Dr. Jones, or “George” as he is known to most of his patients, friends and family, completed his training at the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 2003. He graduated at the top of his class and served as class president during his junior and senior years. After graduating, Dr. Jones immersed himself in his new career and tried to learn everything he could about the latest techniques and materials.

In fact, he completed over 220 hours of continuing education last year alone (over 10 times North Carolina’s state licensing requirement). Dr. Jones is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (the largest dental implant organization in the world), a diplomate of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy, and a member of both the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Jones has a passion for dentistry and continuously seeks out the latest techniques and procedures.

As he has become recognized as a clinician who is familiar with the latest in technology and materials, Dr. Jones has recently become a product evaluator and consultant to several dental manufacturers.

On a personal note, Dr. Jones was raised in Wheeling, West Virginia, and graduated from Wheeling Jesuit College with a bachelor’s in chemistry. After graduating, he relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida, where he met his wife, Holli, a Wilmington native.

After working in pharmaceutical and medical equipment sales for nine years, he was hired as a regional sales manager for a dental manufacturer. After three years of spending 30 to 40 hours a week in dental offices, he knew he had found his true calling. With his wife’s support, he quit his job, sold their house and enrolled in dental school. They decided to relocate back to North Carolina to be closer to both their families.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Jones is busy raising three daughters, two dogs, a cat, a guinea pig and a lizard. As time permits, he enjoys fishing, traveling and photography.

Dr Lyden has been holding down Friday’s at Sunset Dental since 2020. He has recently added more days to his schedule.

He graduated from St John Fisher College in Rochester, NY with his bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Georgetown University.
In Rochester, he and his wife practiced dentistry together for 27 years, the winters of upstate NY fianlly got the best of them, so they moved south. They have two adult daughters, who also live in North Carolina.

In his free time, Dr. Lyden enjoys time at the beach, music and golf.

Dr. Jennifer Munson is a native of Warren, Pennsylvania. She attended Penn State University and graduated with a B.S. in biology. Prior to graduation, Dr. Munson was commissioned in the United States Navy. While in dental school at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Munson attended Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, Rhode Island. After graduating from dental school in 2003, Dr. Munson was stationed at Great Lakes, Illinois, before being transferred to Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. Dr. Munson deployed to Al Asad, Iraq, in February of 2005. She was in charge of the dental clinic at Al Asad. Her duties also included dental care for all military, contractors, and third country nationals. Dr. Munson gained valuable knowledge while in the military. Afterwards, Dr. Munson worked in group practices and private practice while in North Carolina. She moved to New Orleans in 2015 but returned back to North Carolina in 2017. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Munson enjoys spending time with her family at the beach, riding bicycles, or reading a great book.

Dr. Aiken is a native of North Carolina. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill school of dentistry. Dr. Aiken practiced in Rockingham, North Carolina, with his father until the senior Dr. Aiken retired. Dr. Aiken moved to the beach four or so years ago and came on board with Dr. Jones. He then became an owner of Sunset Dental along with Dr. Jones and Dr. Munson. Dr. Aiken loves to spend time with his wife, son and family when he is not working hard here at the office. Our favorite thing about Dr. Aiken is that he plays guitar, and if you are lucky enough to have a late Thursday afternoon appointment, you may have the pleasure of hearing him play his guitar for the staff at the end of the day.

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Beverly is a graduate of Darlington Technical College for Dental Assisting. She has worked as a CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) for more than 20 years. Beverly’s experience with chairside assisting and office administration span more than 40 years. Beverly states, “I love the beach and spending time with my family.”

I am an Ohio native who recently moved to the calabash area with my husband and two fur babies, Harvey and Ozzie. I graduated from Fortis College with the degree in Dental Assisting, and I am a proud Army veteran. When I am not at work I enjoy walking my dogs on the beach, playing softballl, going to the gym and watching sports with my husband. GO BROWNS!

Heather strives to provide excellent patient care as our office treatment coordinator. She takes time to prioritize treatment, assist with scheduling and answer any questions our patients may have. Outside of work Heather enjoys being a beach bum and spending time with her family.

Lea Ann started working at Sunset Dental in October of 2019 and transferred to the Southport location in August of 2020. She has worked in the dental field for 25 years, and her favorite part of this dental office is the family atmosphere.

Lea Ann has two daughters, who are currently attending college at University of North Carolina Wilmington and East Carolina University. Outside the office, she loves spending time with family, traveling and going to the beach.

Tiffany has her degree in applied science with over 30 years of dental experience. Her background includes orthodontic assisting as well as administrative experience. Tiffany loves spending time with her family and her favorite four-legged friend and loves living at the beach.

