Dental Staff

Dentist in Newport News, VA

The staff at Dr. Artzer's is what sets our state of the art office apart. We promise you will be treated with the utmost respect and care the moment you enter our doors.

We want you to know how special you are to us and that we will do everything possible to earn your trust and respect. We feel honored that you have selected our office to provide your dental needs.

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    Dr. Mark B. Artzer
    Dentist in Newport News, VA

    Mark B. Artzer, DDS earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Baylor University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Ohio State University. Dr. Artzer has been practicing dentistry on the Peninsula since October 1978.

    In January 2001, Dr. Artzer built a new state-of-the-art dental office in McGuire Place Professional Park.

    Dr. Artzer is an active Member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, and the Peninsula Dental Association. He regularly attends continuing education courses so that he will be able to provide the most up-to-date dental techniques and technologies for his patients.

    Dr. Artzer and his experienced staff strive to provide the most gentle and pleasant dental experience for all their patients.

    Dr. Artzer married his wife, Charla, in 1998. He has two daughters, Sarah and Bea, and two step-children, Scott and Stacy. Stacy passed away in December of 2003 at 19 from a rare form of cancer.

    Dr. Artzer enjoys working outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, cooking, and relaxing in Hatteras, N.C.

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    Tammy
    Dental Assistant

    Tammy graduated from Daytona Beach State University Dental Assistant Program, May 1989. She has worked in various dental specialties; oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics and general dentistry. She has worked for Dr Artzer since July, 2003. She enjoys working with patients of all ages, giving them the best patient care possible. She treats all patients like they were family. She has been married to her wonderful husband Gene; since 1985. She has one daughter and one grandson. Outside of work she enjoys shopping, going to the beach, and spending time with her grandson, who is the light of her life!

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    Susan Creech RDH, BS
    Dental Hygienist

    Susan earned her bachelor of dental hygiene degree in 2010 from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She joined Dr. Artzer’s practice in June 2021. Susan believes in providing professional, gentle, and compassionate care to her patients.

    Prior to practicing dental hygiene Susan also earned an AS in Science from Thomas Nelson Community College, a BS in Sports Medicine from Old Dominion University, and a Certification in Massage Therapy from American Spirit Institute in Williamsburg, VA.

    She is married to her wonderful husband Donald and together they enjoy listening to all genres of music, sharing their faith, bike riding, going for walks, and relaxing on the beach.

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    Amanda Ozust RDH, BS
    Dental Hygienist

     Amanda earned her bachelor of dental hygiene in 2006 from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She joined Dr. Artzer’s practice in July 2022. She is committed to quality patient care and life long learning. A native of Hampton, she has been married to her husband Brandon since 2004 and they have 2 children, a daughter and a son. When not at work she enjoys her time at the beach or watching her kids on the ballfield or basketball court. 

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    Heather
    Insurance/Billing Coordinator

    Heather grew up in Hampton and graduated from the New Horizons Dental Assisting Program in 2019 after being a stay-at-home mom to her 3 daughters. She worked in a pediatric office before joining Dr. Artzer's practice in February 2021. Heather loves to be on her boat fishing, tubing, and paddle boarding with her family. She has 2 cats and 1 dog. She also enjoys doing crafts and volunteering as a leader for her daughter's Girl Scout troop.

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    Lejla
    Office Coordinator

    I am from a former country of Yugoslavia, I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania where I finished school for Dental Assisting. I then, moved to Virginia in 2017 with my family to continue my education. I love helping people in need so I go out and beyond for my patients. When not at the office, answering phone's or in the back working with patients, I am spending time with my family or cooking meals and watching movies.

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    Lee
    Dental Assistant

    I am a military brat so my family and I moved around a lot up until my 8th grade year of high school. Born and originally from Ozark, Alabama. I have 2 boys; Amir and Amari, who are 8 years apart. I am a dog lover but recently fell in love with 2 cats that I have (Fraizer and Fuzzy). I played sports my whole life, mainly basketball where I had a full scholarship to a junior college. I love music, writing, and singing. I am a published author. I have lived in Virginia for 21 years and have been a Dental Assistant for 20 years. I am very friendly and outgoing, my Zodiac sign is Gemini.

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Monday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
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Sunday
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