As a native of Raleigh, I have always known I wanted to make both my home and my career here. My family has been right here for four generations, so we have deep roots in this area. I went to undergrad at NC State University majoring in Zoology, minoring in Design and Economics, and was a Caldwell-Fellows Scholar. NCSU is a legacy in our family my father, mother, uncle, sister, in-laws, and wife all graduated from NC State so needless to say, I was destined to be a Wolfpack fan! I attended UNC School of Dentistry and graduated with honors in 2006, also receiving the Hillenbrand-Lupton Award for Academic Excellence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the graduating class. During school I frequently visited with Dr. Adams, who was also my familys dentist, and knew then that this is where and with whom I wanted to practice.
My wife, Taylor, also a Raleigh native, and I married in 2003. We met at Sanderson High School, started dating our senior year and have been together ever since! We have been blessed with two adorable and quite active children: our son, Jennings, and our daughter, Emma. In whatever spare time I might have, I enjoy hanging out with our families, going to the beach, fishing, keeping a project of some sort going, exercising, and watching as much football as I can manage!
We have been fortunate to attract a population of patients that become family as well as clients in our practice. Your wellbeing is always our preeminent concern. Many of us have been working together here at Adams and Cheek for many years. We have a strong sense of family amongst ourselves as we serve you. The commitment we have to one another breeds confidence for you as our patient(s).
Seemingly a simple concept has become less than the norm in doing business in todays world. It means the world to us when a patient feels and says, I trust that you will do what is best for me. We appreciate your confidence and will continually work to build a mutually trustworthy relationship. We abide by the simple and basic principle of doing what is best for the patient at all times.
We provide Platinum service for reasonable fees. We understand dentistry is not inexpensive especially for those without insurance. Our goal is to provide top 1% service / dentistry for upper middle class fees. Our goal is to do it RIGHT the first time. We know your time is valuable. We will make the best use of your time possible when in our office.
We are fully aware that many patients are not fond of visits to the dentist. Our goal is to earn your trust and confidence over time. We have overcome fears of MANY patients with compassion, even hand holding if necessary. Medications to minimize your anxieties can be prescribed on an individual basis if needed.
Life is too short not to have fun throughout the day. We hope you will hear laughter in our office. Please know that we are very serious about the quality of dentistry we provide, but also know that we like to have fun while working with you. We have found over the years that a few ounces of laughter help provide a more comfortable setting for you as the patient as well as make our work environment a happier place.
Often times patients are unaware of the quality of dentistry provided to them. As your health care provider, it is our responsibility to ensure that the product we deliver to you is the best available. We have to be consistently diligent in scrutinizing our work to be sure you receive the best dentistry available.
We are committed to educating ourselves and our staff to provide you the best services available. We well exceed the norm in continuing education annually. Be assured we never rest on our laurels but rather consistently challenge ourselves to work to the next level of excellence. Educating you as the patient is also a prime focus for us. We firmly believe that the better educated you are, the better decisions we can make together regarding your dental care. We also firmly believe that the more you know about how to enhance your homecare, the better. We are in the business of helping you achieve optimum dental health. Education in this arena is invaluable.
Doctor Adams, Donna, and all of his staff are best people that I have ever dealt with. All Dentists should be as kind and caring as Doctor Adams and his group. They offer excellent care to their patients that is above and beyond what anyone would expect. I cannot thank Doctor Adams, Donna and his staff enough for my life changing smile that they gave me. I will be forever grateful to them. Brad M
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 56 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestElissa Sbuttoni
2 years ago
Dr. Adam's and Cheek have built a very welcoming and lovely atmosphere in their dental practice which has turned me from a dental phobe into a person who looks forward to going to the dentist. All of the staff are friendly and helpful and the office itself has a beautiful ski lodge feel to it. Best of all, my teeth have never looked better and I can flash a smile with confidence . - Elissa Mobarek
John Spencer
3 years ago
Dr Adams has always given me good feedback on how to protect my smile for years to come. Preventative and ongoing maintenance for my teeth and gums. Hygenist Tamara has been a consistent teacher of good habits and health guidance. Thanks to your whole team!
Amanda Newby
3 years ago
Always friendly and efficient service. They run on schedule which I appreciate. I get a thorough exam each time, and my teeth feel and look great!
Gary Weissenberger
3 years ago
They're the best
Jesus Figueroa
4 years ago
I met Dr Craig Adams at a mission trip in Puerto Rico. And when I see his work i decided to fly to Raleigh to do a full mouth makeover. Im so happy with the experience, the service. Not only from Dr Craig Adams, but the whole crew. And now I can smile better for sure! The work that Dr Adams and his staff performed changed my life. I had bridge work, implants and deep scaling treatments and felt NO pain. I am truly blessed to know Dr Adams and his staff!
