About Us

I feel blessed to have the opportunity to contribute to so many people’s lives. I always want the best for my patients, and for them to leave with the healthiest, most brilliant smile possible, and with the ability to keep it that way for a lifetime. I believe in providing compassionate care, and I have the honor of working beside some wonderful people every day. I can count on them to be on the same page as me. It is a pure joy to come in day after day, knowing that I will be able to help others.

Education
I began my dental career as an undergrad at Elizabeth City State Univeristy. I worked as an orthodontic assistant while earning my Bachelor of Science degree. I then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry, where I graduated with honors in 2003 with my Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Continuing Education and Professional Affiliations
I strongly believe in the value of continuing education because of the many exciting developments in dentistry. Staying up to date is key to providing my patients with the best oral care available. I find myself learning something new every year to stay abreast of the new technologies and techniques. I have also been certified in Lumineers® and CEREC®. I am a part of the following professional dental organizations:

• American Dental Association®
• North Carolina Dental Society

Outside the Office
I am originally from Manhattan Beach, California. I moved to Newport, North Carolina, soon after graduating in 2003. I currently live with my incredible wife and our three children. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, playing games, dancing and being with my family.

As our office manager, I do a little bit of everything to make sure the office runs smoothly and effectively. When it comes to our patients, I conduct treatment consults and insurance management. When it comes to the office, I am the office accountant and ensure that budget and financial statements are sound. I love to watch the transformation of a fearful patient into a confident one with an amazing smile. Everyone on the team has the same goal: making patients healthy and happy!

I am a proud mother of twins. Born and raised in the Morehead City area, saltwater runs through my veins. My hobbies include inshore and offshore fishing, ECU football, running and fitness, traveling, golf, beach volleyball, surfing, snowboarding, and spending sunny days at shack with family and friends.

Kelly started at our office in 2023. She has many years of experience working in both the medical field and the dental field, and she appreciates the opportunity she has to meet a variety of wonderful people every day. She considers it a great privilege to be a part of this unique office and work with such talented and caring people.

In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her two beautiful daughters.

A member of our team since August 2021, Rebecca earned her dental assisting degree at Grand Rapids Community College in 2002. With more than 20 years of experience as a dental assistant, she has enjoyed moving around with her husband, Mike, who is in the U.S. Coast Guard. Rebecca assists our patients with scheduling their appointments, feeling comfortable at our office and getting their dental needs met. She and Mike have two children, Hannah and Ethan, and a dog named Scooter. Away from the office, Rebecca looks forward to baking, working out and spending time with her family.

I have been working at Coastal Dentistry since 1994, and I still love making connections with my patients as I help them achieve healthy, beautiful smiles each day. From educating patients on how to improve their oral care to promoting high standards at the office, I am passionate about my work. I truly want the best for our patients. I am happily married with two sons. I enjoy spending time with my family, and our favorite family spot is the Cape.

Phyllis graduated from Wayne Community College-Goldsboro in Dental Hygiene, and graduated magna cum laude from UNC-Greensboro with her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health. She joined our team in 2023, and enjoys being part of a team that encourages and supports her role as a hygienist. Phyllis is dedicated to providing quality care to her patients and supportive of her team members.

Phyllis moved to Morehead City in 2013 to be near her daughter, and has three grand-dogs and one grand-cat. Outside the office, her hobbies include reading, traveling and doing jigsaw puzzles.

Ashley graduated from the Sunrise School of Dental Assisting in 2022 and joined our team in July 2023, bring with her previous experience in orthodontics. She loves the people she works with and seeing the many different patients and cases who visit our office.

Ashley moved to Morehead City in April 2023 with her boyfriend, who works for Duke Energy. She spends all her free time fishing and being out on the boat.

I proudly joined Coastal Dentistry in 1995 after working in the field since 1984. I can usually be found assisting Dr. Schweitzer when needed. I am also in charge of ordering supplies, office repairs and maintenance, and keeping records of all of our inventory. My favorite part of the work is the variety of people and cases that we treat. I am also especially fond of how life-changing our work can be. My goal, and that of everyone here, is to help others keep and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles.

I have been living in Carteret County for more than 34 years, and I love it.