The dental team at Joseph Siragusa, DDS shares Dr. Siragusa's vision of comprehensive dental treatment, delivered in a warm and friendly environment. Each team member has been trained in their area of expertise and continues to grow through ongoing educational courses to ensure a positive patient experience.
We invite you to meet our team!
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Dr.Joseph Siragusa
Dr. Siragusa received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia in 1999 and has been serving patients in Hampton Roads for 23 years. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and attends implant study clubs and continuing education classes regularly. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association & Peninsula Dental Society.
Along with his wonderful wife of 32 years, Frances, Dr. Siragusa is a lifelong Hampton Roads native. They live on the Peninsula with their beagle mix Sandy & Havi poo, Chewy. His hobbies include spending time with his family, fishing, and enjoying all this great area offers.
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Chaun TarverHygienist
Chaun is life-long native of Hampton. After graduating from Kecoughtan High School in the year- none of your business, she started working for her father, John Tarver, D.D.S. as a dental assistant. In 1995 she received her B.S. in Dental Hygiene from Old Dominion University.
As a Sagittarius, she is a modern day intellectual who loves the color pink and is currently between husbands(Update-Engaged!!!).
She has two wonderful kids, Liam and Aliza. Her hobbies are reading, going to the beach with family and friends & taking care of her awesome dogs, Layla & Willow.
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Janissa TurnerDental Assistant
Janissa recently moved to Newport News from her hometown of Lumberton, NC. She attended Fayetteville Technical Community College where she became certified in Dental Assisting in 2009. She has been working as a Certified Dental Assistant since graduating and joined Dr. Siragusa's team in 2013. She is interested in all aspects of dentistry.
She has been married to her wonderful husband, Mitchell, for 25 years and together they have a very energetic 10 year-old little boy, Kody. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family.
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Tara DelkDental Assistant
Originally from Appomattox, VA, Tara and her husband relocated to Hampton several years ago. Tara enjoys learning new dental techniques and helping patients understand procedures.
Her hobbies include, cruising , bowling and spending time with her amazing daughter Maegan. Her favorite number is 77(Washington Capitals-Go Oshie!).
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Darcy AtkinsonPatient Coordinator
Darcy began her dental experience as a Dental Assistant in her home town of Milford, NH. After her husband's job relocated to Newport News in 2015, she started working with Dr. Siragusa. She has two wonderful children (one is a Hygienist!).
As another Sagittarius, her hobbies include knitting while drinking a glass of wine and drinking wine with friends.
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Casey GreenTreatment Coordinator
As a native Californian-Casey hopped on the 101, crossed over to the 210, switched to the 10 and became our wonderful Treatment Coordinator. She is interested all aspects of dentistry...and the letter W. On the weekends, Casey enjoys riding her bike, spending time with her friends and visiting her four awesome adult children.
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Frances SiragusaOffice Manager
Frances, a lifelong native of Hampton, has been married to Dr. Joe for 32 years. She graduated from VCU where she received a B.S. in Biology.
When she realized how hard it was to get a job with a B.S. in Biology, she attended MCV and graduated with a degree in Clinical Lab Science. Frances worked at the McGuire V.A. hospital as a microbiologist for 5 years until she decided to work with her wonderful husband! She has been working in the dental field for 23 years.
Like Chaun & Darcy, Frances is also a Sagittarius & enjoys traveling, Duran Duran and spending time with her husband and their wonderful kids.