Dr. John Pinnix, DMD
John M Pinnix IV DMD is a general dentist dedicated to providing the very highest quality dental care for his patients. He delivers general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry, including TMJ therapy and implant services. Dr. Pinnix listens to patient’s concerns and works well with fearful patients. He is known for his high standard of excellence and his down-to-earth, compassionate personality.
Dr. Pinnix is passionate about using his extensive knowledge and experience to create healthy, natural looking smiles. He is currently working towards his Accreditation Status with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Pinnix has a special understanding of the dynamics of the smile and how it relates to dental function and the Temperomandibular Joint. He feels there is nothing more rewarding in dentistry than transforming a person’s life by giving them a smile that they can be proud of.
Dr. Pinnix strives to stay at the leading edge of the latest advances in dental sciences and developments in dental technology. He has studied extensively at the world-renowned Spear Center in Scottsdale, AZ and the prestigious Dawson Academy in Tampa, FL.
He is active in his professional associations and continues to accumulate extensive continuing education credits in all areas of dentistry. His clinical interests include Cosmetic Dentistry, Functional Occlusion, Orthodontics, Dental Sleep Medicine, and Treatment for Disorders of the Temperomandibular Joint (TMJ).
He is a Premier Provider of Invisalign, for treatment of adult orthodontics with clear aligners. He is certified by Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and licensed in North Carolina to perform anxiety free dentistry. He has also attained his Associate Fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute.
Dr. Pinnix loves living in Charlotte and is active in the community. He lives in south Charlotte with his wife Cori, and his son and daughter.
Degrees and Professional Memberships:
1997 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science in Biology
2001 University of Louisville School of Dentistry – Doctor of Medical Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- North Carolina Dental Society
Dr. Christopher Phelps, DMD
Christopher Phelps, DMD is a general dentist who was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina and went on to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Phelps earned his dental degree graduating Magnum Cum Laude from the prestigious Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Over the last couple of years Dr. Phelps has been recognized by the community and his peers for his excellence in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. He has been given the “Excellence in General Dentistry” award from the Academy of General Dentistry, “Outstanding Performance in the Science of Occlusion and TMJ function” award, and is an active member in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, awarded to the top 5% of each graduating dental class throughout the country.
Dr. Phelps has had the pleasure of providing the cosmetic dentistry for “Charlotte’s Complete Makeover”, an Extreme Makeover that was held in Charlotte with Dr. Victor Ferrari, Plastic Surgeon and Dr. Jonathan Christenbury, LASIK Eye Surgeon. In addition, Dr. Phelps has had several of his articles published in peer reviewed dental journals concerning Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry. By completing over 100 continuing education hours per year, Dr. Phelps has strived to be on the forefront of the vastly changing advancements dentistry is currently experiencing.
Dr. Phelps is a member of the American Dental Association, NC Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has received his Sedation Dentistry certification from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (D.O.C.S.) and has attained an Associate Fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute for the treatment and care of patients utilizing Laser Dentistry. Dr. Phelps can be found at both the Matthews and Blakeney Locations and is here to serve all of your comprehensive dental care needs.
Dr. Thomas Grimes, DDS
Thomas Grimes, DDS is a general dentist who was born in Georgia and raised in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He completed his undergraduate studies at Davidson College before earning his dental degree in 1988 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Dentistry. For over 15 years Dr. Grimes has been providing the highest quality of patient care at the Matthews office. With the opening of our new office in the Blakeney area he brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to round out the Advanced Dentistry Team.
Throughout his career, Dr. Grimes has been proud to be at the forefront of the changes taking place in dentistry. He was one of the first doctors in Charlotte to start utilizing the CEREC® one visit crowns and partial crown technology over 11 years ago. He and Dr. Phelps were the first dentists in Charlotte to offer the Zoom one hour tooth whitening and the first office in town to offer the Waterlase MD state-of-the-art Dental Laser. While Dr. Grimes mostly spends his time at the Matthews office, he can be seen at the Blakeney office upon request for cosmetic consultations. Dr. Grimes is a member of the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Association.
Dr. George Betancourt, DMD
Dr. George A. Betancourt is a general dentist who received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut. He went on to complete a residency in General Dentistry at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC and served as Chief Resident his final year. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida.
Practice interests include complex dental rehabilitation, wisdom tooth surgeries, IV sedation and cosmetic dentistry. He has extensive experience in anesthesia, physical diagnosis, emergency management of dental injuries and infections, exodontia (tooth extractions), operating room dentistry, and the dental management of medically complex and chronically ill patients.
Dr. Betancourt was the recipient of a prestigious American Dental Association high achievement scholarship and his academic honors include an outstanding achievement award given by the American Academy of Operative Dentistry. His research background includes a study of the periodontal pathogen P. gingivalis and its effects on human gingival tissues. The project was formally presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Chicago, IL in 2001.
Dr. Betancourt is a former division I college athlete. He played baseball at the University of Central Florida and continues to be active in sports including golf and fitness. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Certifications:
- State of North Carolina dental license
- North Carolina Intravenous Conscious Sedation Certificate
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Invisalign
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- North Carolina Dental Society
- Charlotte Dental Society
- Hispanic Dental Association
Matthew Miller, D.D.S.
Dr. Matthew Miller is a general dentist who was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery with distinction from New York University College of Dentistry in New York, NY.
While at New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Miller received the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Award, the Northeastern Society of Periodontics Award, and was in the Honors Aesthetics Program in the Rosenthal Institute. During his senior year, Dr. Miller was President of NYU´s Aesthetic Dental Society in association with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Currently, he is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, North Carolina Dental Society, American Dental Association, and Charlotte Dental Society.
Dr. Miller offers patients the latest advances in cosmetic and general dentistry. Services such as root canal treatment, Invisalign Orthodontic Therapy and surgical extractions are all performed with the patient's comfort and satisfaction as the highest priority. He has an extensive background in emergency care and treatment of the medically compromised patient, which contributes to his mindful and caring approach to treatment.
In addition to providing high quality care for our patients in the Matthews office, Dr. Miller is also an assistant coach for the boy's varsity lacrosse team at his alma mater, Charlotte Catholic High School.