Our staff

Dr Edward A. Wenda

Edward Wenda was born and raised in Raleigh where he attended Sanderson High School graduating with honors in 1992. From there he attended UNC-Chapel Hill where he was awarded the honor of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated in 1996. Dr Wenda earned his Doctor of Dentistry Degree in 2000 at the UNC-Chapel Hill Dental School.

After dental school, Dr. Wenda worked as an associate dentist with Dr. Henry Vruwink in Asheboro, NC for three years. In June of 2004, Dr. Wenda opened this practice in Raleigh. He is a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, Raleigh/Wake County Dental Society and the Seattle Study Club.

Susan

Susan is the office manager and insurance coordinator for the practice. After graduating from UNC-Greensboro she began her work in the medical/dental field. Susan has a broad knowledge of the insurance and financial areas related to our dental practice. Give her a call and she will gladly answer any questions you have about your dental insurance and the financing available to help create that beautiful smile!

Shannon

Shannon is a registered dental hygienist and has been practicing dental hygiene since 2003. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, she started her career practicing in Pennsylvania and moved to Raleigh in 2006. Shannon feels it is important to educate patients about their dental health so they can maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime.

Tamra

Tamra was born in Gastonia, NC. She entered the dental field in 1993 as a certified dental assistant. In 1997 she became a registered dental hygienist after graduating from Central Piedmont. Tamra loves working with people and has a great passion for dentistry.

Lora

Lora was born and raised in Annapolis, MD. The Chesapeake Bay was her first playground. Trips to Washington, D.C. as a child allowed her the opportunity to experience the Smithsonian and other renowned museums many times. She moved to North Carolina in 1992 and has lived here ever since. Lora has been a dental assistant since 1997 and her love of dentistry continues to grow. She is grateful to be part of the team and is looking forward to getting to know our patients.

About our practice

We are a family and cosmetic dental practice located in Raleigh, NC. With the latest technologies, our dental services will be able to provide you with healthy teeth and gums, plus give you a beautiful smile you've always wanted. We also use a digital imaging system (digital X-ray), which reduces radiation. We welcome new patients as well as dental emergencies. We work hard to accommodate your schedule. For questions or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.

We strive to treat our patients like family. What better care can you ask for? That is why Dr. Wenda takes time to individualize treatment to ensure the most effective care for his patients and their families. It is our first priority to listen and understand your needs and educate you about various treatment options to help you make the best choices, but most of all feel comfortable about the choices you make. It is the philosophy of Dr. Wenda and the staff to keep abreast of technical advancements in order to deliver the best possible dental care to fit our patient’s needs.

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