Background & Education
Dr. Austin Westover is a premier dentist in Charles Town, WV. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Dr. Westover chose to pursue dentistry after realizing the profound impact dentists can have on both individuals and entire communities.
His passion for helping others was further strengthened through his time working at orphanages in Mexico while in college. Over the years, Dr. Westover has fallen in love with the Charles Town area, where he now proudly serves the community with high-quality dental care.
While in dental school, he was a project coordinator for the Mission of Mercy Projects, where dental care is donated to those in underprivileged communities. He continues to serve in this capacity, and has received several awards for his involvement with the Mission of Mercy Projects. He loves creating lifelong relationships with patients and their families, and he is committed to helping people at all stages of dental health work towards achieving their goals.
Commitment to Life-Long Learning
Dr. Westover is dedicated to life-long learning. He strives to read as much current dental literature as possible, while attending as many continuing education courses as possible. He has accumulated more than 700 hours of continuing education courses, allowing him to practice all fields and aspects of dentistry at the highest standard of care.
- Completed courses at the Pankey and Spear Institutes of Dentistry
- Numerous dental certifications, including Invisalign and Hybridge certifications
- Member of several dental associations: the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association
- Completed a residency in TMJ Therapy at the Center for Occlusal Studies
- Hundreds of hours of training in advanced Neuromuscular Orthodontic techniques
Dr. Westover’s Approach to Dental Care
Dr. Westover offers comprehensive dental services to patients of all ages, ensuring they receive the best care for their needs:
- General dentistry for patients of all ages, including infants and seniors
- TMJ therapy and neuromuscular orthodontics
- Invisalign and advanced orthodontic treatments
Outside the Office
Dr. Westover loves helping people of all ages achieve their dental goals. He works with infants to those in their golden years. He serves at the retirement community once a month in order to help those unable to gain easy access to a dentist. He loves working with children and has also had hundreds of hours of experience working at a pediatric dental office.
- Serves at a retirement community monthly for those with limited access to dental care
- Experienced in pediatric dental care, with hundreds of hours working in pediatric offices
Family Life and Personal Interests
Dr. Westover has several children of his own: four sweet and energetic boys named Bennett, Brayden, William, and Grayson. When Dr. Westover is not practicing dentistry or learning about the newest dental techniques and equipment (he loves gadgets), he is spending time bonding and traveling with his wonderful family.
- Enjoys traveling and spending quality time with his family
- Committed to helping individuals at all stages of dental health
Dr. Westover looks forward to getting to know you and providing exceptional care at Westover Family Dentistry. He is here to take care of any dental needs that you may have.
