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Are Smile Flaws Holding You Back In Your Career?

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When it comes to your career, confidence is crucial. This is true whether you’re interviewing for a new job or aspiring to move up in your current company. A reluctance to smile can convey a lack of enthusiasm for your work or you may come across as unfriendly. Poor oral health can influence interviewers, coworkers, and supervisors to assume that you struggle with self-discipline, time management, or attention to detail.

Feeling good about your smile and oral health is one way to boost your self-esteem and improve your job prospects. CarolinasDentist offers a variety of dental services to improve the health and appearance of your smile!

Common Dental Problems We Treat

  • Chipped teeth
  • Broken teeth
  • Missing teeth
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Gum inflammation & infection
  • Misaligned & crooked teeth
  • Gaps
  • Irregularly shaped teeth

How to Fix Flaws in Your Smile

The good news is that an imperfect smile today can look and feel better tomorrow! No dental problem is insurmountable. During your consultation, we can discuss a treatment plan that will meet your smile goals, and thus help you meet your professional goals!

  • Professional Teeth Whitening can lighten your smile by several shades in just one visit. The effects last for months!
  • Veneers are shells of porcelain that attach to the front of your teeth. These transformative procedures can resolve multiple cosmetic issues at once. They can help you achieve a permanently flawless smile.
  • Invisalign can straighten a crooked smile and fix teeth that have grown in at odd angles.
  • Deep Cleanings, Perio Protect®, and Arestin Therapy are treatments to address gum disease. Strong gums are necessary to support your teeth.

Whichever dental services you need, CarolinasDentist has you covered! We also offer dental sedation if you experience dental anxiety. Reach out to any of our locations to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you achieve a stunning smile!

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Andrew Callender

Andrew Callender

Regional Director of Operations

Andrew Callender was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, and serves as one of our Regional Directors of Operations at CarolinasDentist, focusing on our Western NC and Charlotte regions. He joined the leadership team in 2025 and earned his degree from Western Colorado University. Andrew brings over 12 years of experience in dentistry, including more than 10 years of progressive leadership in healthcare operations and three years serving as a Regional Director of Operations. He relocated to North Carolina in 2023 and has quickly made an impact across the region.

Andrew is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care through operational excellence. He is committed to fostering an environment that aligns with CarolinasDentist’s values and culture while leveraging diverse perspectives and experiences to support team success and growth. His leadership style is rooted in collaboration, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children. He’s an avid golfer and also enjoys walking his lab, Harper—making the most of his time outdoors with family and fresh air.

Nate Bunyak

Nate Bunyak

Regional Director of Operations

Nate Bunyak brings a little bit of Pittsburgh grit and a whole lot of energy to everything he does. He is one of the Regional Director of Operations at CarolinasDentist focusing on our Triangle region, joining the team in 2026. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Nate graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) with a degree in Marketing and Management—and has been putting both to work ever since. Three years ago, he traded in steel city winters for North Carolina sunshine—and hasn’t looked back.

When he’s not working, Nate is all about family life with his wife, Melissa, and their three kids—Bryce, Molly, and Connor. Whether cheering on their activities, exploring the outdoors, or simply embracing the joyful chaos of a busy household, he makes the most of every moment with his family.

An avid hiker and nature enthusiast, Nate loves adventures that combine fresh air, beautiful views, and lasting memories. That same adventurous, positive spirit carries into his work—he’s driven, all-in, and always ready to take on what’s next.

Jenna Holland

Jenna Holland

Regional Hygiene Director

Jenna Holland is a Fayetteville native and serves as Regional Hygiene Director, joining the leadership team in 2026. She began her career with CarolinasDentist in June 2016 as a dental hygienist in the Fayetteville office after graduating from Fayetteville Technical Community College. Over the years, she has grown within the organization, building strong relationships with both patients and team members while staying rooted in her passion for patient care.

Jenna is deeply committed to promoting overall well-being through oral health and believes in the powerful connection between a healthy smile and a healthy body. In her leadership role, she especially loves mentoring and coaching hygienists, helping them grow in confidence, strengthen their clinical skills, and develop into exceptional providers. She takes pride in supporting her team and fostering an environment of continuous learning and encouragement.

Her best advice for patients is simple: stay consistent with routine check-ups and cleanings to maintain optimal health. Outside of the office, Jenna enjoys traveling—especially to warm, tropical destinations—and is engaged to her high school sweetheart, adding a personal touch to her passion for caring for others.

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