Your comfort is our priority at Clayton Smiles, and our dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front office team work together to provide a great dental experience. We’re all highly skilled professionals but know when to take time to share a joke with our patients or hear about their kids’ latest accomplishments.
You are so much more than your oral health, and we care about what matters to you and what drives your decisions about dental treatment. When developing your personalized treatment plan, we take all these factors into account and make recommendations that align with your unique needs.
Every member of our team is here because they love what they do, and we believe it shows in every interaction, starting with your first phone call. If you want to see the difference that this attitude has to your dental care, we invite you to call, text, or email us for an appointment.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Clayton Smiles!
Dr. Kate Dolin
Dr. Kate Dolin is a West Virginia native who attended West Virginia University and received a Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene in 2011. After graduating, she subsequently worked as a hygienist in Washington, DC before returning to WVU to pursue her dream of obtaining a dental degree. Dr. Dolin loves the time she spends with her patients, and outside of dentistry, she is an avid reader, practices yoga regularly, loves baking and spending time with their two pups Etch and Bond.
Dr. Adam Spriggs
Dr. Adam Spriggs grew up in West Virginia and started his career in IT but quickly decided to change career paths and follow his passion to work in the health care field. He attended Marshall University to complete his undergraduate studies and went on to West Virginia University, where he earned his dental degree and met Dr. Dolin. The two have been together ever since, and after a trip to North Carolina, they fell in love with the triangle area and decided to make Raleigh their home.
Dr. Caroline Jennings
General Dentist
Dr. Caroline Jennings is a general dentist passionate about oral health and helping patients achieve their ideal smile. She enjoys working collaboratively with her patients and dental team to provide exceptional care. A native of Apex, North Carolina, she recently moved back to be close to family.
Growing up and throughout high school, she was a Girl Scout, which instilled a love of service and is why she chose to become a dentist. Dr. Jennings achieved her Bachelor in Biology and minor in Spanish for the Health Professions at UNC-Chapel Hill, graduating in Phi Beta Kappa. She also earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UNC Adams School of Dentistry and graduated from the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Jennings also had the privilege of being the UNC dental school Tooth Fairy and enjoyed making balloon animals for our pediatric patients.
While at home, Dr. Jennings enjoys spending time with her family and pets, gardening, practicing karate, and spending time outdoors.
April
Dental Hygienist
April was born & raised in Clayton, NC. She graduated dental hygiene school in 2004 and has worked in the dental field for over 20 years. She loves to make patient experiences positive & strives to meet all their needs.
Outside of the office, April is married to her best friend & together they have five children. She enjoys spending her time with family & friends on the NC coast & going to sporting events.
Tara
Dental Hygienist
Tara has been in the dental field for nearly 20 years. Originally from Clayton, Tara is married to her high school sweetheart & they have one daughter. She’s a lover of fitness, nature, travel, animals & has two rescue dogs named Cooper & Scooter.
Tiffany
Dental Hygienist
Tiffany is a North Carolina native and has lived in Garner her entire life. She’s been in the dental field as a Dental Hygienist for over twenty years, and loves being able to make a difference in the oral health of her patients.
When not at the office, Tiffany is a crafting & scrapbooking enthusiast, and spends much of her time traveling, camping, and re-watching Steel Magnolias with her husband and cat, Linus.
Kathy
Practice Manager
Kathy was born in Ohio and moved to North Carolina in 1988. She started her dental career in 1981 as a dental assistant. Kathy began caring for patients at Clayton Smiles in 2008 as a dental assistant but quickly transitioned to her current role as practice manager.
Kathy and her husband have three children and five grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys cooking for family get-togethers and having sleepovers with her grandchildren.
Nicole
Patient Care Coordinator
Nicole has been in the dental field for over ten years with extensive experience in dental administration, and takes great pleasure in assisting patients with all of their dental office needs. She graduated from Mount Olive University and Strayer University, holding a graduate degree in Healthcare Administration. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with friends, family, her fur babies, as well as practicing yoga and attending church.
Christy
Dental Assistant
Christy is a North Carolina native and lives in the Garner area. She graduated from Wake Tech's Dental Assisting program in 2009. Since then, she has truly enjoyed interacting and playing a role in improving patients smiles and easing their fears.
In her free time, Christy enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She also loves cooking, art and the beach.
Elena
Dental Assistant
Originally from Bridgeport, Connecticut, Elena moved to North Carolina with her family. In the summer of 2019, she joined the Clayton Smiles team. Since then, she has received her certificates in sterilization and infection control, and radiology from NC Dental U to better help the clinical staff.
Outside of work, she loves to spending time with her friends and family, and serving in the children's ministry at her church.