
Dr. Tonya Spangler is a Richmond, Virginia native with a lifelong passion for helping others. Before pursuing a career in dentistry, she earned an associate’s degree in animal science and worked as a licensed veterinary technician beginning in 2007. Her love for animals continues today with her German Shorthaired Pointer, Gilly, who is her loyal adventure buddy.
Dr. Spangler earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia before completing her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she graduated first in her class and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She went on to earn her master’s degree and complete her orthodontic residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Spangler is also a published researcher in the
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Outside the office, Dr. Spangler enjoys trail biking, hiking, beach trips, traveling, and discovering new restaurants as a self-proclaimed foodie. She’s also an avid reader and weightlifter, always seeking new ways to stay active and inspired.
Dr. Tonya Spangler is a Richmond, Virginia native with a lifelong passion for helping others. Before pursuing a career in dentistry, she earned an associate’s degree in animal science and worked as a licensed veterinary technician beginning in 2007. Her love for animals continues today with her German Shorthaired Pointer, Gilly, who is her loyal adventure buddy.
Dr. Spangler earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia before completing her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she graduated first in her class and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. She went on to earn her master’s degree and complete her orthodontic residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Spangler is also a published researcher in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Outside the office, Dr. Spangler enjoys trail biking, hiking, beach trips, traveling, and discovering new restaurants as a self-proclaimed foodie. She’s also an avid reader and weightlifter, always seeking new ways to stay active and inspired.