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Our
mission...
 is to provide our patients a broad
selection of superior quality dental services in a
comfortable, relaxed way. We strive to fulfill the
unique needs of each and every patient. Our emphasis
is preventive care, crowns and bridges, dental implants,
and cosmetic dentistry. We offer sedation for our
anxious patients. Our commitment is to provide the
most modern, state-of-the-art treatments. Excellence
is achieved by emphasizing continual education for
the doctor, staff and patients, with the goal of helping
our patients achieve excellent oral health. |
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Meet
Dr. Mascherin
Dr. Mascherin grew up in New Jersey. She graduated
with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. While earning
her undergraduate degree she was awarded membership in Rho Chi
for academic excellence as a pharmacy major. After practicing
pharmacy for 3 years, she continued her education at UNC-CH and
graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1985. The
University of North Carolina Dental School is consistently ranked
among the top in the nation. Dr. Mascherin established her dental
practice in Cary, North Carolina in 1986. She is a licensed pharmacist
in the state of North Carolina.
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Dr. Mascherin is actively involved with the Wake
County Dental Society and the American Dental Association. She
is a member of Psi Omega Dental Fraternity and served 2 terms
as chapter president. She is involved in the mentoring program
of the UNC Alumni Association. This program is designed to help
college students who are interested in dentistry. She has sponsored
students from the Medical Science Academy at Athens Drive High
School.
Dr. Mascherin
is committed to continuing education and is a Fellow of the Academy
of General Dentistry. She has had extensive continuing education
in cosmetic dentistry, implants, occlusion, comprehensive restorative
care (crowns, bridges and dentures), gum therapy, surgery and
root canal therapy. Dr. Mascherin is certified to provide oral
sedation for her patients. She is a graduate of the Misch Institute
of Implantology in Detroit, Michigan. She is a member and fellow
of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. Dr. Mascherin is an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
In her free time, Dr. Mascherin is a singer and soloist with
the North Carolina Master Chorale. She lives in Cary with her
husband, her son Alex and her daughter Ava. |
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(Office Manager)
Hope
has lived in many different parts of the country, but moved
back to North Carolina in 1993. Her business background
was in the mortgage field but she wanted to make a change.
She joined Dr. Mascherin’s team in 1999 and feels
she has found her home here. She has raised five children
and now has six grandchildren. A huge NCSU fan, she enjoys
attending as many games as possible. She also enjoys shopping,
watching her grandchildren play sports, traveling, and decorating.
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Tara (Treatment Coordinator)
Tara is a native of Pennsylvania who moved to North Carolina in 2009. Tara graduated from Arcadia University with a Bachelors Degree in Health Administration. She graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a MBA in 2006. Tara has over 17 years of experience in health care with 9 of those years in dental. Tara is married to a wonderful man and has two wonderful children. She enjoys knitting, reading, and playing board games. |
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Ravi
(Clinical Assistant)
Ravi has lived
in Apex, NC since 2001 with her husband and son. She grew
up in beautiful Seattle, Washington but is originally from
India. Ravi graduated from Wake Technical Community College
with a Dental Assisting degree in July of 2004. She graduated
from HighLine Community College with a Medical Assistant
Degree in June of 2000. Ravi has worked in the Dental profession
for 4 years. She has
experience in Periodontics, Oral Surgery, Implantology,
Endodontics, Pediatrics, and IV Sedation. What Ravi loves
best is working with patients. She enjoys spending time
with family and loves outdoor sports. Her hobby is to learn
about other cultures and languages. Ravi is multi-lingual
and speaks Hindi, Punjabi and fluent Spanish. |
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Karon
(Hygienist)
Karon
was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated in
1983 from Coastal Carolina Community College with a
degree in Hygiene. Karon is married and has two sons
which keep her very busy. After 17 years in the dental
field she continues to dedicate her career to practicing
hygiene and patient education.
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Emily (Dental Intern)
Emily grew up in Wilmington, NC and graduated summa cum laude from Meredith College in May of 2009. During her years at Meredith she earned a B.S. in Biology and majored in Psychology. She joined Dr. Mascherin’s team as an intern in June of 2009. Emily has plans to enter the Physician Assistant program at Duke University within the next few years. She aspires to open her own practice in family medicine. |
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Jeremy (Dental Intern)
Jeremy grew up in Hickory, NC and is a 2009 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel H ill. He earned a B.S. degree in Biology with a second major of Exercise and Sport Science. Jeremy competed on the UNC Varsity Track and Field and Cross Country teams during that time. Jeremy joined Dr. Mascherin’s team in July of 2009 and aspires to become a dentist. |
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Alex (Graduated Dental Intern)
Alex grew up in Lexington, NC and is a graduate of N.C. State University. During his time there he earned a B.S. in Zoology and a Masters in Physiology. Alex is an aspiring dentist who joined Dr. Mascherin’s team in October of 2007 as a clinical and administrative assistant. He is recently married and living in Durham. Alex entered UNC-CH School of Dentistry in August of 2009. |
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Octavio
(Graduated Dental Intern)
Octavio Rodriguez is originally from Guanajuato, Mexico. He grew up in Hendersonville, NC, and graduated from NC State University in May 2008. He graduated with a B.S. in Biology and Spanish literature and participated in the CALS Honors program as well as the University Scholars Program. Octavio is an aspiring dentist who joined Dr. Mascherin’s team in May of 2008 as a clinical and administrative assistant. He is bilingual and can speak Spanish fluently but loves to learn other languages such as German, Italian and French. Octavio has participated in various dental programs at UNC Chapel Hill and West Virginia School of Dentistry. Octavio entered UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in August of 2009.
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Meshia
(Graduated Dental Intern)
Meshia is originally from Winston-Salem, NC, but relocated to the triangle area to attend North Carolina State University. She graduated in 2004 with a B.S. in Microbiology and a minor in Africana Studies. Meshia worked with our team as an administrative and clinical assistant for 4 years, and has entered Life University in Atlanta, GA to pursue a career in chiropractic medicine. We miss Meshia and wish her the best!
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Miguel (Graduated
Dental Intern)
Miquel grew up in Cary, NC and is a 2002 graduate of North Carolina State University. After completing a 2 year internship with us, Miguel entered UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 2004 and completed his degree in the spring of 2008. We wish Dr. Miguel the best as he embarks on a career in dentistry. We congratulate him and his wife on the birth of their daughter!
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