Dr. Wilmer
Education and Background
Dr. Wilmer has been a practicing dentist in the Richmond area for almost 15 years and is a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Prior to this she achieved her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Hollins University in Roanoke.
Dr. Wilmer followed in the footsteps of her grandfather and uncle in becoming an exceptional dentist and continues to share their passion and love for the profession and for her patients.
After working as an associate for three years, Dr. Wilmer found that her vision for her patients was different than most of her colleagues. In working with her personal functional medicine physician, she realized that she needed to incorporate the philosophy of functional medicine into her practice to find the root causes of her patients’ oral health issues- including skin wellness and sleep hygiene. With past experiences of loss from skin cancer, she made it her mission to add skincare prevention to her armamentarium, since poor skin health can also lead to poor oral health. Likewise, with personal losses to sleep apnea, Dr. Wilmer realized it was her duty to her patients to do everything she could to help patients be the healthiest versions of themselves, and not to focus only on their teeth. By focusing on the health of the mouth, skin, and the airway, Dr. Wilmer can optimize the health of the whole body and, oftentimes, improve patients’ mental health by doing so! Additionally, she collaborates with many other specialties to help her patients reach their wellness goals.
Memberships, Affiliations and Training
Dr. Wilmer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, a unique honor that recognizes special competency in dental sleep medicine. Diplomates of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) have received the highest credential a dentist can earn in dental sleep medicine. They have demonstrated competency in dental sleep medicine by passing a rigorous written Board examination. Diplomates are recognized by patients, colleagues, and professional organizations in both medicine and dentistry as having met the highest level of DSM knowledge and is a certification that is limited to a very small percentage of dentists across the country.
Dr. Wilmer is a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Virginia Dental Association, the American Association of Women Dentists (including the Richmond division) and is an OMDIB (Official Mommy Dentist in Business) and an avid Colorescience provider and advocate.
In 2017 she was chosen and inducted into the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Dental Society.
Dr. Wilmer is also a Botox provider, treating issues such as TMJ disorder, Sleep Bruxism, and more, and is a highly trained Fotona Lightwalker laser provider, treating issues from mouth ulcers and desensitizing teeth to snoring and more.
Her Mission
Dr. Wilmer prides herself on providing the highest quality of dentistry and healthcare and focuses on perfection, especially when it comes to aesthetics. Dr. Wilmer provides functional dentistry to her patients by being proactive and addressing the total body as an integrated system rather than just treating symptoms in the mouth.
When not sharing her passion for dentistry with her patients, she enjoys spending time with her family and 95lb. Golden Retriever, singing, hiking, and spending time at her oasis – the beach.
Dr. Byrd
Education and Background
Dr. Byrd grew up in Harrisonburg, VA and is excited to be back ‘home.’ Dr. Byrd is a proud graduate of James Madison University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. After college, she attended the Medical University of South Carolina where she earned her dental degree and completed her lifelong goal of becoming a dentist.
Dr. Byrd completed a general practice residency at the University of North Carolina where she broadened her dental and surgical experience. After completing her residency, she married Dr. Richard Boyd and moved to Boston to
work in private practice. They eventually returned together to Columbia, South Carolina.
While she and Richard enjoyed their time and many fun experiences in the Northeast and in South Carolina, they are excited to be putting down roots in Richmond, VA and settling into their home in Glen Allen, VA. Dr. Byrd and Richard welcomed their first daughter, Hadley James, into their family in early September and are enjoying spending time with family, friends, and their British lab, Lyla.
Her Mission
In her free time, Dr. Byrd enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, skiing, scuba diving, cheering on her favorite teams (Go Dukes!), and cooking. She and Richard have recently mastered pasta making and rolling their own sushi. Dr. Byrd shares our commitment to deliver a 5-star experience to our patients and looks forward to meeting you at your next appointment to continue to provide exceptional care as a member of the team at the Cosmetic and Laser Dental Spa
of Richmond. Please join us in welcoming her to our family.
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