Dr. Barker grew up in Cary, just a few miles away from the Cardinal Family Dentistry office. Since she was young, Dr. Barker has been passionate about both science and art. After volunteering in the UNC Hospital Dental Clinic, Dr. Barker realized that a career in dentistry would allow her to combine her passion for science with her artistic abilities, and the rest is history! She went on to graduate from UNC Chapel Hill with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery with Distinction.Dr. Barkers hard work and commitment to compassionate care has earned her many awards for academic and clinical excellence, and her research on dental implants has recently been published in the journal of Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research. When not in the office, Dr. Barker and her husband, Will, enjoy cheering on UNC to national championships, heated jeopardy competitions, and spending as much time as possible with their family, including their daughter, Emma, and two beloved felines, Cheddar and Bo (named for her favorite Bojangles biscuit)
Youre in good hands with Dr. Barker at Cardinal Family Dentistry. Dr. Barker is highly skilled and professional, and has a way of making patients feel like friends. If youre looking for an honest, friendly dentist in Apex, Cary, New Hill, or Holly Springs, we cant wait to meet you!
Dr. Cooper graduated from UNC with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry, and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at UNC School of Dentistry as well. She is from Gastonia, North Carolina and has lived in North Carolina her whole life with the exception of one year in Knoxville, Tennessee for her husband's job. Dr. Cooper found her passion for dentistry on a dental mission trip to Haiti, where she assisted her father who is also a dentist. Seeing patients get out of pain and the artistic aspect of dentistry sparked her interest. From there, she began spending time shadowing dentists and specialists and decided this was the career path for her! Dentistry even brought Courtney and her husband together, since he is also in the dental field.
In her spare time, Dr. Cooper can be found spending time with her husband Ben, son Lewis, and fur baby Penny. She also enjoys playing piano, singing, reading, hiking, and doing cross-stitch and jigsaw puzzles.
Dr. Barker and the Cardinal Family Dentistry team are thrilled to have Dr. Cooper joining us she is not just an exceptional dentist, but also a wonderful person - we know that you will love her as much as we do!
At Cardinal Family Dentistry we are honored to serve the community of Apex by providing honest, compassionate dental care. We focus on preventive care and education to make sure all of our patients enjoy optimal dental health, and we offer judgment-free treatment if youre in need of a corrective procedure. Dr. Barker and the rest of the Cardinal Family Dentistry team want to be a resource for you when it comes to your dental health, so we always keep you well-informed and offer honest guidance to help you make the best decisions for you and your family.
Cardinal Family Dentistry strives to provide quality care in a warm, welcoming environment. Our compassionate team genuinely cares about our patients, and we want to help you and your family achieve your oral health goals. We have a conservative approach to dentistry with an emphasis on prevention and education in order to keep you happy and healthy.
