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Becky Ciccione, DDS
General Dentist
Becky Ciccione Dr. Ciccione is a passionate dentist as well as a dedicated mother to three young children. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2010, and over…
Dr. Abdullah Mahmud, DDS
General Dentist
About Dr. Mahmud Dr. Abdullah Mahmud was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent the first 15 years of his life in the New York and New Jersey area. At the age of 15,…
Dr. Alesia Hatten
General Dentist
About Dr. Hatten, Dr. Hatten attended Belhaven University in Jackson, MS, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. After graduation Dr. Hatten moved to Memphis, TN, to attend the University of Tennessee Health…
Dr. Alexander Edelmann, DDS
Orthodontist
About Dr. Edelmann Dr. Edelmann has had a passion for Orthodontics for as long as he can remember. As a patient he appreciated how grateful he was to be treated by an Orthodontist and…
Dr. Amy Mann, DMD
General Dentist
About Dr. Mann Dr. Amy Mann was born and raised here in Charlotte NC. She earned her bachelors degree in Nutrition Science at Indiana University. She then went on to earn a MA in…
Dr. Christian Vidalon, DMD
General Dentist
About Dr. Vidalon Dr. Christian Vidalon, a South Florida native, earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Nova Southeastern University before continuing to the University of Florida for dental school. His commitment to…
Dr. Chun Peng, DMD
General Dentist
About Dr. Chun Peng Dr. Chun Peng is well-equipped to meet all your general dentistry needs and then some. The Taiwan native honed his skills at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, from which…
Dr. Crystal Allen, DDS
General Dentist
About Dr. Allen Dr. Crystal Allen graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia. Prior to dental school Dr. Allen received her master degree in Biochemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University, and her bachelor degree…
Dr. Elizabeth LaPenna, DMD
General Dentist
About Dr. LaPenna Dr. LaPenna hails from New England. After growing up in New Hampshire, she left the mountains for the city of Boston where she received her Bachelor of Science degree from Emmanuel…
Dr. Eshere Gbarbea DMD, MS
General Dentist
About Dr. Gbarbea Hi, I’m Dr. Eshere Gbarbea. I received my Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University in 2019, after completing my…
Dr. Jacqueline Sonceau, DDS
General Dentist
About Dr. Sonceau Dr. Sonceau was born in the Bahamas and received a bachelors degree in Biology from Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL, after which she attended The Ohio State University and participated in…
Dr. Jagdeep Trivedi, DMD
General Dentist
About Dr. Jagdeep Trivedi For more than a decade, Dr. Jagdeep Trivedi has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in general dentistry. In 2012, the Toronto native earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree…
Dr. James Hull, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
About Dr. Hull Dr. Jim Hull has been a practicing orthodontist in Charlotte for over 30 years. He is very proud to be carrying on the Charlotte tradition of his father’s practice, which started in…
Dr. Karthik Naidu, D.M.D., M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
About Dr. Karthik Naidu Dr. Karthik Naidu is a native of eastern Georgia. He attended dental school at the Medical College of Georgia. From there he completed medical school and residency training in oral…
Dr. Minerva Castillo, DDS
General Dentist
About Dr. Castillo Dr. Castillo earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from two Universities: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (UNPHU) in her Country Dominican Republic; and the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) in…
Dr. Natalie Nguyen, DDS
General Dentist
About Dr. Nguyen Dr. Natalie Nguyen was born and raised in Fayetteville, AR. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a minor…
Dr. Pooja Makadia, DMD
General Dentist
About Dr. Makadia Dr. Pooja Makadia is a compassionate and dedicated general dentist who believes in building lasting relationships with her patients through trust, integrity, and personalized care. Her mission is to provide comprehensive…
Dr. Robert Sansevere, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
About Dr. Sansevere Dr. Robert Sansevere is a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he graduated with honors. He then completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency at The…
Dr. Ryan Matthews, DMD
Prosthodontist
About Dr. Matthews Dr. Ryan Matthews is a Prosthodontist who began practicing in North Carolina in 2017. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in…
Dr. Scott Nagel, DMD
General Dentist
About Dr. Nagel Dr. Nagel was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of a dentist. He attended Indiana University of PA and obtained a BS in Biology in 1988 along with being…
Dr. Sean Barnwell, DDS
General Dentist
About Dr. Barnwell Dr. Barnwell attended the University of Texas at San Antonio and graduated in 1986 with a B.S. in Biology. He matriculated into the University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School at San Antonio. Graduation from dental school in…
Dr. Sneha Patel, DDS
General Dentist
About Dr. Patel Dr. Sneha Patel is extremely dedicated to the overall health and well-being of her patients. She is always available to his patients and prides herself on offering them the highest level…
Emily C. Dunlap, DDS
General Dentist
Emily C. Dunlap A native of North Carolina, Dr. Dunlap completed her undergraduate education at Campbell University in 2000, graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 2004, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from…
Jasenna Johnson, DDS
General Dentist
Jasenna Johnson Dr. Jasenna Johnson is a native North Carolinian. She completed her undergraduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill and went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Meharry Medical College in…
Michael Danze, DMD
General Dentist
Michael Danze Dr. Michael Danze is a general restorative, cosmetic dentist who began practicing dentistry in Charlotte and Matthews in 1991. He has over 33 years of experience and knowledge in his field of…
Pavana Karanth, DDS
General Dentist
Pavana Karanth Dr. Pavana Karanth is passionate about dentistry and has been practicing since 2004. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.…
Rafael Mendez, DMD
General Dentist
About Dr. Rafael Mendez Dr. Rafael Mendez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, in 1998 with a degree in Natural Sciences. He then attended the University of Puerto Rico, School of…
Rafael Torres, DMD, FICOI
General Dentist
About Dr. Rafael Torres Dr. Rafael Torres obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology in 1999. He then graduated with honors from the University of Puerto Rico Dental School in 2004. After graduating from dental…
Renu Virdi, DDS
General Dentist
Renu Virdi Dr. Virdi is a dedicated general dentist with a primary mission of examining, diagnosing, and treating oral diseases. She values integrity and respect as aspects that will build better confidence and trust from the patients…
Rossi M. Williams, DDS
General Dentist
Rossi M. Williams Rossi M. Williams DDS was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a…