Our Team

The dental staff at Dan Dube General & Restorative Dentistry are dedicated to bringing superior service to all of our patients in the Wilmington area. We are ready to help you meet your new beach- ready smile.

Melissa Kidd : REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Melissa Kidd

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Melissa is a native of Wilmington, North Carolina, and resides here with her husband and three sons. In 1998, she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Psychology. In 2001, she graduated from Cape Fear Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been employed with Dr. Dan K. Dube since 2004. In her spare time, she enjoys the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Missy Bowden : CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT (CDA)

Missy Bowden

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT (CDA)

Missy is a native of the Wilmington area and has been a dental assistant for 25 years. She received her certification through the Dental Assisting Boards at UNC-Chapel Hill in 1993. She is a team player that is dedicated to providing her patients with exceptional, gentle care in a positive environment. When she is not working she is enjoying reading and being outdoors with her husband and son.

Jamie Wheatley : Dental Assistant

Jamie Wheatley

Dental Assistant

Jamie moved from the NC mountain area to Wilmington in 2014. Jamie has been a dental assistant since 2019. She joined Dr. Dube's team in 2022. Working for Dr. Dube has given her a sense of fulfillment attributable to the beliefs, values and standard of care Dr. Dube and his staff offer to patients. Making patients feel comfortable and assuring them we are here to take excellent care of them is one of the most gratifying things about her occupation.

Mel : Registered Dental Hygienist

Mel

Registered Dental Hygienist

Mel is a native to Southeastern North Carolina and grew up on a farm in Columbus County. Shortly after she turned 18, she moved to Wilmington. She attended Cape Fear Community College and earned her Dental Hygiene degree in 2010. Mel joined Dr. Dube’s team in 2021, and enjoys helping patients keep their smile healthy and looking good. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and dog.

Tabitha Halstead : Office Receptionist/Assistant

Tabitha Halstead

Office Receptionist/Assistant

Tabitha has been a lifelong native of Wisconsin where she has 3 wonderful children and 2 grandchildren.

Her love for the ocean and warm weather has brought her to relocate to Wilmington in 2023, where she has been personally motivated and eager to achieve a new career and has many qualities which will be ideal for her future path.

Love, Laugh, and Live is her inspirational motto where she believes the best is yet to come. When not working she loves to spend time outdoors, exploring the area, listening to live music and meeting new people.

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