Van Gurp Dentistry

Specialties

Dr. Van Gurp sees adults as well as children with a wide range of general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments. We are one of the best choices in Charlotte for dental implants and implant dentures. Dr. Van Gurp has a close relationship with a neighboring oral surgeon for convenient, coordinated treatments.

History

Established in 1988.

Dr. Richard Van Gurp is a family dentist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Our dentist office is located in the Belle Grove Office Park, directly across from the Arboretum. We are a convenient local dentist for patients throughout Charlotte including SouthPark, Ballantyne, Blakeney, Matthews and Pineville.

Dr. Van Gurp is a graduate of The University of North Carolina Dental School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. A Dean’s List student while attending Dental School, Dr. Van Gurp was awarded membership into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Fraternity one of the highest awards given in dentistry.

He opened his private practice in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1988 after completing his General Practice Residency in Hospital Dentistry at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT.

Meet the Business Owner

Richard V.

Business Owner

«I truly love what I do. It’s very rewarding to make a difference in the health and confidence of another person. While I am grateful for the professional recognition I have received, my greatest source of joy is the wonderful life I have with my family.

«I am so blessed to be married to my wife, Amy. Her energy is endless in balancing family, work and play. Our three children monopolize our time and we wouldn’t want it any other way! They brighten each of our days and like most parents feel about their children — they grow up too fast!

«Family and fitness are integral parts of creating that balance in life which makes me a better dentist. Triathlons are a great outlet for me. As a youngster, I swam competitively and ran endurance events including marathons. By adding cycling to the mix, triathlons just made sense. It’s a real commitment to train for three sports, but I enjoy it immensely.

«Amy and I enjoy cheering each other on in the triathlons and half-​marathons that we enter