ATTENTION VA BEACH PATIENTS:
Our new location is 837 First Colonial Road, VA Beach, VA 23451
Newport News is one of Hampton Roads’ most distinctive cities, shaped by a working waterfront, Newport News Shipbuilding, and a community stretching from long-established neighborhoods like Denbigh and Hilton Village to Fort Eustis on the western edge. The city carries a substantial population of active-duty servicemembers, veterans, and skilled tradespeople — people who value precision, trust, and providers who keep their word. For oral surgery care, choosing a practice with verified credentials and a track record built within this community matters.
At Goodove Oral Surgery & Dental Implants, we serve Newport News patients from our offices in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. From most Newport News addresses, the Virginia Beach office is accessible via the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel in approximately 20 minutes, while the Chesapeake office is reachable via I-664 across the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel in about 25 minutes. We offer dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, and the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgical care — delivered by an independent practice that treats every patient as an individual, not a referral number.
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.
Newport News has a substantial population of active-duty servicemembers and veterans, reflecting the presence of Fort Eustis and the broader military infrastructure of Hampton Roads. We accept TRICARE, Veterans Affairs coverage, and Logistic Health for veterans — plans a significant share of our Newport News patients carry. We also accept most major PPO dental plans, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage. Our administrative team is experienced in working with military insurance requirements and will walk you through the prior-authorization process before your appointment so there are no surprises.
For Newport News patients heading to our Chesapeake office, the I-664 route via the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel is typically a 25-minute drive in standard traffic. Our Virginia Beach office, accessible via the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, is about 20 minutes for most Peninsula addresses. Both offices are staffed by the same surgical team and hold the same standard of care. CareCredit and Cherry Financing are available for patients managing out-of-pocket costs. When you are ready, contact us to schedule a consultation at whichever location works best for your schedule.
We accept a broad range of insurance plans to serve the mix of military, veteran, and civilian patients throughout Newport News and the Virginia Peninsula: Aetna Dental, Ameritas Dental, BCBS, Cigna Dental, Delta Dental PPO, GEHA, Guardian, Humana Dental, Logistic Health (Veterans Plan), MetLife, Principal Dental, United Healthcare Dental, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, TRICARE, and Veterans Affairs (VA).
With Fort Eustis nearby and a large veteran population throughout Newport News, VA and TRICARE represent a significant share of the coverage we work with every day. We work directly with VA and TRICARE patients on authorizations and referral coordination — our administrative staff handles that process proactively so your appointment stays on track from the start.
For patients with out-of-pocket costs, we accept CareCredit and Cherry Financing to help make treatment more accessible. Financing options will be reviewed clearly at your consultation so you can make an informed decision before committing to any procedure.
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
