Calm by design
Quiet operatories, soft music, lake views. Your visit moves at a pace that feels human — not clinical.
Smith Mountain Lake · Westlake Corner · Hardy, Virginia
Your Smith Mountain
Lake Dentist.
Modern, gentle family and cosmetic dentistry with Dr. James Willis, DDS — right here at Westlake Corner. Veneers, Invisalign, implants, and root canals all under one roof, so you finish your care at home.
540-443-3002· Mon–Fri 8–5- Dr. James Willis, DDS
- In-House Implants & Root Canals
- Virginia Dental Club
- Invisalign Provider
- Same-Day Emergency Care
- ★ 4.9 on Google (44 reviews)
Smith Mountain Lake · Westlake Corner · Hardy, Virginia
Comprehensive Care at Westlake Corner
Cosmetic refinements, family dentistry, implants, and clear aligners — all under one roof, so you finish your care here at the lake.
Cosmetic Dentistry
The lead service for our lake-community. Veneers, whitening, bonding, and inlays — refined work for refined patients.
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Custom-crafted porcelain shells for a flawless, natural-looking smile.
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Professional in-office and take-home whitening — visible results without the drugstore wear-and-tear.
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Clear-aligner orthodontics. Straighter teeth without the look-and-feel of braces.
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In-house dental implants — no outside referral. A permanent answer to missing teeth.
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In-house root canal therapy — gentle relief that saves your natural tooth.
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Family dentistry for every stage of life — preventive, gentle, and unhurried.
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Same-day emergency dentistry during clinical hours. Call 540-443-3002.
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Meet Your Dentist
Meet Dr. James Willis, DDS
Lead Dentist · Founder of Willis & Associates
“The best dentistry feels like a conversation, not a procedure.”
Dr. James Willis, DDS leads Westlake Dental Center with the same patient-first philosophy he has built across the Willis Dentistry network for more than three decades. Every visit at Westlake is grounded in honest conversation, modern technique, and the kind of unhurried care that lake-community patients expect.
As founder of the Willis Dentistry network, Dr. Willis brings a deep bench of in-house services to Smith Mountain Lake — implants, root canals, Invisalign, and full-arch restoration — so you can finish your care here at home, with people you know.
General & Family DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental ImplantsNon-Surgical Root Canal Therapy
Meet Your New DentistThe Experience
How a visit at Westlake feels
We built this practice around the way lake-community life actually moves — unhurried, neighborly, and quietly modern.
Modern equipment, gentle technique
Digital scans, low-radiation imaging, and time-tested clinical care. You get the best of both — without the noise.
Everything under one roof
Implants, root canals, Invisalign, cosmetic work — all in-house. You finish your care here, with the team you trust.
Virginia Dental Club
A membership built for life at the lake.
No insurance, or a plan that never quite covers what you need? The Virginia Dental Club gives you predictable, plan-free dental care at Westlake — preventive included, everything else 20% off.
Preventive care included
Cleanings, exams, and X-rays are built into your membership — no extra invoice.
20% off everything else
Fillings, crowns, cosmetic work, Invisalign, implants — your savings carry across the practice.
No paperwork, no waiting
No claim forms, no annual maximums, no waiting periods. Your plan is active the day you join.
$259/ year
Individual plan · additional household members $259/year each
Built for Smith Mountain Lake families, retirees, and seasonal residents.
Smith Mountain Lake · Westlake Corner · Hardy, Virginia
Loved by Smith Mountain Lake patients
Honest words from neighbors across Moneta, Hardy, Westlake Corner, and the Franklin and Bedford county lake communities.
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Patricia M.
Moneta, VA · in the last month
“We retired to Smith Mountain Lake from northern Virginia three years ago and finding the right dentist out here was the last thing to fall into place. Dr. Willis and his team are wonderful — unhurried, thorough, and genuinely friendly. The…”
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Tom & Susan H.
Hardy, VA · a month ago
“After years of being referred out for root canals and crowns, it's a real gift to have everything done in one place. Dr. Willis handled my root canal in-house with no fuss and zero drama. My wife had her veneers done here too. Couldn't be h…”
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Linda R.
Wirtz, VA · 2 months ago
“I had been putting off Invisalign for years thinking I was too old. Dr. Willis walked me through the whole thing and reassured me it was a great choice at any age. I'm seven months in and my smile is already so much better. The team always…”
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Greg P.
Westlake Corner · 3 months ago
“Chipped a front tooth on a Saturday boating with the grandkids. They got me in first thing Monday morning, fixed it that same visit, and the bonding looks completely natural. The convenience of having a real dentist right here at Westlake i…”
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Janet & Bill K.
Bedford County · 4 months ago
“We've been patients here for two years now and consistently recommend the practice to neighbors. The hygienists are gentle, the front desk is helpful with insurance questions, and Dr. Willis takes his time explaining everything. We never fe…”
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Marie C.
Goodview, VA · 5 months ago
“Joined the Virginia Dental Club after our retirement insurance dropped dental and it's been a fantastic decision. Cleanings included, real savings on the bigger work, and no paperwork to chase. The whole team has been wonderful — especially…”
New to Westlake Dental Center
We’d love to meet you.
Whether it’s been six months or six years since your last visit, you’re welcome at Westlake. Getting started takes a few minutes — and you can do most of it from home.
Register online
Finish your paperwork from the dock, the porch, or the dinner table — before you ever step into the office.
Bring your insurance
We're in-network with Delta Dental, Cigna, and United Concordia — and we accept every major private plan.
Same-day urgent care
Hurting? Call 540-443-3002 during clinical hours. We hold same-day slots for exactly this.
Visit Us
We’re at Westlake Corner.
Right next to Westlake Towne Center on Booker T. Washington Highway — easy to reach from Hardy, Moneta, Wirtz, Huddleston, and Union Hall.
Westlake Dental Center
Dentist · Westlake Corner
13245 Booker T Washington Hwy Bldg 2 Suite D
Hardy, VA 24101
Open · Monday–Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Clinical Hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Request an Appointment
Plan your visit to Westlake.
Send a quick note and our team will be in touch — usually within one business day. Calling works too: 540-443-3002.
- Reply within one business day
- No deposit, no commitment to schedule
- Insurance questions welcome — we'll verify for you
Prefer to book later?
Book online — available 24/7From Our Blog
Stories from the lake community
Practical notes on dental care, life at Smith Mountain Lake, and the kind of questions our patients ask us most.
Caring for your smile while living on the lake
Life at Smith Mountain Lake comes with sun, water, and weekend snacks the kids talk about for days. A few small habits keep your teeth in just as good shape as your dock lines.
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Why active retirees choose Invisalign
Clear aligners aren't just for teenagers. Many of our Smith Mountain Lake patients in their 50s, 60s, and 70s have used Invisalign to finally fix a smile they've thought about for decades.
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Booker T. Washington Highway: a brief history
The road we sit on has a story — one that connects the lake community to a remarkable Virginian. A short look at the highway that brings most of our patients to our door.
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Smith Mountain Lake: a dentist's guide to chlorine, sun, and lake water
Pool chlorine, lake bacteria, and intense sun all do small things to your teeth and gums over a summer. Here's what's worth knowing — and what isn't.
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