Dr. Seth Rumley, a native of Washington, NC, graduated from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Following his bachelors degree, Dr. Rumley remained at UNC at Chapel Hill and obtained his dental degree in 2007. During the course of his dental education in Chapel Hill, Dr. Rumley also undertook a dental rotation at the Royal Dental Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. He continues to take annual dental coursework to stay current with the profession.
Dr. Rumley is a member of the following professional organizations: the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society, North Carolina Dental Society, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and he is a fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Furthermore, he is a former board member of the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society, where he served as editor. Dr. Rumley also performed dental research at the UNC Dental Research Center. The research project he assisted with during that time is now published in the Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Journal.
Dr. Rumley and his wife, Parker, keep busy with their two young sons, Bryce and Walker, their twin girls, Stewart and Haynes, and their youthful black lab, Nelson. When he is not in the office, Dr. Rumley enjoys raising his children and watching UNC sports.
Dr. Raj has been with our practice since 2014, and he considers it an honor to be part of an amazing dental team that shares a belief in providing state-of-the-art, relationship-based, comprehensive care. As a dentist, Dr. Raj believes in treating patients as individuals and in taking time with patients to help them understand their dental health. He loves working as a team with patients and fellow Midtown Dental professionals, and to be a part of each patients oral health care. Dr. Raj is also happy to bring 7 years of patient-focused treatment to our office to help give our patients the best care possible.
In 2002, Dr. Raj graduated with a bachelors degree in biology and a minor in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Being a diehard Carolina fan, he decided to stick around UNC to earn his DDS with honors in 2008. During dental school, Dr. Raj rotated between working at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center and University of Louisville hospitals.
In addition to his experience, Dr. Raj completed 4 years of dental/neurosensory research at the Dental Research Center with abstracts and publications. He also stays current in the dentistry world with annual dental coursework. Dr. Raj is also a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and North Carolina Dental Society.
Dr. Raj was born and raised in High Point, North Carolina, and currently resides in Durham with his wife, Rupali, and daughters, Aliya and Nisa. In his free time, he enjoys anything that has to do with UNC sports, golf, and music.
Kim Dental Hygienist Kim joined our practice in 1999, and she has built strong relationships with her patients over the years. After graduating from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill with a bachelors degree in history, Kim received her Associates degree in dental hygiene from AB Tech Community College. In her free time, Kim loves hiking, traveling, photography, reading, and spending time with her family.
Monica Office Manager Monica has been a part of our practice since 2000, and she helps our patients get the most out of their dental insurance, find answers to their questions, and receive the customer service they deserve. Monica has worked in the dental field for many years, and our practice benefits from her experience. When she is not at the office, Monica spends time with her husband, her 3 grown sons, and her twin grandsons, Gabriel and Jeremiah. She also enjoys reading and traveling.
Tara Front Desk/Schedule Coordinator Tara joined our practice in 2005. She attended both North Carolina State University and East Carolina University, where she learned many valuable skills that she uses on a daily basis in our office. Tara loves interacting with her co-workers and seeing our patients smiles. In her free time, Tara enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, going to the lake, and reading.
Kim Dental Hygienist Kim joined Midtown Dental in January 2015, but had been working for her former dental office with Dr. Maness since 1989. She loves being part of a practice that treats patients like family, and she loves working with patients to create a positive dental experience. In her free time, Kim enjoys reading and traveling, and she enjoys a variety of music genres.
Jean DA II Jean joined our family at Midtown Dental in January 2015, but she worked for Dr. Maness since 2013. She graduated from a 2-year dental assistant program in Kent, Ohio, and she contributes greatly to the success of our practice. Jean has been married to her husband for over 30 years. When she is not in the office, she enjoys jet skiing, fishing, and knitting.
Stephanie Front Desk/Insurance Coordinator Stephanie joined the practice in March 2017. Along with her sense of humor, Stephanie has over 20 years of experience that she is bringing to the practice. She was a chairside dental assistant for 5 years before transitioning to a Business Manager. She is also a licensed cosmetologists and a US Army Veteran. Stephanie blended her family and relocated to North Carolina in the summer of 2016. She hails from Austin, Texas, and isnt afraid to brag about her UT Longhorns and (How bout them) Dallas Cowboys! She is passionate about dentistry because I love to see people educated about their dental health and then leave with the confidence of a healthy and beautiful smile.
Meredith Registered Dental Hygienist Meredith joined the practice in April 2018. Meredith graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, GA, in 2008 with her Associates degree in dental hygiene. She enjoys the teamwork in our office and loves the relationships she develops with her patients. Meredith works hard to understand the wants and needs of our patients and their long-term goals so that she can provide quality care.