Starfish Dental Care
Welcome to Starfish Dental
You come to us with unique problems and concerns; we individualize your treatment to fit your needs, wants, and desires. At Starfish Dental, we believe a great smile can make a real difference in a person's life. When you look younger and feel healthier, you can smile confidently and enjoy being social again. Isn't that what it's all about?
Whether you are a new patient looking for a dental practice or have been coming to our office for decades, we will always put your interest before ours. You are in the right place.
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Meet Dr. Dag Zapatero, MAGD, FACD
Dr. Zapatero is a graduate of The University of North Carolina School of Dentistry and has been named one of "America's Top Dentists" for the last 20 plus years. Dr. Zapatero has received his Fellowship, Mastership, and Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition Award from the Academy of General Dentistry and is one of 60 international Pankey Scholars. He was recognized as a leader in the field of dentistry twice by the Journal of Dental Technology and is an adjunct faculty member at the UNC School of Dentistry and a visiting faculty at the L.D. Pankey Institute. Dr. Zapatero was also selected as the at-large member of the Legislative Committee of the Virginia Dental Association. Dr. Zapatero is proud of his selection as a Fellowship of the very prestigious American College of Dentists, which limits membership to just 3.5% of all practicing dentists in the United States.
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3020 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Office Hours
M-Th 8:30am to 5:00pm
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Welcome to our Practice

Patients come to us with unique problems and challenges. Dr. Zapatero and his staff believe in thinking differently and solving complex dental issues.   We enjoy coming up with innovative and novel ways of looking at things and invite you to bring your dental problems that need a fresh pair of eyes or that require an outside-the-box solution. We love to create beautiful smiles and tackle complex cases. 

Dr. Zapatero and his team believe in delivering dental excellence, and their passion fosters an understanding that art and science are what create natural beauty with predictable function. Whether you are a new patient looking for a dental practice or have been coming to our office for decades, we will always put your interest before ours. Our privately owned single-doctor practice emphasizes creating relationships and dental excellence. 

Whatever your dental goals, we offer choices that enable you to make educated decisions about your oral health and remove the fear of dentistry. Our website contains information about cosmetic dental procedures, our clinic, and our services. You can read our content or contact us anytime with questions to learn more. 

While technology and materials keep changing, teeth have remained the same. We take pride in our restorative care and in creating beautiful smiles for a lifetime.  New dental materials come and go, but certain ones have proven successful and provide the necessary longevity. How long is dentistry supposed to last? That is a question we often ask ourselves. Milled and all-porcelain crowns sound great, but how can you measure their success if you can't find any five-year research study on any of these materials? We selected dental materials based on independent research and not company-driven marketing information. We work with master technicians and manufacturers to give you a beautiful, non-toxic, long-lasting smile. 

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