Meet the Dentist

Debra S. Zombek D.D.S.
     "My career in dentistry began shortly after graduating from High School in 1978. I started as a Certified Dental Assistant graduating from Virginia Western Community College in 1979.
     After working as a CDA for 7 years, I retired to raise our 2 children as a stay home mom. After my youngest started kindergarten, I went back to school to further my education.
     There was always a calling to go back to dentistry. In 1998, I enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill in the dental hygiene program where I completed my certificate in Dental Hygiene in 2000.
     During this process, I realized how much I actually missed performing dental procedures. While completing the hygiene program, I applied for dental school. In February 2000, I was accepted at UNC Chapel Hill in the DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) program, which was completed in May 2004."

     "My philosophy is simple in that I believe each person that sits in my chair is my responsibility to ensure their complete comprehensive dental care. I perform an oral cancer head & neck screening at New Patient Exams and every cleaning appointment. We review your medical needs at each visit, as well as regularly check BP/P to make sure there are no hidden problems.
     I also believe that your time is just as valuable as mine. I pride myself on not overbooking my schedule. I see one patient at a time. I've been a patient in offices where I was on time and yet waited in both the reception room and in a dental chair for what seemed like an eternity while the dentist ran from room to room."

"Thank you for giving my staff and myself the opportunity to serve you."

Educational Background:
Headland High School 1978
Virginia Western Community College 1979 (Certified Dental Assistant)
Gaston Community College 1994 (Associate of Science)
NC State University 1994-1996 (Environmental Engineering)
UNC Chapel Hill 2000 (Dental Hygiene)
UNC Chapel Hill 2004 (D.D.S.)

Memberships:
North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS)
Johnston County Dental Society
ADA American Dental Society
Phi Thetta Kappa

Our Staff

Dr. Brian Vinson D.D.S. Dr. Vinson is a native of Goldsboro, NC. He completed his undergraduate degree in Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998. After two years working in the pharmaceutical industry in the Research Triangle Park of NC, He attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, KY, where he graduated in 2004. Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Vinson completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Vinson has worked in private practice in Eastern North Carolina completing his residency. He currently lives outside of Greenville, NC with his wife and two children. He is a member of the ADA, NC dental Society, 5th district dental society, and serves as the treasurer for the East Central Dental Society. In addition to being proficient in all aspects of general dentistry, Dr. Vinson has completed advanced training and is licensed to perform oral conscious sedation in North Carolina. He has completed several advanced courses in CEREC CAD-CAM dentistry. And he has extensive training in root canal treatment and many surgical procedures, including wisdom tooth extractions.
Faith, CDPMA Faith attended Bridgewater College as a Biology Major and took the national board for office administration certification 1985. She obtained her radiography certification at the Medical College of Virginia in 1981. She feels all patients should be treated with respect and courtesy.
Jenny, RDH Jenny graduated from Wayne Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has had 17 years experience working as a hygienist. Her philosophy is to educate patients to the best of her ability and make all patients feel at ease.
Susan, DA1 Susan has had 14 years experience in the dental field. She also has worked with an endodontist for 5 years. She believes all patients need to be treated the way she would want to be treated. This makes for an extremely caring individual that is gentle with patients.
Jennifer, RDH Jennifer has had over 7 years of dental assisting experience. She has just finished completing her hygienist licensing at Halifax , NC and graduated top in her class. We welcome her from assistant to hygienist. She is a dedicated person and cares very much to help each patient.
Deneen Deneen is our newest employee. She has a masters in Religion Education and is currently studying for her Doctrine in Religion Education. She also has a bachelors in Biblical Counseling. Deneen does alot of community services by helping with the Pregnancy Care Center, United Hospice and the Nash Arts Council. She is also the chaplain at the Nash General Hospital. She is a wonderful person and we are happy to have her on board.
Donna Donna joined our office last September of 2009. Donna has a Bachelors Degree from East Carolina University in Child and Family Studies Education. She retired from teaching after 30 years from Wilson County Schools. Donna is married and has a daughter attending UNC/Wilmington. Donna is at the front desk area and is an invaluable asset to this practice.
Arian, RDH Arian has worked in the dental field since 1988 beginning as a dental assistant. She then attended East Carolina University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Realizing her love for dentistry, Arian soon enrolled in the dental hygiene program at Fayetteville Technical Community College where she graduated valedictorian of her class. She is also the recipient of the Golden Scaler Award for outstanding performance in dental hygiene. Having been away for several years, Arian is ecstatic to be back to the town she calls "home"! Arian considers ones SMILE to be their greatest asset...it costs nothing to do but can prove to be priceless...not to mention, it's contagious!
Susan, CDA Susan is a native of Wilson County. She received her dental assisting training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She received her National Board Certification in 1995. Susan has experience in orthodontics as well as general dentistry.