Dr. Albert Payne is a native of Danville and a graduate of George Washington High School. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1972 with a B.S. in Biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from VCU School of Dentistry in 1976 and began private practice in Danville. He married his wife, Sandra, in 1973. They have 3 grown children (1 son and 2 daughters), 2 grandsons, and 1 granddaughter.
Dr. Payne is a member of the Danville Regional (Past President), Piedmont (Past President and Fellow), Virginia, and American Dental Associates. He is also a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He has been voted “Best Dentist” for the past 11 years in the Danville Register & Bee’s Reader’s Choice survey.
He presently serves on the Boards of Delta Dental Plan of VA, Boys and Girls Club of Danville, and VA Bank & Trust Company. His community involvement includes the Tunstall HS Academic Boosters Club (President); St. John’s United Methodist Church Fishermen’s Club (President); past coach for Pittsylvania County Youth League girls’ basketball and softball; and served on the Pittsylvania County School Board from 1988 – 2000.
Dr. Payne is a life-long member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the TUMC Methodist Men, the VCU School of Dentistry Alumni Association, and the College of W & M Alumni Association. His hobbies and interests include playing golf and softball, gardening, traveling, reading, movies and concerts, and being a Grandpa.
Jeffrey A. Clifton, D.D.S.
Dr. Jeff Clifton is a native of Danville and a graduate of George Washington High School. He graduated from Hampden-Sydney College in 1983 with a B.S. in Biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from VCU School of Dentistry in 1987 and began private practice in Danville. He married his wife, Patti, in 1987 and they have two sons.
Dr. Clifton is a member of the Danville Regional (Past President), Piedmont, Virginia and American Dental Associations. He has participated in numerous seminars focusing on orthodontics and TMJ problems. He is an Invisalign certified provider and is currently involved in extensive continuing education for dental implants. His special interest is the study of occlusion and bite related disorders.
Dr. Clifton’s hobbies and interests include coaching youth sports, playing golf, NASCAR racing, cooking and jazz music. He is also a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.
Christopher A. Payne, D.D.S.
Dr. Chris Payne is a native of Danville and a graduate of Tunstall High School. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1998 with a B.S. in Biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from VCU School of Dentistry in 2003 and began private practice in Danville. He married his wife Han in 2003 and they have 2 sons.
Dr. Payne is a member of the Danville Regional, Piedmont, Virginia and American Dental Associations. He earned his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2007 having completed 500 hours of continuing education since graduation. His course studies include seminars in root canal therapy, Lumineer veneers, in-office bleaching, esthetic partials, implant supported dentures, Invisalign, and a “multi-month” continuum course in orthodontics.
Dr. Payne treats the entire family’s dental needs, and believes children should first visit a dentist at around two years of age. He has worked closely with Head Start and has participated in the Southwest VA Mission Of Mercy (MOM) project to provide dental care to adults and children who may not have access otherwise. He particularly enjoys being able to help people with dental pain get relief. He is a life-long member of Trinity United Methodist Church and an officer in the Kiwanis Club of Danville.
James R. Evans, D.D.S.
Dr. Jim Evans is a native of Logan, WV, and a graduate of Logan Senior High School. He graduated from Fairmont State College in 1972 with a B.S. in Biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from WVU School of Dentistry in 1978 and moved to Danville to begin private practice. He married Stephanie in 1967. They have 3 grown children (1 son and 2 daughters), 3 grandsons and 2 granddaughters. They also have a Chocolate Lab, Abbi Gail, and 3 “grand-dogs”.
Dr. Evans served in the United States Air Force 1965-1969. He was stationed in TX, FL, SC, & Philippines and played basketball for his Base team.
Dr. Evans is a member of the Danville Regional (Past President), Piedmont (Past President), Virginia, and the American Dental Association. He is a Fellow of the VA Dental Association and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an International Honorary Dental Organization recognizing outstanding dentists and celebrating their achievements.
