Casey Kiefer, D.D.S.
Casey Kiefer, D.D.S.Dr. Kiefer was born and raised in Illinois. She moved to North Carolina to attend the UNC School of Dentistry, and she currently resides in Cary, NC with her husband, Aaron.After graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Dr. Kiefer completed a residency through the UNC Hospital system. During her residency, Dr. Kiefer treated special needs children and adults, geriatric guests, and guests with complex medical histories. In addition, she obtained significant training in sedation and operating room dentistry. Dr. Kiefer has volunteered her services to the underserved throughout the state with the NC Mission of Mercy (MOM) clinics and in Orange County at the SHAC clinic. She has also participated in dental/medical mission trips to Honduras and Ecuador. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kiefer volunteers with World Relief, an organization that helps relocate and settle refugee families in the area. She also serves in the children’s ministry at her local church in Cary.Dr. Kiefer spends her free time away from dentistry enjoying outdoor activities with her family and friends. She enjoys running, cycling, and swimming, and she competes in marathons and triathlons.
Credentials:
- Bachelors of Arts (BA) Biology – Knox College Summa Cum Laude
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Summa Cum Laude
- General Practice Residency Certificate of Completion – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Certified in Oral Sedation
- Certified in Invisalign
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Jonathan Boes, D.D.S.
Jonathan Boes, D.D.S.Dr. Jonathan Boes was born in Fayetteville, NC and he currently resides in North Raleigh with his wife Aimee and daughters Elizabeth and Emilia. He attended college in Cleveland, OH at Case Western Reserve University where he obtained a Bachelors and Masters degree in Computer Engineering. In 1996, he moved to Raleigh and worked in RTP for various telecommunications startups, designing embedded software. Dr. Boes later decided to pursue a career in dentistry and graduated in 2007 from the University of Chapel Hill with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery.
He continued his advanced training in implant placement, bone grafting and sinus lifting under Dr. Carl Misch, Dr. Mark Hunt, Dr. Glenn Reside, Dr. Matthew Hopfesperger, Dr. David Simpson and Dr. John Russo. He attended many courses including the Misch International Implant Institute, Triangle Dental Institute, Cadaver Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting, and Oral Sedation. He earned his fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (IOCI). During his career he has performed thousands of bone grafts and implant placements.
Dr. Boes (General Dentist) has maintained a private practice in which he has concentrated training in the following aspects of oral surgery: Wisdom Tooth Extractions, Implant Placement and Restoration, Sinus Lifts, Bone Grafts and IV Sedation.
Credentials:
- Adjunct Professor at UNC School of Dentistry
- Bachelors of Science (BS) Computer Engineering – Case Western Reserve University
- Masters of Science (MS) Computer Engineering – Case Western Reserve University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Certified in Implant Placement and Restoration; Fellow in the International
- Congress of Oral Implantologist (IOCI)
- Certified in Oral Sedation
- Certified in Lumineers
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Chris Lee, D.D.S.
Chris Lee, D.D.S.Dr. Lee has lived most of his life in North Carolina and has been in the Triangle area for over 20 years. He currently lives in Raleigh with his wife Samantha, daughter Olivia, son Lincoln, and 2 dogs, Bobby and Boomer.
Prior to attending Dental School at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, Dr. Lee began his dental career in an Orthodontic Practice helping people improve their beautiful smiles. During his time at UNC School of Dentistry, Dr. Lee served as the Vice President and then the President of his dental class. He did rotations at the New Hanover CHC in Wilmington, NC, and at the VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee. He also traveled to Cuernavaca, Mexico, to give dental care to the children of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, an organization that provided a home for thousands of orphans and abandoned children.
Dr. Lee has volunteered numerous hours at projects such as the Missions of Mercy (MOM) clinics across the State and the Orange County SHAC clinic, which provide dental care to the underserved population.
Upon graduating from Dental School, Dr. Lee completed his AEGD Residency at the VAMC in Fayetteville, NC. He performed a wide range of procedures including restorative, endodontics, crowns, bridges, surgical extractions, periodontal treatment, dentures, and implants.
Dr. Lee attends meetings regularly and takes numerous continuing education courses throughout the year to stay on the forefront of technology. When he isn’t thinking about dentistry, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is a fan of music, singing, the arts, live shows, and concerts. He also enjoys watching college football and basketball, the NFL, and loves his N.C. State Wolfpack!
