Advanced Dentistry of Virginia / Dr. Gloria Ward DDS

Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry

Richmond's Prosthodontic Specialist for Your Most Complex Smile

Excellence in Dentistry — Focused on Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dental Care

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★★★★★  "Her dental work is the best I have ever seen" — Patients since 2003 in Richmond, VA

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Specialized Restorative Solutions

Advanced Care When Your Smile Needs More Than Standard Dentistry

Dr. Ward's dual degrees and prosthodontic training mean you have access to solutions most general practices can't offer — right here in Richmond.

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Complete & Partial Dentures

Custom-fabricated complete and partial denture services designed by Dr. Ward using her Master of Science in Periodontal Prosthesis training. Each prosthetic is precision-fitted at our Westerre Parkway office for natural appearance and lasting comfort.

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Hybrid Dentures / Prosthesis

Hybrid dentures combine the stability of implant-anchored fixtures with the esthetic fullness of a traditional prosthesis. Dr. Ward's prosthodontic background allows her to engineer hybrid solutions that many Richmond general practices refer out.

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Implant-Supported Dentures

For patients who need more security than traditional dentures provide, implant-supported options anchor directly to the jawbone. Dr. Ward plans each case with precision imaging and her extensive implant credentials — VCU class of 2003, Magna Cum Laude.

Most Requested
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Crowns & Bridges

Crown and bridge restorative services that reconstruct damaged or missing teeth with materials matched to your natural tooth shade. Dr. Ward's dual-degree background in dental materials science ensures each restoration is structurally sound and esthetically seamless.

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Sleep Apnea Treatment

Dr. Ward works with multiple sleep specialists in the Richmond area to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy. A service most dental practices don't offer — and one that can change your quality of life beyond your smile.

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Comprehensive & Esthetic Dentistry

Full-scope esthetic dental care that addresses function and appearance together. From smile makeovers to full-mouth rehabilitation, Dr. Ward builds treatment plans that account for long-term oral health — not just the immediate cosmetic result.

Meet Your Doctors

Two Degrees. Two Continents. One Focus: Your Restoration.

Dr. Gloria Ward

Dr. Gloria Ward

Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentist

Earned first D.D.S. from CES University in Colombia with Master of Science in Periodontal Prosthesis. Moved to Virginia in 1999, obtained Master of Science in Dental Materials, and earned second D.D.S. (Magna Cum Laude) from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003. Special interest in Sleep Apnea. Speaks Spanish fluently.

"Her dental work is the best I have ever seen" — Patient Review

Dr. Renata Camino

Dr. Renata Camino

Dentist

Joined the team on September 16th and is accepting new patients.

Our Practice

Advanced Dentistry of Virginia provides comprehensive and esthetic dentistry with a special interest in sleep apnea treatment. Located at 3701 Westerre Parkway in Richmond's West End professional corridor, Dr. Ward has served the community since earning her second D.D.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003. The practice focuses on creating a positive, comforting, and relaxing patient experience — where patients consistently describe feeling "welcomed and valued."

Se habla español.

Patient Experiences

What Richmond Patients Say About Dr. Ward

★★★★★

"Her dental work is the best I have ever seen. Dr. Ward is committed to being the best she can be. Simply wonderful — the care you receive here is top notch."

Dee J. Dee J.

★★★★★

"Impeccable dentistry care from Dr. Ward and her entire team. The staff is courteous and professional — I always feel welcomed and valued each time I visit the office."

Kathy D. Kathy D.

★★★★★

"Dr. Ward's compassionate nature and top notch care made all the difference with my implant work. I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process. Highly recommended."

Linda H. Linda H.

★★★★★

"After years of dental anxiety, I finally found a practice where I feel comfortable. Dr. Ward took the time to explain every option for my crowns and bridges. The results speak for themselves."

David F. David F.

★★★★★

"The sleep apnea treatment changed my life. Dr. Ward worked directly with my sleep specialist and the oral appliance has made a real difference. I wish I'd found this practice sooner."

Lyneette Lyneette

What Sets Us Apart

No Other Richmond Practice Lists Prosthodontic Specialization as Their Primary Focus

That's not a marketing claim — it's a gap in the local market. Here's what it means for you.

2 DDS

Dual Doctoral Degrees

Dr. Ward earned her first DDS from CES University in Colombia, then her second — Magna Cum Laude — from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003. That's not common. It reflects a clinician who chose to re-credential at the highest level after immigrating.

MS × 2

Master of Science in Periodontal Prosthesis & Dental Materials

Two separate Master of Science degrees: one in Periodontal Prosthesis from CES University and one in Dental Materials from Virginia. This depth of materials science knowledge directly affects the longevity and fit of every crown, bridge, and denture she places.

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Sleep Apnea Treatment with Specialist Network

Dr. Ward works with multiple sleep specialists across the Richmond area — not as an add-on service, but as a dedicated clinical interest. Oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is a genuine specialty here, not an afterthought.

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Fluent Spanish-Speaking Dentist

Dr. Ward is a native Spanish speaker from Colombia. For Richmond's growing Hispanic community, having complex restorative procedures explained in your first language isn't a perk — it's necessary for informed consent and real comfort.

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Years Practicing in Richmond Since 2003

Over two decades in the same West End corridor. Dr. Ward isn't building a practice — she's maintained one. Patients describe a place where they feel "welcomed and valued," which takes years and consistency to build, not a marketing campaign.

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Patient Education on Complex Options

Most practices present one or two options. Dr. Ward walks patients through the full range — from traditional dentures to hybrid prosthetics to implant-supported solutions — so you understand the trade-offs and make the choice that fits your life.

Common Questions

Before You Visit Our Richmond Office

We're located at 3701 Westerre Parkway, Suite D, Richmond, VA 23233 — in the Westerre professional corridor off West Broad Street. The office is easily accessible from I-64 and the Short Pump area.

Traditional complete and partial dentures rest on the gums and are removable. Implant-supported dentures anchor to titanium posts surgically placed in the jawbone, providing significantly more stability and bite force. Dr. Ward offers both, plus hybrid dentures — a middle option that combines implant anchoring with full-arch prosthetics. During your consultation, she'll walk you through each option's trade-offs for your specific case.

The practice is specifically designed around a positive, comforting, and relaxing patient experience. Patients consistently describe Dr. Ward's "compassionate nature" and say they feel "welcomed and valued." She takes extra time to explain each step before and during treatment so you always know what's happening. If you have dental anxiety, mention it when scheduling — the team will accommodate.

Dr. Ward treats obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy right here in the office. She works directly with multiple sleep specialists in the Richmond area for diagnosis and ongoing monitoring. You'll get a coordinated treatment plan between your sleep doctor and Dr. Ward — not a referral to another office.

Sí. Dr. Ward is a native Spanish speaker from Colombia and is fluent in both Spanish and English. She can explain complex restorative treatment plans, consent forms, and post-operative instructions entirely in Spanish. Call 804-270-7940 to schedule in either language.

Dr. Ward's prosthodontic expertise and personalized care approach differentiates this practice from competitors who emphasize cosmetic aesthetics or general family dentistry. With dual DDS degrees, two Master of Science degrees, and 20+ years in Richmond, she handles complex restorative cases — full-mouth rehabilitations, hybrid prosthetics, implant-supported dentures — that many general practices refer out. Patients choose this practice for Dr. Ward's clinical expertise combined with her staff's genuine compassion and courteous service.

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Phone

804-270-7940

Address

3701 Westerre Parkway, Suite D
Richmond, VA 23233

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