MEET OUR TEAM

We are committed to providing you and your family with the highest quality dentistry possible. Starting with a friendly smile when you enter, our staff will guide you to the patient waiting area where you can relax before you are called back.
MEET THE TEAM
We are committed to providing you and your family with the highest quality dentistry possible. Starting with a friendly smile when you enter, our staff will guide you to the patient waiting area where you can relax before you are called back.
Dr. Joel Butterworth with his office team
Dr. Joel Butterworth and his family playing with chickens
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MEET OUR DENTIST

Dr. Joel S. Butterworth

Dr. Joel Butterworth, son of Fredericksburg Smile Center founder Dr. Cathie Hidalgo, is a native of the area. Dr. Butterworth grew up in Bowling Green and Fredericksburg where he graduated from Fredericksburg Academy. Dr. Butterworth attended The College of Charleston and graduated with a B.S. in Biology and received minors in Political Science and Spanish. He received his D.D.S from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2015. Upon graduation, Dr. Butterworth completed a General Practice Residency at the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Working with veterans, he has extensive training in hospital dentistry and clinical experience with medically compromised patients. In addition to advanced work in all fields of dentistry, Dr. Butterworth’s training includes advanced anesthesia and pain control, TMJ disorders, dental oncology and emergency medicine. Dr. Butterworth enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, golfing, gardening, cooking, traveling, and tending to his homestead.

SPECIAL DENTISTRY

We’re thrilled to offer advanced procedures from our expert oral surgeon

We perform many oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures at our Fredericksburg office. Our doctors have extensive training in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of oral health conditions. Our Oral Surgeon is board certified in his specialty and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is highly skilled in implants, wisdom teeth removal, full arch rehabilitation, bone grafting, sinus augmentations, impacted canines and facial trauma.

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MEET OUR ASSOCIATE DENTIST

Dr. Nil Amin

Dr. Nil Amin is the youngest of three and is from Yorktown, Virginia. Dr. Amin earned a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics from Virginia Commonwealth University. He then went on to attend the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine to receive his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD). Upon graduation, Dr. Amin went to Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania to complete his general practice residency at the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center. During his residency, he received extensive training with medically compromised patients. He recently got engaged and enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and traveling.

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Dr. Francisco Mesa

Dr. Francisco Mesa is originally from Colombia, South America where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from  Autonoma University in 1998. In 2005, Dr. Mesa obtained his dental license in the State of Minnesota, where he practiced and resided for 24 years. Dr. Mesa went on to complete a residency program for Advanced Education in General Dentistry from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2005.  In 2006, he completed a second residency program for Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Mesa also has a degree in Health Care Administration from Concordia University. He continues to  further his knowledge in the field of endodontics, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and is very involved in several study clubs and dental organizations.

Dr. Mesa worked for over 25 years in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and recently sold his practice to relocate to Virginia with his family. Dr. Mesa is married and has 4 children. He enjoys playing soccer, cycling, and spending time with his family.

FREDERICKSBURG SMILE CENTER & ASHLAND SMILE CENTER

Learn more about our services

Our experienced team of dentists offer a  range of services to meet your needs including, general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry. We provide services such as pediatric dentistry, same-day crowns, dental implants, Invisalign, sedation dentistry, and more! 

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Lyndsie Jessee

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Toni Cantillon

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Brooke Satterwhite

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Lacey Mesa


We are proud members of the following organizations:

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Rappahannock Valley Dental Society logo
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