Dental Assistant McKenzie enjoys her job as an assistant. She likes the opportunity of making patients feel comfortable during a procedure. She brings a friendly smile to all around her. McKenzie lives in the Taylorsville area, she loves spending time with her family. She enjoys playing with her two dogs Bristol and Baylor. In her spare time she enjoys reading a good book.
Summer was born and raised on the coast of South Georgia and obtained her Dental Hygiene degree from Georgia State Perimeter College. She enjoys educating patients about oral hygiene and how they can improve their home care. It is important to Summer that her patients feel comfortable and have a stress-free environment. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, her dog Corduroy, and cat Tibi.
Front Office Lauren Beatty, a Troutman native, earned her bachelors degree from East Carolina University then continued on to receive a certificate as a dental assistant. Lauren enjoys helping others achieve a happy smile and making sure patients feel comfortable receiving dental care. During her free time, she enjoys being physically active and spending time with her family and friends.
Kim grew up in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. She has a daughter Brittany who she enjoys spending time with and two dogs, Willow and Lily. During her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach and running and volunteering her time as a cheer coach for Lake Norman High School. Kim loves interacting with patients and always putting a smile on their face.
Dilya moved from New Jersey to NC in 2013. Dilya is bilingual her primary language is Uzbek/Russian and her secondary language being English. She has two cats, Callie and Mini and a son. Dilya went to Warren County Community College in New Jersey to study to be a dental assistant. During her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, cooking, and kayaking with her husband and friends. Dilya is very passionate about helping others have a beautiful smile
Our mission is to provide the highest quality comprehensive oral care to all patients in a timely, professional and respectful manner. We strive to have a positive impact on the quality of life for our patients and for the community.
From a very young age, Dr. Carnaggio knew he wanted to be a dentist. He began his pursuit of a career in dental medicine observing in the office of a family friend, who was a prosthodontist. His interest became his passion as he saw the difference a prosthodontist can make in a persons life by improving not only their oral health but also the patients quality of life. Dr. Carnaggio continues to be inspired by advancements in dental medicine that allow him to improve the oral health and overall wellness of his patients. Dr. Carnaggio is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Hickory community and interact daily with his patients.
Some of the most exciting advancements Dr. Carnaggio has seen have been in the areas of Prosthetics and Implant Dentistry. He routinely attends lectures and Continuing Education (CE) courses on these topics to stay atop of the latest developments and advancements. In addition to attending CE courses, Dr. Carnaggio has also served as a lecturer, presenter, and recently published an article in the prestigious Journal of Prosthodontics. He also was awarded first place for a presentation to the American Prosthodontic Society, which focused on CAD/CAM dentistry and serves on a Tumor board in Winston Salem, NC.
Dr. Carnaggio is originally from the Pittsburgh area and relocated to North Carolina after completing his residency program in 2007. He and his wife, Robbie, have three children: Lilly, Nyah, and Grayson. In his free time, Dr. Carnaggio enjoys family activities such as biking, rollerblading, hiking, and swimming.
Dr. Carnaggio enjoys giving back to the community and regularly volunteers and supports local dental clinics and participates inGive Kids A Smileday. He has served as a fundraiser for theNorth Carolina Missions of Mercyorganization and also supports local animal charities along with his family. His oldest daughter, Lilly, is an avid animal lover and enjoys collecting donations and fundraising for animal charities. The family is rounded out with three pets, Golden Doodles Lucky Lou and Chewbacca, and a cataptly named Bella.