If you are looking for a better dental care experience, our dentist office in Palmyra, VA is currently accepting new patients. We would love to meet you! Please contact us or schedule an appointment today to learn how how friendly a trip to the dentist can be!
Dr. McKenzie Woodard attended Virginia Tech, where she graduated Cum Laude with a degree in chemistry and later earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from VCU School of Dentistry. McKenzie is a partner in Commonwealth Dentistry and a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association (VDA), and Richmond Dental Society. Having joined Commonwealth Dentistry in 2011, McKenzie also practiced in Charleston, S.C. from 2013-2016 and was honored as South Carolina’s New Dentist of the Year in 2014 by the South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA). Through SCDA and the VDA, she has also participated with the Donated Dental program to provide pro bono dental care services to those in need since 2014. McKenzie and husband Peyton live in Richmond with their two children, Harper and Palmer, their beagle Winston, and their cat Lucy.
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 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 in 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.
Dr Alvarado was born and raised in the Texas Panhandle where she obtained her undergraduate degree. Following dental school she furthered her education by completing a 2 year General Practice Residency at Western Reserve Healthcare in Ohio, before she decided to settle down in Virginia.
Dr Alvarado enjoys all areas of comprehensive dental care from preventive treatment and simple restorations to root canals, extractions, implants, crown and bridge work and cosmetic care. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association and the Academy of Genera Dentistry and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
Palmyra Office
68 Heritage
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-5327
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Prepare For Your First Visit
Your initial dentist appointment at our Palmyra, VA location will typically consist of a comprehensive examination by one of our doctors, a periodontal (gum) evaluation by a dental hygienist, x-rays if appropriate, and a review of your treatment options and associated costs. If you are currently experiencing pain or a dental emergency, please contact the location nearest you, and we’ll schedule you for a problem-focused exam with one of our doctors to immediately address this concern.
We can’t wait to meet you, so to make your first visit as successful and easy as possible, please bring the following documents with you when you arrive at our office:
- Your insurance information so we can help estimate any out of pocket costs
- Any x-rays taken by a previous dentist, if applicable
- A list of medications you are presently taking
- A completed copy of our your medical history
IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to treatment (diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication (heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, medications for osteoporosis, etc.)
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