Alex Hawkins, DDS

Dentist & Owner

Dr. Alex Hawkins is a native Richmonder who graduated from Richmond Christian School and went on to earn both his bachelor’s degree and ultimately his DDS degree from VCU in 2004. After associating in Lynchburg and then Short Pump, he purchased what is now known as Hawkins Family Dentistry (HFD) in 2009.

A passion for connecting the dots between oral and whole-body health, as well as a belief that relevant technology can assist in that mission has led to Dr. Hawkins’ investments in LANAP (a laser therapy for the treatment of gum disease), CEREC single-visit crowns, and salivary testing with protocols that positively impact your oral microbiome. He seeks to integratively blend the best of both traditional and alternative methods, thereby helping patients realize the benefits of improved overall health. He has also spent considerable time serving those in need, having volunteered for four dental missions in Honduras and the Andes mountains of Peru.

A former top vote-getter (by his peers) in Richmond Magazine’s Top Dentists, he is a proud member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) and his team has recently completed coursework with the Integrative Dental Medicine Scholar Society. When not encouraging patients on their health journey, Dr. Hawkins enjoys time with his wife Amy, their three children and daughter-in-law, and their two dogs–a German Shepherd (Maggie) and a Cavapoo (Sebastian). He’s also energized by the perfect pun, rousing games of pickleball and ping-pong, and cheering on the “soon-to-be National Champion” VCU Men’s Basketball team at every opportunity!