“My mission is to provide exceptional oral healthcare with a focus on patient-based care and consideration for patients from every walk of life. I am dedicated to fostering a welcoming and comfortable environment where patients of all ages can trust me with their dental needs. My commitment is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based dental care that prioritizes prevention and education. I believe in preventing problems but addressing existing issues to restore esthetics and function. I aim to empower my patients with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve and maintain optimal oral health throughout their lives. I believe in creating lasting relationships with my patients, built on trust, integrity, and transparency. I understand that each individual has unique dental concerns and goals, and I tailor my approach to meet those specific needs. I embrace innovation and stay at the forefront of advancements in dentistry, I consistently invest in continuing education and utilize state-of-the-art technology to ensure my patients receive the best possible care. I aspire to improve the life, self-confidence, and overall health of each patient I treat.”
-Kayla M. Cunningham, DDS
Meet the doctor
Kayla M. Cunningham, DDS
“My mission is to provide exceptional oral healthcare with a focus on patient-based care and consideration for patients from every walk of life. I am dedicated to fostering a welcoming and comfortable environment where patients of all ages can trust me with their dental needs. My commitment is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based dental care that prioritizes prevention and education. I believe in preventing problems but addressing existing issues to restore esthetics and function. I aim to empower my patients with the knowledge and tools they need to achieve and maintain optimal oral health throughout their lives. I believe in creating lasting relationships with my patients, built on trust, integrity, and transparency. I understand that each individual has unique dental concerns and goals, and I tailor my approach to meet those specific needs. I embrace innovation and stay at the forefront of advancements in dentistry, I consistently invest in continuing education and utilize state-of-the-art technology to ensure my patients receive the best possible care. I aspire to improve the life, self-confidence, and overall health of each patient I treat.”
-Kayla M. Cunningham, DDS
Dr. Cunningham was raised in Apex, North Carolina. Outside of dentistry, she loves spending time with her fiancé Patrick who is a lawyer in Fayetteville, her family and friends, and her "fur-children". She has two dogs Skye and Wally and three rescue kitties, Ani, Walker, and Obi. Dr. Cunningham's hobbies include horseback riding, reading, hiking, gardening, and traveling.
Experience
Dr. Cunningham completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She also has advanced training in implant dentistry, crestal sinus lifts, prosthodontics (including full mouth rehabilitations), advanced periodontal training, complex oral surgery, and experience with medically complex patients. Dr. Cunningham’s dentistry knowledge includes special focus areas in implant dentistry, full mouth reconstructions, esthetics, and special care dentistry.
Dr. Cunningham is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the American Dental Association (ADA), the North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS), and the Delta Sigma Delta Professional Dental Fraternity.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of North Carolina School of Dentistry – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene
University of North Carolina School of Dentistry – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
University of North Carolina School of Dentistry – Chapel Hill, North Carolina