Your North Raleigh 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.
Jonathan Weisner
DMD
Dr. Jonathan Weisner was a member of the inaugural class at East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine in Greenville, NC where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). He continued his dental education at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, where he completed an additional two-year General Practice Residency and gained advanced training in all dental specialties including implant dentistry.
Dr. Weisner is from Charlotte, NC and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He strongly believes in practicing evidence-based dentistry with the most current dental techniques and technologies. He strives to provide his patients with the highest quality care in a comfortable atmosphere and is looking forward to helping you reach a happy and healthy smile.
Outside of the office, Dr. Weisner enjoys staying active by playing sports, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing by the lake. He moved back to the Raleigh area after he and his wife, Jessie, fell in love with the Triangle during their time in college and professional schools. He and Jessie are high school sweethearts that just welcomed their first child, Payson, in December 2021. He is a big Carolina Panthers and UNC Tar Heel fan, and is eternally watching any sporting event he comes across.
- East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
- University of Tennessee Medical Center - General Practice Residency
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- North Carolina Dental Society
- Dawson Academy
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
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