Dr. Valerie Holmes Waddell is a dual graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She received her undergraduate degree in Dental Hygiene and practiced as a Dental Hygienist for three years. She returned to dental school and received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Hampton, Virginia. Dr. Waddell has served as an Adjunct Professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, on the Board of Directors of Holy Angels, Piedmont Community Charter School, the Aids Council of Gaston County and the Multi-Advisory Council for Gaston Community Action. Dr. Waddell often volunteers in many local and civic efforts including the Mission of Mercy Dental Clinics and has been told that “Dentistry is your Ministry,”
In 1995, Dr. Waddell became the first Public Health Dental Director in Gaston County. She opened her solo dental practice in 2009. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the North Carolina Dental Society and the Old North State Dental Society. She is a Past President of the Old North State Dental Society. Dr. Waddell completed a Fellowship with the Misch Implant Institute and is a past member of the Spear Study Club.
Dr. Waddell is a member of St. Stephens A.M.E. Zion Church, the Gastonia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc.-Piedmont Chapter and a charter member of the Gastonia-Piedmont Chapter of Jack & Jill of America. She is married to Attorney Beady Waddell, III. They have three children and three grandchildren. Dr. Waddell enjoys interior designing, sports, music, and quality family time.
FANTASTIC DENTAL PRACTICE!!! Been going to this practice for a couple years and very satisfied with the service I’ve received! Dr Waddell is very professional, respectful and passionate. The staff is a replication of her leadership! I love the diversity in her office and it’s apparent the staff takes pride in providing excellent customer service by ensuring patients are well taken care of.
Daphne B.
There’s only one medical practice I truly say that I love and Dr. Waddell’s Dentistry is the one! It starts with her being professional, an expert, compassionate, friendly and her entire staff follows suite!
Nelson B.
They were very good. They were respectful and took the tome to answer all my questions. I appreciated the way how they walked you through a painful procedure as well.
Rudy A.
The greatest dentist ever, Have been blessed to have worked for her in the past. She gives all her staff the time to talk to her one on one. Her door is always open. Goes out of her way for her staff, lunches, gifts makes working for her a blessing. To much to she about her. Have known her since 1998 when I started working for her. May God keep blessing us to have you as our dentist
Ruby H.
I have been a frequent patient in dentist’s offices for 60 years. Dr. Waddell and her entire staff were absolutely among my top 5 experiences ever. The energy in the office was calm, friendly, professional and absolutely reassured me that I had come to the right place. Their ability to fit me in immediately was so greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this dental practice.
Kathy J.
