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Wainright and Wassel, D.D.S.
6837 Falls of Neuse Road
Suite 100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
Ph: 919.847.1322
We are conveniently located at the corner of Newton and Falls of Neuse Rd., about two miles south of I-540.
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Wainright and Wassel, DDS
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Bruce V. Wainright, D.D.S., M.A.G.D.
Email bruce@northraleighdentist.com
Dr. Bruce V. Wainright was born in New Jersey in 1946. His father, Henry V. Wainright moved his family from New Jersey to Point Pleasant West Virginia where Bruce completed high school at Kyger Creek in 1964. In school, Dr. Wainright became interested in baseball, basketball, water-sports and golf. Dr. Wainright completed his undergraduate and professional training at West Virginia University in 1972 achieving the degrees of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in 1968, and Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 1972.
In 1976 Dr. Wainright started one of the very first dental practices located in north Raleigh at Falls Village Shopping Center. In 1984 he built Wainright Centre, a professional office complex on the corner of Falls of Neuse and Newton Rd., where he maintains his private dental practice. With the additions and renovations to this contemporary dental office, his practice now has a multitude of amenities for patients including a coffee bar, private surgical operatories, and HD television in the waiting area and treatment rooms.
Throughout his professional career Dr. Bruce has been involved in the most cutting-edge research and technology in dentistry. Dr. Wainright was one of the first dentists in the southeast to offer laser-whitening to his patients in the 1980s using the Brite-Smile system. In 1998, after many years of continuing education and excellence in dentistry, Dr. Wainright received his Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry (M.A.G.D.) from the Medical College of Virginia (MCV), attaining what is considered one of the most prestigious post-graduate degrees in general dentistry.
Through numerous opportunities with associates in dentistry, and a dedication to patient care, Dr. Wainright’s dental practice has grown tremendously since 1976. With the introduction of Dr. Mark Wainright and Dr. Matt Wassel as partners to the business, Dr. Wainright has more time off, and confidence that his long-time patients experience the finest oral health experiences.
Dr. Wainright is the proud father of four children, Mark, Leslie, Michael, and Mary-Allison. He is an avid golfer and most enjoys playing at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards and at North Ridge Country Club. Dr. Wainright also spends a lot of time landscaping, riding his hybrid bicycle, reading, and waterskiing from his dock at Lake Keowee.
Dr. Mark V. Wainright D.D.S., M.S
Email mark@northraleighdentist.com
Dr. Wainright is a second generation West Virginia University dentist and is lucky enough to be able to practice with both his father, and his best friend in north Raleigh. A native of north Raleigh, Dr. Mark Wainright attended Millbrook High School. He received a bachelor of science from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1998. Dr. Wainright spent time after his undergraduate degree overseas, which included a sailing trip westward across the Atlantic Ocean in a 40-foot sailboat. The sailing trip included countries like South Africa, St. Helena, Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago in the southern Caribbean.
Dr. Wainright continued his graduate education in chemistry from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, receiving his Master of Science degree in 2001. As a research scientist in organometallic chemistry he completed his thesis titled, “Unexpected Nitrosyl Labilization in Cyclopentadienyl Complexes of Rhenium.” A true scientist and skeptical thinker, Dr. Wainright endeavors to understand problems in dental disease, diagnosis, materials, and treatment modalities from an evidence-based standpoint. Dr.Wainright developed a profound interest in teaching during graduate school and was awarded with "Excellence in Graduate Teaching" in 2001 from UNC Wilmington. He uses his skill in teaching to educate his patients about dental disease, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
A legacy of his father, Dr. Wainright was accepted into West Virginia University dental school in 2001. In school, Dr. Mark Wainright and Dr. Matt Wassel forged what would become an inseparable partnership during their research projects in Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) of ceramic dental restorations. Pursuing a profound interest in oral surgery, Dr. Wainright was the winner of the undergraduate award “Excellence in Implantology” given by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) in 2005. Dr. Wainright and Dr. Wassel reached a new level of excellence in 2006 with the Tulsa-Dentsply award of “Top-50 New Dentists” hosted by Dr. Gordon Christiansen.
As part of his continuing dental education, Dr. Wainright has received advanced training in all disciplines of general dentistry, including: CAD/CAM training for chair-side ceramic restorations in the CEREC 3D system, Invisalign orthodontic aligners, Lumineers prep-less ceramic veneer systems, Biolase-YSGG dental lasers, management of dental anxiety through conscious sedation, and is trained in the surgical placement of dental implants.
Dr. Wainright is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS), the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society (RWCDS), the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI), and Great Lakes Education Center for advanced dental training (GLEC). Dr. Wainright maintains a profound interest in traveling, water sports, astronomy, and computers.
Dr. Matthew Wassel, D.D.S.
Email matt@northraleighdentist.com
Dr. Matthew R. Wassel came south to
In professional school, Dr. Wassel attended meetings of the West Virginia Dental Society, and the Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity. In the pursuance of his doctorate, Dr. Wassel forged what would become an inseparable partnership with his classmate, Dr. Mark Wainright. Together, Dr. Wassel and Dr. Wainright completed an extensive research project in chair-side ceramic CAD/CAM restorations using the CEREC 3D system. Dr. Wassel’s compassion for underserved patients was noteworthy in dental school as he completed “Health Right”, a charity program designed to provide dental care to those without financial capability.
Since graduating from professional school, Dr. Wassel has continued to educate himself in all fields of general dentistry. Dr. Wassel is a member of
Dr. Wassel is also involved in charity dentistry through “Wake Smiles”, a program designed to improve the oral health of underserved members of our local community. Dr. Wassel is also a member the American Dental Association (ADA), The North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS), the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society (RWCDS), and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
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