Dr. Slawinski (Dr. Dave) grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey. He attended the University of North Carolina on a swimming scholarship and received his B.S. in biology. Dr. Dave remained in Chapel Hill to attend the UNC School of Dentistry.
He graduated in 2006, and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery with honors. Following dental school, Dr. Dave completed his residency training at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital and was named chief resident his final year.
Dr. Slawinski is a recipient of the prestigious Richard C. Pugh Award, an honor for scoring in the top three percent of candidates nationwide on the written pediatric dental board exam. He completed the final portion of the board examination process to become a board-certified pediatric dentist in May 2009. Dr. Dave recently had an article published in The Journal Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Slawinski is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, the North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry. He holds hospital privileges at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson and WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh.
After residency, Dr. Dave was an associate in a pediatric dental office in Winston-Salem, NC. He and his wife Katie, a native of Raleigh, missed the triangle area and are excited to be back. They have two sons, Charlie and Jack. They enjoy working out, cooking, spending time with family, and cheering on the Carolina Tar Heels.
We recognize that all our young patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Dr. Dave feels strongly that his patients benefit from continuity of care:that is,seeing the same doctor at everyvisit. One of the most important aspects of pediatric dentistry is the relationship we develop between our office and your family.
Our team will focus on the patient and parent experience, and will go above and beyond your expectations to make your visit a happy and memorable one. We promise to deliver the time and attention you deserve.
Enjoy a beverage from our coffee bar and relax while we take great care of your child. Want to catch up on emails or surf the net while your child is in treatment? Ask our front desk for an iPad to play on during your childs visit.
When their name is called, they love to follow the paw prints back to our treatment areas. All treatment areas have TVs in the ceiling to make your son or daughters visit a more enjoyable experience. Every aspect of our office was designed to make our office safe and fun.