Robert E. Anderson, D.D.S.
"I've been blessed with a loving and supportive family as well as a talented and dedicated staff. I thank God every day for His many blessings and for allowing me the opportunity to serve others."
Voted Best Orthodontist (Gold Winner Repeatedly) in Suffolk, Franklin, and Isle of Wight (Smithfield and Windsor)
Voted Best of the Best Orthodontist (Gold Winner Repeatedly) in all of Hampton Roads
Dr. Robert E. Anderson, a native of Suffolk, Virginia, and graduate of Suffolk High School, is a Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. An honor graduate of both Old Dominion University and the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, he was one of 12 dental students nationwide awarded a United States Naval Dental Scholarship.
Upon completion of an orthodontic residency at the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, Lieutenant Commander Anderson served in Rota, Spain as an orthodontist in the United States Naval Dental Corp and was one of only five orthodontists serving worldwide. After two years of practicing orthodontics in the United States Navy, Dr. Anderson returned home to open his private practice as the first full-time dental specialist in Suffolk. Known for his commitment to excellence and compassionate care for each individual, Dr. Anderson has been bringing smiles to his patients' faces for over 30 years.
Dr. Anderson's commitment to his community is just as strong as his commitment to his profession. A firm believer in church and community, he is actively involved in the Suffolk Rotary Club (Past President, Past Assistant Governor District 7600), Suffolk Youth Athletics Association (coach and sponsor), and Suffolk YMCA (coach and member), Western Tidewater YoungLife and WyldLife (Past Committee Board Member), Past Chairman of the Board of Deacons and Sunday school teacher, Lay Preacher, teacher of dental health in local area schools, served on the Board of Trustees for Nansemond Suffolk Academy (Chairman: Longterm Strategic Planning Committee, Chairman: Academy Life Committee), and Guest Lecturer VCU School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia.
As a devoted husband and father, you will often see him coaching or attending his children's games and school activities with his wife, Becky. They have been blessed with three children and subsequently four grandchildren. He enjoys sailing, golf, hunting, and horseback riding.
Dr. Anderson has dedicated his practice of orthodontics to providing individualized care and treatment within the highest academic standards for every patient. He understands that the decision you make for a beautiful smile is for a lifetime.
Honor Awards/Societies and Professional Associations
- Voted Best Orthodontist (Gold Winner Repeatedly) in Suffolk, Franklin, and Isle of Wight (Smithfield, Carrollton, and Windsor)
- Voted Best of the Best Orthodontist (Gold Winner Repeatedly) in all of Hampton Roads
- Honor Graduate of Old Dominion University
- Honor Graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry
- United States Naval Dental Scholarship
- The National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Dental Internship - Norfolk Dental Health Department
- Pedodontic Internship (MCV School of Dentistry) Special Needs/Handicap/Pedodontic Program
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Virginia Dental Association
- Southern Society of Orthodontists
- Virginia Association of Orthodontists
- Tidewater Dental Association
- Tidewater Orthodontic Study Club
- Medical College of Virginia Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation - (Past Board of Trustees)
- Portsmouth/Suffolk Dental Study Club (Past President)
- Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity
- Guest Lecturer: VCU School of Dentistry Richmond, VA
Community/Civic Organizations
- Member Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church
- Suffolk Rotary Club (Past President and Past Assistant Governor District 7600)
- Suffolk Youth Athletic Association (Coach and Sponsor)
- Suffolk YMCA (Coach and Member)
- Western Tidewater YoungLife (Past Committee Board Member)
- WyldLife - NSA (Sponsor)
- Past Chairman of the Board of Deacons/Sunday School Teacher/Lay Preacher
- Hiram Lodge #340 A.F.A.M. - Khedive Shrine
- Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Board of Trustees (Chairman: Long Term Strategic Planning Committee, Chairman: Academy Life Committee)
- M.O.M. Project (Missions of Mercy Dental Health Foundation: MCV School of Dentistry)
- Provided care Wise, Roanoke, Petersburg, Suffolk, Gloucester, Virginia Beach, Richmond (Special Olympics Virginia).
VDAF Mission of Mercy Suffolk
Dr. Anderson and Ashley Anderson
Mission of Mercy Project (VCU Dental School) - Special Olympics VA - 2011
Dr. Anderson and Ashley Anderson
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Fundraiser
Congratulations, Dr. Ashley R. Anderson
YMCA Champions
Suffolk Youth Athletic Association Champions