Michels & Gauquie

Believe That Great Smiles Are Worth It

Our mission is to provide exceptional dental care with compassion, integrity, and innovation, ensuring every patient leaves with a healthy, confident smile.

  • Delivering top-quality dental care
  • Fostering patient trust and comfort
  • Promoting oral health education
  • Embracing innovation and technology
  • Serving our community with compassion
  • Patient-Centered care

Our vision is to be the leading provider of comprehensive dental care, recognized for our commitment to excellence, patient-centered approach, and continuous advancement.

  • Leading innovation in dental care
  • Empowering smiles for life
  • Cultivationg a culture of excellence
  • Championing preventive dentistry
  • Fostering community wellness
  • Striving for sustainability and ethical stewardship
Dr. Gary Michels Our Dental Practice

Michels & Gauquie History

Our dental practice story is a journey of growth, smiles, trust, and transformative care.

1987

Dr. Michels starts his practice

1988

Dr. Michels co-founded Dream Factory, NC

1999

Dr. Gauquie joined Dr. Michels after graduating.

2017

First staff mission trip to the Dominican Republic.

2019

Second staff mission trip to the Dominican Republic

2020

Broke ground on the expansion of our new state-of-the-art facility

Our Doctors

The doctors and our entire dental team are excited to welcome new patients to our practice and provide you with the highest quality dental care. We look forward to helping you establish and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile for years to come!

Dr. Gary Michels DDS
Dr. Gary Michels DDS
Dr. Michels sets an exceptional example of dedication and service. He has inspired countless people to strive for a better world and make a significant impact on the lives of those around them.
Dr. Chris Gauquie DDS
Dr. Chris Gauquie DDS
Dr. Chris Gauquie has been a North Carolina resident for over 40 years. He received his undergraduate degrees from North Carolina State University and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia
Dr. Sarah Harrell DMD
Dr. Sarah Harrell DMD
Dr. Sarah Langley Harrell is a Pitt County native. She graduated with honors from UNC-Chapel Hill with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science and minor in Spanish before returning home to Greenville
Dr. David Harrington DDS
Dr. David Harrington DDS
Dr. David Harrington, a member of the inaugural class, earned his DMD degree from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. He is trained and experienced in performing
Dr. Jake Carter DDS
Dr. Jake Carter DDS
Dr. Jake Carter was born in Chantilly, VA. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 2019 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. He has a passion for restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.

I can smile with complete confidence! I can’t now imagine ever being concerned about appearing in photos. It’s just been a new lease of life. Thank you.

Our Dental Partners

Thank you to our dental partners for their exceptional care and dedication to oral health.

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