Makayla
Dental Hygienist
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April
Dental Hygienist
Tricia
Dental Hygienist
Nicole
Registered Dental Hygienist
Alison
Dental Assistant
Meet The Team
Mallory
Insurance Coordinator
Melinda
Patient Care Coordinator
Mallory
Patient Care Coordinator/Insurance Coordinator
Mallory joined Dogwood Family Dental almost a year ago and has been a great addition to our team. Mallory started as our patient coordinator and has transitioned into our office's insurance guru. Have an insurance question? She probably has your answer.
She is a native of Moore County growing up in Pinehurst and actually attended church youth group with Dr. Patel growing up.
Not only does Mallory excel in the front desk, she has also completed a course and has received a certification for dental assisting.
When not at the office, Mallory enjoys her crafting projects and spending time with her two kitties, pumpkin and nutmeg.
Melinda
Patient Care Coordinator
As soon as you walk in, you will be greeted by our wonderful patient coordinator, Melinda.
Melinda was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia and now calls Raeford, North Carolina her home. Melinda has been in the dental field for over ten years, and she is a great addition to our practice. She makes welcoming our patients her top priority each day. Her experience and ability to talk to patients and work as a team has allowed Melinda to seamlessly enter our practice and settle in as if she has been here for years.
She is an amazing mom to her two sons Anthony and Joey. She is also a fur mom to her four pets Stella, Felix, Mittens, and Petey. You will often hear her say that her favorite season is Fall and she loves to enjoy a pumpkin spice latte.
Alison
Dental Assistant
Our rockstar assistant Alison was born and raised in Waynesville, Ohio and has lived in North Carolina for the last three years now. She joined our Dogwood team May 2021.
Alison got her undergraduate degree at Grace College and Seminary in Winona Lake, IN to run XC and track and study Elementary Education.
After graduating, Alison moved to Pinehurst, North Carolina to teach 1st grade. She decided she had an interest in dentistry and went back to school for dental assisting in Cary, North Carolina.
In her free time, Alison loves to run her two dogs and spend time with her husband and family. She also loves to do anything outside from hiking to swimming.
Dental Assistant
Coming Soon!
Makayla
Registered Dental Hygienist
Makayla was born and raised in Millford, Connecticut and has lived in North Carolina for the last three years now. She joined our Dogwood team November of 2020.
Makayla completed her undergraduate studies at Mount Ida College, just outside of Boston, MA, receiving her Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene. She then went on to obtain her Master's degree in Healthcare Management from The University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.
After graduating, Makayla moved to North Carolina out of her love for traveling and to continue on her career as a dental hygienist. For the past five years, she has loved providing care for her patients and establishing relationships, giving them an experience that is pleasant and comfortable. She says the most rewarding part of her job is when a patient can walk away feeling confident about their smile.
In her free time, Makayla enjoys spending time with friends and family, checking off her bucket list of places to travel, being outdoors and running.
Dogwood Family Dental is so lucky to have Makayla be a part of our wonderful hygiene team.
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April
Registered Dental Hygienist
April is originally from Kansas City, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Missouri in Kansas City and was the recipient of the Chancellor's Scholarship all four years in attendance. April has been a dental hygienist for the past twenty years and is passionate about oral health.
April joined our team in 2021 and has been a wonderful addition to our hygiene department. Her years of experience will guarantee to give you an efficient, thorough and gentle appointment.
April moved to North Carolina with her family three years ago and enjoys being close to the mountains and the beach. She loves to hike, swim, and spend time with her family.
Tricia
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tricia was born and raised in a small town, Mt. Carmel, IL. She moved to North Carolina last year and joined the team Oct of 2021.
Tricia completed her undergraduate studies at the university of southern Indiana, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene.
After spending some time in Indianapolis, she decided to move closer to the south to get away from the cold winters :)
She loves providing care for her patients and thoroughly enjoys establishing relationships. One of the most rewarding parts of her job is when patients request to see her each time. She knows she’s provided the best care she can give.
In her free time, Tricia enjoys traveling, hiking, and of course spending time with her friends and family
Nicole
Registered Dental Hygienist
Nicole is our newest team member of Dogwood Family Dental and one of our awesome hygienists. Nicole grew up in Moore County and is excited to be able to work and see patients in her home town.
Nicole first was an dental assisting student doing a rotation at our office before she went to hygiene school. We loved her so much we had to have her back after graduating.
When Nicole is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and kitty and doing home renovations.