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!).
Education
- 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
Professional Affiliations
- 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
Dr. Adam Woll was born and raised in Ohio, and has called Raleigh home since 2016. He attended The Ohio State University as an undergraduate, and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Maryland. After dental school, he went on to Loyola University in Chicago to train with some of the top specialists in the Midwest. There, he developed advanced techniques and gained experience in treating medically complex patients in a hospital setting.
Dr. Woll moved to Raleigh in 2016 and started working as an associate at Wells Family Dentistry. After 3 years of developing a trusting relationship with patients, and having similar philosophies, he became a partner with Dr. Wells. He is proud to be a partner in a community based dental practice that allows patients to be themselves and not hate coming to the dentist!
Through extensive continuing education, Dr Woll has also earned Fellowship status in The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), as well as a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD).
The awarding of Fellowship status is an honor which the ICOI gives to professionals who have gained extensive knowledge and experience in the world of implant dentistry, as it relates to implant placement, bone grafting, and prosthetics. The AGD awards Fellowship status to members who have demonstrated their knowledge of a vast array of subjects related to general dentistry.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Woll loves to spend time with his family, including his wife, Dr. Lauren Woll, and his daughters, Isabella (2019) and Seraphina (2022). The Drs. Woll met while attending dental school in Baltimore, and were married in 2018. He enjoys traveling around the world, golf, hiking, watching football and basketball, cooking up gourmet meals, and eating at all the local spots around Raleigh. He is very health conscious, although doesn’t forget to enjoy life with some delicious food and company on a weekly basis. You just might run into him around town!
Dr. Woll looks forward to meeting you and giving you the opportunity to get the best dental care and optimal oral health.
Professional Credentials & Memberships
- 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.
Professional Affiliations
- 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!
Education
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
Professional Affiliations
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!
Education
- 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
Professional Affiliations
- 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.
Education
- 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
Professional Affiliations
- 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.
Education
- Meredith College - Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Chemistry
- East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine
Professional Affiliations
- 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
Dr. Anna Shope grew up in Greensboro and is a proud North Carolina native. She attended North Carolina State University where she was a Park Scholar and graduated with honors. Dr. Shope received her dental education and was awarded her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program working for Indian Health Services in Winslow, Arizona, Dr Shope returned to the Raleigh area where she has been practicing since 2014.
Professionally, Dr. Shope brings years of experience with pediatric dental care to our practice. She stays current with new technology by taking extensive continuing education in root canal therapies, Invisalign and CEREC restorations. Dr. Shope also provides care through the use of oral devices for patients experiencing snoring, sleep apnea, CPAP intolerance and other sleep disruptions.
Outside of the office, Dr. Shope enjoys checking out new restaurants and breweries, attending local sporting events (Go Wolfpack!) and traveling to new places along with her husband Kevin, their daughter, Cecelia, who they welcomed to the family in early 2022 and goldendoodle, Gatsby.
Education
- 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
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
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