At Bass & Watson Family Dental, our entire team is compassionate and understanding, and we’re here to guide and encourage you on your path toward a healthy smile. We believe great dental care is a group effort, and we are here to work with you every step of the way.
Ready to meet our team? We invite you to read our bios or call us for a consultation.
Dr. Michael Bass
Dr. Michael Bass is originally from Edenton, NC. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University in Utah. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill. Dr. Bass enjoys water sports, snow skiing, working on home projects with his wife, Sherrie, and spending time with their four children, and 2 dogs.
Dr. Bass is passionate about staying up to date on the latest technologies and procedures in dentistry. He consistently exceeds the recommended annual requirement for continuing education and attends courses regularly at institutions such as the Dawson Center, the Pankey Institute, Spear Education, as well as local study clubs.
He received the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2007 and his Masters Award in 2020(less than 2% of dentists reach this level of achievement). Dr. Michael Bass is also active in the Academy of General Dentistry, North Carolina Dental Society, Wake County Dental Society, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Association, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He volunteers his services at local charities.
Dr. Michael Bass is passionate about helping people become as healthy as possible through personalized dental care. Dr. Bass often lets patients know that he has had almost every dental procedure possible done in his own mouth in the past and is well aware of how it feels to be on the other side of the chair.
Growing up in a rural community without fluoride in the water and being a typical kid whose oral health was not a priority, he experienced plenty of dental problems when he was younger. This ultimately helped him become interested in helping others improve their dental health in a comfortable and empathetic manner without sounding judgmental or condescending. If you are looking for someone who is understanding and really cares about how you feel, please give us a call at 919-362-6789 for an initial consultation.
Dr. Robert Watson
Dr. Watson is an accomplished dentist with a diverse background in dentistry and a passion for providing exceptional care to his patients. Originally hailing from Fairfield, Montana, he pursued his education at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
Cincere Lee
Administrative Team
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? I used to live in New Zealand
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? Wolfpack!
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? The beach!!
What do you love most about your job? Getting to know our awesome patients
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Hanging out with my family and friends; going to the beach, trying new restaurants, baking, cooking and traveling
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? Asian
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Healing, so I can heal other people from pain and relieve their suffering
Kexshera
Administrative Team
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? I love reggae music
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? Wolfpack!
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? Umstead Park and Dix Park
What do you love most about your job? Every single person I work with (cliche but true)
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Traveling, trying new restaurants, spending time with friends and family
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? I can't choose. I love a little of everything, although I never get tired of Mexican food.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Healing people - so many sick people and not enough solutions
Hunter
Administrative Team
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? I was born in Wyoming!
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? Tar Heels!
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? Milo's Cafe and Harris Lake
What do you love most about your job? Getting to know our wonderful patients
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Pretty walking trails; hanging out with family and friends; and my fur babies
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? Mexican food
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Teleporting because I would like to to travel faster!
Sue
Hygienist
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? My husband and I were introduced to each other by our mothers.
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? None. Go Buckeyes!!
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? DPAC, Pimiento Tea Room, Juniper Level Botanic Garden
What do you love most about your job? Interacting with patients (can I change to catching up with patients?)
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Reading, gardening, working out
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? Asian
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Time travel, so I could go back and see loved ones and maybe use my current wisdom for a few do-overs.
Kelley
Hygienist
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? I was a springboard diver.
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? None. West Virginia Mountaineers!
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? Mi Cancun, Luganos, White Pines Nature Preserve, Bond Park
What do you love most about your job? Interacting with my patients
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Hikes with my husband and sweet rescue mutt. Visiting my family in Wilmington. Girlfriend time.
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? It's a tie between Italian and Mexican.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? The ability to fly! I could bypass traffic and see amazing things from a different view.
Julie
Hygienist
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? I've lived in four different countries and I speak four languages.
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? No comment ;)
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? NC Museum of Art; restaurants like Terraza, Osha and Sitti; greenways and the Botanical Gardens
What do you love most about your job? I love interacting with people from all ages and backgrounds, and I enjoy helping patients with their oral health goals.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy trying new cuisines and restaurants; yoga, barre fitness, and travel.
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? I love Italian and Mediterranean cuisines.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? I'd love to fly so that I could enjoy the wonders of the world from a new perspective.
Gisoo
Chairside Assistant
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? I have been a dental assistant for over 30 years.
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? None
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? Greenways and hiking places
What do you love most about your job? Working with people that I like, helping people get to their optimal dental goals.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Pickleball, biking, hiking, and being outdoors.
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? Persian Food
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Being happy and making others happy
Rachel
Chairside Assistant
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? People know everything about me. I’m an open book and I don’t keep secrets very well.
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? Wolfpack, not even a question.
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? Mostly I like trips to Target by myself.
What do you love most about your job? I love meeting new people and building their confidence in their smile.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? My family and I love to travel, play games, and watch movies together.
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? Pizza and ice cream like a little kid.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Super speed, so I could get the million mom things done and still have time to do the things I want to do.
Shao
Chairside Assistant
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? Raw honey gives me a headache.
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? None
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? Tobacco trail for bike rides
What do you love most about your job? Making patients’ visits as comfortable and fun as possible.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Traveling
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? Brazilian and Mexican
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? Time Travel
Alison
Chairside Assistant
What’s something surprising that not many people know about you? I grew up owning and riding horses. I could ride a horse before I could swim.
Tar Heels, Wolfpack or Blue Devils? Wolfpack!
What are some of your favorite local spots to visit? Saxapahaw General Store. Great Food!
What do you love most about your job? I love my work family and our amazing patients.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Making extracts, mushroom foraging, and making tinctures, salves and teas
What’s your favorite type of food or cuisine? Italian and Greek
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? I would love to be able to take people's pain and anxiety away with the wave of my hand!