Dr. Wakeshi Lanise Benson, DDS

Orthodontics

NPI: 1760675227

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Contact Information

Address

12230 IRON BRIDGE RD
SUITE B
Chester, VA 23831

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Phone

(804) 454-1888

Fax

(804) 454-1868

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Website

wb-orthodontics.com/

Languages

English, Spanish

Patient Rating

4.8/ 5.0(215 reviews)

Rating sources

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About This Provider

Dr. Wakeshi Benson is a board-certified orthodontist with 19 years of experience helping patients in Chester, VA achieve healthy, confident smiles. She offers a full range of braces options—including clear ceramic braces, traditional metal braces, and Invisalign—plus specialized treatment for teens and adults. Dr. Benson's passion for patient-centered care comes from her own experience with braces in junior high school, which inspired her to become an orthodontist. She is fluent in English and Spanish, and she's currently accepting new patients at her practice.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

Wayne State University-detroit Medical Center & John Dingell Vamc — Residency Hospital (2001)
Michigan State University (graduated with honor)
Fellow- Academy Of Dentistry International (2009)
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor (DDS)
Specialty Residency in Orthodontics, Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington DC (Chief Resident)
University Of Michigan / School Of Dentistry — Medical School (2000)
Michigan State University — Undergraduate School (1996)
General Practice Residency in Dentistry, John D. Dingell Veterans Administration Medical Center
Howard University School Of Dentistry /orthodontic Residency — Residency Hospital (2008)
Diplomate, American Board Of Orthodontics (2010)
Traverse City Migrant Dental ProgramInternship Hospital (1998)

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics (2010–present)

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Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 08/19/2007

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Areas of Focus

Ceramic (clear) bracesMetal bracesInvisalign (invisible) bracesDentofacial orthopedicsSurgical orthodonticsOrthodontic treatment for adolescents and adults

Professional Memberships

American Association of Orthodontists
Southern Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
Virginia Dental Association
Richmond Dental Society
National Dental Association
Peter B. Ramsey Dental Society
Old Dominion Dental Society
Academy of General Dentists
College of Diplomates, American Board of Orthodontics
Academy of Dentistry International (Fellow)

Awards & Recognition

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics (2010–present)
Orthodontic Department Award (Howard University)
Postdoctoral Research Award (Howard University)
Postdoctoral Award in Biomechanics (Howard University)
Detroit District Society 2005 New Dentist Award
Recent Alumni Award (Michigan State University College of Natural Science)
Youngest President of the Detroit District Dental Society (Central Branch) in 2004

Beyond the Office

Traverse City Migrant Worker Program

Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Future

Marshall Becker Dental Clinic

Native of Battle Creek, Michigan

Had orthodontic treatment in junior high school, which inspired her career choice

Married with three children

Resides in the Richmond, Virginia area

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