Dr. John White and his hardworking dental team deeply believe in providing high-quality services designed to create a positive experience for all patients. It can be difficult to need multiple dental professionals just so your oral health gets the attention and care that it needs, which is why we make sure our treatments are comprehensive. Preventive care, restorative services, cosmetic smile makeovers, sedation and much more is available when you visit a dedicated dentist in Asheville.
Not only is our office equipped with the latest dental technology available to make your dental experience more precise, comfortable and effective, but Dr. White sits down with all of his patients directly and learns exactly what their specific desires are. We care about helping you achieve your oral health goals, whether its keeping your smile healthy for the long-term, replacing multiple missing teeth to make your smile complete once more, transforming your smiles appearance from top-to-bottom, or simply feeling relaxed during your routine visits. We pride ourselves on our ability to perform many dental services in-house, so youre not running all over town just to complete the care you want.
One of our core values of the practice is prevention, and for good reason. We believe that the earlier we can catch a dental issue, the easier it will be to prevent it from turning into something worse. After all, this is one of the most effective ways to prevent a dental emergency. In the event a dental emergency does appear, well not only see you, but make sure that the dental emergency doesnt happen again. At the end of the day, helping you maintain a smile that is fully functional is one of our highest priorities.
While author Thomas Wolfe might not agree, Dr. John White is proof you can come home again. Born and raised in Asheville, Dr. White always knew he wanted to start a family of his own right here in his hometown and continue the long-standing traditions of community enrichment. Today, he can happily say that hes been fortunate enough to welcome the opportunity to now help his friends, family members, and neighbors smile brighter.
After graduating with his bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. White was planning to pursue a PhD in chemistry. Fortunately for dental patients across Asheville, though, he decided to take a break after college and work for a little while. Spending a few years doing research in pharmaceutical labs convinced him otherwise. The lab environment provided minimal interaction with people and dulled his enthusiasm.
At this point, he took a few days to shadow his dentist, Dr. Weinstein. Immediately, Dr. White knew this was the perfect career. He went from watching the clock to see when his day would end to losing track of time. Dentistry offered the science he loved while expanding his horizons to include hands-on creativity and a genuine ability to help others.
Even after earning his dental degree from the University of North Carolina (after all, once a Tarheel, always a Tarheel), Dr. White knew he had so much more to learn. This is why he relished the opportunity to participate in a two-year, post-doctoral residency program at Wake Forest Universitys Baptist Hospital and Bowman Gray School of Medicine. During this time, he worked in a hospital setting and built his expertise in extractions, sedation dentistry, and dental implants along with a wide range of more routine, dental procedures. His residency also included participation in a year-long externship hosted by the world-renowned Midwest Implant Institute in Columbus, OH.
Since completing his residency and returning to Asheville, Dr. White has continued to invest in advanced training and education. In fact, he has earned his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, which is an accomplishment that less than 1% of all dentists in the United States can brag about. As part of this commitment, he completed the entire curriculum at the prestigious Dawson Academy in Florida. Here, he learned how to make the most complex cases predictable and embraced the philosophy of treating the whole person, not just their teeth. These accomplishments represent more than 1,000 hours of hands-on and classroom learning.
With fond memories of his childhood spent exploring the hills and trails of the Great Smokey Mountains, Dr. White has been fortunate to have his kids follow in his footsteps. He and his wife enjoy the challenges and busy schedules that come with two teenagers and a college student, and they have embraced every opportunity to help them learn and grow. For his sons, this includes active involvement in the Boy Scouts of America, with his eldest son already earning his Eagle Scout and his 15 year-old headed in the same direction. When time permits, they also enjoy traveling as a family to other, exciting parts of the world.
Elaine has been working in dentistry for 25 years now, with the last five spent here at our Asheville office. She attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in 1992 and also received training as an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Anesthesia Assistant at the University of Tennessee in 1993. Her favorite part of her job is being able to connect with patients and help them achieve the long-term dental health they deserve.
Jessica is from the Asheville, NC area originally. She completed her dental hygiene education at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. She currently lives in Arden with her Siberian Husky Lew and her cat Captain Potato.
When she isnt busy at the practice, Jessica has lots of hobbies that occupy her free time, including knitting, cooking, watching scary movies, going to concerts, spending time outside with her dog, and being obsessed with Harry Potter.