Meet The Team

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Dr. Amy Li, DMD

Dr. Amy Li graduated from James B. Edwards Dental School at Medical University of South Carolina, US. She is a board-certified dentist in North Carolina. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, American Academy of Facial Esthetics and the North Carolina Dental Society. Dentistry has become a passion for her and she believes in continued education. Numerous postgraduate education courses help her stay on the forefront of dentistry and help her to provide patients with continued high quality of care. Dr. Amy enjoys treating patients of all age groups and loves her patients. Treating patients with respect, compassion and keeping an open mind is always her clinical rule. Using her professional knowledge and skills to help patients in the local community helps make her life fulfilled. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, kids and dog. She loves cooking, reading, music, hiking and climbing.

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Dr. David Barabe, DDS

Dr. Barabe first graudated from Ohio State in 1966 with a degree in business. He decided to return to school and become a dentist. He graduated from the dental school at Ohio State in 1972. He then came to Forsyth County to begin his practice. Dr. Barabe ran a successful practice in Winston Salem before deciding to relocate to Davie County. After over 40 years of being a dentist, Dr. Barabe knows the real reason why he still loves being a dentist.

Dr. Alexa Zacharias

Dr. Alexa Zacharias is a Wisconsin Native, growing up for most of her life Green Bay, WI. She studied biology and Spanish prior to earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry. Dr. Zacharias is a passionate and caring dentist who is dedicated to providing the best possible care for her patients. She enjoys the connections she gets to make with her patients and their families. Dr. Zacharias takes the time to listen to her patients' concerns and answer their questions, and makes sure that they feel comfortable and at ease during their appointments.Dr. Zacharias, with her husband and two dogs, moved to North Carolina in 2021 for warmer weather. In her free time she enjoys reading, hiking with her dogs, kayaking, exploring North Carolina and watching sporting events.

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Jennifer
Walkup

Office Manager

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Ebony
Garner

Registered Dental Hygienist

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Linlee Butterworth

Registered Dental Hygienist​

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Pam
Hyatt

Dental Assistant II​

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Kelci
McCrary

Dental Assistant II

Babs
Cerminaro

Office Manager

Heather

Registered Dental Hygienist​

Lisa
Kennedy

Registered Dental Hygienist

Hope

Dental Assistant II​

Stephanie

Dental Assistant II​

Heather Thomas

Dental Assistant II​

Brittany

Dental Assistant II​

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Tiffany

Front Desk

Babs Cerminaro - Office Manager

My name is Babs Cerminaro, I am the office Manager. I have worked in the dental field 39 years. I first began in high school and practically grew up in our neighborhood dental office. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 32 years. We have together raised two beautiful daughters. We have also been blessed with a super feisty and loving granddaughter and a brand-new precious grandson. I was born and raised in New Jersey. I lived in Florida for eight years before making North Carolina my home.

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Heather - Registered Dental Hygienist​

Heather graduated from the University of Southern California where she lived before moving to North Carolina. She has worked in private practice for all of her life and loves to take care of patients. She tries to make dental visits fun with her outgoing personality. She is also an instructor for dental hygiene at GTCC. Heather has been married for 27 years and has two great kids that both attended Northwest Guilford. Heather also attends church at the Summit in Oak Ridge.

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Lisa Kennedy - Registered Dental Hygienist

My name is Lisa Kennedy and as a dental hygienist, I enjoy helping patients understand the importance and significance of their dental health. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years and I’m a mother to a beautiful daughter and two amazing sons. I’m a doting Glammie to two precious granddaughters. I love, anything pink colored, beach days with my family and Klove. My faith and knowledge of not only who I am but whose I am bring me eternal Joy.

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Hope - Dental Assistant II​

Hope started her dental career in 2014 after graduating from Piedmont Dental Assisting Inc. She is a very compassionate, and outgoing person who loves her job and all things dental. Hope enjoys meeting new patients daily and building relationships with them. She prioritizes patient care and helping patients feels at ease in the dental chair. She loves her patients and being able to help them gain a happy and healthy smile! Hope got married in 2021 and resides in Bethany with her husband, his two children, and their two mischievous dogs, Thor and Oscar. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, outdoor activities, traveling especially to the mountains, and spending time with her family, dogs and friends.

Stephanie - Dental Assistant II​

Stephanie graduated from the GTCC Dental Assisting program in 2015 where she also participated in the Advisory Committee as a student and competed in Skills USA winning for NC and top 5 at nationals in Kentucky in 2015. Stephanie is still a member of the Advisory Committee for dental at GTCC. She’s had a wide variety in the dental field ranging from oral surgery, endodontics and orthodontics in addition to general dentistry. Stephanie loves learning new things, she is quite the dental nerd and kid at heart! When not working in our office, you can find her hanging out with friends and family, spending time with her dogs Zoey, Cooper and Rowdy, crafting new projects, or just relaxing at home. She is kind, caring and loves to give to others. Stephanie loves meeting new people and making connections with our patients.

Heather Thomas - Dental Assistant II​

Stephanie graduated from the GTCC Dental Assisting program in 2015 where she also participated in the Advisory Committee as a student and competed in Skills USA winning for NC and top 5 at nationals in Kentucky in 2015. Stephanie is still a member of the Advisory Committee for dental at GTCC. She’s had a wide variety in the dental field ranging from oral surgery, endodontics and orthodontics in addition to general dentistry. Stephanie loves learning new things, she is quite the dental nerd and kid at heart! When not working in our office, you can find her hanging out with friends and family, spending time with her dogs Zoey, Cooper and Rowdy, crafting new projects, or just relaxing at home. She is kind, caring and loves to give to others. Stephanie loves meeting new people and making connections with our patients.

Brittany - Dental Assistant II​

Brittany Started her dental career back in 2011 after graduating dental assistant school. She has always had a love for meeting new people and wants to be apart of helping them develop a smile they want to show off every day. Brittany is a very well-rounded team member and loves to help out across the office wherever she is needed. Her biggest focus is to provided patients with the best dental experience and amazing patient support. Brittany has two beautiful children, Brody and Arley and is married to her high school sweetheart Cole. She loves spending time with family and can be found on the form most days with her cows (Clyde & Dolly) and dog Lemon!

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Tiffany - Front Fesk

My name is Tiffany and I started as an DA ll (Dental Assistant) and later moved to the front desk. I enjoy greeting patient's and making sure they have had the best visit possible. Helping people improve their smiles is very important to me. I am a mother of a beautiful, smart little girl. I also have a fur baby Duchess, a golden Doodle. I enjoy working out, reading and shopping.

Advance Family Dentists;(336) 998-1076;149 Yadkin Valley Rd, Ste 101 Advance, NC 27006

Our Practice

In addition to our comprehensive dental care, we provide courtesy blood pressure checks and oral cancer screenings during regular cleaning appointments. If ever there is a need that we feel we cannot meet to the best of our ability, we happily refer patients to a specialist who can accommodate that need. We are passionate about our patients and believe in providing the best possible care.  Along with all we offer in General dentistry we can help you find the right plan.  Just come in to our Dental office today.