Meet the Staff at Dr. Fred T. Ridge’s Dental Office in Pinehurst, NC

Born: High Point, N.C. Undergraduate: University of South Carolina Dental School: Medical College of Virginia Military Service: U.S. Airforce-4 years, General Dentistry Residency Training   Continuing Education:

• Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology
• Preceptorship in Oral Implantology from the University of Texas at San Antonio School Of Dentistry
• Zimmer Dental Implant Training Center, Carlsbad, California
• Advanced Proficiency in Lasers from the Academy of Laser Dentistry
• Diplomat of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy
• Montana Center for Laser Dentistry, Whitefish, Montana
• Training for Laser Periodontal Surgery
• Training for Laser Root Canal Treatment
• Arizona Center For Laser and TMJ Dentistry, Scottsdale, Arizona
• Misch International Implant Institute-Soft Tissue Plastic Implant Surgery
• The Ultimate Hard and Soft Tissue Graft Course with Drs. Pikos and Soloma
• Sirona Cone Beam 3D Owners Course, Scottsdale Learning Center
• Certified Provider of DNA Sleep Apnea and TMJ treatment appliances
• Invisalign, 10 years of experience

Dr. Jordan Ridge is a recent graduate of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Before deciding to pursue dentistry as a career, she grew up playing competitive golf as a child and teenager.  Jordan played college golf for Coastal Carolina University and graduated Cum Laude with an undergraduate degree in Biology at NC State University. Jordan loves everything Moore County has to offer and has been a resident of Pinehurst since high school, when her father brought his dentistry practice here from Greensboro, NC.  She looks forward to learning from him and working with both of her parents on a daily basis. In her spare time, Jordan enjoys spending time with her friends, family (especially her niece and brand new nephew), Piper her Cockapoo, as well as cooking and traveling.  She is eager to spend more time playing golf again now that she has graduated dental school. Dr. Jordan Ridge is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting you soon!

Annette is the friendly face that greets you at the front desk. She graduated from Guilford County Community College and has been a Certified Dental Assistant for 30+ years. She will schedule your appointments and ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible. On occasion, she will even jump in and assist Dr. Ridge, chair side if needed. She has been married to Dr. Ridge for 20+ years.  They have two beautiful daughters, Jordan and Morgan, two incredible grandchildren, and an entire host of four legged friends.

Mary is our insurance and financial coordinator.  She has 20+ years of dental experience as a dental assistant before moving to the front office area of expertise. Prior to joining Dr. Ridge’s office, she and her husband Bill lived in Naples Florida. They now live in Seven Lakes and enjoy walking and kayaking.

Rachael is Dr. Ridge's Lead Dental Assistant. She graduated from the dental assisting program at Fayetteville Tech in 2003 and began working in the dental field directly after.  She has been working with Dr. Ridge since 2006. She has two beautiful daughters Scarlett and Violet.  As well as a Pit bull / Labrador rescue named Saffy.  She loves God, her family and dentistry.

Ann has been a Certified Dental Assistant for 20+ years. She has a German Shepherd named Apollo and will be getting married in November of 2019! She enjoys running and working out on a daily basis.  As well as spending time with her friends and family.

LeeAnn is a local born and raised Moore County North Carolinian.  She loves being a Wife, Mother and Dog Mom. She has worked with Dr. Ridge as a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2013. In addition, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, traveling to the beach, reading and baking.

Alex is originally from Venezuela, South America.  She moved to North Carolina at a young age and attended Fayetteville Technical Community College, where she graduated with her degree in 2018.   She has an adorable baby boy, 4 dogs ranging in size from tiny to medium, and has been married to her husband Tyler for over 10 years. She enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, listening to music and catching up on a good television series when time allows. Alex educates her patients about their overall health by explaining the science behind gum and periodontal disease.  She is known for bringing her patients to laughs while making them feel comfortable during their cleanings and while receiving important dental education.  Alex is bi-lingual and helps us all with our Spanish!

Danielle is originally from Richmond, Virginia. She moved back to North Carolina in 2017 after a 10 year hiatus from the East Coast due to traveling / living in Germany, Texas & New Mexico. She has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 2010 and has been working in the dental field since 2006. She has two dogs, Piper and Juan that keep her laughing!  She also loves painting, running, yoga, being creative and spending time with her family and closest friends. What she loves most about dentistry is working face to face with patients and helping them understand the importance of dental health through education and thorough explanations.