Credentials:
- Bachelors of Science (BS) Biochemistry – North Carolina State University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Advanced Education General Denistry Residency Certificate of Completion
- Fayetteville VAMC
- Certification in Invisalign
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Dr. Jennifer Craven
Dr. Jennifer CravenDr. Jennifer Craven was born and raised in Raleigh and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She graduated from LECOM School of Dental Medicine located in Bradenton, FL.
After graduating, she returned to North Carolina to be closer to her family and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Craven enjoys pilates, hiking, paddle boarding, game nights with her family and playing with her cats, Ollie and Lil’ Bit.
Credentials:
- Bachelor of Arts Major in Economics: UNC at Chapel Hill
- Doctor of Dental Medicine: LECOM School of Dental Medicine, Bradenton, FL
- AEGD Residency Program: ECU School of Dental Medicine
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Dr. Bridget Swope
Dr. Bridget SwopeDr. Swope grew up in Northwest Indiana in Schererville. She attended Indiana University Northwest where she obtained an undergraduate degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and English.
She then attended Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis where she obtained a Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree, graduating in 2018.
While at IUSD, she was a board member for the outreach club, Student Outreach Clinic, where the underserved population in the near Eastside could receive free care every other Saturday a month.
She also had the honor of going on an international service-learning trip to Ecuador in the spring of 2017. The work she was able to provide in those outreach settings is something she says she’ll always cherish.
After graduation from IUSD, she attended a General Practice Residency at Mountain Area Health Education Center in Asheville, NC. After completing her residency she moved to Raleigh to be closer to her family.
She’s excited to be a part of the Triangle Family Dentistry family and looks forward to serving YOU as a member of this amazing team!
Credentials:
- Bachelor of Science Major in Biology: Indiana University
- Indiana University School of Dentistry: Doctor of Dental Surgery
- General Practice Residency: Mountain Area Health Education Center
Professional Memberships:
- Raleigh Wake County Dental Association
- Chicago Dental Society
- American Dental Association (ADA)
Rahim Zalal
Rahim ZalalDr. Zalal was born and raised in Raleigh, where he attended North Carolina State University and earned his bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry, Polymer & Color Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology. He went on to UNC Chapel Hill to study Dentistry. While at UNC, his passions led him to working with underserved patients locally and internationally, engaging in scientific research, and advocating for dentistry on a local and national level.
Dr. Zalal resides in Raleigh, where you can find him enjoying the outdoors, riding his bike, getting ice cream, roasting coffee, or boarding a plane to travel and explore.
Credentials:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Bachelors of Science (BS) Biochemistry, Polymer & Color Chemistry, Biology – North Carolina State University
- Bachelors of Arts (BA) Chemistry – North Carolina State University
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS)
- Wake County Dental Society
- WF Study club
Dr. McNeal
Dr. McNealDr. McNeal moved to NC in 2010 to attend UNC Dental school and has made NC his
home since. He is a graduate from the Milwaukee School of Engineering with a
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Post-graduation he worked for the Newport News
Shipbuilding company and was a design engineer for both Nimitz class Naval Nuclear
Aircraft Carriers as well as Virginia Class Nuclear submarines. He later joined the
Northrop Grumman Space Systems and was the lead design engineer on the Naval
Ballistic Missile Trident D5 program as an internal insulation specialist. In 2008 he
decided to pursue a career in dentistry and Graduated from Weber State University with
a Post Bachelors in Microbiology. He attended the UNC School of Dentistry from 2010-
2014 and graduated with honors.
Dr. McNeal has received training in complex surgical extractions, including Wisdom
teeth removal. He also has advanced training in implantology and is a licensed IV
sedation practitioner with experience performing surgeries in the Hospital OR as well as
private practice. Dr. McNeal is knowledgeable and equipped to manage all aspects of
dentistry from the most straightforward to the complex full mouth rehabilitation.
On a personal note, Dr. McNeal’s favorite time is spent with his family of three children;
Tyson, Rebecca, and AJ. They enjoy the outdoors hiking, four wheeling, and rock or
fossil hunting. They are also Carolina Hurricane fans and try not to miss a game!
Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Post Bachelors – Microbiology, Weber State University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, UNC-CH School of Dentistry
- IV Moderate Conscious Sedation Licensed and Certified
- Adjunct Professor UNC School of Dentistry
- Previous: Dental Surgeon, Granville Medical Hospital
