Dr. Jennifer Staas is originally from Northern Virginia. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Upon completion of her degree she returned to Northern Virginia. Here she continued her interest in dentistry with employment in dental practices as a dental assistant, dental office manager, as well as operating a dental radiographic lab. She moved to Richmond, Virginia to attend MCV/VCU School of Dentistry. During her dental education, she continued her employment in the community, working for an oral surgery practice in the Richmond area. She graduated from MCV/VCU School of Dentistry with honors. Upon completion of her degree, she entered the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency. She has previously held a faculty position at the MCV/VCU School of Dentistry. She enjoys all treatment aspects of dentistry and really finds joy in working with children.
Dr. Staas is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, Virginia Dental Association, and the Richmond Dental Society. She has participated in many volunteer dental programs such as the Jamaica Project, as well as within the state of Virginia, the Wise County M.O.M Project, and the Eastern Shore M.O.M. Project.
Dr. Staas and her husband live in Richmond with their daughter, Claire. They enjoy spending time with family, sailboat racing, and water sports.