Dr. Emily Jernigan

Dr. Emily Jernigan was born in Arkansas but has called North Carolina home for her whole life. Growing up in Winston Salem, Dr. Jernigan has fond memories of visiting NC beaches and mountains, and everywhere in between. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Biology and North Carolina State University with a Masters in Physiology. Despite attending rival schools, Dr. Jernigan will always be a Tar Heel at heart!

After graduating from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine with a DMD, her passion for helping patients regain function and confidence by rehabilitating their smiles led her to further her skills during a 1-year residency at the prestigious Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Through this residency, Dr. Jernigan was able to gain proficiency in oral surgery, prosthodontics, implantology, and advanced restorative dentistry. Serving our country’s veterans was an extremely rewarding experience for her. Dr. Jernigan was recognized as having provided more clinical care to veterans than any other resident in the history of the program.

In her free time, Dr. Jernigan can be found exploring Raleigh with her husband, Joc. Dr. Jernigan enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, trying local Triangle restaurants, and cycling classes. She is also an avid runner and baker. To see some of Dr. Jernigan’s confectionary creations, follow her on Instagram at @flossingandfrosting! Dr. Jernigan looks forward to meeting you and helping you create or maintain a beautiful smile!