ATTENTION VA BEACH PATIENTS:
Our new location is 837 First Colonial Road, VA Beach, VA 23451
Finding the right oral surgeon is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term oral health. Whether you are dealing with impacted wisdom teeth, bone loss around a failing tooth, or the prospect of rebuilding your smile with implants, the qualifications and personal approach of the surgical team matter as much as the procedures themselves. Newport News residents have access to a range of oral care providers, but knowing what to look for in a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon can help you make a more confident choice. Newport News is part of our Hampton Roads service area.
At Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, we serve patients throughout Hampton Roads, including Newport News, from our two conveniently located offices in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. We are an independent, community-focused practice led by dual board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and we prioritize building real relationships with our patients rather than moving them through a revolving door of providers. For Newport News patients, both of our offices offer straightforward access via the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel or the I-664 corridor, making high-quality oral surgical care closer than you might think.
Oral surgery encompasses a broad range of procedures that go far beyond what a general dentist is trained to perform. When your dentist identifies a concern requiring surgical intervention, a referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon is often the appropriate next step.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete four to six additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after dental school. This advanced background allows us to safely perform complex procedures in an office setting, including general anesthesia when indicated. According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, OMSs are uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat conditions of the face, mouth, and jaws, drawing on both their dental and surgical foundations to deliver precise, patient-centered care.
Not all oral surgeons carry board certification. At Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, our surgeons have pursued and achieved dual board certifications, a distinction that reflects a commitment to meeting the highest clinical standards in the field. This matters most when procedures are complex or when medical history requires careful coordination with anesthesia protocols.
Our practice offers a comprehensive menu of oral surgical procedures, meaning Newport News patients can address most of their needs at a single, trusted practice rather than being referred across multiple providers.
Tooth loss affects both oral function and quality of life, and dental implants remain the most anatomically sound long-term solution. We provide single-tooth implants, same-day implant options, and full-arch implant restorations, including All-on-4 treatment, for patients who qualify. Our team evaluates each patient’s bone density, overall health, and goals before recommending a specific implant approach.
Impacted third molars are among the most common reasons patients are referred to an oral surgeon. Our team performs wisdom teeth removal for a wide range of patients, from teenagers whose wisdom teeth are just beginning to emerge to adults dealing with long-standing impaction issues. We provide multiple sedation options to ensure patients are as comfortable as possible throughout the process.
Bone grafting is often a necessary step before dental implant placement, particularly when bone volume has been lost due to tooth extraction, gum disease, or long-term denture wear. We perform socket preservation grafts at the time of extraction, as well as larger ridge augmentation procedures for patients who were unable to receive grafting earlier in their treatment.
Beyond implants, wisdom teeth, and grafting, we treat a wide range of conditions affecting the oral cavity and surrounding structures. Our services include oral pathology evaluation and biopsy, cone beam CT imaging for precise surgical planning, tooth extractions of varying complexity, and pre-prosthetic surgery to prepare the mouth for dentures or other restorations.
Many Newport News patients come to us following a referral from their general dentist. We work closely with the referring dental community across Hampton Roads, and our team keeps referring offices informed throughout the care process so no one is left out of the loop.
We accept most major PPO dental plans, including Aetna, Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, and BCBS. We also accept Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, TRICARE, and Veterans Affairs coverage, which is particularly important given the significant active-duty and veteran population throughout Hampton Roads. CareCredit and Cherry Financing are available for patients who prefer a payment plan option.
Our surgical team holds hospital privileges at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD), and Virginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center, allowing us to treat patients with complex medical needs in a facility setting when required. For most outpatient procedures, we offer IV sedation and general anesthesia administered in our office by our board-certified surgeons.
Our practice has been built on the principle of putting patients first, staying independent, and maintaining genuine ties to the communities we serve across Hampton Roads. You can meet our surgical team to learn more about the training, certifications, and personal values Dr. Scott R. Goodove and Dr. Peter Zagursky bring to every patient encounter. We are not a corporate dental chain. We are a hometown practice that delivers the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgical care that Newport News patients need.
If you are ready to schedule a consultation or have been referred by your dentist, we welcome you to contact us to connect with our team and take the first step toward care.
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
