Welcome to Woodard Orthodontics, proudly serving Chesapeake and Suffolk, Virginia. We pride ourselves in providing attentive, compassionate and personalized orthodontic care you and your family deserve. At Woodard Orthodontics, your smile is in good hands. Orthodontic treatment is provided by our caring and professional orthodontists who believe in using the latest technology and techniques.
Before settling in Virginia, Dr. Monica Woodard lived in numerous cities across the country and overseas with her military family. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Virginia. She then earned her dental degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, graduating with honors. Her orthodontic training was completed at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Orthodontic Certificate and Master of Dental Science Degree.
Dr. Monica Woodard is a board certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Board certification is a voluntary credential which demonstrates Dr. Woodard’s commitment to clinical excellence. She is also a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Woodard has deep ties to the Hampton Roads area. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and reading in her spare time.
Zel is our Treatment Coordinator and she has been with Woodard Orthodontics since 2022. She has been in the dental field for 7 years. She is originally from Philippines and moved to Virginia in 2005. She has lived in West Palm Beach, FL and Columbus, OH before moving back to Virginia in 2022. She loves traveling, listening to podcasts, and watching documentaries.
Mackenzie is from Seattle, WA and she moved to Virginia in 2020. She joined Woodard Orthodontics in 2021 as our scheduling coordinator. She is an avid collector of vintage BMW and enjoys going to car shows with her husband, Bryant. In her free time, she likes going to the beach and working on DIY projects around her home.
Barbara started in the orthodontic field in 1987 while attending High School. She joined Woodard Orthodontics in 2000 as a dental assistant. She loves meeting new people and being a part of the patient's journey to a beautiful smile. She was born in Burlington, NC and moved to Chesapeake, VA as a child. She loves animals and has two Siamese cats named Yoshi and Minnie Moo. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time working in her flowers, going fishing...watching movies.
Kim is our wonderful financial coordinator. She was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. She attended Norfolk State University and graduated with a degree in Mass Communication. Kim joined Woodard Orthodontics in 1997, and just celebrated her 25 years of service with the practice. She has two children, Kenya and Tariq. She also has a black lab and pit mixed named Smokey. Outside the office, Kim enjoys cooking and baking, swimming, dancing, and spending time with her family.
Kellie grew up in a small town south of Buffalo, NY. She has been living in Virginia for 18 years. She has four children, and a German Shepherd named Nova. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. Kellie has been in the dental field for 25 years and has been with Woodard Orthodontics since 2014. She loves watching and listening to patients share their excitement about their journey.
Cat has been a dental assistant for 16 years and she joined Woodard Orthodontics in 2021. She loves getting to know her patients and creating a bond during their journey. "I enjoy watching my patients grow and build security in who they are and loving their smiles", says Cat.
Cat was born in Portsmouth, VA and is currently residing in Virginia Beach with her husband and three children. In her free time, she loves travelling and going to the mountains for some relaxation and appreciating nature.
Miriam was originally from New York, NY and has been living in Virginia for the past 25 years. Miriam joined Woodard Orthodontics in 2011 as an orthodontic assistant and she has been with the practice ever since. "I love seeing our patient's reaction when when they look in the mirror and see their beautiful straight teeth", Miriam says. She has three children, one grandchild, and one grand puppy whom she loves spending her time with. When not in the office, she loves to knit blankets, sing, and binge watch her favorite tv shows.
Whitney was born and raised in Chesapeake, VA. She has been working in the orthodontic field for 21 years. Whitney joined Woodard Orthodontics in 2017 as our lead orthodontic technician. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, camping at the beach, and spending time with her two sons, Mason and Ellis.
Sara is our sterilization technician and she joined Woodard Orthodontics in 2022 shortly after graduating from High School. She loves helping patients and seeing their beautiful smiles. With a passion in orthodontics, Sara is currently attending Dental Assisting school at Fortis College.