About our office

General Family Dentistry At our office, we take pleasure and pride in providing our patients, both children and adults, with the highest standard of personalized dental care with a gentle, efficient, and professional manner. Our team members strive to ensure that each of our patients has the best possible experience, from the time they enter our waiting room until the completion of their visit. In addition to expert care, we emphasize compassionate care. We have a patient-centered approach...Read More

Meet our team

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Dr. Amy F. Temple Dentist Read Bio

Dr. Temple was born and raised in the Triad and loves calling North Carolina Home! Her professional career started at North Carolina State University with an undergraduate degree in Zoology and a minor in Genetics. In 2001, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill School of Dentistry. Dr. Temple began her career in Winston-Salem prior to purchasing her dental practice in Kernersville in 2003. She is committed to providing the best denta...Read More

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Melodie Dunigan Dental Hygienist Read Bio

Mel began her dental career as a dental assistant, but has been keeping smiles bright as a hygienist since 1986. She joined the team of Amy F. Temple, DDS, PA in 2000, where she keeps her co-workers and patients laughing with her wonderful sense of humor. In her free time, Melodie stays active with her church, family and grand-dogs.

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Melissa Hartle Dental Hygienist Read Bio

Melissa joined the team of Amy F. Temple, DDS, PA in 2000. She excels at treating each person as an individual, providing excellent care and educating patients about their current oral health. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with family, camping and traveling overseas for dental mission trips.

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Melissa Proco Dental Assistant II Read Bio

"Pro" has been in dentistry since 1997, joining the team of Amy F. Temple, DDS, PA in 2003. She welcomes the daily challenges she encounters, her relationships with patients, and ensuring everyone has a smile when they leave. In her free time, Pro is busy with her family, including two young children.

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Denise Atkins Patient Care Coordinator Read Bio

Denise joined the team of Amy F. Temple, DDS, PA in 2016 after working many years in the field of eye care. She greets every patient with a smile and a positive attitude. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family, working in her flowerbeds and cruising on the lake.

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Marsha DeVane Office Manager Read Bio

After years in the insurance industry, Marsha joined the team of Amy F. Temple, DDS, PA in 2009. Day-to-day, you'll find her tending to the daily office operations and assisting where needed. She is committed to making patients' experience in our office a positive one! She enjoys her free time with family, friends, camping and a good book. Marsha loves serving in her church and on international dental mission trips.

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Silas Office Dog Read Bio

Silas is focused on eating and sleeping. He first joined the team of Amy F. Temple, DDS, PA in 2013. His role has led efforts to increase office napping, shorten meetings, and encourage long walks. Silas loves people and is always ready to accept a rub.

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Services we provide

At Amy F. Temple, DDS we strive to provide our patients with the best and most complete dental care. Our doctors and staff frequently attend continuing education seminars to learn the latest dental techniques. Here are some of the services we provide

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