About Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry

Welcome to our friendly and supportive dental office

Pediatric dental home centered around your child

Every child is perfectly unique. Whether your child is just turning one year old or well into their teenage years, their individual needs and dental concerns deserve to be addressed personally. At Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry, our compassionate team of general dentists and pediatric specialists care most about meeting your child’s dental needs at their level.

We want to help your children grow up with a healthy smile no matter their previous dental experiences. We hope that you choose to establish your child’s dental home with us.

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Our Mission

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All Children Deserve Excellent Care

Charlottesville is a diverse community. No matter what your background, or what special needs your child has, we hope to make you feel comfortable and at home at Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry. We accept most dental insurance plans for your convenience.

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Enduring Relationships

We want Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry to be your children’s dental home from the moment their first teeth erupt through to their teenage years. To meet that ambitious goal, we recognize that your children’s developmental needs will change over time, so we are committed to building lasting relationships with you and your children.

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Positive, Friendly Environment

We want the best for our kids, just like you. We think dentistry is best provided by a dentist and team that you and your child trust. At Piedmont Pediatric Dentistry, we believe trust is best built in a positive and nurturing environment. We offer comprehensive dental treatments for your child in our office.

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Guidance and Education

We believe that excellent dental care is about more than cleanings and fillings, so our mission extends to providing anticipatory guidance and patient education about your child’s oral health, nutrition, and oral hygiene habits at home. Your child is the hero of their own story, and we’re here to help them succeed and grow up healthy.

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The staff is always understanding, knowledgeable, and efficient. I have 6 children ranging from 15 years old to 9 months and they all are seen here.

– Sarah F.

Meet the Team

Dr Martin portrait Brimfield Family Dentistry, Brimfield, IL

Barrett W. R. Peters

DDS, MSD

Dr. Barrett W. R. Peters grew up in Charlottesville and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College. He spent a few years working prior to deciding to pursue career in dentistry and completing the necessary prerequisites. He received a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and continued at VCU to complete a post-doctoral Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and residency in the specialty of pediatric dentistry. During his speciality training, Dr. Peters was selected as the annual Samuel D. Harris Research and Policy Fellow by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and his research was subsequently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

Dr. Peters has served in many leadership roles within organized dentistry at both the state and national levels, including as President of the Virginia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Peters is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist) and a Fellow of the AAPD (FAAPD), American College of Dentists (FACD), and International College of Dentists (FICD). He currently serves as an Affiliate Professor within the VCU Department of Pediatric Dentistry and is an Official National Spokesperson for the AAPD.

After operating a multi-location private practice for a decade, Dr. Peters joined forces with Children’s Dentistry of Charlottesville in 2023 and is grateful to continue to serve the families of this wonderful area. In his free time, he can be found traveling or spending time with his family and their English Labrador Retriever somewhere between Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay.

Jessica Eisenberg

DDS, MSD

Dr. Jessica Eisenberg was born and raised in Maryland. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stevenson University and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Dr. Eisenberg completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at VCU where she served as the chief resident. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, and going to the beach.

Jessica Moore

DDS

Dr. Jessica Moore was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Health Sciences from James Madison University. She then attended dental school and graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Maryland. She joined the team at Children’s Dentistry of Charlottesville after relocating from Maryland in 2013. She has acted as an instrumental volunteer with the Mission of Mercy dental projects in Virginia and Maryland and also founded an organization to help run future Mission of Mercy clinics in Maryland.

Additionally, she has actively volunteered with Give Kids a Smile, National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Charlottesville Free Clinic. Dr. Moore is a member of the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association, the Charlottesville Albemarle Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. She and her husband enjoy country life with their two children and golden retriever.

Jose Urresti

DDS

Dr. Jose Urresti was born and raised in Peru. After graduating from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in 2001, he worked as a General Dentist in several practices in Peru performing all aspects of dentistry for a wide range of patients. After moving to the United States in 2007, Dr. Urresti completed a two-year Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry and a one-year Fellowship certificate at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Urresti then accepted a faculty position at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Urresti also worked as the On-Site Dental Director at Community Health Center Inc. in Middletown, Connecticut, where he provided dental care for adults and pediatric patients.