Dr. Mark Purdy grew up in Indiana and attended Indiana University as an undergraduate. He moved to Charlotte in 1987, and later received his dental degree from the University of North Carolina in 1992. After graduation, Dr. Purdy returned to the Charlotte area where he has been practicing general dentistry for over twenty years, mostly helping underserved dental patients.
Dr. Purdy is married and has three grown daughters. His house is also filled with a menagerie of cats and dogs. In his spare time he enjoys walking, running, biking, and kayaking. He also enjoys watching most sports and auto racing, and pulls for both of his alma maters whenever they play.
Dr. Sheri Schmidt studied medical biology from University of New England and in 2013 went on to be a part of the inaugural class at Maines first dental school, University of New England College of Dental Medicine, graduating in May of 2017.
After spending her entire life in Maine, she recently moved to North Carolina with her husband, Robert. They spend their free time in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. She is looking forward to falling in love with the Carolina wilderness, and the warm weather.
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 based on 190 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestQuinton Burgess
a year ago
The staff there is so awesome. Latisha and Darien really made me feel comfortable with helping me schedule my kids and client's appointments.I definitely would recommend this dental office with anyone who would need any great dental work done!
nailjunky thomas
a year ago
Today I went to East Charlotte dental to pick up a set of top partials, and my experience was absolutely amazing! The staff is genuinely friendly the entire staff makes you feel welcome and make you feel relaxed, and I have created such a special bond with every last one of them.
Kinya Smalls
a year ago
I can never understand why a dentist just leave after working on your teeth without acknowledging you or saying "Have a nice day". This was my experience and I would not be returning.
elizabeth Johnson
2 years ago
Let me start by saying this is the most unprofessional, bootleg, rant down dentist in Charlotte if you wanna become a dentist but don't wanna go to school come here . They might as well take walk ins because you going to be sitting and waiting even if you make a appointment I had a appointment a day ago at 9 am and I didn't leave until 11am . Their so unorganized always running around like chickens with they heads cut off doing absolutely nothing . Their just unprofessional and this was my last time coming to this quack dentist !
Marie Putney
2 years ago
The temp was way too cold! I had to keep going outside to warm up!
Shantell Brown
2 years ago
The appointment was great however the front desk staff are the reason I will NEVER go back to this location. If you can help it NEVER go here
Phillippe Locke
2 years ago
The communication is horrible! I scheduled an appointment for my son in my absence. A family member took off work to bring him and office refused service stating "The parent had to be present." This would have been nice to know during the appointment scheduling phase. Fast forward until today. I drove up from Raleigh this morning to bring my son and the appointment was scheduled for 1:00 and it is almost 2:00 (closing time) and we are still in the waiting area. It appears that they are overbooking. My time is important, not to mention, I drove almost 3 hours for the appointment. The least they could do is be professional and on time. THIS IS WILL BE OUR LAST APPOINTMENT HERE. If you need a dentist, look elsewhere.
Catoya Bradley
2 years ago
horrible experience this DR. Byrd is very insensitive to children or other peoples needs ill never return I will be reporting to the highest level. SO SAD
Shaneya Campbell
2 years ago
They don't act professional. It take forever to be seen or even get an appointment. I can't stand that place. Waiting on a referral now!
EasyReek
2 years ago
I have came to get a fill in and they fixed my bite for my back teeth 3 times and they won't me to make another appointment to get another fill in . Terrible Service
Cindy Lazcano
2 years ago
Had an ok experience the lady with red hair was sooo sweet so she made the experience better but beware of the attitude some of these employees have.
Andrea johnson
2 years ago
Me and my son are grateful for Dr Byrd she's great!! My son has special needs and that didn't stop her most providers won't even care for my son. She's the best dentist I have seen in a long time!! Please give her a try you want regret it!!
Babii De
2 years ago
Best experience in a long time didn't feel the needle during numbing
C. B
2 years ago
I waited in the exam room for an hour and 15 minutes, just for the dentist to take a 30 second look in my mouth. But if you're late, you have to reschedule
Ashley McHam
2 years ago
Dr. Byrd is the absolute best. She had double the trouble with my 18 month old twins who were visiting the dentist for the first time and she was amazing with them. She helped me feel informed as a parent and modeled for me how I needed to continue to care for my kids' teeth. It does not get any better than Dr. Byrd so definitely go check her out.
Lee Cress
2 years ago
We had an awesome experience with Doctor Byrd. She informed us of everything she would do. Highly recommend her.
Cassie Duncan
2 years ago
I highly recommend going elsewhere if possible. Like other reviewers mentioned, wait times are crazy. I've been multiple times trying to give them the opportunity to redeem themselves but each time was a little bit worse. Today I was called back 45 minutes after my scheduled appointment time but I decided to leave anyway. Go somewhere else.
Stephanie Harris
2 years ago
Unfortunately, we did not see the review from another parent further down the thread before we took our 1-year-old and 2-year-old for their first visits to the dentist. We arrived on time and ready to introduce them to the process and provide a positive first experience for them. When it was time for them to go back, an assistant came out and asked, "Do you have any questions about the baby?" and reached to take her. When I stood up to carry her back to the back, and my partner took our other child's hand to walk back, the lady informed us that they do not allow parents of small children to accompany them. At first, we thought surely she meant that only one parent could go. But no, they wanted to take two babies to the back alone. The assistant said they should have informed us of the policy before we arrived. This is not a common or safe practice for a medical establishment to follow, and we chose to leave immediately. The other adults in the waiting room were shocked to hear the policy, as well, because of how young our children are. For us to have let them go back alone would have been neglect on our part and is certainly negligent on the practice's part. I do not recommend this practice, and I strongly suggest that parents seek out a different provider and avoid this one.
LovelyAyesha Vlog
2 years ago
Dr Byrd is a gem my 5 year old had a mouth of issues but she quickly went in got a X-ray told us the plan and solved the problem I definitely recommend for children my kids have been going here for 6 years definitely worth the time peace of mind my baby girl hates doctors but dr Byrd had her relaxed and ready to go.. thank you so much
Alejandro Pineda
2 years ago
I had a tooth extraction and Dr.Chokshi was there to walk me through it. He was very careful and I felt no pain whatsoever when he began to remove my infected tooth. I know it may sound shocking, but thanks to Dr.Chokshi, I actually enjoyed my time at the dentist!
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