Welcome to Belmont Pediatric Dentistry! We are glad you have chosen to visit us and hope that you will make our practice a dental home for your family. We know that choosing health care providers for your children is an important decision, and it is a privilege for us to be a part of your health care team.
Our goal is to provide your children with beautiful smiles, in a safe and inviting dental environment they will love to visit. We hope to provide a fun, educational, and positive experience for all of our patients. We also believe in a team approach to oral health, and you as parents are a vital part of the team. We encourage you to be an active participate in each visit, often by joining us in the treatment area so that we can listen to any questions and concerns about your child’s oral health. As we recommend hile giving you the necessary information to make an informed decision about any treatment we recommend.
Please browse our site and if you have any questions, send us a message, give us a call, or just stop by our office. We look forward to meeting both you and your family soon!
Pediatric dentists have two to three years of specialized training following dental school and limit their practice to treating children, starting at age one and following their oral health, growth, and development through their teenage years. Pediatric Dentists are also especially trained to provide care to patients with special needs. Our doctors are specially trained to ensure that early dental experiences help your child build confidence and knowledge, setting a great precedent for their future dental health.
Very young children, preteens, teens, and patients with special needs all require different approaches in managing their acceptance of treatment, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them avoid future dental problems. Pediatric Dentists are best qualified to meet these needs.
Dr. Cooke is a Pediatric Dentist who offers gentle dental care to infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special needs.
Prior to completing his specialization in pediatric dentistry at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, Dr. Cooke received his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Duke University, his Master of Science in Biology from East Carolina University and his Doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry.
Dr. Cooke’s devotion to caring for his community and those in need led him to participate in service and teaching opportunities both nationally and abroad. He served with various community organizations as a member of a team of dentists and health professionals that provided much needed treatment to those in the US with limited access to dental care. Dr. Cooke also served in global dental missions, traveling to Florianopolis, Brazil and Lilongwe, Malawi.
Dr. Cooke is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is an avid Duke basketball fan, and he enjoys sports, music, cooking, and traveling with his beautiful wife Beatrice.
Dr. Mvula found his passion for treating children by visiting a pediatric dentist while in college. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2007 and received his Doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 2011.
In dental school, Dr. Mvula focused his training on providing dental treatment to children and patients with special needs within the community as well as abroad. This experience reaffirmed his desire to focus his career in pediatric dentistry.
After graduating from dental school, he pursued his passion by completing two additional years of advanced training in Pediatric Dentistry at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York. Dr. Mvula is a Board-Certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Mvula is originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo and moved to North Carolina 13 years ago. Dr. Mvula speaks French, Lingala and Sango. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Working with kids has always been a large passion for Dr. Rutledge. At a young age he began volunteering with a therapeutic horseback riding program in his hometown of Virginia Beach, VA where he served as a mentor for kids with special needs.
He attended Clemson University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2010 and went on to earn his Doctorate at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015. Following graduation, Dr. Rutledge moved to San Diego where he completed a two-year postdoctoral program in advanced education in pediatric dentistry through NYU Lutheran Medical Center in conjunction with Rady Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Rutledge grew up in a very active family and sports have always been core outlets for him. In his free time Dr. Rutledge enjoys traveling, snowboarding, watersports, horseback riding, and playing basketball and soccer.
Dr. Wong is happy to call Charlotte her home after practicing and residing in Northern Kentucky, Southern California and upstate New York. She received her DDS from the University of Michigan and then completed her pediatric residency at the University of Southern California and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Dr. Wong is originally from Peru and, therefore, is fluent in Spanish. Throughout her education, she has made an effort to help those in underserved populations by treating children of migrant farmers in Michigan, volunteering for the Crowe Indian Reservation in Montana, and treating Hispanic children throughout various dental clinics in Los Angeles.
On a more personal note, Dr. Wong enjoys spending time with her husband, son and fur children (Cheeto and Brownie). In her spare time she enjoys riding bikes, playing badminton, cooking, traveling and pilates.
Dr. Lisa has always had a passion for working with kids, and looks forward each day to helping children with their dental needs.
A native of Charlotte, Dr. Lisa is thrilled to be practicing dentistry in her hometown! She attended UNC Chapel hill for her undergraduate studies, and later received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland. After receiving her doctorate, she then completed a pediatric dental residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital which is often ranked as one of the top children’s hospitals in the country. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Lisa specializes in treating the dental needs of infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs.
When not treating patients, Dr. Lisa enjoys hiking, sports, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Stephanie Hukill grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and is excited to serve her hometown community. She attended Duke University where she graduated with a B.S. in Psychology with a focus on developmental psychology. After graduating from Duke, Dr. Stephanie began her dental training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She then continued her specialty training in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She is a proud alumni of Cincinnati Children’s which is ranked as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation!
Dr. Stephanie is board certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
When she is not treating patients, Dr. Stephanie and her husband are busy chasing around their little boy, Luke. They love anything outdoors, traveling, and cheering on Michigan and Duke sports teams!
Fun Fact: Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Lisa are sisters and it has always been their dream to someday practice together in their hometown!
Dr. Cangemi has long been interested in both dentistry and anesthesiology and feels incredibly lucky to be able to combine these tow interests into a rewarding career serving such special patients. He attended dental school at the University of North Carolina where he was awarded the Grover C. Hunter Jr. Award for his exceptional performance in periodontics. After graduating, he completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, also at UNC.
Dr. Cangemi opened up his own practice, but wanted to learn more about anesthesiology. He decided to sell his practice and entered into an anesthesiology residency and a Masters Program in anesthesiology at Ohio State University. This program was comprehensive and hospital based, giving him the experience he needed to become a true expert in the field. He obtained his Certificate of Residency in Anesthesiology and a Master of Anesthesiology from Ohio State University.
Dr. Cangemi is a Diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, an American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Fellow, a member of the Anesthesia Advisory Committee and an Anesthesia Examiner for the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners, an author of publications in dental and anesthesiology journals, and an anesthesia lecturer. He is certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Basic Life Support.
