Our Dental Team
Our exceptional, friendly dental team is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. Our receptionists are dedicated to help you find convenient appointments to work around your schedule, create payment solutions that fit your budget, and make your dental experience as pleasant as possible. We are excited about the care we give, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients!
Dr. Jeffrey Kearney
Dr. Kearney was born in Goldsboro, NC. He graduated from UNC- Chapel Hill in 1988 with a degree in Chemistry. He continued on to dental school at UNC and graduated in 1992. Dr. Kearney is happily married and the proud father of three sons. He prides himself on continuing his education. He has accumulated hundreds of hours of continuing education to hone his current skills as well as staying abreast of the very latest advances in dentistry. Dr. Kearney has studied extensively in the areas of TMJ and sleep breathing disorders. Along with Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. He has earned fellowship status from The International Congress of Oral Implantologists, as well as The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, for his work in the fields of TMJ disorders. Dr. Kearney has been practicing in Cary since his graduation in 1992. He employs a staff of supportive team members who work closely together to achieve a common goal of patient education and treatment excellence.
Affiliations
Stephanie and Amy
Stephanie and Amy are our dental hygienists. Amy began working with us in 2006. Amy graduated from Wake Tech Community College in 2005. Amy enjoys the challenges of periodontal cleanings and working with patients to optimize their oral health. Stephanie joined our team in 2016. Stephanie graduated from Wake Tech Community College in 2012. She enjoys deep cleanings and working with patients to improve the overall health of their mouths. Amy and Stephanie value education. They make it a priority to stay up to date and informed and attend several hours of continuing education each year allowing them to put into practice the latest techniques in dental hygiene.
Karrie and Tammy
Karrie and Tammy are our office administrators. Karrie began working with us in 2001 and Tammy is the newest member of our dental team and began working with us in 2021. Karrie and Tammy work together to provide patients with convenient appointment times, handle insurance, and greet patients with a smile when they enter the office or call on the phone. Karrie enjoys interacting with patients and working with them to find convenient payment options including financing with Care Credit, but also enjoys the occasional chance to assist and make use of her x-ray certification. Tammy is putting to use her 8 years of front desk experience and is getting to know our dental family as the newest member of our patient care coordinating team.
Lisa and Nicole
Lisa and Nicole are our dental assistants. Nicole joined our team in 1997. Early in her dental career, she gained certification and training to become a level II dental assistant. She has continued her training throughout the years and has acquired advanced training in TMJ and treating sleep breathing disorders with oral appliances. Nicole enjoys the reward of helping a patient with pain, due to TMJ disorders, find relief. Nicole also loves the challenges and rewards of cosmetic dentistry. Lisa returned to our office in 2018. She graduated from Wake Tech Community College with honors in 2013 and went on to pass the Dental Assisting National Board. Lisa has continued her training and specializes in Invisalign treatments, she also enjoys the challenges of oral surgeries and restoring implants. Lisa and Nicole always strive to make sure our patients are comfortable and understand their treatment options.
