About Your Doctor

Richard B. Harris, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

Educational Background

 

 

 

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Virginia, 1966
  

  Doctor of Dental Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, 1971

  Adjunct Associate Professor (1982 - 1992), Old Dominion University
  
  

Professional Accomplishments

Fellow, Virginia Dental Association
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry President (past), Tidewater Dental Asociation
President, V.P., Secretary & Treasurer (past), Seaboard Dental Study Club
Member, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Cleft Palate and Orofacial Clinic of Tidewater

 

 

Community Service

 

• Medical/Dental Staff, Virginia Beach General Hospital
  Multiple Committees, Westminster Canterbury Medical / Dental Staff
  
  President (3 years), Alanton Civic League
  Mentor, Old Donation Center for the Gifted and Talented
  Steering Committee, Virginia Beach Crime Prevention
  

 

 

Personal notes

"I've won several awards for my work as a water colorist and stained glass artist. In fact, most of the watercolors and all of the stained glass in the office are my work. I love working with my hands,which is, I believe, one reason I love dentistry as much as I do.

Honors

• Service Award, Tidewater Dental Association, 1977, 78, 83, 84, 86, 89
  Outstanding Contribution, Tidewater Dental Hygienists Association, 1981
  Boss of the YearTidewater Dental Assistants Association, 1978