The Doctors

We are proud to be the longest continuously run group practice in the Roanoke Valley. Our general dentistry practice has been in Roanoke, Virginia for over 50 years. Over the years our practice has been passed down through family generations and continues to be a family business. We have a dedicated and caring staff that will make your visit an enjoyable experience.

All our professionals at Valley Family Dentistry maintain the highest level of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.

Dr. Sean Lynch grew up in Roanoke. He attended undergraduate school at Appalachian State University followed by Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Dr. Lynch took over his father’s, Dr. Richard Lynch, portion of the practice in 2011. Dr. Lynch is an avid skier and mountain biker. He resides in Roanoke with his wife, Jennifer, and two children, a son, Reade and daughter, Piper.

Dr. Sean Lynch is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Piedmont Dental Society, Virginia Dental Association and American Dental Association.

Dr. Sean Lynch
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Dr. Claire Dickey Farr is the daughter of Dr. Randolph Dickey and pleased to continue in the family practice which started with her grandfather Walter Dickey. She grew up in Roanoke, VA as well. Dr. Farr attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree where she was a member of their Division I Swimming and Diving program for which she served as team captain her senior year. Following Virginia Tech, Dr. Farr graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University Dental School and completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Birmingham, AL at UAB Hospital Dentistry.

Dr. Farr enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her family. She lives in Roanoke with her husband, Bo, two kids, Eleanor and Bill and their goldendoodle dog, Emma.

Dr. Claire D Farr is a member of the Roanoke Valley Dental Society, Piedmont Dental Society, Virginia Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

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Dr. Ann Wheelock was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley and attended Roanoke College for her undergraduate degree. She went on to obtain her dental degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, and has been practicing dentistry in Richmond for the past few years. Dr. Wheelock loves spending time with her family and friends. When she’s not working you can find her trying out new restaurants around the valley, traveling, and testing out her baking and cooking skills in the kitchen.

Ann Wheelock
Doctor Ann Wheelock
Dr. Sean Lynch

Dr. Sean Lynch grew up in Roanoke. He attended undergraduate school at Appalachian State University followed by Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Dr. Lynch took over his father’s, Dr. Richard Lynch, portion of the practice in 2011. Dr. Lynch is an avid skier and mountain biker. He resides in Roanoke with his wife, Jennifer, and two children, a son, Reade and daughter, Piper.

Dr. Sean Lynch is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Piedmont Dental Society, Virginia Dental Association and American Dental Association.

Dr. Sean Lynch
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Dr. Claire D Farr

Dr. Claire Dickey Farr is the daughter of Dr. Randolph Dickey and pleased to continue in the family practice which started with her grandfather Walter Dickey. She grew up in Roanoke, VA as well. Dr. Farr attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree where she was a member of their Division I Swimming and Diving program for which she served as team captain her senior year. Following Virginia Tech, Dr. Farr graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University Dental School and completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Birmingham, AL at UAB Hospital Dentistry.

Dr. Farr enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her family. She lives in Roanoke with her husband, Bo, two kids, Eleanor and Bill and their goldendoodle dog, Emma.

Dr. Claire D Farr is a member of the Roanoke Valley Dental Society, Piedmont Dental Society, Virginia Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Claire D Farr
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Dr. Ann Wheelock

Dr. Ann Wheelock was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley and attended Roanoke College for her undergraduate degree. She went on to obtain her dental degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, and has been practicing dentistry in Richmond for the past few years. Dr. Wheelock loves spending time with her family and friends. When she’s not working you can find her trying out new restaurants around the valley, traveling, and testing out her baking and cooking skills in the kitchen.

Ann Wheelock
Doctor Ann Wheelock