Meet the Smile Team at Croasdaile Dental Arts
These ladies bring exceptional talent and are renowned in the dental field themselves - handpicked by our Durham dentists.
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Meet the Business Team
They've been cross-trained in every aspect of the business office to better assist you with your scheduling and financial needs.
In 2019, she took her passion for dentistry one step further by starting her company, LEAP 2 Solutions. Christi brings experience-based expertise fueled with her vibrant and positive attitude which continues to help our practice leap forward.
She joined the administrative team at Croasdaile Dental Arts as a Patient Coordinator in 2023. She quickly excelled in her role under their mentorship and through her dedication to self-study. She took her dental career one step further by attending NC Dental U, graduating as a dental assistant at the end of 2023. Her combination of clinical and administrative experience has immense value for our patients and team.
Amber never meets a stranger. Her outgoing personality allows her to quickly build relationships with our patients. Her ability to make a patient comfortable from the initial phone throughout their visit is key to them having a memorable patient experience.
In her free time, Amber enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and relaxing at the lake. She is looking forward to meeting you.
She has over 14 years of experience in dentistry, which is reflected throughout her every facet of patient communication and interaction. She loves providing our patients with education and explanation of treatment needs, dental insurance, and financial options to ensure they receive the highest quality of service and attention from the administrative team.
She has two daughters, Jaden & Lilly.
In her spare time, Katie and her partner Brad enjoy tending to their large home garden, traveling to see live music, and playing in the Eno River with her energetic dog Disco.
She joined the administrative team at Croasdaile Dental Arts in 2023. Shortly thereafter, she transitioned into the role of Insurance Coordinator, where her passion for insurance and billing is best utilized. She loves problem-solving and finding solutions so that patients have a clear understanding of their insurance benefits, out-of-pocket costs, and financial options prior to treatment. From the moment you meet her, you quickly realize that she is a people person. She always makes you feel at ease and as if you have known each other for a long time. She enjoys the relationships that she has built with our patients and team.
Nicki is most definitely a family person. She enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren at the lake, beach, mountains, or anywhere you can set up camp. When she is not camping, she can be found at one of the many sporting events that she regularly attends for her children.
Meet the Dental Hygienists
They deliver the highest quality of Durham dental hygiene procedures and patient education to ensure you achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
Before joining the Croasdaile Dental Arts team in September 2018, Virgil was employed full-time at a general practice for eight years and for five years he worked at numerous local dental practices as a per diem employee. Virgil is a native of Romania. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time his family, doing anything outdoors, snow skiing, and working on cars. He stays up-to-date professionally by attending local chapter meetings of NC Dental Hygiene Association. He is also a member of the CITA Dental Hygiene Board of Examiners and a volunteer with the North Carolina Dental Society’s Missions of Mercy program.
She has a long term relationship with our staff having been a patient in here since she was 6 years old! One of the things we love most is her enthusiastic personality. She is passionate about her role in our practice. Her goal is to build long lasting relationships with her patients and educate them about their oral health.
She is from Hillsborough, NC and in her spare time enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends including her dog.
She strives to give her patients the best care possible. She believes that as a hygienist she is an educator as well as a clinician, and she commits to providing the tools and education to help her patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. She enjoys getting to know each of her patients personally because it allows them to build rapport and focus on their personalized treatment plans.
Outside of work, Kate finds joy in traveling and cherishing moments with friends, family, and pets.
Meet Our Dental Assistants
They are a crucial component of our dental team and are here to assist our doctors and patients with a vast array of dental procedures.
When she’s not at work, she loves being outdoors, especially in the summer. In addition, she enjoys a variety of craft projects. She also works part-time at Tre Bella Bridal, where her creative talents are utilized for various weddings and bridal events.
Administrative & Clinical Support
‘‘Always an easy and comfortable experience. The staff is kind and helpful. Definitely the best dental office I've ever been to!’’
- Amy L., 5-Star Google Review
Making Your Hygiene Visits Easier and Faster
We are always striving to add to our dental knowledge with the latest techniques and technology. Often, innovations mean better care for you or less time in the dental chair!
On your next hygiene appointment, you will notice your hygienist using very specialized technology. It’s called VoiceWorks by Florida Probe and provides the convenience of hands-free periodontal charting. This revolutionary technology lets one of our hygienists do the work of two, and do it more quickly and efficiently.
How does this new technology benefit you? In a lot of ways! Learn more about it before your next appointment.