Valerie Holmes Waddell, DDS, PA

Valerie Holmes Waddell, DDS, PA is a dental clinic located at 1601 E Garrison Blvd ste c, Gastonia, NC 28054. The practice is led by Dr. Valerie Holmes Waddell, a highly experienced dentist who is a dual graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Dr. Waddell initially practiced as a dental hygienist for three years before returning to dental school to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She further enhanced her expertise by completing a General Practice Residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Hampton, Virginia, and a Fellowship with the Misch Implant Institute. The clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive and preventive dental care for both adults and children. Services offered include, but are not limited to, dental crowns, hygiene and periodontics, night guards, tooth extractions, dentures, cosmetic dentistry (such as Zoom whitening and veneers), endodontics, and dental implants. The practice prides itself on maintaining a state-of-the-art facility that meets and surpasses all OSHA and CDC standards, ensuring patient well-being. Dr. Waddell and her staff are known for their gentle and compassionate approach, striving to make patients feel comfortable and at ease, especially those with dental anxiety. Patient testimonials frequently highlight the friendly staff, calming office environment, and Dr. Waddell's professionalism and expertise. The clinic emphasizes patient education, providing ample information to help individuals make informed decisions about their oral health. Beyond her practice, Dr. Waddell has a strong commitment to community service. She has served as an Adjunct Professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, on various boards (including Holy Angels, Piedmont Community Charter School, the Aids Council of Gaston County, and the Multi-Advisory Council for Gaston Community Action), and volunteers for initiatives like the Mission of Mercy Dental Clinics. In 1995, she became the first Public Health Dental Director in Gaston County. She opened her solo dental practice in 2009 and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the North Carolina Dental Society, and the Old North State Dental Society, where she is a Past President.