Your Louisburg Rd. 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.
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
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
Anna Gladwell
DDS
Dr. Anna Gladwell grew up in Raleigh, NC and has not ventured far from home. She graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS).
Outside of the office, Dr. Gladwell lives in Louisburg Rd. with her husband, Jason, and daughter, Olivia. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and friends, gardening, and crafting.
- 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
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!
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Undergrad
Eastern Carolina University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Surgery
Residency attended at Jesse Brown VA Hospital
American Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
Chetna Patel
DMD
Dr. Chetna Patel grew up in Raleigh and is excited to be practicing dentistry in her hometown. Dr. Patel always believed that dentistry is her true calling because it requires an interest in science and artistry, but most importantly a love for social interaction and working with people. Dr. Chetna Patel knows your smile plays an important role in the happiness of your everyday life. Which is why Dr. Patel works to ensure each of her patients is treated with compassionate care and respect.
As a dental professional, Dr. Patel stays up-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry to provide the most current treatment options for her patients. She remains current on the latest dental technology and practices through continuing education classes.
- Meredith College - Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Chemistry
- East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Spear Education Active Member
- Spear Education Study Club Active Member
- Invisalign Provider
- Triangle Dental Institute Implant Curriculum
- 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
Philip Sherrill
DDS
Dr. Philip Sherrill is a Raleigh native who received his undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. He is known for his calm and compassionate patient care and brings over a decade of experience to our practice. Dr. Sherrill has completed extensive continuing education courses in dental implants and has earned his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI). He has also completed the UNC Dental Sleep Medicine Mini Residency and has helped patients improve their sleep quality and overall health using oral appliances.
Dr. Sherrill and his wife have two elementary-aged children. They enjoy spending time at the beach (especially Ocracoke), camping, fishing, hiking, and cheering for the Tar Heels.
Undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill
Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.
Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI)
UNC Dental Sleep Medicine Residency
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
Yassee Pirooz
DMD
Dr. Yassee Pirooz is a Board Certified pediatric dentist, and recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is passionate about practicing patient-centered care with a focus on prevention and strives to make every visit a fun, memorable, and positive experience.
Dr. Pirooz received her doctoral training at Harvard University’s School of Dental Medicine, graduating magna cum laude. She was awarded the Silver Medal for Scholastic Excellence, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award for promise in the field of pediatric dentistry, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, as well as several other academic and performance scholarships. While honing in on her skills as a dentist at Harvard, her research focused on special needs dentistry, global health, and dental trauma. She even spent one semester living in Rwanda starting their first dental school in the country!
She completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University’s New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City’s top ranked children’s hospital, where she gained experience treating children of all levels of medical and dental complexity.
Prior to dentistry, Dr. Pirooz was a high school teacher in Colorado where she taught physics and biology for several years. This experience ignited her passion for teaching and providing a meaningful learning experience for every patient as a pediatric dentist.
Dr. Pirooz’s family is from Virginia, but she had an international upbringing spanning England and Singapore. As a result, she loves to travel to this day and has been to over 60 countries. When not traveling with her husband and son, she enjoys being outdoors with her family, learning new languages, being active, and listening to podcasts in her free time.
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- Columbia University College of Dental Medicine/NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital - Pediatric Dentistry Residency
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American Dental Education Association