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

Office Manager

Christy, a native of Henderson, resides in Oxford with her husband. She brings over eighteen years’ experience to Drake 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 makes it her goal to make each patient’s trip to the dentist an enjoyable one. When she is not working, Christy enjoys spending time with her family, 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, a Certified Dental Assistant, was born and raised in Kittrell, NC. She graduated in 2007 from the Dental Assisting Program at Wake Technical Community College where she excelled and graduated at the top of her class. She has been working in General Dentistry for 16 years. She has been working with dental implants for 15 years and found that she has a passion for this particular dental procedure. Outside of the dental field, her passions include being a dedicated wife and mother of two sons, spending time with her family and friends, hunting and being involved in her church. Amanda also enjoys raising her silkie chickens; most of her lines come from show breeders across the state.

Jessica Piper

Certified Dental Assistant

Jessica is a Certified Dental Assistant. She graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at Wake Technical Community College in July 2015. Jessica maintains her certification by completing yearly continuing education courses to further her knowledge with the latest updates in the dental field. She is also a member of the American Dental Assistants Association. Jessica resides in Louisburg, NC. with her husband, Caleb and son, Beau. She enjoys spending time with her family, going to church, hunting, being outdoors, interior decorating and spending time with her three Labrador Retrievers.