Meet the Dentist

Debra S. Zombek D.D.S.
     "My career in dentistry began shortly after graduating from High School in 1978. I started as a Certified Dental Assistant graduating from Virginia Western Community College in 1979.
     After working as a CDA for 7 years, I retired to raise our 2 children as a stay home mom. After my youngest started kindergarten, I went back to school to further my education.
     There was always a calling to go back to dentistry. In 1998, I enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill in the dental hygiene program where I completed my certificate in Dental Hygiene in 2000.
     During this process, I realized how much I actually missed performing dental procedures. While completing the hygiene program, I applied for dental school. In February 2000, I was accepted at UNC Chapel Hill in the DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) program, which was completed in May 2004."

     "My philosophy is simple in that I believe each person that sits in my chair is my responsibility to ensure their complete comprehensive dental care. I perform an oral cancer head & neck screening at New Patient Exams and every cleaning appointment. We review your medical needs at each visit, as well as regularly check BP/P to make sure there are no hidden problems.
     I also believe that your time is just as valuable as mine. I pride myself on not overbooking my schedule. I see one patient at a time. I've been a patient in offices where I was on time and yet waited in both the reception room and in a dental chair for what seemed like an eternity while the dentist ran from room to room."

"Thank you for giving my staff and myself the opportunity to serve you."

Educational Background:
Headland High School 1978
Virginia Western Community College 1979 (Certified Dental Assistant)
Gaston Community College 1994 (Associate of Science)
NC State University 1994-1996 (Environmental Engineering)
UNC Chapel Hill 2000 (Dental Hygiene)
UNC Chapel Hill 2004 (D.D.S.)

Memberships:
North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS)
Johnston County Dental Society
ADA American Dental Society
Phi Thetta Kappa

Our Staff

Faith, CDPMA Faith attended Bridgewater College as a Biology Major and took the national board for office administration certification 1985. She obtained her radiography certification at the Medical College of Virginia in 1981. She feels all patients should be treated with respect and courtesy.
Jenny, RDH Jenny graduated from Wayne Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has had 17 years experience working as a hygienist. Her philosophy is to educate patients to the best of her ability and make all patients feel at ease.
Susan, DA1 Susan has had 14 years experience in the dental field. She also has worked with an endodontist for 5 years. She believes all patients need to be treated the way she would want to be treated. This makes for an extremely caring individual that is gentle with patients.
Suzanne, Dental Assistant Suzanne attended North Carolina Dental University for her certification in dental assisting in May of 2008. We are proud to have her in our dental family. You will always see a smiling face to help patients.
Jennifer, RDH Jennifer has had over 7 years of dental assisting experience. She has just finished completing her hygienist licensing at Halifax , NC and graduated top in her class. We welcome her from assistant to hygienist. She is a dedicated person and cares very much to help each patient.