Convenient Access from Dumbarton
Plan on about 8 minutes to drive from the Staples Mill Road Amtrak station to Murry & Kuhn Dentistry. For anyone in north-central Henrico seeking a dentist near Dumbarton, our Patterson Avenue office keeps care close without a trip downtown. The office has a Richmond mailing address and sits just west of the city line. Our dentists welcome commuters, retirees and growing families from both sides of Broad Street.
Begin at Staples Mill Road Station, 7519 Staples Mill Road, and head south on Staples Mill Road (US 33). Turn onto Glenside Drive, which carries you over I-64 and across Broad Street before it ends at Three Chopt Road. A short jog on Three Chopt brings you to Patterson Avenue (VA 6) and our door at 7110 Patterson Ave C, Richmond, VA 23229. The whole drive is about 3.3 miles and roughly 8 minutes in light traffic, with no tolls along the way.
Use our Google Maps listing to save the route to your phone. Glenside Drive is the thread that ties Dumbarton to our corner of Patterson Avenue, since it starts inside the CDP and finishes beside the office. Patients from neighboring Lakeside, just east, and from Westhampton make similar short trips. GRTC Route 18 also links the Amtrak station with Willow Lawn on weekdays.
Dependable Dental Visits for Dumbarton Commuters
Dumbarton is a census-designated place in Henrico County, first listed as a CDP in the 1980 census. Staples Mill Road and Glenside Drive both run through it, and the Amtrak station puts trains toward Washington, DC and the Carolinas within reach. For many people here, the week revolves around getting somewhere on time. A dental visit that starts and ends when promised matters as much as the care itself.
Our office runs Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Fridays closed. That four-day pattern rewards planning, so Dumbarton patients who book their next cleaning before leaving keep things simple. Since 1983, the practice has grown to more than 40 team members. Families can reserve connecting appointments so a parent and children are seen in one stop.
Smart Dental Planning for Busy Dumbarton Schedules
The biggest time saver we offer is the same-day crown. Instead of a temporary cap and a second appointment weeks later, our dentists scan the tooth with a Planmeca scanner and mill the final crown in the office with E4D technology. For a Dumbarton commuter, that turns two trips into one. It also means no fragile temporary to protect through a work trip.
Sudden problems are the other worry for people with tight calendars. New patients with a cracked tooth or a sharp ache can book a $59 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, offered to new patients only, and the team works to fit you in during office hours. A focused exam and the needed x-rays lead straight to clear treatment recommendations. Catching a small problem early usually keeps the fix simpler.
Loud snoring and daytime fatigue are worth mentioning at any checkup. Our dentists can arrange a home sleep study, and a custom oral appliance may help adults with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea rest better. For travelers who dislike packing a CPAP machine, a small appliance is easier to carry.
Prevention keeps all of this from piling up. Digital x-rays at routine visits use reduced radiation and show results on screen right away, so our dentists can point out a weak spot while it is still small. A regular cleaning every six months fits neatly into a Monday through Thursday routine.
Care Close to Staples Mill Road from a Dentist Near Dumbarton
Restorative Dentistry
Tooth-colored composite fillings, root canal therapy, bridges, extractions and dentures restore teeth worn down by decay or damage. Same-day crowns are part of this care. A cracked tooth can be capped and finished in one Dumbarton morning.
Family Dentistry
Routine cleanings, exams, digital x-rays and oral cancer screenings keep adults and kids on schedule. Sealants and fluoride protect young teeth. Nightguards help anyone who clenches through stressful weeks.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Oral appliance therapy treats mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea as an alternative to CPAP. Testing can happen at home or at a local sleep clinic. The appliance is custom made and worn only at night.
Dental Implants
Implants replace one tooth, several teeth or a full arch with a fixed result. CBCT imaging and a 3D-printed surgical guide set each implant's exact position. Most people are back at work within a day or two.
Invisalign® Clear Aligners
Removable aligners straighten crowded or gapped teeth with no brackets to adjust. Progress checks are brief, and each aligner set lasts about 10 to 14 days. They slip into a bag easily for a work trip out of Staples Mill Road Station.
Meet Your Patterson Avenue Dentists
Care at our office comes from Dr. Donald Murry III, Dr. Ryan Gaffner and Dr. Jessica Vellucci. Dr. Gaffner studied biological sciences at Virginia Tech before earning his DDS at VCU, where he held leadership roles in student dental organizations. Dr. Vellucci added a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry after her own VCU degree.
Insurance, Wellness Plan & Financing
We accept all major credit cards, cash and checks, and flexible financing options can spread out the cost of larger treatment. Uninsured Dumbarton patients may prefer the in-house Wellness Plan, with two preventive visits each year for one annual fee. Medicaid is the one form of coverage the office does not accept, so plan on another payment route.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Murry & Kuhn Dentistry from Dumbarton, and how do I get there?
We are about 3.3 miles from the Staples Mill Road Amtrak station, roughly 8 minutes by car. Head south on Staples Mill Road (US 33), follow Glenside Drive over I-64 and Broad Street, then take Three Chopt Road to Patterson Avenue. People who want a dentist near Dumbarton get a simple, toll-free route with very few turns.
Can I have a crown made and placed in one visit?
Yes, a same-day crown is designed, milled and seated in a single appointment. Our dentists scan the tooth with a Planmeca scanner, and the E4D system mills the ceramic crown right in the office. Because the final crown goes on that day, you skip both the temporary crown and the return trip.
What does the $59 emergency visit include?
The $59 emergency visit for new patients includes a focused exam, any x-rays the problem calls for and treatment recommendations. It suits a cracked tooth, a sudden toothache or a lost filling. The office works to fit you into the schedule, which runs Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Will morning traffic make me late for the first appointment of the day?
It can, so allow some cushion beyond the usual 8-minute drive. Glenside Drive crosses both I-64 and Broad Street, and morning rush hour can slow traffic near those crossings. A little extra time lets you check in calmly and start right at 8:00 AM, which keeps the rest of your morning on track.
Can a dental appliance help with snoring?
Yes, a custom oral appliance can help when snoring comes from mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. The first step is a sleep study at home or at a local sleep clinic, and sleep specialists interpret the results. If the appliance fits your case, our dentists make one shaped to your teeth for nightly wear.
Schedule Your Visit from Dumbarton
Booking time with a dentist near Dumbarton is quick: call 804-369-9043 or book online between commitments. Our dentists see patients Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. See every neighborhood we cover on the areas we serve page, or read about our office on the Dentist Richmond, VA page.