MEET DR. ELENA BLACK

Your Lynchburg Orthodontist 

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Dr. Elena Black is a native of Romania and brings over 14 years of professional dental education to the Lynchburg, VA community. Dr. Black is dedicated to providing exceptional orthodontic care for all of her patients. She believes staying current on the latest clinical and technological advancements within the field of orthodontics allows her to provide the best care available. She is an active member of numerous professional associations and has completed many years of schooling to provide just that. In addition to her passion for orthodontics, other special areas of interest include, sleep apnea treatment as well as using digital technology as a tool in treatment with braces and Invisalign®. In her free time, Dr. Black enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also enjoys bee keeping, hiking, foraging mushrooms and traveling. Dr. Black truly enjoys providing not only affordable orthodontics but the best orthodontics in Lynchburg.

FUN FACTS

about your orthodontist:
  • Loves: Reading
  • Favorite holiday: Christmas
  • Favorite movie: The Sound of Music
  • Favorite place on Earth: Venice, Italy
  • Favorite thing about Virginia: The people and its mountains

Dr. Black Uses Advanced Technology

In order to provide the most effective and highest quality and best orthodontic treatment for her patients, Dr. Black has invested in advanced technology to maximize patient comfort while ensuring the best treatment outcome possible. From the iTero digital scanner for goop-free impressions to a 3D CBCT imaging for precise visualization of the airway and tooth alignment, advanced technology is the standard of care at Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg.

More Than Just a Smile

Dr. Elena Black is passionate about giving her patients more than just straight teeth. Dr. Black has her Ph.D. in Oral Biology and has numerous years of education in how oral health mirrors the health of the whole body. She teaches at Boston University to educate the next generation of dentists on the importance and lifelong benefits of healthy smiles. Dr. Black is the only American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomate in the Lynchburg, VA area and is qualified to assess and treat patients with sleep conditions.

Community Outreach

Dr. Elena Black is proud to be part of the wonderful Lynchburg, VA community and is dedicated to giving back through supporting local non-profit organizations and attending community events. Her passion for service often takes her outside of the office to support her patients at various sporting events, musicals and plays. Dr. Elena Black is proud to sponsor organizations such as Girls on the Run, Day in the Park, Food for Thought and Boy Scouts of America. She also volunteers her time at Smiles Change Lives.

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“I want my patients to know that I love every single one of them. I treat them like family and I care about their smile, but also care about them as children of God.”

DR. ELENA BLACK’S EDUCATION

  • Baccalaureate in Mathematics and Physics, Ferdinand I National College in Bacau, Romania
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), School of Dental Medicine at Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania
  • Monbusho Scholarship, School of Dental Medicine, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
& AFFILIATIONS
  • American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
  • Southern Association of Orthodontists (SAO)
  • Virginia Association of Orthodontists (VAO)
  • American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
  • Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)
  • Sigma Xi – The Scientific Research Society
  • Romanian Association of Excellence in Orthodontics (AREO)
  • Lynchburg Dental Society – Past President
Smiles Change Lives Lynchburg, VA

GIVING BACK
CAN CHANGE A LIFE.

Dr. Black volunteers her time with Smiles Change Lives, an organization that helps families with the cost of braces by providing access to orthodontic care for qualified children. Dr. Black loves being able to give back to the community by donating her time and skills to such a wonderful cause.

READY FOR YOUR NEW SMILE?

Let’s Make it Happen!

Let’s get started on your new smile! During your complimentary consultation, we will take a look at your smile, listen to your concerns, and answer your questions and our expert smile maker, Dr. Elena Black, will recommend an individualized treatment plan just for you.

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