After obtaining his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida, Dr. Patel moved to Richmond, Virginia where he attended the VCU School of Dentistry. He served as Vice President of his dental school class, and also completed a fellowship in dental academia through the American Dental Education Association. Following graduation, Dr. Patel completed residency training at an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program located within the Medical University of South Carolina. He then spent a couple of years in private practice in Charlotte, NC prior to moving back to Richmond.
Dr. Wheeler is originally from Northern Virginia, but has lived in Richmond for the past 11 years. She was a recognized University Scholar during her undergraduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduating with a B.S. in Biology she completed her D.D.S degree at the VCU School of Dentistry. Dr. Wheeler serves as a volunteer dentist and adjunct faculty member overseeing VCU dental students at the Mechanicsville Free Dental Clinic. She is passionate about supporting Give Kids a Smile and routinely participates in additional projects to provide free dental care for underserved populations such as the local Mission of Mercy (MOM) projects as well as international mission trips.
Dr. Dane Dongieux is originally from Sterling,VA. She graduated magna cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry after completing her Bachelors in Biology at the University of Mary Washington. She believes in practicing excellence by providing complete care to her patients and has taken numerous courses in Cosmetics, Implant Dentistry, Full Mouth Reconstruction and Sleep Dentistry. Dr. Dongieux gives back to the community through dental mission trips both locally in Virginia and internationally in Jamaica and El Salvador. In 2003, Dr. Dongieux received both the Loudoun Healthcare and the INOVA Health Systems Award for her research in Biomedical and Health Sciences. Dr. Dongieux is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and is working on her fellowship.
After completing her undergraduate degree at The University of Virginia, Dr. Field attended dental school at the VCU School of Dentistry. Dr. Field was active in student leadership and organized dentistry while in dental school. Additionally, she volunteered at a number of Mission of Mercy projects as well as the VCU Jamaica Project dental mission trip. She graduated in 2017 and was then selected for a post-doctoral residency program at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Field loves connecting with her patients and creating an environment where people feel comfortable receiving their all-important dental care. Although she was born in Fairfax, VA, Dr. Field has lived in Richmond since 1999 and loves serving the dental needs of her hometown.
Dr. Sinclair attended The University of Mary Washington where she received a BS degree in biology. Following undergrad, Dr. Sinclair began work on her MS degree in human physiology at the Medical College of Virginia at VCU. Her thesis research focused on growth factors involved in head and neck cancers, which was eventually published in the Journal of Oral Oncology. Dr. Sinclair then attended the School of Dentistry at VCU and gained her DDS degree in 2013. Dr. Sinclair loves spending time her her husband and son, traveling and running.
A graduate of the VCU School of Dentistry and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Dr. Vinson is a dentist in Richmond VA who enjoys the technical side of dentistry and loves discussing dental procedures with other experienced dental professionals in order to constantly better herself. She enjoys giving back to her community and staying involved through projects such as Give Kids a Smile and Mission of Mercy. Dr. Vinson is a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Her dental services include dental crowns, fillings, bridges, Invisalign, and more.
Dr. Adler is passionate about helping others. She has been actively volunteering with the Virginia Mission of Mercy Projects since she was a pre-dental student at Virginia Tech. She also participates in The Jamaica Project and Give Kids a Smile through the VCU School of Dentistry. Dr. Adler loves to constantly learn new things, particularly about dentistry! She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Richmond Dental Society.
Founder of River Run Dental, Dr. Rusnak is an award winning dentist in Richmond VA who is well trained in the latest dental techniques. He places a strong emphasis on keeping up with dental technology advancements in order to consistently enhance his patient experience. As someone who is passionate about providing his community with healthy smiles, Dr. Rusnak regularly volunteers with the Mechanicsville Free Dental Clinic. He also works as an adjunct faculty member at the VCU School of Dentistry. Dr. Rusnak was named Top 40 Under 40 by Style Weekly in 2014 and has been named one of Richmond’s Top Dentists for the past 6 years by Richmond Magazine.
