Dr. Sheila Hardee

Dentist

Dr. Sheila Hardee is a 1989 graduate of the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She had been in private practice in Virginia Beach for nearly 20 years.

As an early pioneer in CAD/CAM Technology, in 2000 she received Advanced Certification credentials in CAD/CAM dentistry and has since been lecturing and training dentists throughout the US and internationally. Dr. Hardee is also certified and licensed in laser periodontal therapy, LANAP.

Dr. Hardee has been married to her husband Rick for 39 years. They have a married son and two granddaughters.

Dr. Jacqueline Cothrell

Dentist

Dr. Jacqueline Cothrell is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where she earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS). She has been practicing general dentistry in southwest Virginia since 2017.

Dr. Cothrell enjoys treating patients of all ages and has considerable experience working with young children. She strives to continually broaden her knowledge to ensure all her patients are receiving the highest quality of care.

When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their German Shepherd.

Dr. Mohammad Abukar

PERIODONTIST

Dr. Abukar graduated with a certificate in periodontics and a masters in oral biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2022. His training included treating periodontal disease, dental implant placement, crown lengthening surgery, gum grafting and more. Prior to earning his certificate at Penn, he earned his dental degree and completed a residency in periodontics from his home country, Jordan.

Dr. Abukar enjoys all fields of periodontics. When away from dentistry, he enjoys Latin dancing, playing chess and learning new languages. He speaks English, Arabic, German and basic Spanish.