Dr. Colin Barbaro is thrilled to be caring for the Pittsboro community following the retirement of Dr. N Rouse Wilson III. Dr. Barbaro brings with him a high level of advanced training from the Veterans Affairs Medical and Dental Center in San Antonio, Tx. Due to his training, we are now able to offer procedures under I.V. sedation, as well as the ability to treat surgically complex dental implant cases which has been Dr. Barbaro's passion since Dental School.
Dr. Barbaro was born and grew up in Fayetteville, NC. After high school he then followed two of his older brothers to Chapel Hill to pursue his Bachelor's degree in Biology at UNC (with a Minor in Tar Heel basketball). Dr. Barbaro loved Chapel Hill so much he decided to stay an additional 4 years to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, where he met his future wife Lauren, who is also a Dentist. During his time in dental school, Dr. Barbaro developed a strong passion for dento-alveolar surgery with a special interest in implant surgery. He pursued this interest with research, multiple publications, and extensive surgical and restorative training during residency in San Antonio.
Following graduation from UNC- Chapel Hill, Dr. Barbaro moved with his lovely wife down to San Antonio, Tx in order to begin his Residency program at the South Texas VA hospital, with a focus in comprehensive dentistry, implant dentistry and IV sedation. The San Antonio VA Residency program, regarded as the best level of training in the country, has provided Dr. Barbaro with many skills in implant dentistry both surgically and restoratively. Although dental implants are Dr. Colin's passion, he received the highest level of training in all areas of Dentistry including Endodontics (root canal therapy), Cosmetic dentistry, TMJ therapy, Sleep Apnea treatment, and Invisalign.
When Dr. Barbaro isn't busy treating patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife, his two daughters, and their dog Willow. He also has a passion for all sports and a personal love for fishing, especially fly-fishing.
My passion is in treating people, not treating teeth. My goal is to come to work each day and hopefully make a positive difference in my patients' lives through helping care for their oral health. I maintain a focus first on establishing a healthy mouth and secondly on restoring diseased mouths back to health be it through a simple filling or multiple dental implants. I have undergone extensive and comprehensive training in all aspects of Dentistry in hopes to be able to comprehensively care for my patients in a comfortable environment.
Dr. Lauren Barbaro is excited to join the team at Chatham Family and Implant Dentistry! She understands that going to the dentist can be intimidating or scary, but strives to show you compassion and make all patients feel comfortable and taken care of under any circumstance. Dentistry is far more than treating a mouth, it is developing a relationship with that person and understanding how to achieve each patient's unique set of goals.
Originally from Defiance, Ohio, Lauren grew up the youngest of 6 children. Swimming became a passion at an early age, and taught her hard work and determination as the keys for success. Lauren was a 3-time Olympic Trials qualifier, which ultimately led her to a full-ride athletic/academic scholarship at Auburn University. During her time, she was a 3-time national champion and 10-time All-American, while graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Biomedical Sciences. Lauren stayed at Auburn to obtain her Master's degree in Microbiology graduating with a 4.0 GPA. While at Auburn, serving and helping others became an ideal for Dr. Lauren, and she realized Dentistry was a field in need of compassion and integrity.
Dr. Lauren completed her dental training at UNC School of Dentistry. While there, she not only received the highest standard of training, but also met the love of her life, her husband Dr. Colin Barbaro! She developed a true love for treating children, as well as cosmetic and family dentistry! Dr. Lauren graduated from dental school with Honors in the top 5% of her class (and yes, beating Dr. Colin!). Ultimately, providing patients with excellent treatment, but more importantly, ethical and honest service, became the foundations on which Dr. Lauren practices dentistry!
When Lauren is outside the office, she enjoys spending time with Colin, and their two daughters, Sofia and Etta, and their dog Willow. Dr. Lauren also loves college football (War Eagle!), running, and cooking.
'I look forward to meeting all patients at Chatham Family and Implant Dentistry! I truly believe my greatest gift is being able to serve wonderful people while developing lifelong relationships. I promise to remain humble and grateful for each and every one of you!'
Dr. John Kizer grew up nearby in Chapel Hill, NC (Go Heels!) He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Prior to dental school, Dr. Kizer owned a custom woodworking business after being awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in fine and creative woodworking from Rockingham Community College. Dr. Kizer has always enjoyed art, design, and the dexterity involved in creating one-of-a-kind pieces of furniture. It was this passion, coupled with a desire to pursue a career in the health field, that led him to dentistry. Much like his furniture, he understands that no two patients needs are the same, each patient is unique and every treatment is patient-specific.
'It wasn 't that I chose dentistry, it was more that dentistry chose me. I became inextricably intertwined with the profession as I made my journey through life. I love being able to use the hand skills and the passion for aesthetics that I honed over multiple decades in woodworking to help people achieve their dental needs.' -Dr. John Kizer
Dr. Kizer is also a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Dentistry, in Richmond, where he was recognized for excellence in prosthodontics. Upon graduation, Dr. Kizer completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency with East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. In residency, Dr. Kizer received training in complex dentistry, including anterior crown and bridges, esthetics, molar endodontics, implant placement, full mouth rehabilitation, and periodontal and oral surgery.
