Mr Douglas L. Starns,

Dr. Starns has an up-to-date, but long-established, dental practice with an excellent reputation. He sees patients of all ages and, due to his advanced training, manages most patients’ needs, in-house. The office has its own dental lab, providing convenience and quick turn around on our dental prosthetic cases. He is a person of honesty and integrity and was the chairman of the honor counsel for his dental school. Dr. Starns prides himself on building ties with patients and the community, and considers his patients part of his extended family. As a graduate of the University of Virginia (undergraduate and post-doctorate), Dr. Starns enjoys following U. Va. Athletics. Until recently, he coached youth soccer for the Soccer Organization of Charlottesville and Albemarle (SOCA). He is very active in his church and is a volunteer dentist for the Charlottesville Free Clinic, the Virginia Dental Association’s Donated Dental Services Program, and the Mission for Mercy Project in Wise, Virginia. He has lectured on the effects of periodontal disease on cardiovascular health at the University of Virginia, Department of Graduate Nursing. He has also been featured on the local news speaking on dental health related issues. Hobbies include yard work, hiking, kayaking, reading, and doing much of his own lab work. His wife, Deborah, is a dental hygienist in the practice. His eldest daughter, Alexandra S. Wood, DDS, completed her training and joined the practice in June of 2015. He and his wife have three other daughters, all pursuing careers in public service.