Alicia Hedges
4 years ago
I've had dental care with Craig Adams for over 20 years. All I can say is that his work is fabulous! Wouldn't go anywhere else!
Gary Weissenberger
4 years ago
They're the best
John Spencer
4 years ago
Dr Adams has always given me good feedback on how to protect my smile for years to come. Preventative and ongoing maintenance for my teeth and gums. Hygenist Tamara has been a consistent teacher of good habits and health guidance. Thanks to your whole team!
Amanda Newby
4 years ago
Always friendly and efficient service. They run on schedule which I appreciate. I get a thorough exam each time, and my teeth feel and look great!
Gail Longmire
4 years ago
From my husband Reginald - Great service with a smile, pun intended! Been a patient for years and will continue to be one!
Jesus Figueroa
4 years ago
I met Dr Craig Adams at a mission trip in Puerto Rico. And when I see his work i decided to fly to Raleigh to do a full mouth makeover. Im so happy with the experience, the service. Not only from Dr Craig Adams, but the whole crew. And now I can smile better for sure! The work that Dr Adams and his staff performed changed my life. I had bridge work, implants and deep scaling treatments and felt NO pain. I am truly blessed to know Dr Adams and his staff!
Ms. Jones
4 years ago
By far the best office for dental care. I to had an unexpected tooth extraction and I didn't feel a thing. I was amazed took him 2 minutes to remove it after he numbed me. I couldn't be happier with my entire experience today. Thank you.
Alicia Hedges
4 years ago
I've had dental care with Craig Adams for over 20 years. All I can say is that his work is fabulous! Wouldn't go anywhere else!
Gail Longmire
4 years ago
From my husband Reginald - Great service with a smile, pun intended! Been a patient for years and will continue to be one!
Ms. Jones
5 years ago
By far the best office for dental care. I to had an unexpected tooth extraction and I didn't feel a thing. I was amazed took him 2 minutes to remove it after he numbed me. I couldn't be happier with my entire experience today. Thank you.
Maren Friedman
5 years ago
I stumbled upon this practice and Dr. Adams specifically when both my regular dentist and her backup were both on vacation with no backup in place the weekend before the 4th of July. Going into a new dentist's office when you are in a lot of pain, and then finding out you need emergency root canal, can obviously be quite scary. Dr. Adams and his assistant made the entire process less scary for this anxious patient and before I knew it, the procedure was over. They explained what they were doing every step of the way, which further put me at ease and then called to check on me after the procedure, something most doctors don't take the time to do themselves anymore. I just cannot day enough about how wonderful Dr. Adams and his staff are. And although I didn't set out to find a new dentist in lieu of my current one, I think I just did. In addition to the wonderful care, the office is beautifully decorated, very comfortable, has very modern equipment and even Netflix for you to watch while you are in the chair! I'm just so impressed and highly recommend Dr. Adams and his practice for all dental needs.
Christian Anastasiadis
5 years ago
Take it from me, best dentist in town. I had my share of dental issues throughout my life, now I love going to the dentist, and you should see my smile.
Heather Sanders
5 years ago
Dr. Adams and his staff are AMAZING! I have been going to see Dr. Adams for over 20 years and I cannot imagine going anywhere else. I always feel in great hands when I am there, and that's important. Highly recommend!
Maren Friedman
6 years ago
I stumbled upon this practice and Dr. Adams specifically when both my regular dentist and her backup were both on vacation with no backup in place the weekend before the 4th of July. Going into a new dentist's office when you are in a lot of pain, and then finding out you need emergency root canal, can obviously be quite scary. Dr. Adams and his assistant made the entire process less scary for this anxious patient and before I knew it, the procedure was over. They explained what they were doing every step of the way, which further put me at ease and then called to check on me after the procedure, something most doctors don't take the time to do themselves anymore. I just cannot day enough about how wonderful Dr. Adams and his staff are. And although I didn't set out to find a new dentist in lieu of my current one, I think I just did. In addition to the wonderful care, the office is beautifully decorated, very comfortable, has very modern equipment and even Netflix for you to watch while you are in the chair! I'm just so impressed and highly recommend Dr. Adams and his practice for all dental needs.
Christian Anastasiadis
6 years ago
Take it from me, best dentist in town. I had my share of dental issues throughout my life, now I love going to the dentist, and you should see my smile.
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