“I have been employed in the healthcare industry for over 40 years. I have been lucky to serve patients in medical and dental practices in clinical and administrative capacities. Besides helping patients, I enjoy cooking, gardening and exercising.”

Aubri is a native of the northeast, though her family has relocated here to the Little River area. Aubri has served her country and is a Navy Veteran. Aubri has 24 years of dental experiance.

Barb has been a part of our team since 2019. She graduated from the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant program at Case Western Reserve University in 2000, where she was also a clinical instructor. She began her dental journey in 1982 and worked in a dental lab, dental sales and instruction. With 39 years of experience, she brings a well-rounded understanding of dentistry to our office. She enjoys working with all of the dentists at our practice and our fun, family atmosphere.

Barb and her husband Tim have three children, Billy, Tyler and Samantha. She is a certified personal trainer and enjoys preaching healthy living and helping people live their “best lives.”

Chelsea graduated from Blue Ridge Community college in 2011 as a certified dental assistant. She takes pride in caring for patients and making sure they have a great dental experience. She has a 7-year-old little girl who keeps her very busy. During her free time, she loves to go crabbing with her family and spend time at the beach.

Emily received her Dental Assisting Certification at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Caroline. She is happily married and has a son. Emily enjoys going to the beach and spending time on her family’s boat with her husband and son.

Emily is a local to the Brunswick county beaches. She has been a dental assistant since 2015, spending her first two years specializing in endodontics. She loves spending time with family and doing anything outdoors.

“I am a Columbia, South Carolina, native and moved to the beach in 2018. I love being a Dental Assistant, helping patients and getting to know them. When I am not at work, I enjoy reading, going to the beach, listening to music, and spending time with my family and friends.”

Jordan graduated from Lake Norman Dental Assisting School and she joined our practice in July 2021. Her favorite part about this practice is how, no matter what, everyone always takes care of each other and treats each other like a small family.

Jordan is married to her husband, Drew, and has two beautiful babies, Emmi and Wesson. Outside of the office, she enjoys boating, spending time with family and going to the beach.

“Born and raised in North Carolina, I have been a dental assistant for over 25 years. I love working with patients and have a passion for dentistry. I have been married for 34 years. We have two wonderful children, a grandson that calls me Noni, and a granddaughter on the way.”

“I’m a North Carolina native, and I’ve been in the dental field since graduating high school in ’92. I enjoy helping people have better health through better oral health. I am happily married and have two wonderful children and two beautiful grandchildren who call me Nana. My life quote has always been, “pretty is, as pretty does.” So do unto other as you would have done to you. Look forward to seeing you at Sunset Dental, where we give smiles away!”

Bonnie was born in California. She says, “I’ve been a hygienist for 30 years. My husband and I have been married for 33 years, with one son, two daughters and two grand daughters.”

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“Hi, I’m Dona. I grew up in South Florida and attended Broward College. I worked in medical billing and coding for many years. I was looking for a career change when my dentist suggested I look into dental hygiene. I took his advice! I graduated from Wake Technical Community College in 2010 with my degree in Dental Hygiene. I’ve been at Sunset Dental since 2014. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, skiing, riding my Harley and spending time with my husband and our son.”

Jackie grew up mostly in the mountains of North Carolina and moved to Bladen County as a teenager. She and her husband recently moved to Brunswick County, and they absolutely love it here. In her spare time, Jackie enjoys being with her husband and their families.

Jackie loves working as a dental hygienist and building relationships with each of her patients while keeping oral and systemic health our top priority.

Kimberly is a dedicated dental hygienist who is passionate about helping her patients achieve optimal oral and overall health. Originally from New Jersey and raised in South Carolina, she recently made the move to Sunset Beach. Kimberly completed her dental hygiene education at HGTC in 2021 and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene to further enhance her skills and knowledge. In addition, she is actively pursuing a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration to better understand how to serve her patients and colleagues. When Kimberly is not busy cleaning teeth and providing exceptional care, she enjoys fishing and spoiling her lovable labradoodle, Daisy Mae.

“I am a recent graduate of the Horry Georgetown Technical College Dental Hygiene program. I strive to make my patients as comfortable as possible by building confidence, trust and friendship with each patient, and while keeping their oral health the top priority. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends, family and my Goldendoodle.”

I began my career in 1988 as a certified dental assistant. In 2000, I returned to school and graduated with my hygiene degree in 2005. In 2017 I obtained a BS in dental hygiene and was a clinical coordinator and instructor for 5 years prior to moving to Sunset Beach from Georgia in 2020. I am licensed to practice hygiene in 3 states, including North Carolina. I enjoy the beach, music and spending time with my husband, children and grandchildren.