Dr. Richard Long, DDS
Dr. Long is a strong advocate for oral health, mentorship as well as education in the dental community. Born and raised in Richmond Virginia, Dr. Long earned a bachelor of biology degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Later he would receive his dental training at Howard University College of Dentistry, earning a doctorate in dental surgery and graduating as president of his class. During his tenure at Howard Dr. Long also served as president of Delta Mu Chi Fraternity incorporated, which is the only interdisciplinary health fraternity for minority males in the country. By aligning himself with the National Dental Association, DC Dental Society as well as the American Dental Association, Dr. Long has dedicated himself to affect change by participating in community/global outreach; which led to his interest in working in the US Virgin Islands.
While creating better smiles and promoting excellent oral health are his passion Dr. Long also strives to promote comprehensive care by showing patients the connectivity between oral health and systemic health as both work in sync to develop a healthier and happier patient. If he’s not already out jogging, playing basketball or binging the newest Netflix series Dr. Long typically spends most of time with family and friends.
