Multi-location dental practice in North Carolina offering comprehensive family dentistry, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency services with a focus on patient-centered care and advanced technology.
Details
Phone: (704) 456-9045
Languages: EnglishSpanish
Technology: digital x-rays3D cone beam imagingiTero digital impressionsCariFree laser cavity detectionintraoral camerasCEREC same-day crownsdental lasersultrasonic scaler
Amenities: heated massage chairswarm blanketsnoise-canceling headphonesaromatherapycomplimentary beverages/coffeeprivate treatment rooms
Services
Cosmetic
- Dental Veneers — Cosmetic veneers for smile enhancement
- Teeth Whitening — Professional teeth whitening treatments
Emergency
- Emergency Dentistry — Same-day emergency dental appointments
Endodontics
- Root Canal Therapy — Root canal treatment to save infected teeth
General
- Family Dentistry — Comprehensive dental care for families of all ages
- Nightguards & Mouthguards — Custom nightguards and athletic mouthguards
- Same Day Dentistry — Same-day dental treatments and restorations
- Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment — Treatment for sleep apnea and snoring
Implants
- All-on-X Dental Implants — Full-mouth implant-supported restoration
- Dental Implants — Permanent tooth replacement with dental implants
Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions — Safe tooth extraction procedures
Orthodontics
- Invisalign — Clear aligner orthodontic treatment - Diamond Plus Provider
Pediatric
- Pediatric Dentistry — Dental care for children with fun, comfortable experiences
Periodontics
- Arestin Therapy — Antibiotic therapy for periodontal disease
- Perio Protect Therapy — Advanced gum disease treatment
Preventive
- Deep Cleanings — Scaling and root planing for gum disease treatment
- Dental Fluoride Treatment — Topical fluoride application for cavity prevention
- Dental Sealants — Protective sealants for tooth decay prevention
- Oral Cancer Screenings — Comprehensive oral cancer screening during appointments
- Routine Cleanings — Professional teeth cleaning and oral health exams
Restorative
- Dental Bridges — Fixed and removable bridges for missing teeth
- Dental Crowns — Custom crowns including same-day CEREC crowns
- Dental Fillings — Amalgam, composite, gold, and porcelain fillings
- Dentures — Full, partial, and conventional dentures
Sedation
- Sedation Dentistry — Sedation options for anxious patients
Team
Dr. Kenneth White (DMD), General Dentist
Dedicated dentist with background as All-American college football player and published author
Dr. Leon Butcher (DDS), General Dentist
Caring dentist from Buffalo passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles
Dr. August Pearson (DDS), General Dentist
Warm and attentive dentist from Toronto valuing genuine patient connections
Dimitra Cherry (RDH), Hygienist
17 years dental experience, 11 as registered hygienist, Gastonia native
Emily Spiering (RDH), Hygienist
Grew up surrounded by dental professionals, passionate about helping patients feel great
Ginger McDaniel (RDH), Hygienist
23 years hygiene experience, steady and friendly presence
LaKita Patterson-Ross (RDH), Hygienist
Lifelong Gastonia resident with 30 years helping patients achieve healthy smiles
Tameka Shipp (RDH), Hygienist
Charlotte native blending passion for learning with teaching gift
Whitney Champion (RDH), Hygienist
Shelby native with 5 years dental hygiene experience, passionate about comfortable visits
Lauren Ballard (RDH), Hygienist
Born and raised in Gastonia, thrilled to care for home community
Dr. Lauren Steddum (DMD), General Dentist
From Flemington, NJ, graduated Valedictorian from Cardinal Gibbons HS 2008
Dr. Rachel Desch (DDS), General Dentist
From Mountainside, New Jersey suburb of NYC
Dr. David Dudleck (DMD), General Dentist
From Myrtle Beach, warm and compassionate detail-oriented approach
Jackie Weeks (RDH), Hygienist
From Coral Springs, FL, 4 years hygiene experience
Alyssa Beard (RDH), Hygienist
From Jacksonville, NC, 6 years hygiene experience
Kim Czebiniak (RDH), Hygienist
From Binghamton, NY, nearly 8 years hygiene experience
Clifton Cameron (DDS, FAGD), Founder, President and Chief Dental Officer
Founder of CarolinasDentist in 2013, 15 years private practice, Invisalign Faculty, adjunct faculty at East Carolina School of Dental Medicine
Gabrielle Smallwood, Vice President of Operations
Joined 2015 as Fayetteville Practice Manager, promoted to VP Operations, expertise in EOS Operating Platform
Lourdes Sisk, Senior Director of Marketing
20+ years professional experience across multiple industries, customer-centric marketing approach
Bonnie Heath, Regional Director of Operations
From Missouri/Baltimore area, joined 2019, manages Wilmington region
Andrew Callender, Regional Director of Operations
From Denver, 12+ years dentistry experience, joined 2025, manages Western NC and Charlotte regions
Nate Bunyak, Regional Director of Operations
From Pittsburgh, PA, joined 2026, manages Triangle region
Sam Cernosek, Director of RCM
From Texas, joined 2016, expertise in dental revenue cycle management
Gill Camacho, Area Manager
From Puerto Rico, joined 2017, promoted to Area Manager 2022
Jenna Holland (RDH), Regional Hygiene Director
Fayetteville native, joined 2016, promoted to Regional Hygiene Director 2026
What patients say
Vibe: family-friendly
The practice receives overwhelmingly positive feedback (14 of 15 reviews are 5-star) with strong praise for staff warmth, efficiency, gentle hygienists, and attentive dentists. Patients consistently feel valued and comfortable. However, one serious concern involves Dr. Butcher allegedly recommending unnecessary fillings that second opinions contradicted, suggesting potential overtreatment or diagnostic inconsistency that warrants caution.
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- Same-day 7:05 AM seating efficiency for early appointments
- Nitrous oxide sedation for anxious patients during extractions
- Hygienists walking patients through each cleaning step with detailed explanations
- Dr. White's calming approach with panicky/anxious patients
- Daughter loves visiting the practice (family appeal)