Our Doctors

Dr. Derek Barnes, DMD, FAGD, FICOI

Dr. Derek C. Barnes earned his undergraduate degree in biology from The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina. He then entered The Medical University of South Carolina, earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, placing a focus on cosmetic and family dentistry. He served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s school of dentistry and a member of several professional dental associations and societies, including: The Charlotte Dental Society, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Old North State Dental Society, AJ Williams Study Club N.C. Dental Society, and the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Barnes was also honored as a fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologist. In striving for excellence in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, he is a strong advocate of continuing education. He has completed many hours of advanced cosmetic, implant, and restorative courses to stay abreast with the modern innovations of today’s dentistry which he employs in his private practice. He has devoted several years to surgical dental implant placement education at the Triangle Dental Implant Institute and the Alabama Implant residency program. He completed a comprehensive Implant Residency Program. The residency program focused on sound implant and surgical practices.

Family and family time is very precious to Dr. Barnes. He is happily married to his lovely wife Natasha Barnes. Dr. Barnes has two beautiful young men, Derek II and Jordan. He is an avid fisherman and loves to charter boats to sport fish in the Gulf Stream. Dr. Barnes is also a private Pilot and flies airplanes as a hobby.

Dr. Barnes and his dental team enjoy observing the patient’s reaction when they discover their new beautiful smiles using veneers, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges, and implants. He has also developed a reputation of performing all dental procedures as painlessly as possible. His office offers you a comfortable, relaxing, family environment that gives unhurried personal care and attention. He is an advocate of keeping his patients comfortable throughout their procedures. Dr. Barnes would love to have you join his dental family and become a key player in maintaining or restoring your dental health.

Our Hygienists

Misty Reese

Misty Reese and has been working with Dr. Derek C. Barnes since 2006. She is a dental hygiene graduate of Cypress College in California. Misty has a wonderful son who she enjoys every moment with.

As an educator, Misty enthusiastically teaches patients how to prevent dental disease by use of proper home care techniques. She also promotes sound nutrition, prevention of periodontal disease, and cosmetic dentistry. Misty’s goal is to maintain dental health for each patient with total patient involvement and personalization of treatment.

Misty is proud to be a part of this dental team because Dr. Derek C. Barnes takes the time to make every dental restoration just right and has a genuine desire to give each patient and situation his best effort. As a result, we all give our best and enjoy contributing to our patients’ dental health.

Weslie

Weslie has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island. She and her husband relocated here to North Carolina from Connecticut in 2016, where the rest of her family still resides. She has enjoyed getting to know the Charlotte area and eating out at all the new restaurants.

Weslie appreciates working with people and making them feel comfortable while helping them maintain optimal dental health. She likes working with a great team that is always willing to help when needed, and with doctors that take time with every patient to ensure they have a positive experience.