Your Wake Forest
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.
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 Wake Forest-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 Wake Forest 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
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
Shayla Walker
DMD
Dr. Shayla Walker is one of our dental primary care providers. She was born in Layton, Utah, into a military family. Growing up she moved around the US with her family and has lived in Utah, Colorado, and Fayetteville, NC. She graduated from the University of Utah with her Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. Walker then moved to Boston, MA to pursue her dental training where she graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Upon completion of dental school, she moved to Chapel Hill, NC for a General Practice Residency at UNC.
Dr. Walker started working for Wells Family Dental Group in July 2020. She continuously stays up-to-date with the latest dental technology by taking continuing education courses on implants, root canals, CEREC crowns, dental prosthetics and esthetic dentistry. Her goal is to provide high quality dental care and keep her patients at ease in the dental chair at every visit.
Outside of the office, Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with her fiancé outdoors (hiking, kayaking, fishing, biking, running, etc). She loves exploring the various restaurants the RTP area has to offer, traveling, and photography.
- University of Utah - Bachelors of Science (BS) in Biology
- Tufts University - Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD)
- University of North Carolina Hospital - General Practice Residency
- NASH Curriculum Certificate
- Certification as an Invisalign Dentist
- Academy of General Dentistry - Member
- North Carolina Dental Society - Member
- CEREC Doctors - Member
- Spear Education - Member
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 Hodgin
DMD
Dr. Emily Hodgin was born in Arkansas but has called North Carolina home for her whole
life. Growing up in Winston Salem, Dr. Hodgin 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. Hodgin 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. Hodgin 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. Hodgin 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. Hodgin can be found exploring Raleigh with her fiancé, Joc. Dr.
Hodgin 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. Hodgin’s confectionary
creations, follow her on Instagram at @flossingandfrosting! Dr. Hodgin 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
The Wells Family Dental Group Team
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