Dr. Evan Boland
Dr. Evan Boland is an Atlanta native who attended Georgia Tech for her undergraduate degree before earning her dental degree from the Dental College of Georgia. During dental school, she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), a national dental honor society, and was actively involved with the Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA), Special Olympics/Special Smiles, and several dental mission trips. Dr. Boland is passionate about getting to know her patients and believes everyone deserves to feel heard, safe, and at ease in the dental chair. She loves the artistry of dentistry, but even more, she values the relationships she gets to build with her patients and the opportunity to care for them as people. Outside of the office, Dr. Boland is married and has a baby girl. She and her husband love running, golfing, traveling, and exploring all that Richmond has to offer.
Q&A
What do you want patients to say about their experience with you?
I hope my patients know that I truly care about them as people. While taking care of their teeth is obviously important to me, I care just as much about how they are doing overall and want to help them in their daily lives as well.
What is your favorite thing about dentistry?
I love that dentistry is a little like arts and crafts – I get to use my hands and creativity to help make people’s teeth beautiful again. But on a deeper level, I love that I get to connect with people at least every six months. I truly love people and want to get to know them on a deeper level while I’m taking care of them.
How do you stay up to date on the latest dental techniques?
I’m constantly researching and watching videos from other dentists I look up to. I also try to take courses throughout the year that interest me. I love learning from friends in different specialty fields as well, which helps me make sure my patients are getting the best and most comprehensive care possible.
If you weren’t a dentist, what would you do?
I almost became a missionary straight out of college, so I could see myself doing that. My parents owned bakeries when I was growing up, so I could definitely see myself owning my own business or restaurant if I weren’t a dentist.
Which charity or organization are you most passionate about supporting?
GHO (Global Health Organization) is an organization I went on multiple dental mission trips with during college, so it is very meaningful to me. I also support FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), which had a huge impact on my faith journey in college. I still have several friends who serve as missionaries with FOCUS, so it is something I love staying connected to.