Dentist in Greensboro, NC
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Michelle H. Mottinger, DDS
Dentist in North Greensboro, NC
Michelle H. Mottinger, DDS
In 1994, Dr. Mottinger joined Dr. Laurence S. Alspaugh in Greensboro, North Carolina; he served as a wonderful mentor and was a dear friend until he passed away in January 2007. Dr. Mottinger acquired Dr. Alspaugh’s practice in 1995 and continues the rich tradition today along with several of the same staff and numerous former patients.
Dr. Mottinger is an active member of the American Dental Association , Academy of General Dentistry , North Carolina Dental Society , Guilford County Dental Society, and is involved in many continuing education courses.
She is married to Ted Mottinger and has two adult sons, Zachary and Matthew. Her interests outside of dentistry include her Australian Shepherds Bailey and Keishki, church, skiing, and spectator sports. She also loves to travel and enjoys hearing about her patient's exciting trips.
Update during the Coronavirus Isolation :
Let me preface by saying, I am not a writer but I needed to put this down…
I’m a scientist, a solver of problems and if I can’t, I research it and call on my colleagues.
I’m a planner, no a superplanner. When things don’t go according to plans, well, let’s just say, watch out!
I’m orderly and organized and this virus has upended my neat and tidy world. The world has come to a sudden stop.
And what I miss the most?
The Relationships.
My family, my friends, my church, my coworkers, my patients.
I’m able to be in touch remotely with my family, friends, and even my church. But there’s a big void without my work.
My patients have helped me far more than what I’ve done for them.
I’ve seen frightened people pour out their souls, sharing so much of themselves.
I’ve watched people work through mental illness, panic, anxiety, depression, hoarding, OCD.
I’ve witnessed them suffer the loss of health, cancer, MS, Parkinson’s, strokes, dementia, and the slow decline of independence that comes with aging. I’ve supported spouses as they mourn the loss of their partner.
I’ve had the joy of treating families and their children growing up parallel to mine, going to college, jobs, and on with their lives. And later, the excitement of having grandchildren to show off. With pictures and stories.
I miss my relationship with colleagues as we work at being our best together and serve as resources for each other.
I have a very special relationship with my coworkers. So much of our day is spent together. The walls start coming down and your true self emerges as you rally together in service. We are often told how much patients enjoy the laughter they hear coming down the hall, as it calms them.
So, I offer my sincere thanks for allowing me to be a small part of your lives. Thank you for the kind letters after treatment…the candy, doughnuts, and flowers just because…advice about life, kids, recipes…but most of all for sharing yourselves with me. I can hardly wait to see you again.
Michelle
Carol Roberts - Dental Hygienist
Rachel Ellis - Dental Hygienist
Jessica Partin - Dental Assistant
Janet Foushee - Office Manager and Billing
In Memory: We recently lost one of our longtime assistants, Linda Vanderfleet. She was a dedicated member of our team and will be greatly missed.
Linda Vanderfleet - Dental Assistant