Dr. Airey started Appalachian Dental Care when he moved to Boone, North Carolina, back in 2006 so he could provide dental treatments for the people of North Carolinas High Country. Our family dental office is one of the most advanced in the area, allowing us to provide comprehensive but affordable dental care to you and your family.
Sympathetic and Honest Dental CareMost dental offices can give you the basics like dental cleanings and X-rays, but dentistry should include people skills. You want to be treated like a real, live person, not just a walking insurance plan. At Appalachian Dental Care, Dr. Airey and our whole team know how to treat you with respect and kindness. We are sympathetic to your situation, and we will always explain your treatment options honestly so you can make the best decision for you and your familys dental care.
Latest Dental TechnologiesBecause life is changing so much these days, we stay on top of the latest changes in dentistry and invest in new technologies that can help improve your dental care. For example, our CEREC system can make beautiful dental crowns the same day as your visit, and our Galileos imaging unit and CBCT technology can create three-dimensional images of your teeth for extremely accurate care.
The whole dental team at Appalachian Dental Care lives and works in High Country, so we want to help give back to our communities here. That is why we volunteer our dental services at the local community care clinic and work with the Salvation Army and Mission of Mercy events. After all, we are a family dental office and the people here are our family as well.
Our dentist and team are proud to provide comprehensive dentistry in Boone, North Carolina, and the surrounding areas of Charlotte, Hickory and Wilkesboro, including Catawba, Mecklenburg and Wilkes counties.
Dr. Steven Airey grew up outside of Kansas City, Missouri, in a blue collar, union area. He attended the University of Missouri Kansas City for both undergraduate and graduate degrees, earning a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry before eventually earning his dental degree in 1980. He practiced dentistry in Missouri for 10 years before relocating to Naples, Florida, where he continued being a dentist for another 15 years while he and his wife raised their four children. Finally, he moved to Boone, North Carolina, where he has continued to offer dentistry for over 10 years.
Dr. Airey has completed a diplomate in implantology fellowship from Dr. Arun Garg. He is also a mentor for the Scottsdale Center trainees (CEREC/Spear education) and a member of a local study club. Despite all of this education, Dr. Airey continues to take continuing education courses to remain on top of the latest dental technologies and procedures, completing well beyond the minimum requirement, especially in implants, CEREC and oral surgery. As a dentist, his goal is to provide leadership that inspires and creates a fulfilling environment for his team and to provide life lasting healthcare for our patients through caring for their oral health.
Samantha joined our practice in 2009 on an internship. After graduating from high school in 2010 she decided to further her passion for dentistry by training alongside Dr. Airey to learn skills necessary to be an office-trained assistant. She completed her radiology and coronal polishing certifications at Wake Forest, and completed her nitrous oxide certification at UNC-Chapel Hill. She also completed courses in medical emergencies for the dental office, OSHA and CPR Training, and she became a dental assistant II in 2011. She enjoys all types of dentistry, but she especially loves the modern technology integrated into the practice with CEREC same-day crowns and Galileos 3D imaging. After ten years of assisting alongside Dr. Airey. Samantha now works alongside Marie at the front office as the Office Treatment Coordinator, working one-on-one with patients to help them understand and best utilize their insurance. She has great passion for working with patients to help them understand their care and how to reach their ideal oral health!
Leah joined our dental team in 2010. She received her associate degree in dental assisting at Wilkes Community College, and she received her nitrous oxide certification at UNC-Chapel Hill. She completed phlebotomy training at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in 2015 to provide patients undergoing surgical dental procedures faster healing times and better results. Leahs focus is on ensuring optimum patient care. She strives to further her education throughout the world of dentistry with continuing education courses, which help her stay up to date with the latest and greatest technologies and innovations. Leah works chairside with Dr. Airey on various procedures and in the in-house dental lab, and she specializes in using CEREC technology to create same-day crowns and bridges.
Autum graduated from Appalachian State University with her Bachelor of Science degree in 2016 and joined our team in March 2020, bringing tremendous organizational skills with her. Her smiling face and friendly personality are the first thing our patients see when they come into our office. Autum has always had an interest in healthcare and, knowing how oral health affects overall health and wellness, has found dentistry to be the perfect fit!
Cheryl joined our practice in August 2017. She completed the dental assisting program at Portland Regional Technical School. She has also completed courses in medical emergencies for the dental office, OSHA and CPR training. Cheryl enjoys all types of dentistry, especially assisting Dr. Airey with oral surgery procedures, and she takes pride in providing the best care possible to our patients.
Nicole graduated from dental hygiene school in 1997 and joined our team in March 2021. She is currently pursuing further education and will graduate in December 2022 with a bachelors degree in psychology. Nicole enjoys establishing relationships with her patients as they work together to achieve optimal dental health and wellness, and she loves how much the staff is like family everyone works together as a team for the best interest of each patient!
Mindy joined our team in 2021 with 15 years of experience. She has branched out to work in specialties such as endodontics, but she most enjoys how general dentistry gives her the option to work with a wide variety of dental procedures. During her many years in the field, she has volunteered with Mission of Mercy, worked with a group to help provide dental care to our military and spent two weeks providing dental care in Bolivia. Mindy has a great passion for dentistry and feels right at home here where she works with a doctor and team that believe in the same dental philosophy as she does.
