Dr. Dinah Vice first became interested in dentistry while an undergraduate at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Her teeth were very crooked, and she lacked self-confidence when she smiled. Dr. Vice entered The Ohio State University Program of Dental Hygiene in 1970. Upon completion, she practiced dental hygiene on and off for eight ...
Dr. Dirk Vice is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, with a masters degree in cellular and molecular biology. He chose this career when he realized he had a passion for service and for creating with his hands as well as his mind. Dr. Vice considers his work akin to sculpture. He also has a ...
Dr. Chad Ceremuga lives in Cary, NC, with his wife, Gina, and twin baby girls, Sadie and Callie. Dr. Chad grew up in Hermitage, PA, and attended the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. While there, Dr. Chad earned degrees in Health and Rehabilitative Science and Neuroscience. Dr. Chad chose dentistry as his academic and professional ...
You might say Dr. Vice Hanson was born into dentistry, as she indeed was sitting chairside with her motherbefore she was even born. When she was 6, her mother, Dr. Dinah Vice, graduated dental school. Dr. Vice Hanson remembers many days since then visiting the office and watching her mother work. Dr. Vice Hanson grew up in Chapel Hill and ...
Dr. Laura Azzu is originally from Chapel Hill, NC. After completing her undergraduate degree in biology from Peace College in Raleigh, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 2014. When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Laura enjoys cooking, making jewelry, ...
Dr. Kelsey Weiss, raised in Raleigh, NC, is a two-time graduate of East Carolina University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology followed by the completion of her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Personal experience piqued Dr. Weiss's interest in the field of medicine and her childhood dentist's lively ...
Dr. Natalie Kirkman was raised in Greensboro, NC. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Textile Chemistry from North Carolina State UniversityGo Wolfpack! Afterward she moved to Chicago, IL where she completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Midwestern University. Following dental school, Dr. Kirkman completed a 1-year advanced general dentistry residency with East Carolina University. She is passionate about building relationships with her patients and making them feel comfortable when they are in the chair.
In her free time, Dr. Kirkman enjoys painting, going on walks outdoors, and listening to true crime podcasts with a cup of coffee in hand. She is excited to be a part of the practice and provide great dental care to her patients.
Born in Toronto, Dr. Jiger Shah was raised in Columbus, Ohio. It was there that he became a diehard Buckeye fan (Go Bucks!). Dr. Shah attended The Ohio State University where his curiosity for dentistry grew. He immersed himself in the dental community at Ohio State, which led to a passion for the profession. While there, he met his wife, Pinal, who is also in the healthcare profession. Dr. Shah received his Bachelors degree from tOSU in 1998.
Because we serve patients of all ages, we can help you get the treatment you need regardless of your situation. Our patients love visiting one of our four convenient locations in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary, NC, for three main reasons: we offer comprehensive care, we use the latest technology, and we make you feel comfortable. Feel free to contact our team if you have any questions or concerns regarding your oral health.
We have been a very high-tech dental practice from the moment we opened our doors. We have computers in every operatory, intraoral cameras, a cone beam CT scanner, digital X-rays, and more. Our team also works very hard on continuing education courses each year in order to provide only the best dental techniques to our patients. We are so confident in our work that we provide a 5-year guarantee on everything as long as you keep a regular schedule of preventive visits! When you choose Sunrise Dental, you are choosing dental experts who can offer you excellent-quality, reliable care.