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Empress
Our Doctors

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Our staff is both friendly and highly experienced. Our doctors are dedicated to continued dental education and have pursued advanced studies in implantology, endodontics, periodontics and cosmetic dentistry. Having served the community since 1986, we also recognize that our staff is a critical part of our success. Currently, we staff 18 people with 4 highly qualified doctors who are all dedicated to serving your dental needs, while educating patients and the community about the benefits of preventive dentistry.


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Dr. Kirk Wilkie
Dr. Kirk Wilkie is a 1986 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He is a master in the Academy of General Dentistry, which is an organization that emphasizes the importance of a lifetime of continuing education. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and has been placing and restoring implants since 1993. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society. He and his wife Robin reside in Cary.


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Dr. Vic Turner
Dr. Vic Turner is also a 1986 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He is a fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and a fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Turner has been involved since 1993 in the restoration of dental implants and advanced dental techniques. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society. He and his wife Janet and their three children reside in Cary.


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Dr. Simon Melcher
Dr. Simon Melcher is a 2003 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and the Raleigh/ Wake County Dental Society. Dr. Melcher was the 2003 winner of the Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics Award of Excellence. Along with his commitment to the highest quality treatment for his patients, Dr. Melcher is also dedicated to giving back to the community, and volunteers on a regular basis with the Wake Smiles clinic in Raleigh. He and his wife Betsy reside in Raleigh.


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Dr. Emily Rodriguez
Dr. Emily Rodriguez earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Stanford University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 2009 and completed a one year fellowship in Advanced General Dentistry from UNC Chapel Hill in 2010. Dr. Rodriguez has volunteered her services on mission trips to the Dominican Republic & Ecuador. She is from Annapolis, Maryland and grew up with a passion for the water and sailing. She joins us in Raleigh with her Golden Retriever "Tucker."


Our Offices
Cary Office
100 Ridgeview Drive, Suite 101
Cary, NC 27511
(919) 481-0330

Raleigh Office
3340 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-0548

Advanced Treatments
:: Cerec - Same Day Crowns
:: Laser Dentistry - Less Abrasive
:: Dental Implants - Life Changing!
:: Digital X-rays - Less Radiation
:: Teeth Whitening - A Brighter Smile
Find Out More
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