Mississippi native Dr. Prasad Vasamsettiis a Raleigh dentist who specializesin general and cosmetic dentistry. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2005. Since graduating, Dr. Vasamsetti pursued a residency in advanced education in general dentistry at Floridas Nova Southeastern University, as well as a masters in business administration with a concentration in health sector management at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Following his studies, Dr. Vasamsetti went on to become the director of dental services for the Pender County Health Department. During his time there, he sought to meet oral health needs in the community by launching Forever Smiles a childrens mobile dental clinic that has been the subject of multiple prestigious awards, such as the GlaxoSmithKline Child Recognition Award. Forever Smiles was also awarded the North Carolina Outstanding County Program Award in recognition of its comprehensive dental service to underserved populations.

Today, Dr. Vasamsetti servesthe Raleigh community at Axial Dental, where he has established a reputation for providing outstanding general and cosmetic dental care to his patients. He is a proud member of the Academy of General Dentistry, whose principle function is to encourage excellence through education and advocacy.

In keeping with this philosophy, Dr. Vasamsetti continues to expand his education and stay aware of the latest breakthroughs in dentistry. In addition, Dr. Vasamsetti is an Invisalign Preferred Provider, someone who has a significant level of experience in treating patients with the Invisalign System.

Outside of the office, Dr. Vasamsetti continues to serve his community as the chairman of the board of directors at St. Marys Health Clinic, where he also works as a volunteer dental care provider in his spare time. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of North Carolinas Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. There, he oversees clinical instruction of third- and fourth-year dental students.

When he isnt helping change the lives of patients in and around Raleigh, Dr. Vasamsetti can be found playing competitive tennis, traveling, and spending sunny days out on the water with his four-legged companion, Abby.

Dr. Turek was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but grew up in California, specifically the Silicon Valley area, because her father was an engineer for IBM. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she had worked as a dental assistant; she enjoyed the field so much that she decided to pursue a career in dentistry.

After completing her doctorate in San Francisco and professional training (residency) in North Miami Beach, she joined the NC Department of Health and Human Services to provide dental care in the rural areas of North Carolina, where it is difficult to find. She spent more thanseven years working in clinics to provide dental care to the underserved and continues to love her work today.

What she loves about her job is making people smile: Her goal with every patient is to have them leave the dentist chair with a positive, pain-free experience and feeling good about their smile. As a lifelong lover of the beach, she tries to stay as close as she can to the sand and waves.

Achievements:CPR and AED Certified, OSHA trained, previous president of the Tri County Dental Society, secretary of the St. Mary Health Center Board of Directors, volunteer for Mission of Mercy and the Wilmington St. Mary Health Center, completed ICOI Fellowship Program (International Congress of Oral Implantologists)

Dr. Cole attended NC State University for her undergraduate education (go Wolfpack!) and then moved to the eastern part of the state to obtain her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Cole loves staying on top of her education and keeping up with the latest research and technologies. Her favorite part of dentistry is that each patient is different and it is never boring! She strives to create individualized plans for each patient and loves to help them achieve their best oral health and their best smile!

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.

Meet Abby, our Certified Therapy Dog!! If you're feeling a little anxious on your visit, Abby can help! She is a canine good citizen who loves to help people feel better about coming to see Dr. Turek, Dr. Vasamsetti, and Dr. Cole. Dentist visits can sometimes be unpleasant so if you feel like you would rather run out of the door instead of into the chair, ask us about seeing Abby. She will happily make time for some pets and kisses!

Amilie is orginally fromNew Jersey and has been living with her husband and 3 children in North Carolina since 2013. She is the friendly face at the front desk and has been working in dentistry for over 5years. Her favorite aspect of dentistry is dealing with dental insurance and will always help you maximize your insurance benefits. She loves spending time with her family and friends; they mean the world to her. She enjoys traveling, cooking, watching movies and spending time at the beach.

Lizis originally from Maryland, but has called North Carolina home for the last 7 years. She now lives in Holly Springs with her husband and two young sons.Lizis passionate about dentistry and has been practicing for over 10 years. As a dental hygienist, she specializes in being the first smiling face to take care of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric gum health. In her spare time she enjoys painting and decorating, in addition to amateur photography.