Colonial Heights Dentists At Commonwealth Dentistry

A founding partner of Commonwealth Dentistry, Dr. Mark Beltrami graduated from MCV School of Dentistry in 1995 and has been practicing in the area since 1998. Besides his work at Commonwealth Dentistry, Dr. Beltrami also helped establish and is the current vice president of Central Virginia Dental Care, PLC. He is a member of the American Dental Association and has been invited as an expert for their informational panels. Mark is also a long-standing member of the Virginia Dental Association, where he has served on the new dentist committee and is an active member of the advisory board for Benchmark Dentures, the largest pro bono denture distributor for the VDA’s Mission of Mercy project.

Dr. Beltrami dedicates extensive time each year to participate in continuing dental education around the country and he has been recognized by “Best of the Tri-Cities” as Best Dentist by the Progress-Index. Mark has also traveled to Jamaica with dental students to serve communities on the island that have limited access to dental care. Outside the office, he has served as part-time faculty at the VCU School of Dentistry for more than 10 years and resides in the area with his wife, Michelle, and two children.

As recently as 2020, Dr. Mark Beltrami was selected by his peers as a Top General Dentist according to Richmond Magazine!

Dr. Faruk is a native of Northern Virginia. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. After graduating from dental school, he went on to serve as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Bolling AFB in D.C.; where he completed his AEGD. From there he transferred to McGuire AFB in New Jersey, where he met his wife; and finally to Incirlik AB in Turkey. He then left active duty and practiced in New York City. 

After spending two years in the big city, and a total of six years away from Virginia, he decided to return to the state he loves to settle down. Dr. Faruk’s focus in dentistry is on patient-centered care, with an emphasis on patient education. 

In his spare time, he enjoys reading, being active, and enjoying the culture of the city.

Also a founding partner of Commonwealth Dentistry, Dr. Bryan Dixon graduated from MCV School of Dentistry in 1996 where he was honored as the International College of Dentistry Award recipient. He has received specialized training in Laser Dentistry and participates in extensive continuing education on dental implant placement, root canal therapy, and esthetic dentistry. 

Over the years, Bryan has been nominated for the Progress-Index award for Best Dentist in the Tri-Cities multiple times. As recently as 2020, Dr. Bryan Dixon was selected by his peers as a Top Cosmetic Dentist according to Richmond Magazine!

Bryan has two kids, Wyatt and Kaysie, and when not in the office, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Our in-house periodontist, Dr. Nicholas Yesbeck is a lifelong Richmonder. He grew up in Midlothian and attended Virginia Commonwealth University for 11 years, where he received his undergraduate degree, DDS degree, and specialty certificate in periodontics with a Master of Science in Dentistry. His training was concentrated on treating periodontal disease, gum grafting, bone grafting, dental implants, and moderate sedation. 

He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Richmond Dental Society. He also gives back to the community through local Mission of Mercy projects in Virginia.

Outside of dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his family and staying active outdoors.

Dr. Travis Faber is originally from Norfolk, VA, but has called the Richmond area his home for the past 12 years. He is thrilled to be in a great practice where patients come first. Dr. Faber completed his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.

While in dental school, Dr. Faber was able to provide care at numerous free and reduced-price clinics, in addition to participating in Mission of Mercy projects. Dr. Faber enjoys practicing dentistry as a way to use both his hands and his mind to help his patients receive the best care possible.

Dr. Faber is a founding member of a local Kiwanis organization and gives his time volunteering in his community. Dr. Faber also enjoys spending time with his large extended family in Richmond and Norfolk and enjoys spending time in the mountains of Nelson County.

Dr. Davenport is a graduate of Norfolk State University and a recipient of the Dozoretz National Institute for Mathematics and Applied Sciences (DNIMAS) scholarship, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

She later earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from VCU School of Dentistry and completed a general practice residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center at Harlem Hospital.

She is also a member of national organizations such as the American Dental Association and the Virginia Dental Association. Dr. Davenport is excited to be back in Richmond after practicing in Elkton, MD.