Dr. Emmanuel C. Ngoh has been serving the dental needs of patients in the greater Augusta area, and in other pockets of the world through his mission outreach, for over 20 years. Between his dental school years and returning to academia to earn his Endodontic Specialty Certification, Dr. Ngoh was in private practice as a General Dentist for 4 years. As the founder of Augusta Endodontic Center, he feels blessed by the opportunity to care for the Endodontic needs of patients in the greater Augusta area.
Through his faith, Dr. Ngoh is moved to serve and give back to those less fortunate through short-term mission trips around the world. He has taken and leads trips to Haiti, Trinidad, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cameroon, Peru and Ecuador.
At Augusta Endodontic Center, our number one focus is preventing you from losing your natural teeth through root canal therapy. If you have a cracked tooth or infected root, we can treat you using advanced technology to accelerate treatment and create a less stressful, pain free experience.
Dr. Wiley Purcell joins Augusta Endodontic Center as our newest Endodontist! Dr. Purcell is originally from Warner Robins, GA and attended the University of Georgia where he double majored in Biology and Science Education. Dr. Purcell went on to teach high school sciences for eight years before deciding to attend The Dental College of Georgia. After receiving his D.M.D., Dr. Purcell continued his education by completing a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. After completing his AEGD, Dr. Purcell served as a General Dentist at Christ Community Health Services here in Augusta. Dr. Purcell then completed his Endodontic Residency from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.
Dr. Purcell and his wife, Jenny, have four children; Nolan, Elijah, Virginia, and Samuel. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Purcell is also very active in his church, and volunteers with several local organizations.
Catherine has been happily married to Dr. Ngoh since 1993. She assists with all special projects going on at the practice and is our master decorator. She also enjoys playing golf with Dr. Ngoh and spending time with their three sons, Akonwi, Tumah, and Neba.
Cely is our Senior Patient Coordinator and has been with Dr. Ngoh since he began his practice. She has been on 12+ mission trips with Dr. Ngoh in her career! She and her husband Stan have two daughters, Nicole and Charity. After work, you will find Cely at the gym doing Zumba or Body Pump.
Amber is our Patient Coordinator and the glue that holds us together. Amber and her husband Eric have three children; Will, Jax and Lila. When shes not running the practice (and providing us with comic relief during the day), she is spending time in her yard or taking family trips to Folly Beach, SC.
Nicole is our Practice Administrator. She holds a B.A in Music and a B.S in Biology along with a Bachelors in Dental Hygiene. She is a licensed hygienist in GA and SC. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing the piano and violin. She is also a huge Alabama fan Roll Tide!
Michiko is our Dental Assistant. She is super mom to her four children and our practices inventory specialist. She keeps our practice organized and well-oiled. Originally from Japan, she is an early bird with an unstoppable attitude. She has one speedfast. She will immediately put a smile on your face. if you can keep up with her, that is.
Ashley is our Patient Coordinator. She never meets a stranger and can connect with anyone immediately. She loves going to the beach, shopping for a good sale, and spending time with her family. Most of the time, all three at the same time!
Kim is our Dental Assistant. She is mom to her daughter Millie and Huskies, Havoc and Quinn. With blueberry coffee always in hand, she never fails to provide her patients with loving care and attention.
Ellen is our Professional Relations Coordinator. Born and raised in the South, she believes that everything deserves to be monogrammed and nothing beats genuine southern hospitality. When not at work, you will find her travelling with her husband Ray and their German shepherd, Dale.
Merlyn is our Patient Coordinator. She hales from Atlanta and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Merlyn is a devoted baseball coachs wife to her husband Ricky, and together they love to travel and visit family. She will make you laugh when you least expect it.
Skyler is our Dental Assistant. When she isnt helping patients, you will find her curled up with her dog, Zeke, binge-watching crime shows. She is a night owl that prefers warm weather over cold and loves all things purple and orange Go, Clemson!
Jennifer is our Patient Coordinator. She comes from a tight-knit family and has an inseparable bond with her sweet daughter Audrey. Her soft-spoken nature puts every patient at ease. When not in the office, you will find her at the beach with her daughter or baking with her mom.