 5.5 miles to the Parham Rd exit. Mayland Dr then takes you to Pemberton Rd (VA 157), which crosses West Broad Street and becomes Springfield Rd.
Our door is at 3950 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060, about 12 miles from City Hall, and the route uses no toll roads. Expect the drive to stretch out at rush hour on I-95 and I-64. Our Google Maps listing handles the turns from any address in the city. If you live on the Northside, our Ginter Park and Lakeside pages give closer starting points.
A Dental Practice With Deep Richmond Ties
Richmond is Virginia's capital and an independent city (no county), so it sits apart from Henrico County, which wraps around it on three sides, and from Chesterfield across the James. The city sits at the fall line of the James River, on the edge of the Piedmont. Its neighborhoods range from the Victorian homes of the Fan to Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom and the Museum District. The Virginia State Capitol on Bank Street and Main Street Station anchor the old downtown.
Our doctors know the city well, and Richmond families who move out to the suburbs often keep seeing them. Dr. Qaqish grew up in the Richmond area, and both she and Dr. Park completed dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University, the university formed in 1968 when the Medical College of Virginia merged with Richmond Professional Institute. Most of our new patients arrive through referrals, so there is a fair chance someone you know already sees one of them.
The office keeps Monday through Thursday hours, 8 AM to 5 PM, and is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. An 8 AM cleaning lets a state employee or a downtown office worker be back at a desk in the city well before lunch. Drivers can also pair a visit with errands on West Broad Street, which runs just a short distance south of our door.
What Richmond Residents Should Know About Getting Care Outside the City
You do not need a car to reach us. GRTC's Pulse bus rapid transit runs 7.6 miles along Broad and Main Streets between Rocketts Landing and Willow Lawn, arriving every 10 minutes at weekday peaks. At Willow Lawn, Route 19 continues out West Broad Street toward Short Pump and stops along West Broad near the foot of Springfield Rd. GRTC does not charge a fare on any of its buses.
That makes a checkup realistic for VCU students, residents of car-free households and anyone who would rather not deal with downtown parking. Check the GRTC schedule before you leave so you arrive a few minutes early for check-in.
City life brings its own dental habits. Coffee on the walk to the office, snacks at a desk and late-night studying all add stains and give decay more chances to start. Regular cleanings, digital x-rays that show trouble early and simple home-care adjustments do more than any single treatment.
Toothaches rarely wait for a convenient week. New patients from Richmond can book our $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which is for new patients only and includes a focused exam, any necessary x-rays and treatment recommendations. We strive to fit you into our schedule, and a cracked tooth can often be finished with a crown milled in the office during the same visit.
Plenty of residents also spend their free hours outdoors. The James River Park System covers about 600 acres along both banks of the river, with more than 20 miles of trails and Class IV rapids right in the urban core. Paddlers, climbers and mountain bikers can ask about a custom sports mouthguard at their next cleaning.
Professionals who meet clients all day often want straighter teeth without visible hardware. Invisalign® clear aligners come out for meals and important meetings, and the iTero® scan that starts treatment takes the place of putty molds. Opalescence® whitening can follow once the teeth have moved into position.
Care From a Dentist Richmond, VA Patients Can Reach by Car or Bus
Invisalign®
Clear aligners for adults and teens, planned from an iTero® scan rather than messy molds. Progress checks every 6 to 8 weeks are easy to schedule around a city workday.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Opalescence® teeth whitening lifts coffee and tea stains, and bonding repairs small chips or gaps. Each plan starts with a cosmetic consultation that looks at your lip line and bite.
Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, oral cancer screenings and nutrition guidance for every age. Parents moving out of a city apartment can keep the whole family with the same two doctors.
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings, root canal therapy, extractions, bridges, dentures and partials, along with crowns milled in our office and placed in a single visit.
Dental Implants
Fully guided placement with CBCT imaging and a custom 3D-printed surgical guide. One implant can replace a single tooth, and several can support a bridge or a full-arch denture.
Meet Your Dentists
Dr. Lana Qaqish grew up in the Richmond area, graduated from Deep Run High School and earned both her chemistry degree and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at VCU. Dr. Michelle Park also holds her dental doctorate from VCU and enjoys the long-term relationships she forms with patients. You can meet them both on our doctors page.
Insurance & Financing
We work with a multitude of insurance providers and handle claim paperwork for you. New patients without insurance can start with our $79 Cleaning, Exam, & X-Ray, which applies in the absence of periodontal disease. Cherry Financing, cards, cash and checks cover any other treatment.
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 Richmond, and how do I get there?
From City Hall, we are about 12 miles away, roughly a 20-minute drive. Take I-95 North to I-64 West, exit at Parham Rd, then follow Mayland Dr and Pemberton Rd onto Springfield Rd. No tolls are involved, which helps when you are choosing a dentist Richmond, VA commuters can visit before work.
Can I reach your office without a car?
Yes, by bus. Ride the GRTC Pulse to Willow Lawn, then transfer to Route 19, which runs out West Broad Street and stops near the foot of Springfield Rd. GRTC charges no fare on its buses, so the trip costs nothing. Check the posted schedule first so you reach check-in a few minutes early.
How often will I need to come in during Invisalign treatment?
Usually every 6 to 8 weeks for a progress check. Between visits, you switch to the next set of aligners at home every one to two weeks. Your first appointment begins with an iTero® scan, so there are no putty molds. Many patients finish in 12 to 18 months, depending on how complex the case is and how consistently they wear their aligners.
Where did your dentists go to dental school?
Both earned their Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Dr. Lana Qaqish also completed her chemistry degree there, while Dr. Michelle Park did her undergraduate work at Virginia Tech. Dr. Qaqish belongs to the Richmond Dental Society, and Dr. Park is a member of the Southside Dental Society, alongside their state and national memberships.
Can I get a cleaning if I don't have dental insurance?
Yes, and new patients without insurance can book our $79 Cleaning, Exam, & X-Ray, offered in the absence of periodontal disease. That first visit covers a full dental cleaning, an oral health exam and every standard x-ray. After that first visit, our in-house Wellness Plan bundles two cleanings a year with preventive exams for one annual fee.
Schedule Your Visit from Richmond
Calling ahead is the quickest way to book with a dentist Richmond, VA families can reach in about 20 minutes. Reach our front desk at 804-575-7559 Monday through Thursday, or request an appointment online. Our areas we serve page lists the other communities we welcome, and the Dentist Glen Allen, VA homepage introduces the practice.