Dr. Holly Goodreau – Family Dentist
Dr. Holly Goodreau has always been drawn to the place where art, science, and people intersect, and dentistry turned out to be exactly that. What she loves most about her work is the chance to build real relationships with the people she treats, getting to know their stories while helping them feel confident and healthy. Every patient is different, and she approaches each one with curiosity, care, and a genuine desire to see them thrive.
Education and Experience
Dr. Goodreau earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, graduating cum laude in just three years. She went on to complete dental school at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and has attended many Spear Education lectures to deepen her knowledge of bite mechanics, complex treatment planning, cosmetic design, and clear aligner therapy, ensuring her patients benefit from some of the most current thinking in the field.
Philosophy of Care
For Dr. Goodreau, dentistry is a daily exercise in problem-solving and creativity, made even better by working alongside a team she trusts. She believes in comprehensive, personalized oral care, treating every patient the way she’d want to be treated herself: with compassion, honesty, and reliability. Patient comfort is a top priority in her chair, and she’s known for her gentle touch, especially when it comes to injections.
She’s particularly passionate about digital dentistry and same-day CEREC® crowns are one of her favorite tools, as they let patients walk out with a permanent, custom-fitted crown in a single visit instead of returning multiple times. She also loves working with clear aligners like Invisalign®. Having gone through orthodontic treatment twice herself as a child, she understands firsthand what it feels like to finally love your smile, and she’s grateful to help her own patients experience that same transformation.
What keeps her energized is how much dentistry continues to evolve. She enjoys collaborating with fellow dental professionals to deliver the highest level of care and finds real meaning in the work of restoring people’s oral health — one patient, one smile at a time.
Outside the Office
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Goodreau enjoys spending time with her husband, Daryl, and their two dogs, Finn and Moose (a golden retriever and a chocolate lab). She stays active with pilates, gets creative through pottery, and loves being out on the water whenever she can. She’s also always up for exploring new restaurants and coffee shops around the area.
To learn more about Dr. Goodreau or to schedule a consultation, please contact Eastern Virginia Family & Cosmetic Dentistry today.