Dr. Evans’ community involvement includes: past President of Danville YMCA; past member of Free Clinic of Danville board; past Commissioner and Coach of Little League Baseball; past leader of Boy Scout Troop 376; and past coach for YBA basketball, soccer, fall baseball and Danville All-Stars. He also served as President of Woodberry Elementary School PTA, Westmoreland Middle School PTA, and George Washington High School Basketball Booster Club.
He is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Danville Golf Club, German Club, Young Men’s Club, AARP, WVU Alumni Association, and WVU School of Dentistry Alumni. His hobbies and interests include supporting WVU Athletics, playing golf, being “Pops” for his grandchildren, gourmet cooking, crashing at the beach, listening and Shagging to Beach Music, reading, and Military History.
After 30 years of private dental practice, Dr. Evans is happy to merge with Danville Dental Associates in January 2008.
Tamara S. Webster, D.D.S
Dr. Tamara Webster is a native of Stuart VA and a graduate of Patrick County High School. She graduated from Voorhees College in 2004 with a B.S. in Biology. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2008 and completed a General Practice Residency Program (GPR) in Columbia, South Carolina following her graduation.
During her residency she received inter-disciplinary training consisting of dental treatment under IV sedation, treating patients’ post- traumatic dental injuries, and all aspects of general dentistry.
Dr. Webster is a member of the Greater Columbia Dental Association, American Dental Association, National Dental Association, American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD), Academy of General Dentists and also a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Honor Society.
Dr. Webster’s hobbies include enjoying the company of family and friends, reading, participating in and watching most sports, singing and laughing. She is a member of Hylton Thessalonia Primitive Baptist Church.
Jeffrey Eskendri, D.M.D.
Dr. Jeffrey Eskendri is from the small town of Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls near Pittsburgh, PA. His father is Persian and his mother is part Native American (Apache). Dr. Eskendri is a graduate of Blackhawk High School, June 2002. He graduated valedictorian from North Carolina State University in December 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2009. He is currently content in returning to the south where he is beginning to practice at Danville Dental Associates, while residing in Chapel Hill, NC.
Dr. Eskendri is a member of the American Dental Association and he has participated in several outreach and dental awareness events during his training. He believes in prevention, conservative dentistry, and comprehensive dental care. His main focus is not only the concern of an individual's dental needs, but also the general well-being of the individual.
Dr. Eskendri's hobbies and interests include playing tennis, soccer, and table tennis. He is a tennis instructor, USNTA certified. He also enjoys traveling and is a Travel and Tourism Specialist, having earned his degree from Penn Foster Career School. He loves spending his time in the outdoors and nature.
Dr. Eskendri is very passionate about what he does and what he has achieved.
Our Team
In addition to our doctors, our staff includes dental assistants, hygienists, and business personnel
trained to improve your dental health and make your visit a pleasant one. Each member of the team has
received extensive training and ongoing education in their field, along with 15 to 20 plus years of
experience for many. But our expertise does not stop with our credentials. We strive to develop personal
relationships with each patient and deliver the care most suited to that individual. We are a
comprehensive dental practice, which means the utmost in convenience for you and every member of your family.
The majority of your dental care will be delivered in the comfort and familiarity of our office by the
friendly staff that knows you and routinely cares for you. Should you require outside dental services, you
can be certain we will refer you to a trusted provider who will coordinate treatment with us to ensure the
best care for you.
Dr. Tamara Webster is a native of Stuart VA and a graduate of Patrick County High School. She graduated from Voorhees College in 2004 with a B.S. in Biology. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2008 and completed a General Practice Residency Program (GPR) in Columbia, South Carolina following her graduation.
Dr. Jeffrey Eskendri is from the small town of Chippewa Township, Beaver Falls near Pittsburgh, PA. His father is Persian and his mother is part Native American (Apache). Dr. Eskendri is a graduate of Blackhawk High School, June 2002. He graduated valedictorian from North Carolina State University in December 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2009. He is currently content in returning to the south where he is beginning to practice at Danville Dental Associates, while residing in Chapel Hill, NC.