Meet the Dental Team

Dr. Antonio S. Braithwaite- Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Antonio S. Braithwaite (“Dr. Antonio”) grew up in New York City before coming to the Tar Heel State and receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill while majoring in Public Health Nutrition. Following college Dr. Antonio attended dental school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with Honors. After completing Dental school, Dr. Antonio earned his Master of Public Health degree from the UNC School of Public Health while completing a three-year residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of North Carolina Children’s Hospital and the UNC School of Dentistry. Dr. Antonio is a member of the North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the North Carolina Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. Outside the practice of pediatric dentistry, Dr. Antonio stays active and enjoys traveling, working out, watching sports, and spending time with his wife Mary, family and friends.

Cheritta Pridgen- Patient Care Coordinator
Cheritta Pridgen (“Ms. Cheritta”) grew up in Snow Hill, North Carolina and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While attending UNC, Ms. Cheritta was awarded the Francis L. Phillips Travel Scholarship and traveled to Santiago, Chile where she spent a summer. While there, she took dance lessons and toured various parts of central Chile. Shortly after graduating from UNC, she entered the teaching field and taught high school Spanish for five years. Outside of work, Ms. Cheritta enjoys watching sports, cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her daughter, family and friends.

Crystal Stratton- Dental Assistant II
Crystal Stratton (Ms. Crystal) was born and raised here in Sanford, North Carolina. She attended Central Carolina Community College where she received an Associate Degree in Arts and her Dental Assistant II Certification. Ms. Crystal has spent time abroad volunteering her time at soup kitchens and safe haven shelters in Harrisburg, Penn.   She also has held Sunday school classes for hundreds of young children in Venezuela, and has severed as a live-in relief staff member for Oak Ranch Boys home.  Ms. Crystal is active in her church and serves as one of the Middle School Ministry leaders.   Additionally, Ms. Crystal enjoys spending time with her husband, Ron, and their dog "Jake".

Rochelle Roberts- Dental Assistant II
Rochelle Roberts (Ms. Rochelle) grew up mainly in Baltimore MD, moved to Sanford NC at age 13 and has been a resident of Sanford area since.   Ms. Rochelle completed her credentials in Early Childhood Development and was a preschool teacher and art teacher before earning her Dental Assisting II certificate.   Graduating with honors from her dental assisting program, and keeping her main focus on pediatrics, Ms. Rochelle is dedicated to keeping happy and healthy smiles on all children. Aside from work Ms. Rochelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys volunteering her time with missions, gardening, watching movies, horse-back riding, and camping.