Your Brier Creek Dental Team
Take a few moments and get to know a little bit more about our fantastic group of doctors and the team at Wells Family Dental Group.
Getting To Know Your Team Of Dental Professionals
From the first face you see as you walk through the door, to the last smile you wave goodbye to on your way out, our team is dedicated to making you feel at home, safe and comfortable during your visit with us. Take a few minutes and get to know a little bit more about our fantastic team.
Our Dentists
Our doctors are passionate about your comfort and care at Wells Family Dental Group. Get to know a little bit about us by clicking on our dentists’ profiles below.
Adam M. Woll
DDS, FICOI, FAGD
- Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- America's Best Dentists (Newsweek 2022)
- Spear Education Active Member
- Spear Education Study Club Active Member
- Invisalign Provider
- Wake County Dental Society Member
- North Carolina Dental Society Member
- General Practice Residency, Loyola University Medical Center (Chicago)
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Maryland
- Spanish Minor, The Ohio State University
- Bachelors of Science (BS) in Biology, The Ohio State University
Brett Wells
DDS
Dr. Brett Wells attended Louisburg Rd.-Rolesville Middle School, only a few miles from his practice, and graduated from Ravenscroft School where he played baseball and football. Dr. Wells then moved to Wilmington, North Carolina and graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Dr. Wells went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dental School with honors. He then attended a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at the University of Florida where he trained with some of the top surgeons and general dentists in Northeast Florida. He returned to Raleigh and began working with a large group practice and has now opened his own practice.
Outside the office, when Dr. Wells isn’t taking additional continuing education courses, he enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, fishing, traveling, and watching sports (especially the UNC Tarheels and his passion, the Carolina Panthers NFL team!).
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Bachelors of Arts (BA) in Biology
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- University of Florida - Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate
- Certification as InvisalignⓇ Dentist
- Certification for Oral Sedation Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Wake County Dental Society
- North Carolina Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- New Dentist Alliance (Division of North Carolina Dental Society) - Board Member
- UNC School Of Dentistry - Adjunct Professor
Anna Shope
DDS
- North Carolina State University-Bachelors of Science (BS) Biology
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Winslow Indian Health Care Center- Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
Chris Steddum
DDS
Dr. Chris Steddum attended UNC-Chapel Hill as an undergraduate and completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the ECU School of Dental Medicine in 2016. Following dental school, Dr. Steddum completed his residency at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he received formal training in oral surgery, implant placement, dental prosthetics, and the management of medically compromised patients.
Dr. Steddum earned his IV Sedation permit through advanced training at The Aristotle Institute and actively maintains his credentials through membership in the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. In addition to his role in private practice, Dr. Steddum serves as a clinical instructor with Western Surgical & Sedation, where he teaches general dentists from around the country the surgical management of wisdom teeth. Dr. Steddum is dedicated to providing surgical procedures in a safe and comfortable environment at Wells Family Dental Group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors
East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Western Surgical & Sedation
Briana Hudson
DDS
Dr. Briana Hudson migrated from Richmond, Virginia to North Carolina in 2009 to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she competed as a varsity track and field athlete. She taught high school chemistry and earth science before she went on to obtain her Doctor of Dental Medicine at East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine.
During her pre-doctoral training, she remained heavily involved in extracurricular activities, serving on committees and executive leadership boards. Her most precious memories were serving as the President of the Dental Student Government, participating in free NCMOM Dental Clinics, and serving on a dental mission trip to the Dominican Republic. After dental school, she completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency with Distinction in rural Lillington, NC through ECU SoDM. There, she trained under seasoned specialists and developed advanced techniques in comprehensive and surgical dentistry, including dental implants, same-day crowns, and Invisalign treatment.
Outside of the office, Dr. Hudson is a “foodie” at heart and enjoys exercising and spending time with her friends and family. She is truly excited about dentistry each day and sincerely enjoys the opportunity to connect with her patients chairside!
East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine - Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency with Distinction
East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine
UNC-Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Arts in Exercise & Sport Science
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Old North State Dental Society
- National Dental Association
Ellyse Julien-Dalton
DMD
Dr. Ellyse Julien-Dalton, aka Dr. JD, grew up in Apex, NC, and she chose to stay in North Carolina for college and dental school. Although she cherishes the time she spent in Chicago, Dr. JD always knew that she would return to North Carolina to practice dentistry near her hometown.
Dr. JD graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BS in Psychology. During her time at UNC, Dr. JD had the opportunity to shadow several health care professions and discovered her passion for dentistry. Dr. JD received her Doctor of Dental Medicine at ECU School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, she completed a 1-year General Practice Residency at Jesse Brown Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Chicago, IL. During her residency, she received advanced training in prosthodontics, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, and hospital dentistry.
When she is not at the office, Dr. JD likes to spend her time searching for the best fries in the Triangle and working off that research on her Peloton. She is also a huge Harry Potter fan, enjoys standup comedy, loves binging reality TV, and cheering on the Tarheels. Dr. JD’s favorite part of dentistry is connecting with patients and she looks forward to helping you reach your oral health goals!
American Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Old North State Dental Society
- National Dental Association
Vicki Houck
DMD
Dr. Vicki Houck grew up in Raleigh, NC and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for Her undergraduate degree and dental school.
After dental school, she moved to Columbus, Ohio to complete an AEGD at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and then the Endodontics residency a few years later.
Dr. Houck ran her own private endodontic practice for twenty-eight years in Westerville, Ohio until the pull of North Carolina proved to be too strong.
In her spare time, Dr. Houck enjoys spending time with her husband and family, cycling, nurturing her pets, and rediscovering all that the triangle offers.
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- B.S. Biology
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry- DDS
- The Ohio State University College of Dentistry- Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency (Certificate) and Endodontics Residency ( M.S.)
Chris Dawson
DDS
Dr. Chris Dawson is a Florida native who has called NC home since 2002. After graduating from NC State (2009), he completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at Indiana University (2018). After finishing a General Practice Residency in Charlotte, he and his wife, Sarah, returned to Raleigh where they welcomed their first son, Kit, in 2023.
In addition to his hospital training, Dr. Dawson has further honed his practice through Continuing Education focusing on medically and dentally complex patients. His goal is always to help patients understand their dental health and achieve the goals they have for their smile.
The Wells Family Dental Group Team
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