Detailed Introduction
Dr. Damon W. DeArment, DDS, is a distinguished orthodontist and a key figure at Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics, a renowned orthodontic practice with locations in Winchester and Front Royal, Virginia. Born and raised locally, Dr. DeArment has a deep connection to the community, having attended John Handley High School where he was a state champion football player. He pursued his higher education at the University of Richmond, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biology and being inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He then earned his dental degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he graduated at the top of his class, and completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Louisville, a highly regarded clinical training program.
Dr. DeArment began practicing orthodontics in Winchester in 1996 and co-established Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics in 2006, later becoming an owner. The practice is recognized as a top provider of orthodontic treatment in Virginia and the entire United States, consistently voted the "Best Orthodontic Practice" in the Shenandoah Valley by various local publications. Dr. DeArment and Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics have been designated as a "Top 1% Invisalign Provider in North America" and are also the leading provider of Invisalign in the region.
The clinic offers a wide array of orthodontic services for children, teens, and adults, including traditional braces, clear braces, self-ligating braces, and various Invisalign treatments (Invisalign®, Invisalign® Teen, and Invisalign® First). They also provide emergency orthodontic care, laser orthodontic treatment, orthodontic appliances, orthognathic surgery, and retainers. Utilizing advanced orthodontic technology such as 3D printing, digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and iTero® digital scanning, Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics is dedicated to providing cutting-edge care.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. DeArment is committed to continuous education, actively participating in advanced courses, study groups, and social media groups to stay current with orthodontic techniques and patient management. He is a member of the American Dental Association® and the American Association of Orthodontists, and a past president of the Virginia Association of Orthodontists. His philosophy is rooted in community service, supporting local non-profits, schools, sports teams, and various causes through giving, volunteering, and advocacy. He has held leadership roles in community organizations such as the Handley Judges Athletic Association and was a founding member and first president of the Winchester Education Foundation.