Dr. Joan Anderson

Dr. Joan Anderson is the skilled and dedicated owner and dentist of Rocktown Family Dental Care. As the sole owner and dentist of the practice, Dr. Anderson is responsible for all treatment planning for patients, supervising staff members, and providing patient care. She prides herself on being a good employer, creating a dental home that people want to be a part of, and mentoring her employees to succeed even if their career plans take them elsewhere.

Having graduated from dental school in 2008, Dr. Anderson practiced in Georgia and South Carolina for three years before moving to Virginia to work at the Harrisonburg Community Health Center. In 2012, she started her practice, Rocktown Family Dental Care, which officially opened its doors in May 2013.

Dr. Anderson loves when patients refer friends and family to her practice, as it shows she has earned their trust. She enjoys chatting with patients, learning about their lives outside of the office, and creating a fun environment for her team.

Educational and Professional Background

Dr. Anderson graduated magna cum laude from Allegheny College with a double major in biology and psychology. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she received multiple accolades, including the Ida Gray Award for Outstanding Efforts in Promoting Multicultural Ideals and the American Society for Dental Ethics Award for the Class of 2008. She also published an article in the Journal of Dental Education in 2009: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Issues in Dental School Environments.

Dr. Anderson has completed Dawson Academy Training, received The Concept of Complete Dentistry Award, and is currently participating in a SPEAR Dental Institute study group with other dentists in the area. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Shenandoah Valley Dental Association, the American Association of Women Dentists, and the Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity. She also attends continuing education courses across the country to ensure her skills are cutting-edge.

A Full and Rewarding Personal Life

Dr. Anderson makes her personal and professional home here in Harrisonburg. In her spare time, Dr. Anderson prioritizes her children, but also loves baking cookies, cakes, and experimenting with fancier desserts. She coaches Little League baseball, softball, and recreational soccer, spending extra time with her kids and mentoring children in the community.

Unique to Dr. Anderson, she plays both the guitar and trumpet, practicing both instruments in her spare time. A fun fact about her is that Halloween is her favorite holiday, and she goes all out with an impressive front yard display, complete with a graveyard and other fantastic Halloween decorations.

When you visit Rocktown Family Dental Care, you can trust Dr. Joan Anderson and her team to provide exceptional care and a welcoming environment that focuses on your oral health and well-being.