French Moore III, DDS, Dentist in Abingdon

Dr. French Moore III

DDS – Abingdon, Virginia Dentist – COSMETIC DENTIST

Dr. Moore was born and raised in Abingdon, Virginia. He earned his B.S. in Biology from James Madison University and his D.D.S. from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in Richmond in 1982. Upon graduation, he married Laura, the love of his life, and moved to Germany to serve three years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. In 1985, he returned to Abingdon to join the family practice with his father, Dr. French Moore Jr.

After 45 years of experience, Dr. Moore continues to thrive in serving patients in Abingdon and surrounding areas and enjoys staying current on the latest dental procedures and technologies.

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Benjamin Mavelil, DDS, Dentist in Abingdon

Dr. Benjamin Mavelil

DDS – Abingdon, Virginia Dentist

Dr. Mavelil was born and raised in Dubai. He was born to Indian first-generation immigrants and has two brothers. He moved to India after high school to pursue dentistry. He completed 5 years of dental training and went on to complete a residency in Orthodontics. His clinical practice was primarily in Orthodontics for four years before he decided to come to the US to pursue professional licensure here. He graduated with a Doctor in Dental Surgery degree in May 2021 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Focused on evidence-based, patient-centric dental care, he wants to help restore and maintain patients’ oral health using his education and experience.

He is currently learning and adopting the latest natural alternatives to cosmetic facial care, such as microneedling with PRF.

An energetic individual , he’s committed to being a part of the Abingdon Smiles dental family and is excited at the prospect of offering natural alternatives for facial rejuvenation.

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Hunter Christian Smith, DDS, MS, Dentist in Abingdon

Dr. Hunter Christian Smith
DDS, MS

Dr. Smith was born and raised in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. He earned his B.S. in Biology from King University before completing both a Master of Science (MS) in Pharmacology and his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

While at UTHSC, Dr. Smith served as Vice President of the Esthetics Club and participated in service opportunities both locally and abroad, including medical mission trips to Tanzania, Mission of Mercy and Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinics, and Hope Smiles events in Nashville. These experiences continue to shape his patient-centered approach to dentistry.

Following dental school, Dr. Smith pursued advanced training through an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at the Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center. This residency provided comprehensive training in managing complex cases and gave him extensive experience in dental implants, full-mouth reconstruction, fixed full-arch hybrid restorations, and sedation techniques. His AEGD training reinforced his commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care.

Dr. Smith is dedicated to lifelong learning and actively pursues cutting-edge continuing education to provide patients with the best care possible. Now practicing in Abingdon, he is proud to serve patients in the community where he grew up. Away from the office, he treasures life with his wife, Maggie, and their new baby daughter. In his free time, he enjoys fly fishing, golfing, and exploring the outdoors.

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