Meet The Team

John H. Unkel, DDS, MD, MPA
Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates

Dr. John H. Unkel received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and completed his medical residency at Virginia Tech/Carilion. He earned his doctorate of dental surgery from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois and went on to complete a pediatric dental residency at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and his hospital pediatric dentistry fellowship at The Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and serves as a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Virginia Chapter, American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Society of Pediatric Sedation and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Shital N. Patel, DDS
Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates

Dr. Shital N. Patel attended the State University of New York at Buffalo for her undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences. She received her doctorate of dental surgery from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. She went on to complete a general practice residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Patel completed an advanced education program in pediatric dentistry from New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Patel is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates William P. Piscitelli, DDS

William Piscitelli, DDS, MS
Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates

Dr. Piscitelli received his doctorate of dental surgery from West Virginia University School of Dentistry. He went on to complete a pediatric dental residency at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. Dr. Piscitelli is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Education Association.

Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates Elizabeth J. Berry, DDS

Elizabeth J. Berry, DDS, MSD, MPH
Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates

Dr. Elizabeth Berry received her doctorate of dental surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). She went on to complete a pediatric dental residency, completing a Master of Science in dentistry at VCU. In addition, she completed a Master of Public Health there as well. Dr. Berry is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Society of Pediatric Dentistry and American Association of Public Health Dentistry.

 

 

Bon Secours Medical Group | Pediatric Dental Associates
(From left to right)
Top row: Tazia Stevens, PSR  / Bryce Allen, DDS / Tanner Littleton, DDS / Kiley Hanson, DDS / Kush Patel, DMD / Nevaeh Boyer, DA / Catherine Stallings, Regional Practice Administrator /

Middle row: Jillian Cortez, MHA, Residency Administrator / Alexia Crawford, Front Office Supervisor / Riley Johnson, DMD / Kirstin Mason, RN, Clinical Nurse Office Manager / Cailin Cleary, DDS / Jealynn Holtz, DDS, Chief Resident / Fletcher Mazzola, DMD / Julia Zachary, DA / Destiny Rodrigue, DA / Kaelynne Johnson, DA

Bottom row: Elizabeth Berry, DDS, MPH, MSD, Research Director /  John Unkel, DDS, MD, MPA,  Residency Program Director, Medical Director  / William  Piscitelli, DDS, MS, (Dr. Bill) / Tiffany Jones, Lead Dental Assistant

 

( DDS – Doctor of Dental Surgery, DMD – Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, DA – Dental Assistant, MD – Doctor of Medicine, MHA – Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, MPA/MPH – Master of Public Health Administration, MSD – Master of Science in Dentistry, PSR – Patient Service Registrar, RN – Registered Nurse)

Location

Bon Secours Pediatric Dental Associates
6900 Forest Avenue, Suite 110
Richmond, VA 23230
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804-893-8715 - Patient Appointments
804-893-8692 - Residency Coordinator
804-285-1292 - Fax
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insurance information

We take most insurance plans including Anthem Accidental Dental, DeCare (Anthem Dental), Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, MetLife Dental, DentaQuest and Medicare. If a co-payment is required, we collect it at the time of your visit.

contact us

    If you have questions regarding your visit or bill, please contact us at:
    804-893-8715.

office hours

Office hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30am-5pm

In order to provide your child with the best possible care, please bring a list of all your child’s current medications, any up-to-date medical information and your insurance card. If you need to cancel your child’s appointment, please contact us 24 hours in advance.