It is truly an honor and blessing to have the privilege to care for my patients. I recognize it takes a great deal of trust, for many people, to place their oral health and smile in my hands. That’s why I strive to establish a connection with each patient, based on open and honest communication.

I want every person to feel comfortable telling me about their goals, as well as any fears they might have. I will listen, without judgment, and work with them to find a care approach they are comfortable with.

I take being a dentist very seriously, because of the levels of trust and responsibility involved. I want to make a positive, lasting difference in the lives of each of my patients: helping them to maintain their teeth for a lifetime, and ensuring they have a confident, beautiful, and healthy smile. I’m most passionate about educating my patients about the advancements that make dental visits easier, quicker, and painless. There are many techniques and materials that weren’t available even ten years ago, and those have improved the patient experience. I love sharing that with people.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, North Carolina State University
• Doctorate of Dental Surgery, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Each year I take many hours of continuing dental education. This ensures I remain current with ongoing changes in the field and am able to offer my patients access to the best care options. I have focused a lot on implant dentistry. Other courses have included cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, Invisalign training, and complex restorative treatement. I also maintain the following certifications:

• Basic Life Support(CPR)
• OSHA
• HIPAA
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support(PALS)

• American Dental Association
• Academy of General Dentistry
• North Carolina Dental Society
• Raleigh / Wake County Dental Society

I’m involved with my local church and its outreach efforts. Over the past couple years I’ve ministered to unwed mothers, prisoners, orphans, and local elementary schools.

Additionally, I’ve served as the part-time staff dentist for the Samaritan Health Center at the Durham Rescue Mission. I also volunteer my time with other dental clinics, including Wake Smiles, Baptist Men’s Bus, and Missions of Mercy. As an office, we host one free dental day a year to serve those without access to care.

When not treating patients, Dr. Brantley enjoys training dentists from all over the country and Canada on how to use the Solea hard and soft tissue laser as well as CEREC CAD/CAM dentistry. He lectures in the Wendell Learning Center (located above Wendell Family Dentistry) and periodically throughout the country.

I grew up right here in Wendell and recently moved back to the town that helped raise me. My wife Lindsay and I have been married since 2009. We have 2 lovely young daughters, Caroline Grace and Ainsley Rae.

When not working, I’m usually spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy staying fit through working out, running, and swimming. I’m an avid reader, who can sometimes be found gardening and tackling yard projects.

Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Coco Roening graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with Summa Cum Laude. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry where she earned the Academy of General Dentistry Award and Derek T. Turner Research Award.

Dr. Coco dedicates herself to providing comprehensive dental care with kindness, treating everyone who comes into the office as she would her own family. Her goal is to give smiles to all of her patients at the end of the day.

• Undergraduate degree at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Summa Cum Laude
• Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry where she earned the Academy of General Dentistry Award and Derek T. Turner Research Award

During the weekends, Dr. Coco loves going on hikes with her husband and trying new things, including cooking new foods! Outside of dentistry, she loves to make pottery and play violin.

Dr. Christopher Vo was born, raised and educated in Eastern North Carolina. He attended East Carolina University as an EC Scholar where he earned his B.S. in biology. Following graduation he was accepted to UNC’s School of Dentistry where he earned his D.D.S. degree. During dental school, Dr. Vo focused on learning the newest dental technologies and applying them in some of the most advanced forms of dental treatment. During both undergrad and dental school, Dr. Vo volunteered with the North Carolina Missions of Mercy and continues to provide dental care to underserved patients across the state. Dr. Vo also volunteers as an adjunct instructor with the UNC School of Dentistry and enjoys working with dental students at these volunteer clinics.

• Bachelor of Science degree at East Carolina University,  EC Scholar
• Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry

As a dentist, Dr. Vo strongly focuses on two things: patient education and preventive healthcare. While he enjoys helping patients correct their dental problems, he believes that the most valuable service that he can offer is to help them avoid dental problems. Achieving that goal starts with, firstly, helping patients understand why their natural, healthy teeth are – almost always – better than anything that he can offer as a replacement and then, secondly, helping patients preserve and protect what they naturally have. The result? Less time drilling and filling and more time enjoying the things that really matter in life.

• American Dental Association
• North Carolina Dental Society
• Raleigh / Wake County Dental Society

Combining his interests in dentistry and the visual arts, Dr. Vo works closely with other small business owner dentists helping them establish their practice brands and developing authentic ways to market themselves and their practices. At Wendell Family Dentistry, Dr. Vo directs marketing efforts as well as the practice’s community involvement. Additionally, Dr. Vo works closely with Dr. Brantley at the Wendell Learning Center (located above Wendell Family Dentistry) and gives marketing/branding presentations to fellow dentists.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Vo enjoys photography and making short films (often times about teeth…). During spring and summer you might find him dripping sweat on the tennis court or at NC’s crystal coast fishing or digging clams with his friends, family and English setter, Ladybird. He understands he looks very young and has been known to joke that he plans “to go back to high school if this whole dentistry thing doesn’t work out”.

Dr. Haley Willis is a board-certified pediatric dentist from southern Virginia. She received her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech and attended the Ohio State University College of Dentistry for her DDS degree. After dental school, she moved to Detroit, Michigan to complete her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Dr. Haley takes pride in her role as a pediatric dentist and is eager to connect with each and every child that she meets. She enjoys watching children grow, learn, and become more confident with every dental visit. Dr. Haley emphasizes a team approach between the child, patient/caregivers, and the dental team in order to provide the highest quality dental care. She believes transparency and open communication are crucial and strives to ensure all patients’ questions and concerns are addressed. She is a strong advocate of patient education and preventative healthcare and has a special interest in minimally invasive treatment. Dr. Haley considers it an honor and a privilege to be entrusted with caring for children.

• Bachelor’s degree, Virginia Tech
• Doctorate of Dental Surgery, the Ohio State University, College of Dentistry
• Specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan
• Board Certification

Dr. Haley and her husband, Anthony, are excited to make North Carolina their home and explore all the wonderful things the state has to offer. They have two sweet daughters, Sophia and Georgia, and two rambunctious rescue dogs, Boone and Scout. Outside of the office, Dr. Haley loves cooking, reading, and watching sports.  She also enjoys exploring nature trails, parks, and coffee shops and spending time with family.

After 40 years of solo practice in Wendell, Dr. Donald Whitworth feels blessed to join the team of dedicated and talented dentists at Wendell Family Dentistry. Dr. Whitworth is a native of Durham, NC and received his undergraduate and dental degrees from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. An Honors graduate with a double major in chemistry and sociology, Dr. Whitworth received a National Institute of Dental Research award in dental school that resulted in multiple publications in the Journal of Dental Education.

Dr. Whitworth is a member and past president of the Raleigh Wake County Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He holds a Fellowship position in the International Congress of Oral Implantology.

During the past 40 years, Dr. Whitworth has been a member of the Wendell Rescue Squad, Chairman of the Wendell Planning Board and a member of the Wendell Town Board.

Dr. Whitworth and his wife LeeAnne (Lower School Principal at St. Davids School in Raleigh) are looking forward to celebrating their 40th anniversary in May of 2023 with their three children and soon to be four grandchildren. When away from the office Dr. Whitworth enjoys family time, being outdoors and attending UNC sporting events.