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Welcome to Valley Ridge Family Dentistry!

(located in the Narrows Town Center near Chelsea, AL)

Dr. Vu, Dr. Ray, and the entire Valley Ridge Family Dentistry team would like to welcome you to our website. We are excited to meet you and help you achieve and maintain a vibrant, healthy smile. 

We know our patients value safe, efficient, and affordable care; therefore we strive to offer our patients the best technology and procedures available to the dental industry. Valley Ridge Family Dentistry is here to help you every step of the way. 

We want all our patients to be informed decision makers and fully understand any health issues they face. That is why we have developed a website loaded with valuable information about dental and dental problems and treatments. We encourage you to visit this site whenever you have concerns about your teeth.

Our website provides you with background about our team, office hours, insurance policies, appointment procedures, maps, directions to our office, and other useful information. We know how hectic life can be and are committed to making our practice convenient and accessible. And we want you to feel confident that when you choose Valley Ridge Family Dentistry, you're working with doctors and other professionals who are qualified, experienced, and caring.

Please take a few moments to look through this site to get a better feel for our capabilities and services. We also invite you to email or call our office at any time to request an appointment or ask any questions. 

Thank you,

Your Valley Ridge Family

Voted Birmingham's Best!

This year we received a Birmingham's Best Award! We could not have done this without the love and support from our fabulous patients. Thank you!

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Meet Our Staff

Learn Who We Are

  • Colynda Vu
    DMD
    Dentist

    Dr. Colynda Vu was born in California and has lived in various parts of the United States. However, it was in Philadelphia where her future was predominantly shaped. She attended high school and college there. She later went to Temple University School of Dentistry where she studied to be a dentist and also where she met her future husband, Dr. David Ray. After she graduated from dental school in 2006... Read More

  • David Ray
    DMD
    Dentist

    Dr. Ray is originally from Decatur, AL. After completing his undergraduate studies at UAB, he chose to attend Temple University for dental school. It turned out to be a wise decision because that is where he met his wife, Dr. Colynda Vu. Dr. Ray graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2006. He worked at a private practice in New Jersey for 5 years... Read More

  • Darla Grace DeShazo
    Office Manager

    Darla Grace is our Office Manager here at Valley Ridge Family Dentistry. She has 10 years experience both administrative and chairside dentistry. Her favorite part of dentistry is the artistry, and getting to know her patients. Outside of work Darla Grace enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, family, friends, and her puppy Coosa. She loves anything outdoors, coffee, and painting.

Testimonials

We value each patient's experience. Please read below to find out what our happy patients are saying about us!

  • ""We were so happy to visit Doctors Vu and Ray's family dentistry practice. On scoping out our accessible path, first we saw the building from the back of the Narrows Town Center, along the historic road (Shelby CR 280), and then we spotted their large sign on the top level. A gentle sloping drive up led to where we would enter at a very easy, accessible front elevation facing toward U.S. Hwy 280. This is a calming, health promoting and professional dentistry practice for the entire family with every patient's experience given the BEST!""
    Sue S.
  • ""Dentists that are Residents of our Narrows Community!! Immaculate new facility.""
    Nick
  • ""Had a wonderful experience with Valley Ridge! They were extremely welcoming when I stopped by to see about becoming a new patient. Sherri helped me immediately getting me the information I needed and an appointment on the books. When I showed up for my appointment they got me back quickly, made sure I was comfortable the whole time, and did this all in a timely manner! If you are looking for a local dentist I highly recommend giving them a call!""
    Dane
  • "My experience at Valley Ridge was excellent. I received outstanding care in a beautiful office. I can recommend this office to anyone in need of Dental Care."
    Randal

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    Veneers

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    Fillings

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Primary Location

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed