Dr. Virginia Van Osdel, D.D.S. is a 1974 graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. She is a native Californian, was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the San Fernando Valley. She did her undergraduate work at UCLA before moving across town to USC for dental school.
After graduation, "Dr. Virginia" started working for her father, Dr. Robert L. Van Osdel in his Beverly Hills office. This was a fruitful collaboration as "Dr. Robert" had created a very high level restorative and reconstructive practice. After his retirement, Dr. Virginia moved the practice to its current location at 9201 Sunset Boulevard.
Dr. Virginia taught at USC part time for about 10 years after her graduation, enjoying the academic atmosphere. She was the first clinical instructor to be certified in both the Operative Department and the Crown and Bridge Department. She continues to work with USC Dental School senior students in a mentorship program where the students spend time with her in the practice. She is a member of the American Association of Women Dentists and Past President of the prestigious Beverly Hills Academy of Dentistry.
Dr Virginia has taken many hours of continuing education over the years, including a 2 year part time Graduate Program from The Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education in Gnathology.
Dr. Virginia is a member of Angie's List, and is the first advertiser in their new Health Magazine.
She is also a member of BNI-Business Advantage Chapter in Beverly Hills and BNI Business Network International.
Dr. Virginia has been married for 21 years to David F. Sartin, a retired Marketing Director who was involved in the Disability Insurance world. Now he is working as a courier for IBA. They are proud parents of 3 Tennessee Walking horses, 1 Australian Shepherd, and 1 Border Collie. Life is busy on the Glendale Rancho property where all the humans and creatures reside.
Dr. Virginia is an accomplished needlepointer and knitter. You will see many of her needlepoint creations on the walls of the office, and some of her shawls and scarves on display.
