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About Wellener Dental

Meet Our Team

About UsFrom the moment you walk through our door, we want you to feel like family. To meet this goal, entire staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care in the most gentle and efficient manner possible.

We are very proud of our team of dental professionals.

Our desire is to make your trip to the dentist more comfortable, more relaxing and more fun than you could ever have imagined!

We are blessed with such a professional, hardworking, and energetic team. Every single day this wonderful group of professionals dedicate themselves to delighting our patients at every step of their visit. Our office is passionate about helping people; and it shows!

Our entire staff has the skills, knowledge, experience, training and especially the compassion to make your experience comfortable and ensure you receive the best care possible.

Come visit Dr. Wellener , Dr. Baucom and Dr. Chavis and their excellent team where you will receive the VIP treatment that you deserve from a dentist serving Southern Pines NC, Pinehurst, NC and surrounding areas! You are without a doubt in good hands.

 

Doctors

Dr. Laura L. Wellener

I want to share my passion and excitement about good oral health with all of the patients I have the pleasure to serve.

Dr. Wellener is originally from Cleveland, OH. She attended Case Western Reserve University as a Dean’s Scholar and graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minor in Chemistry. She continued on at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 1998. Dr. Wellener was the recipient of the Joseph D. Gage award, presented to the student exemplifying the highest level of humanitarian ideals. She also received the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence, as well as the Student Council Service Award all four years. Following dental school, she furthered her education in a residency program at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Wellener was previously in private practice in Cleveland for nine years. She continues to hold a part-time faculty appointment at CWRU School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Wellener regularly attends post-graduate continuing education courses every year, and is a member of the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, the Sandhills Dental Study Club, and the Sandhills Symposium. She enjoys exploring the Sandhills area with her husband, Andy, and their three children. 

 

Dr. Larry E. Baucom

What I love about dentistry is helping people. I feel so fortunate to be able to have come to know so many wonderful people over my career; first as patients then as friends.

Born in Wilmington, NC, Dr. Baucom grew up in Charlotte, NC. He attended Davidson College for his undergraduate studies and went on to the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry where he graduated in 1968. After dental school, Dr. Baucom served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps for 4 years. He started in private practice in Charlotte and after several years relocated to the Sandhills in 1978. He stays current in advances in the world of dentistry through continuing education courses, participation in the Sandhills Dental Study Club, and as a member of the American Dental Association and North Carolina Dental Society. Dr. Baucom and his wife of 40-years, Candace, have two grown children and three grandchildren. They enjoy travel, particularly to the Caribbean and West Coast, and as much as possible to our Coast. 

 

Dr. P. Ray Chavis

I feel very fortunate to have found Wellener Dental where they share my passion for outstanding patient care and compassionate customer service.

Dr. Chavis graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 1980. He has been an active member in organized dentistry his entire career. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the North Carolina Dental Society and the Fourth District Dental Society. Leadership roles for Dr. Chavis include serving as an alternate delegate at ADA National Conventions, achieving a Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry, serving as Vice President of the NCDS, serving as President of the Fourth District of the NCDS, and serving several years on the NCDS Board of Trustees. He has been involved with many local organizations   including the American Red Cross, the United Way, Scotia Village Presbyterian Homes, Scotland County Board of Health and the Scotland County Health Care System. He enjoys all kinds of sports especially running, biking, golf and water sports.  His crowning achievement was doing a 70.3 Ironman as a team with his son and daughter.  A native of Laurinburg, NC, Dr. Chavis attends the Wagram Church of God with his wife, Donna, who is a dental hygienist, and their two children, Kristen and Coby.

 

Front Office

With a friendly smile and a genuine hello, our front office team will help you feel right at home during your visit. If you have questions about insurance benefits, financing options, future appointments or anything else, just ask. They are always ready and willing to help.

Tonya

Catherine

 

Dental Assistants

Our caring dental assistants will assure that you will be comfortable and well-cared for in our relaxed, comfortable office. They each have professional certifications and receive annual continuing education in Dental Assisting.

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Rachel

 

 

Dental Hygienists

Our dental hygienists are qualified, experienced and highly skilled to help you maximize the long term health of your smile. Our hygienists have extensive training in current oral health procedures and access to the latest technology. After your visit, if you wish to contact your hygienist directly with follow-up questions regarding your appointment or have specific at-home care questions, please reach them at Wellener Dental by calling or texting 910-295-1010 and they will be happy to speak with you.

Christina

Hannah

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT COVID-19

At Wellener Dental, we have always taken infection control very seriously. As our office reopens, we have implemented an enhanced set of safety protocols. These measures are in accordance with the American Dental Association (ADA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in many aspects go above and beyond the recommendations.

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