Meet Our Doctor
MEET
Dr. Jessaca Charité
Pronounced "Sha-ree-tay"
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Hi there! I am Dr. Jessaca S. Charité, founder and owner of Positiviteeth Pediatric Dentistry. Thank you so much for considering becoming part of our practice family. Positiviteeth is a testament to my goal and vision of increasing access to pediatric dental care within southwest Virginia and beyond. I can assure you that your children have landed on good soil in this practice, and they are sure to blossom throughout the years that our team will have the privilege of caring for them!
I am a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist with over a decade of professional training and several years working in public health and practicing pediatric dentistry. I look forward to making a profound social impact on pediatric oral health and public health in Southwest Virginia through my work with Positiviteeth!
Brown University (Providence, RI)
Bachelor of Arts - Health & Human Biology
Yale School of Medicine Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital (New Haven, CT)
Postdoctoral Specialty Residency Training in Pediatric Dentistry
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (Boston, MA)
Doctor of Dental Medicine / Master of Public Health (DMD/MPH) Dual-degree
High Honors – Cum Laude
U.S. National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
Served in Roanoke, VA and Springfield, MO as a four-year NHSC Scholar
Dr. Charité's Background
I AM HERE FOR YOU...
Old wisdom teaches us that “it takes a village to raise a child.” In today’s fast-paced world where many traditional social and community interactions have been replaced with virtual ones, parenting in the modern age can sometimes feel overwhelming and isolating. As a mother myself, I am no stranger to how challenging parenting can be as we all strive to give our kids the best that life has to offer. I want you to know - you are not alone! I am on this journey with you as part of your family’s “village” to help your child reach their fullest potential. My approach to care blends compassion, education, and fun as I help young patients feel confident and proud of their healthy smiles. As your family’s pediatric dentist, I vow to always provide loving, compassionate care and offer you only what I genuinely believe is right and best to address your child’s unique needs.
I am looking forward to serving your family!
Smile and Shine Your Light!
- Dr. Charité
Fun Facts about Dr. Charité
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She is a devoted wife and a loving mother.
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She is a proud “NICU Mama.” Her son miraculously survived against the odds after being born at only 22 weeks gestation and spent over 5 months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
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She loves to sing! (And consider yourself warned - it’s pretty much a given that you will catch her in the middle of a tune at some point while you’re in the office…)
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She enjoys dance fitness and distance running
