Dr. Charles Aonuevo studied at the University of Illinois School of Dentistry at Chicago in 2006, achieving a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. After graduating as president of his dental class, he became an Army officer and dentist. His permanent duty stations were in Fort Bragg, N.C., from 2006-2010, and Ft, Gordon, GA, from 2010-2014. He managed the comprehensive dental needs of his fellow soldiers and other military personnel. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal during his deployment to Iraq in 2008. He left the Army as a Major after eight years but still supports the military whenever he can.

Dr. Aonuevo was raised in Chicago with solid Christian values and a sense of responsibility to aid others in need. After graduating college at Benedictine University with a major in molecular biology and minor in psychology, he decided the biggest impact he could have on the community was to help people smile. Being a general dentist is his small role to make the world a better place. His commitment to the public includes volunteer activities such as Mission of Mercy clinics, Give Back a Smile program, contributing to his local church, as well as mentoring students in their pursuit of professional education, hygiene school or a dental assistant certificate.

Dr. Charles Aonuevo is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Education Association, North Carolina Dental Society and Charlotte Dental Society. He is focused on staying up-to-date on advancements in the profession. He also participates as a member of the Greater Charlotte Study Group and South Charlotte Study Group for continuing education. Being a full spectrum dentist, he believes in satisfying a majority of patients needs through a one-stop-shop approach. His philosophy of practice is to consider that all patients are family and to provide the high cosmetic standards a loved one deserves.

Dr. Aonuevo and his wife, Glen, planted roots in Charlotte in 2014, raising two boys and a dog. Besides being a nurse, his wife is a big part of his practice team, helping patients receive the utmost quality of care. Dr. A, which most patients lovingly call him, believes in the goal of helping people keep their natural teeth as long as possible, giving affordable options, and achieving a beautiful, healthy smile. Experience for yourself his friendly personality, genuine compassion, and easygoing chairside manner. Meet Dr. Charles Aonuevo.

Tamara has been a dental hygienist for over 30 years and a is true professional. She believes, It is not often you hear people say they truly love their job, but I can honestly say that I love what I do and it is a blessing to help patients improve and maintain healthy dental hygiene habits. Tamara is the lead in our Perio program, with an extensive knowledge and skill set to provide outstanding results to patients with gum disease. Her chairside manner is top notch with thorough but gentle hands.

Kiesha has worked with Dr. Aonuevo since 2014. She graduated from Central Piedmont Community College in 2009 with a degree in Dental Hygiene and Health Sciences. She is a team player and an absolute delight to have in the office. Kiesha is a dedicated clinician and always gives 100% to our patients. Quality care is very important to her. Ensuring that patients receive the absolute best care is one of her top priorities.

When she is not preforming as a Registered Dental Hygienist, Kiesha is a flight attendant and flight attendant instructor with a major airline. On her down time, she loves to travel and spend time with family.

Jade has been in the dental insurance industry for over 10 years. She is highly skilled in knowing the ins and outs of dental insurance. She takes pleasure in helping patients understand what their insurance will cover and making the financial aspect of dentistry more transparent. Behind the scenes, she makes sure our office stays in compliance with regulations and keeps our day-to- day operations running smoothly.

Outside of managing the dental office, Jade is a wife and mother with a daughter and son. Her weekends are filled with dance competitions and playgrounds. Cooking is her passion and often hosts get-togethers with family and friends. She also enjoys trips to the mountains and the beach whenever possible.

April is Dr. As right-hand woman! She is with him chair side to help with dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, root canals. She is multi-talented helping in the front desk or preparing cases in the dental lab. Her kind and caring nature makes patients feel comfortable and calm during the visit. She is easy going with a positive attitude.

Jessica graduated Dental Assistant Academy of North Carolina in 2020. She enjoys the teamwork at our office and is dedicated to patient care. At our practice, she works alongside Dr. Aonuevo to assist chairside with various procedures like fillings, crowns, and whitening. She ensures that our patients feel comfortable throughout their entire treatment process.

Jessica was born and raised in New York. She is fluent in Spanish and loves to visit her family in Ecuador. She is proud of her daughter and they are the best of friends. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, making new friends, and exploring new areas around Charlotte.

Shirley is our lead dental assistant with nearly 20 years of experience. She is passionate about getting to know all of our patients. She is fluent in Spanish and makes sure everyone receives quality service and attention during their dental procedures. Her favorite is restoring the smile of her patients giving them the confidence to enjoy life.

Shirley was born in Colombia and moved to the US in her early twenties. Shirley relocated to Charlotte from New Jersey to be closer to her family. Shirley is a beloved wife and proud mother of one son. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling.