Dr. Michael Fleming lives in Wake Forest, NC with his wife, Ginny, who has had chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia since 1990. He has two daughters, two stepdaughters and six grandchildren. In addition to his ongoing pursuits in scientific research, he enjoys landscaping and gardening, weight lifting, and relaxing at the North Carolina coast. He also is a drummer and continues to pursue studies and instruction in music and percussion. Prior to becoming a dentist, Dr. Fleming served for 7 years as a combat pilot in the United States Marine Corps. He remains an avid flight enthusiast today.
Dr. Fleming received a BA in Religion from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1976. He then went on to get his DDS degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1980. He is a member of the American Dental Association, The North Carolina Dental Society and the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.
Dr. Lerzundy graduated from the University of Carabobo Dental School in Valencia, Venezuela in May 2004. She practiced as an associate in a private practice in San Diego, Venezuela until 2006 when she moved back to the United States. Dr. Lerzundy attended the University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in May 2013. She is a member of the American Dental Association, The North Carolina Dental Society, The Durham-Orange County Dental Society and The Academy of General Dentistry.
Fluent in Spanish as well as English, Dr. Lerzundy looks forward to serving the Spanish speaking community with increased communication skills. She is particularly fond of working with children. Dr. Lerzundy also performs simple tooth extractions.
Sheena has been with Dr. Fleming since January 2015. She lives in Roxboro with her husband, Jeff. They have two children, Aiden and Ace, and miniature dachshund Max . Sheena graduated from Alamance Community College, Dental Assisting program in 2005. Sheena enjoys spending time with her children, shopping and camping.
Dawn has been with Dr. Fleming since 2001. She lives in Leasburg with her husband Mike. They were married in 1995 and have two boys. She spends her spare time volunteering at her son's school and at her church. She graduated from Alamance Community College Dental Assisting Program in 1991.
Adrienne was previously a dental assistant with Dr. Fleming for 10 years before moving to Virginia in 2013. We are thrilled that she returned to our office July 2015. She lives in Durham with her two sons. She graduated from Alamance Community College, Dental Assisting program in 2001. Adrienne enjoys traveling and running.
Erin has been with Dr. Fleming since 2014. She lives in Timberlake with her husband Dustin and their two daughters. She graduated from Guilford Technical Community College in 2006 with an Associates in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Her training and experience allows her to provide her patients with the most personalized and comfortable care. Her interests include shopping, dancing, traveling, and listening to music. She enjoys having fun with family and friends.
Melissa has been with Dr. Fleming since 2011. She lives in Cary with her husband Brad and their son and daughter. She graduated from York Technical College with an Associates in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 2007. She enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her family.
'Treatment recommendations that have the best opportunity for a successful outcome are a collaborative effort between the doctor and patient in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. I would not want it any other way.' ~ Dr. Michael Fleming
Dr. Fleming maintains a general dental practice geared toward health-conscious patients and their families in a caring, environmentally responsible setting. He is especially dedicated to providing dental services to the medically compromised population and those patients with multiple allergies and chemical sensitivities. Careful consideration is given to the choices of dental materials, recognizing that treatment decisions represent a cooperative effort between dentist and patient.
Dr. Fleming is the former Consumer Representative on the Dental Products Panel of the Food and Drug Administration and the former Acting Consumer Representative on the Circulatory System Devices Panel. Currently, Dr. Fleming is an appointed Consultant to the Center for Devices and Radiologic Health at the Food and Drug Administration (term expires August 2018). He receives many inquiries regarding his opinion on such issues as water fluoridation, dental filling materials and other medical devices, root canals and related important matters affecting the health and well-being of Americans.
Dr. Fleming strongly believes in a minimally invasive, financially conservative, environmentally responsible and biologically sound approach to dentistry. In evaluating each patient's treatment requirements, his goal is to maximize dental treatment results while minimizing expense, loss of tooth structure, and potential health risks.
Dr. Fleming is passionate about the relationship between good dental health and good general health, and about keeping up with the emerging science related to dental materials and their environmental and health effects. As well, Dr. Fleming is a staunch consumer advocate. His greatest joy is increasing his patient's knowledge of their oral condition, enabling them to be more informed and savvy dental consumers. Having practiced dentistry for more than 30 years, Dr. Fleming combines both his clinical experience and his ongoing study of scientific research to apply his personal knowledge to each patient's individual care. He also enjoys relationships with longtime patients who first came to him as children, now treating their children while still treating their parents, and being a part of so many families' lives.
Dr. Fleming lives in Wake Forest, NC with his wife, Ginny and has two daughters, two stepdaughters and six grandchildren. In addition to his ongoing interest in scientific research, he enjoys landscaping and gardening, weight lifting, and relaxing at the beach. He also is a drummer and continues to pursue studies and instruction in music and percussion. Prior to becoming a dentist, Dr. Fleming served for 7 years as a combat pilot in the Marine Corps. He remains an avid flight enthusiast today.