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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 Wake Forest Dental 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.
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Learn about the professionals behind Wells Family Dental Group. Our team of doctors and staff are committed to your comfort and healthy smile.
Dr. Emily Jernigan
DMD
Dr. Emily Jernigan was born in Arkansas but has called North Carolina home for her whole
life. Growing up in Winston Salem, Dr. Jernigan has fond memories of visiting NC beaches and
mountains, and everywhere in between. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology and North Carolina State University with a Masters in
Physiology. Despite attending rival schools, Dr. Jernigan will always be a Tar Heel at heart!
After graduating from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine with a DMD,
her passion for helping patients regain function and confidence by rehabilitating their smiles led
her to further her skills during a 1-year residency at the prestigious Fayetteville VA Medical
Center. Through this residency, Dr. Jernigan was able to gain proficiency in oral surgery,
prosthodontics, implantology, and advanced restorative dentistry. Serving our country’s
veterans was an extremely rewarding experience for her. Dr. Jernigan was recognized as having
provided more clinical care to veterans than any other resident in the history of the program.
In her free time, Dr. Jernigan can be found exploring Raleigh with her fiancé, Joc. Dr.
Jernigan enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, trying local Triangle restaurants, and cycling
classes. She is also an avid runner and baker. To see some of Dr. Jernigan’s confectionary
creations, follow her on Instagram at @flossingandfrosting! Dr. Jernigan looks forward to
meeting you and helping you create or maintain a beautiful smile!
Undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill
- Masters degree from North Carolina State Univeristy
Doctorate of Dental Medicine from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine
American Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society
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
The Wells Family Dental Group Team
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