Dr. Allan Acton opened Cary Family Dental in 2003 and since that time, has become one of the Triangle’s most accomplished and trusted dentists. He is a graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth Dental School and completed his advanced dental education residency at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry.
Dr. Acton completed 216 hours of continued education in a nine-month implant continuum at the Triangle Dental Institute in Durham, NC. His training included lectures, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring on implant surgical placement and restoration, associated bone preservation and ridge augmentation grafting, and connective tissue grafting. He is a graduate of the Engel Institute’s guided surgery, hands on training.
Dr. Acton graduated with honors from The Hornbrook Group’s distinguished esthetic training program which included extensive hands on training in smile design and full mouth reconstruction. Dr. Acton is currently only one of several dentists in the state certified to provide DuraTHIN veneer.
Most recently, Dr. Acton received a Fellowship Award from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). The ICOI was founded in 1972 and has 12,000 members worldwide in 89 countries. It is the world’s largest dental implant organization, as well as the world’s largest provider of continuing dental implant education and currently has 2,582 active Fellows in the United States. The awarding of Fellowship status is one of the highest honors a professional society, such as the ICOI, can bestow on a dental professional involved in oral implantology. Nominees achieve Fellowship status through their efforts in education, research and actual clinical experiences.
Dr. Acton and Cary Family Dental are also committed to their community. Together, they have raised over $80,000 for the Smiles for Life campaign, an annual four-month long campaign sponsored by the Crown Council that raises money to help children facing serious health and educational problems. The practice also provides free dental health presentations to local preschools and elementary schools to teach children on the basics of proper dental care. Their proudest accomplishment is their annual Dentistry From the Heart event. On this free day of dentistry they see over 150 patients and perform over $60,000 of free dentistry each year.
Dr. Acton is proud of the fact that he graduated 1st in his dental school class… alphabetically.
Dr. Acton is happily married and has an adorable daughter and son.
Dr. Eric Davis is a North Carolina native and Tar Heel through and through. Dr. Davis graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology.
After teaching high school chemistry for 5 years, Dr. Davis returned to UNC-CH to receive his Doctorate in Dental Surgery and complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Davis has received extensive training in implant dentistry, periodontology, and orofacial pain. He provides patients with exquisite care in a variety of areas such as complex restorations, smile makeovers, and dental implants — all while building quality relationships with his patients.
Dr. Davis believes in understanding the expectations and limitations of his patients and tailoring treatment to fit their needs. He is passionate about helping patients build a confident smile and establish healthy dental habits.
Dr. Davis works tirelessly to instill confidence and faith in the dental profession through acts of empathy, kindness, and skilled work.
When he’s out of the office, you may find Dr. Davis at one of the many area parks, biking, running, or hiking with his wife and their 8-year-old lab, Natty.
Dr. Kristin Madden lives in Durham, NC with her boyfriend, Esteban, sommelier and owner of BarBrunello.com, his two daughters, and the newest addition to their family, Coco, an 11-pound Cavapoo.
Both her mom and dad are dentists, making dentistry a part of her DNA. They worked together from the time she finished dental school at UNC School of Dentistry in 2012, up until they retired this past March. Dr. Madden is happy to have found a new family at Cary Family Dental. Her goal is to make you feel like family as well from the moment you step into our office.
Dr. Bryant Wooten was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. He earned a BS in Biology from UNC Chapel Hill. He then moved to Richmond, VA, where he completed his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at VCU School of Dentistry. His commitment to public health dentistry earned him the National Health Service Corps Scholarship during his tenure at VCU. He then went on to practice at a Federally Qualified Health Center in Philadelphia, PA, while serving as an adjunct professor for Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. Later, he joined a private practice in Richmond, VA, before making the decision to relocate back to Cary in 2022. He is thrilled to now have the opportunity to serve the community he grew up in.
Dr. Wooten’s treatment philosophy is simple: Treat each patient as if they were a close friend or family member. He understands that each patient has individual needs and loves that this profession allows him to form close, long-term relationships. He possesses a gentle touch and an aptitude for working with patients dealing with anxiety. He also has a special interest and has received extensive training in Invisalign, root canals, and cosmetic dentistry.
Outside of the office, you’ll find him exploring new restaurants, walking his dogs around Bond Park, and spending quality time with his spouse, friends, and family.
Throughout his career, Dr. Van Scoyoc has served organized dentistry in many leadership positions, as well as provided lectures at national venues. He is an active member of the following professional organizations:
During his free time, Dr. Van Scoyoc enjoys running, music and spending time with his wife, Keri and their children.
Dr. Steven Van Scoyoc is a specialist in Periodontics and Implantology and is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. His practice specializes in conservative treatment of gum disease, including specialized interests in soft tissue reconstructive plastic surgery to aesthetically enhance the smile and dental implants that can replace single or multiple missing teeth. He uses the latest technology and science to regenerate bone in the jaws, where bone loss was caused by infection from gum disease, loss of teeth, or injury. This includes sinus bone grafting, where many patients lack sufficient bone thickness in the upper posterior jaw in order to place implants. He also diagnoses and treats oral pathology. Dr. Van Scoyoc’s main interests include soft-tissue and esthetic surgery, as well as implant and advanced bone reconstruction.
Dr. Van Scoyoc earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (D.D.S.) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He continued his education at UNC to complete a 3-year surgical residency in Periodontics, where he obtained his Masters in Periodontics. This advanced training certified him to practice as a specialist in Periodontics and Implantology. In addition, during his residency at the University of North Carolina, he practiced general dentistry to gain perspective on how his specialty training can enhance the treatment of the general dental practitioner.
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