Orthodontists in Winchester

Dr. DeArment grew up locally and attended John Handley High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He then received his dental degree from Virginia Commonwealth University while finishing at the top of the class. He completed his orthodontic residency program at the University of Louisville, which is recognized as one of the top clinical training programs in the country. He then returned to Winchester and began practicing in 1996.

He purchased the practice of Dr. John Goodloe and established Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics in 2006. Dr. DeArment was one of the first groups of orthodontists in the nation to become Invisalign® certified in 2000. Dr. DeArment and Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics have been designated as a “Top 1% Invisalign Provider in North America.” Shenandoah Valley Orthodontics is perennially recognized by voters as the “Best Orthodontic Practice” in the Shenandoah Valley by Virginia Living magazine, the Winchester Star and the Northern Virginia Daily newspapers.

He is passionate about pleasing his patients and ensuring they achieve the most beautiful smile possible while also improving their self-esteem and confidence. Dr. DeArment is proud to be a member of the American Dental Association® and the American Association of Orthodontists, as well as various regional and state dental and orthodontic associations. He is a past president of the Virginia Association of Orthodontists.

Giving back to the community and volunteerism is especially important to him. He has served on various committees and fundraising campaigns at Braddock Street United Methodist Church. He is a past president of the Handley Judges Athletic Association (JAA) and a founding member and the first president of the Winchester Education Foundation (WEF). He was awarded “Rookie of the Year” by the United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. He is currently serving as the chairman of the annual fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Northern Shenandoah Valley, and he is also vice-chair of its board of directors.

He met his wife, Nancy, in dental school. She is a general dentist in Winchester. Together, they have four daughters, Olivia, Natalie, AnneElyse and Audrey. Dr. DeArment tries to stay as active as he can by enjoying fitness training, biking, tennis, skiing, working outside, painting, traveling and attending sports events. He enjoys any activity that involves spending quality time with family. He is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins fan, and he also roots for his daughters’ college teams (Penn State, University of South Carolina and Wake Forest).

Dr. Lill has been specializing in orthodontics since 2003. His passion lies in creating life-changing smile transformations unmatched in the orthodontic community while providing a “WOW” experience for all patients. He is considered a top orthodontic provider worldwide using the latest digital technologies available. Building relationships with patients through their orthodontic journey provides him the drive to do his best for them and inspire them to create their own smile story to be more in life.

He grew up in Rochester, New York, and he earned his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University. He then spent four years working in two trauma centers, building upon his interest in caring for others that started in his teens as a volunteer medic. He graduated summa cum laude with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He then completed a certificate program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry and earned a certificate and Master of Science degree in orthodontics from the Medical College of Virginia before joining Dr. DeArment and the SVO team in Winchester and Front Royal.

Dr. Lill has published research in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and gives public and professional lectures on oral health topics. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Virginia Association of Orthodontists, and the Southern Association of Orthodontists. He is currently on the board and president-elect of the VA Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation.

Away from the office, Dr. Lill actively supports area schools’ education and athletic programs, as well as various local United Way activities by generously donating his time, skills and resources. He is an accomplished licensed travel soccer coach with Blue Ridge United, currently the chairman of the board, and is passionate about coaching youth soccer. In his spare time, he enjoys lake life, boating, gas-free driving, cooking, playing sports and supporting the Penn State, Steelers and Penguins teams. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Leslie, and their four children, Andrew, Jordan, and twin boys Matthew and Brayden.