Okay, its time to meet the team and come clean. Yes, we have an incredible dental practice that is the envy of most other dental practices in our state. But why? Id like to think it is our fabulous facility or all the continuing education we pursue every year. It could be the high technological advances we employ or even our ability to perform some dental procedures rarely undertaken by other dentists. Id like to think it is those things, but, alas, its not true.
The true secret to the success of our practice is the staff. Yes. Ive finally said it. Our team is the reason you love coming to our office. Always greeting you with a smile. They are the people looking after your comforts. They are the ones who write the sweet cards, give you warm mouth wipes, and offer you a flower when you leave. Take a look at this picture. You are looking at a team of absolute givers. I wish I could say the reason our patients love coming to our practice is the doctors. Yet, the truth is, this team works hard everyday to exceed your expectations on each and every patient visit. The credit goes to them.
Dr. Gary Michels has enjoyed serving the people of eastern North Carolina for over thirty years. He has served on church councils and chaired a local school board. Dr. Michels is a co-founder of The Dream Factory of North Carolina, a charity that has granted over 250 dreams to seriously ill children in eastern NC. He has lectured to dental societies and founded his own learning center in the area for post graduate education.
He is author of the book titled Unusual Success in Dentistry which has allowed him to lecture across North Carolina and to train other dentists. Dr. Michels holds a patent for a dental device. He has run the Walt Disney World Marathon. Having served as an adjunct professor for East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine he was able to share his passion for dentistry and clinical knowledge with younger dentists. Dr. Michels has three children, two of which are pursuing careers in dentistry.
In 1980 Dr. Michels was honored with clinical awards at his graduation ceremony from Emory University School of Dentistry. He graduated With Honors which signifies an overall class ranking of number two out of a class of ninety-three dentist. He was inducted as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon which is a national dental honor society. Dr. Michels began his cosmetic dental training with a man many consider to be the founder of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Ronald Goldstein. Dr. Michels has continued his studies with the most noted cosmetic dentists in the United States including, the dentist of the stars Larry Rosenthal of New York. Dr. Michels has dedicated himself to becoming uniquely qualified to assist his patients in having the brightest and healthiest smiles imaginable. He remains passionate about putting smiles on the faces of his patients.
Dr. Michels is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a participate in the Advanced Dental Implant Studies group. Dr. Michels is an Associate Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and a fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Chris Gauquie has been a north Carolina resident for 39 years. He received his undergraduate degrees from North Carolina State University and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Viginia where he graduated with honors. He was involved in student government and was an active member of the Psi Omega Dental fraternity.
Dr. Gauquie has been practicing dentistry since 1999 and has earned a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantology. Since then, he has pursued the best continuing education possible to enhance his skills and provide the most advanced care of his patients.
Dr. Gauquie enjoys an active lifestyle outside of the office. His hobbies include lots of outdoor activities such as golfing, hunting, and spending time at the beach with his family. He also enjoys traveling to exciting destinations with his wife, Heather. Dr. Gauquie and Heather have three beautiful children. The oldest is their daughter Drea 15, their son Britt 14, and their youngest son Kellan 10.
Dr. Sarah Harrell is a Pitt County native. She graduated with honors from UNC-Chapel Hill, and returned to Greenville to pursue her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. She was a member of many service organizations while in school and continues to volunteer in the community today.
As a longtime patient of Michels & Gauquie, Dr. Harrell is thrilled with the opportunity to join the incredible team that has always made her experience so positive. She has encountered many incredible people in her first year with the practice and looks forward to serving many families in the years to come.