Dr Emil P. Christofakis

Dr. Emil Christofakis considers himself a Richmond native after moving here with his family at the age of 4. He graduated from the Godwin High School's math, science and technology specialty center and obtained a bachelor of science in Biology at the University of Mary Washington. He returned to Richmond to pursue a Master of Science degree in Physiology through the VCU School of Medicine, where he conducted research in Oral Cancer. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the VCU School of Dentistry, where he was inducted into the OKU Honor society and graduated among the top of this class. Following dental school, Dr. Christofakis completed two years of advanced training in dental surgery and in-office sedation at the General Practice Residency through the McGuire Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Richmond. He also participated in several community Mission of Mercy dental clinics across the state of Virginia to provide free dental care to the underserved. He is also a regular volunteer at St. James Free Dental Clinic in Ashland. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry with particular interests in dental implants, periodontal and dentoalveolar surgery. He is certified in oral and intravenous sedation and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Dr. Christofakis is a current member of the American Dental Association and the Virginia Dental Association.