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Meet Our Team

Dr. Priya Raju, DMD 15+ Years of Excellence Patient-First Every Visit 5 Dedicated Team Members 5.0★ ZocDoc Rating 4.9★ Google Rating Most Insurances Accepted Invisalign Certified Provider State-of-the-Art Technology
The Frontier Family

The People Behind Your Smile

Our team combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion — the combination that makes every visit to Frontier Dental Center exceptional.

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Dr. Priyadarshini Raju
DMD — Founder & Lead Dentist

Originally from Southern India, Dr. Raju earned her BDS with Distinction in Chennai, then her DMD with High Honors from Boston University. She approaches every case — from a routine cleaning to a complete smile makeover — with precision, an artistic eye, and genuine listening. Her guiding belief: dentistry is equal parts science, art, and human connection.

DMD with High Honors — Boston University
Invisalign-Certified Provider
Avid painter & home chef — lives in Cary, NC
DMD · BDS Invisalign 15+ Yrs
Miki Bryant — Lead Dental Hygienist at Frontier Dental Center
Miki Bryant
Lead Dental Hygienist · RDH

A North Carolina native from Apex, Miki earned her degree from UNC Chapel Hill and Wake Technical Community College. With 3 years at Frontier, she brings a calm, thorough approach — specializing in periodontal care that keeps gums healthy for life.

Apex, NC native
UNC Chapel Hill & Wake Tech
Specialty: Periodontal therapy & prevention
RDH Perio Care Prevention
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Zankhana Bhagat
Dental Assistant

Based in Apex, Zankhana's chairside assisting skills keep every procedure running smoothly and efficiently. Her attentiveness and warm presence ensure patients feel at ease and well-informed from the moment they sit in the chair.

Based in Apex, NC
Dedicated to patient comfort & care
Specialty: Chairside assisting
Chairside Restorative Patient Care
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Angelina Morales
Front Office & Treatment Coordinator

Originally from Austin, Texas, Angelina brings 20 years of front-office and treatment coordination experience to the Frontier family. A mom of three boys, she understands the importance of clear communication and makes every patient feel welcomed and valued from first call to final visit.

From Austin, TX · Now Apex, NC
20 years in dental front-office leadership
Specialty: Treatment planning & patient coordination
Coordination Scheduling 20 Yrs Exp
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Brenda Lopez
Insurance Coordinator

With 13+ years in administration and HR, Brenda is the go-to expert for navigating dental insurance. She works tirelessly to maximize every patient's benefits so there are never any surprise bills. A proud mom of two and dog mom to Buddy, she brings warmth and dedication to every interaction.

13+ years in admin & HR
Mom of two & proud dog mom (Buddy!)
Specialty: Insurance verification & benefits maximization
Insurance Benefits 13+ Yrs