Alex Drake

DDS

A native of Henderson, North Carolina, Dr. Alex Drake is excited about having returned close to home to provide the highest quality dental care to the people of Oxford and the surrounding areas. Dr. Drake graduated with Distinction from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Psychology before deciding to pursue a career in dentistry at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. In 2006, he graduated with Honors and chose to continue his education in a General Practice Residency at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. In his residency, Dr. Drake received extensive training in all areas of general dentistry, including hospital operating room dentistry, IV sedation dentistry, oral surgery and dental implants.

He returned home in 2007 and practiced as an associate until opening his own private practice in Oxford, NC in July 2012. Dr. Drake is a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the local Gateway Dental Study Club. Dr. Drake is originally from Henderson and graduated from Kerr-Vance Academy in 1996. He is the son of Dr. Roddy and Beverly Drake of Henderson and the son-in-law of Drs. Weldon and Cindy Hampton of Oxford. He is married to Dr. Darcy Drake and they reside in Oxford with their four beautiful daughters as well as their two dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time at home with his wife and daughters, exercising, boating on Kerr Lake , being involved with his church as well as following all UNC Tar Heel sports closely.

From Dr. Drake

Skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a dental professional, I stay up to date on the latest advancements in dentistry in order to provide the most current treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. That is just one reason why I value each and every patient relationship. As a local native, I am also deeply embedded in our community and strive to build optimal relationships and help our community grow.

I greatly appreciate the time you’ve taken to visit this site and find out more about our dental practice, our team, and the many services we can provide to help you achieve optimum oral health. We take great pride in partnering with you to optimize all aspects of your oral health!

Christy Edwards

Practice Manager

Christy, a native of Henderson still resides there with her husband. She brings over twenty one years’ experience to Drake & Seymour Dentistry and has been an integral part of the practice since it’s inception. Christy has enjoyed working in all aspects of the dental office, from sterilization, to assisting, to front desk administration and management. This broad range of experience has given her an excellent understanding of all the elements involved in running a smooth and efficient dental practice. She received her X-Ray Certification in 2005 and her Coronal Polishing Certification in 2008, both from Wake Ahec in Raleigh, NC. She loves working with people and manages all aspects of business and patient care in our Oxford and Henderson locations. When she is not working, Christy enjoys spending time with her family, her fur babies, serving in her church, jogging and being outdoors.

Savannah Hampton

Registered Dental Hygienist

A native of Henderson, Savannah graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Following her college career, she obtained the necessary licensing to practice Dental Hygiene in North Carolina and became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2013. Savannah believes it is vital to the health of her patients to foster a strong sense of understanding in regards to oral health, oral disease, and dental procedures. She’s happy to share any tips, guidance, or advice to best serve those she cares for, and continues her education in Dental Hygiene by attending yearly courses that provide her with the latest news and innovations in the Dental Health field. She is a current member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, the North Carolina Dental Hygiene Association, and the Durham Orange Dental Hygiene Association. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband-Sam, friends and family, spending time outdoors, and playing fetch with their German Shepard- Rocky.

Amanda Hilliard

Certified Dental Assistant

Amanda is a Certified Dental Assistant originally from Kittrell, North Carolina. She graduated from Wake Technical Community College in 2007 at the top of her class and has almost 20 years of experience in general dentistry. She especially enjoys implant surgery and crown and bridge dentistry and takes pride in helping patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their dental treatment.

Amanda is also the proud owner of Rawlings, Drake & Seymour Dentistry’s therapy dog in training. Rawlings is a black Labradoodle who is working toward becoming a comforting and reassuring presence for patients in the dental office.

Outside of dentistry, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons. Much of their family time is spent outdoors hunting and fishing, at church, or cheering on their oldest son at travel baseball. She also enjoys raising her Speckled Sussex and Jubilee Orpington chickens. Amanda loves being part of the Drake & Seymour Dentistry team and values the relationships she has built with patients and coworkers throughout her career.