Our Story
About Roanoke Dental Center
A Cave Spring practice with decades of history, two front doors, and one standard of care for the whole Roanoke Valley.
Reviewed by our dentists, Updated April 2026
From Dr. Sowers to Dr. Willis
Roanoke Dental Center carries a long history of service to this community. For more than twenty years, Dr. Steven Sowers cared for Cave Spring families from this practice, building the kind of reputation that only comes from seeing the same patients, and then their children, year after year.
When Dr. Sowers was ready to hand the practice forward, he did it the way patients would want: doctor to doctor. Dr. James Willis, a Virginia dentist whose career has centered on cosmetic and restorative dentistry, took ownership and has invested in the practice ever since. The team, the technology, and the standard of care Roanoke patients experience in every chair all reflect that commitment.
Today your care is in the hands of Dr. Syed Razi and Dr. David Perry, and that is exactly how Dr. Willis built it: a practice strong enough to stand on its doctors, with a founder close enough to keep it that way.
Two offices, one practice
Roanoke Dental Center serves the Roanoke Valley from two Cave Spring locations, both in the 24018 ZIP code. Our Electric Rd office sits just off Route 419, led by Dr. David Perry. Our Brambleton Ave office is a neighborhood practice led by Dr. Syed Razi. Both offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and both share the same records, the same standards, and the same no-pressure approach to treatment planning.
Having two front doors means shorter drives, easier scheduling, and a familiar team no matter which office you walk into. Compare both on our locations page.
How we practice
The philosophy here is simple: explain everything in plain English, show patients what we see, and let them set the pace. We offer nitrous oxide for patients who want help staying relaxed, and we build treatment plans around what each patient actually needs, never around a sales target. Read more about our approach on the patient comfort page.
Rooted in the Star City
Roanoke is the Star City of the South, and this practice is proud to be part of it. Our patients come from Cave Spring, Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, and Botetourt County, and many have been coming for decades. Whether you found us through a neighbor, a coworker, or a search for a dentist near Route 419, we would be glad to meet you. Start here as a new patient or reserve a visit online any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Roanoke Dental Center been serving Roanoke?+
The practice has served the Cave Spring area of Roanoke County for decades, including more than twenty years under Dr. Steven Sowers. Dr. James Willis now owns the practice and has continued investing in the team, the technology, and the standard of care.
Who owns Roanoke Dental Center today?+
Dr. James Willis, a Virginia dentist whose career has centered on cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He acquired the practice from Dr. Sowers in a doctor-to-doctor transition. Day to day, patient care is led by Dr. Syed Razi at Brambleton Ave and Dr. David Perry at Electric Rd.
Are both offices part of the same practice?+
Yes. Electric Rd and Brambleton Ave share one team, one standard of care, and one patient record system. You can choose whichever office is more convenient, and either front desk can help you schedule.
Do both locations keep the same hours?+
Yes. Both offices are open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and appointment scheduling is available 24/7 by phone or online.
★ When You're Ready
Come see for yourself.
Take your time choosing the office that fits.
Pick the Cave Spring office that's closer to you. Appointment scheduling is open 24/7 by phone or online, clinical visits are Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM at both offices.
Visit Electric Rd
2660 Electric Rd Suite A
Visit Brambleton Ave
4907 Brambleton Ave
Or call the front desk