Dr. Jesse Walsh. Dr. Jesse Walsh attended Western Carolina University, earning BS degrees in both Biology and Chemistry. He received his MS degree in Chemistry, with a concentration on molecular biology and thesis work focused on expressed genes in northern red oak trees. After receiving his Masters, he worked three years for UNC- Chapel Hill in next generation DNA sequencing research. Dr. Walsh then decided that he wanted to pursue a career in dentistry. He attended UNC Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, during which time he had clinical extramural rotations in oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and public health settings.
He is a member of the North Carolina Dental Society and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Walsh lives in the first ward and enjoys playing music, exercising, and being outside with his dog Bo.
Dr. Taylor Knier was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and attended the University of South Carolina, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health. After graduating, she moved to Dallas, Texas to complete a two-year commitment with Teach For America.
While teaching 7th grade science in Dallas, Dr. Knier obtained her Master’s in Education from Southern Methodist University. She then went on to pursue her dream career of becoming a dentist, attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her Doctorate in Dental Surgery.
She is an active member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. She enjoys helping patients of all ages maximize their oral health and focuses strongly on patient education. She actively pursues continued education to stay current on best practices and advancements being made in the dental field.