Reviews
Rating 3.9 out of 5 based on 60 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestElizbeth Fowler
2 years ago
Dr Steve was great but office staff explained procedures poorly and left without any actual care. Very disappointed to be out the cost of X-rays and a visit with my mouth still in horrific pain
Liz Tincher
2 years ago
I receive the best service every time I go. All staff are caring, compassionate, and professional. I have had lots of work done and and I am consistently impressed with the service provided. When it's time to go to the dentist, it's not something I dread because I know that I am in good hands and will be well taken care of.
Denice Marchese
2 years ago
Dr. Steve is the most awesome dentist that I've experienced in the area. He's compassionate and caring, and has provided exceptional dental care for me and my husband. The whole staff are very kind and make the experience of going to their office as stress free as possible. We both are in the process of intense dental procedures and I would not hesitate to highly recommend Dr. Steve, he is the best dentist in the high country!
haylee stanley
2 years ago
I was told I had gum disease and 7 cavities after a comprehensive exam. I was then given a $4000 treatment plan. I went to another dentist for a second opinion, no gum disease and only 2 cavities.
Christel Rung
2 years ago
I highly recommend Appalachian Dental Care. Dr Airey and his entire staff are very professional and friendly. Dr. Airey has a wonderful calming chair side manner and makes you feel safe. He truly is the best dentist I have ever been to, hands down!!
Morgan Wright
2 years ago
Unfortunately I have needed a lot of dental service the last two years. Appalachian Dental has provided excellent care.
Diane Mazza
2 years ago
Dr Airey and his staff were wonderful. Extremely thorough and kind every step of the way. Everything was explained to me professionally and respectfully
Steph Gillin
2 years ago
He was very kind and patient. The staff was also very nice.
M L
2 years ago
I've been a patient of Dr. Airey's now for about six years. I've always gotten great care at this office. Dr. Airey and his staff have always made me comfortable getting whatever procedure is necessary. His staff is very confident, courteous and respectful! I would recommend them for all your dental care!
Roger Bodo
2 years ago
Excellent care today and over the years I have been Dr. Airey's ptient
Lee Pohle
2 years ago
Dr. Airey and the staff have always treated me great. One of the best and least painful dental procedures I have ever had.
Joshua Snead
2 years ago
Professional, friendly, knowledgable, and respectful! Their covid precautions are all respectful and calmly handled. I would recommend them to anyone who asked, and am I fact already recommending them to family and feiends.
Brad Batchelor D.C.
3 years ago
Extremely professional examination by Doctor and staff as well as time efficient , comfortable and valuable to my long term heath goals. Complete care plan that is scheduled for maximum benefits. Brad Batchelor DC
Joshua Snead
3 years ago
Professional, friendly, knowledgable, and respectful! Their covid precautions are all respectful and calmly handled. I would recommend them to anyone who asked, and am I fact already recommending them to family and feiends.
Lee Pohle
3 years ago
Dr. Airey and the staff have always treated me great. One of the best and least painful dental procedures I have ever had.
Jo-Lynn Enterprises
3 years ago
I have been going to Dr. Airy for years, so it pains me to write this review...I have been going to Dr. Airy for many years, I have always paid my bills in full at time of service & I have spent thousands of dollars over the years. I get the Covid is part of the issue and different dentists have different policies right now but when I called with a large hole in my tooth I was told they were only taking emergencies for current patients...Well I may not be able to afford every 6 months or a year for regular visits but I consider myself to be a patient of this office, I have been going to him almost as long as I have lived here so being turned away when I needed them has me very disappointed. I called another dentist that I have only been to once and they gladly took me in, same day. I will be switching permanently as the dentist I got in with has saved me 2x in crisis when Dr. Airy's office was "unavailable". I just think when someone spends thousands of dollars they should not be turned away so quickly, considerations should be made for those in need.
Bob Golot
3 years ago
What a wonderful experience with this office from the start! Dr Airey and Leah were so delightful and educated treated me like I was family from the start! Marie and Samantha at the desk were so well mannered. Samatha educated me of the treatment I needed and explained my dental insurance to me and the best way to utilize it! She was kind and sweet! I wish I could tell everyone about them! I recommended them from young to old!
Kristina Caudill
3 years ago
I have extremely high anxiety of dentists which had me putting off treatment to the point I needed an extraction. At my last dentist appointment at another location I got whiplash from the dentist yanking on my jaw so much. However here... I was comfortable and never in any pain. The staff was extremely nice to me and understood the situation. I will be making this my full time dentist office and have recommended both my parents to get their dental treatment there. As my dad has also had very bad experiences with a dentist talking down to him and shaming him and that is something none of the staff at App Dental ever did to me.
Brad Batchelor D.C.
3 years ago
Extremely professional examination by Doctor and staff as well as time efficient , comfortable and valuable to my long term heath goals. Complete care plan that is scheduled for maximum benefits. Brad Batchelor DC
michelle keith
3 years ago
Him and his staff were very passionate and friendly I am very grateful for the work they done on my teeth and mouth.. I would definitely refer them to other's.
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