At Dental Arts we recognize that you have many choices for your dental care. Our dedicated team of professionals will go the extra mile to earn your trust and patronage. We are committed to comprehensive care, from diagnosis through all phases of treatment. Most importantly, what sets Dental Arts apart is the way you are treated. At Dental Arts you are treated like family!
Dr. Tarun Agarwal – Respected Raleigh Dentist
Dr. Tarun Agarwal has been providing “world class” cosmetic & general dentistry and changing lives right here in Raleigh since 1999. You may recognize him from numerous television appearances on News 14 Carolina, NBC, ABC, and CBS. He has also been published in News & Observer, New You Magazine, Triangle Business Journal, Triangle Luxury Living, and Business Leader on the subjects of cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and dental management.
Erin Hardacre – Practice Manager
Originally from Colorado, Erin moved to Raleigh in 1998 to continue her profession as a Certified Dental Assistant. After nine years as a CDA, Erin found that her life long love and knack for organization and administrative skills were better utilized in Practice Management.
Melinda Byers – Treatment Coordinator
Born and raised in California, Melinda, her husband and two children moved to Raleigh in 1995. Melinda graduated from dental assisting school in 1977. For the next three decades she was either raising her children, working in a dental office, or as an artist under contract for the art publishing industry. Her work can be viewed at mbyers.com.
Melissa Hayes, RDH – Hygienist
Melissa was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated with a BS in Dental Hygiene from UNC Chapel Hill in 2001 and has been with Dental Arts since 2003. Melissa and her husband Chris welcomed Andrew Lawson Hayes to their family in September 2009.
Tracy Kelter, RDH – Hygienist
Tracy was born and raised in West Milford, New Jersey. She attended Hygiene School at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and has been in the hygiene field since 1991. Tracy has been a resident of North Carolina since 1994 and resides in Wake Forest. Tracy joined Dental Arts in September 2009.
Elizabeth Owens – Dental Assistant
Liz is a true North Carolinian, born and raised in Raeford, NC. Liz graduated from UNC Greensboro with a BS in Textile Design and Marketing. She relocated to Raleigh in 2003 and worked as a retail manager for Ann Taylor. She then decided that she wanted to pursue a career in the dental field and completed the UNC Dental Assisting program in 2008.
