Dr. David B Hamer, DDS

Dr. David B. Hamer Othodontist
Dr. David B. Hamer has been practicing orthodontics in Charlottesville for over 23 years. He also sees patients in Crozet, where he offers a complimentary school shuttle and has a satellite office in Ruckersville.
"I am most thankful for my family and my profession. My wife Margaret & our three children Jack, Carden, and Madeline are the light of my life. As an orthodontist I get to share in the joy of so many families as we create beautiful smiles and enhance self-esteem in our patients."
Dr. David B. Hamer is an Invisalign® “Premier Provider.” Invisalign® defines a Premier Provider as being in the top 5% of the nation in terms of experience and expertise; having received extra training from additional continuing education. For the 5th year in a row, Dr. Hamer is the only orthodontist in the area with this distinction.
Dr. Hamer is a past president of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Dental Society and has spoken to local dental groups on early …interceptive orthodontic treatment for growth modification and space development for eruption of teeth. He was in the first graduating class of Western Albemarle High School, where he was voted Best Male Athlete. He holds degrees from the University of Virginia, the Medical College of Virginia and Columbia University. He appeared on CNN Live in 1989 discussing cosmetic changes in orthodontic appliances and presented to the American Association of Orthodontists at their national meeting in 1988. In addition to the excitement he has with the Invisalign® system, recognized by the company as the only "Premier Provider" in the area (for the 5th year in a row!), Dr. Hamer has also been working extensively over the past few years with a new type of braces, which is revolutionizing tooth movement. This innovative self-ligation bracket is dramatically reducing the number of treatment visits and total treatment time by eliminating friction.
He is an active board member for the Department of Medical Assistance Services in Richmond and is also vice-president of the board for the Community Children’s Dental Center; a non-profit dental center serving Medicaid children and other needy children. Dr. Hamer also maintains professional memberships with the American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, Virginia Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association and the Shenandoah Dental Association.
Away from the office Dr. Hamer enjoys boating and fishing on Chesapeake Bay, playing tennis and coaching youth lacrosse. He is interested in learning more about and following migratory birds and fish; especially osprey and striped bass.