36 Orange St
Asheville, NC 28801
Champagne bubbles. That’s what I think about when I think about Donna Barnhart. That, and pyramids. Yes, champagne bubbles and pyramids, that’s it. Champagne bubbles because her youthful effervescence never stops. It’s just like watching a glass of champagne where the bubbles seem to constantly arise from nowhere, yet everywhere, and never seem to end. Pyramids, because I’ve never been... read more »
The holidays are approaching fast, and the end of the year won’t be far behind! Many insurance plans and Flexible Spending Accounts require you to “use it or lose it” before the end of each calendar year, so don’t leave any money on the table in the form of unused benefits or funds set aside for healthcare this year. In... read more »
I said goodbye to my mother yesterday. After only a short period of time following a diagnosis of lung cancer, she passed from this world peacefully at home, where she had lived independently until about six weeks ago. That’s not to say it was easy. Indeed, the last few years have been full of ER visits due to falls, calls... read more »
Please join us in welcoming Valerie Mueller to our practice! A Registered Dental Hygienist with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Healthcare Management and 20 years’ experience in the dental field, Valerie will help run the administrative aspects of our office as we begin to expand our practice. After graduating from Youngstown State, Valerie began her career as a dental hygienist in northeast... read more »
I told you so. That’s what my wife was going to say and I knew it, but I called her anyway. “Yes, dear, you’re right, but right now, I’ve got to deal with this problem, so I’m just letting you know I’ll be getting home later, much later, than I thought.” Crow for dinner, followed by a dessert of sour... read more »
Summer’s over and it’s time to for the kids to go back to school. And me, too. At 50 years old, I’ve decided to go for my MBA; in fact, I started two weeks ago with online courses in Marketing Management & Strategy (MBA 560, 3 credit hours) and Critical Analytical Thinking (MBA 610, 1 credit hour) through NC State’s... read more »
Just over 20 years ago on a hot July afternoon, I sat down in my soon-to-be-opened dental office and interviewed a young woman for the catchall position of Office Administrator/Dental Assistant. Having just graduated from dental school and therefore knowing everything there is to know about everything, I had the crazy idea that I would “hang out a shingle” and... read more »
We did it, and you helped! For the third year in a row, we have been chosen #1 in Mountain Xpress magazine's Best Of WNC competition! Each year, this local newsmagazine celebrates all things regional by asking the reading public to vote for their favorite local businesses, restaurants, bars, and of course, dentists! We're so happy to win this accolade... read more »
From the banks of the French Broad to the peaks of Craggy; from the valleys of Fairview to the hollers of Walnut Creek, the call is being sounded! Each year, Mountain Xpress magazine calls upon the good citizenry of Buncombe County and its surrounding environs to make their voice heard and answer the question, "Who's the best?" Our office has held the... read more »
When it comes to making a positive first impression at work or in personal relationships, nothing comes close to the impact of an attractive smile, according to a new survey conducted by Kelton Global. Nearly half of American adults (48 percent) believe that a smile is the most memorable feature after first meeting someone—more so than the first thing a... read more »