Meet the Team

Dr. Forrest Scott Dixon

Raised both in North Carolina and Oklahoma, Dr. Dixon is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Biology. He earned his DDS degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1994, and moved to Wilson in 1995.

Dr. Dixon embraces technological advances in the delivery of dental care such as iTero digital impressions and 3D imaging for more accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. He has been providing Invisalign metal-free orthodontics since 2003, and earned his Fellowship in the International Congress for Implantologists in 2012.

Dr. Dixon invests himself in regular attendance of continuing dental education courses to remain informed and trained in the latest advances and trends in the delivery of conservative, effective dental care.

Dr. Dixon recognizes that each patient is unique and different with his or her own wants and needs, and strives to provide compassionate, individualized care with respect and attention as if providing for his own family.

Aside from dentistry, Dr. Dixon loves spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and his grown children, Claire and Ian. An avid reader, he also enjoys travel, his three rescue dogs, and has completed marathons in the Outer Banks, Washington, D.C., and Inverness, Scotland.

Dr. Bill Boles III

Born in Wilson and raised in Raleigh, Dr. Bill Boles III attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate studies and, after three years, was accepted early at UNC School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2003. With a mother, father, and sister who are also dentists, Dr. Boles III is proud to carry on his family’s legacy of offering outstanding and painless dentistry to every patient in a comfortable and caring environment.

Dr. Boles III has enjoyed enriching his dentistry practice with hundreds of hours in continuing education. Dr. Boles III is a certified Invisalign and minimal conscious sedation dentistry provider.

Outside practicing dentistry and providing patient care, Dr. Boles III loves spending time with his wife, Olivia, and two boys, Bo and Worth. Outside the office, Dr. Boles III enjoys going to the beach, playing tennis and piano. He also plays the occasional round of golf with his sons and Dad, Dr. Boles Jr. He is also active in the First Presbyterian Church of Wilson, where he sings in the church choir and has served as deacon. Dr. Boles III has served on the Wilson County Board of Public Health and is past president of the Wilson County Dental Society. With a passion for giving back to his community, Dr. Boles III has organized local Give Kids a Smile events and is active in the North Carolina Dental Society and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Elizabeth Price

Dr. Elizabeth Price is a lifelong native of North Carolina who loves calling Eastern North Carolina home. After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Price taught middle grades science in Johnston County until she discovered her passion for dentistry. Dr. Price received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine in 2016, before completing her Advanced Education in General Dentistry in 2017 and becoming a member of the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society.

While she traded the classroom for a dentist practice, Dr. Price still loves expressing her passion for learning through continued education that helps her provide the highest quality patient care. A teacher at heart, Dr. Price has served as a UNC School of Dentistry adjunct instructor in the Department of Dental Ecology, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of General Dentistry at ECU School of Dental Medicine, and as a faculty member of NYU Langone Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. Dr. Price also enjoys building relationships full of learning with her patients, and enjoys learning about each of her patients and their individual needs.

When she’s not providing patients with caring and personalized dentistry, Dr. Price and her husband, Chris, love creating memories with their three boys, Ethan, Ashby, and Bodie. They enjoy seeking out family adventures, spending time on Buckhorn Lake, watching their oldest wakeboard and ski, and cheering on their boys in soccer.

Dr. Jeff Berndt

After earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Southern California, Dr. Jeff Berndt started his career as a general dentist in public health dentistry before continuing his education in orthodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Driven by his belief that orthodontics is an art that reflects your personality, Dr. Berndt also completed his post-doctoral residency at the University of North Carolina where he obtained his Masters of Science in Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialty Certificate.

In addition to his local dental practice, Dr. Jeff has spent the last 15 years traveling abroad to remote areas of Nepal, Cambodia, and Guatemala to provide dental care to under-served children. Due to his varied background in both general dentistry and orthodontics, Dr. Berndt has developed a broad approach to treatment that takes into account all aspects of the patient’s oral and overall health.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Berndt loves spending time with his family and friends, practicing yoga, and traveling absolutely anywhere.

Dr. Zack Bunn

Born and raised in Wilson, NC, Dr. Zack Bunn has deep roots running through Eastern North Carolina. He attended Lenoir-Rhyne University for his undergraduate studies, where he also was a four-year letterman in football, team captain, member of the Lenoir-Rhyne Football All-Decade Team and helped lead his team to a National Championship appearance in 2013. Dr. Bunn earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from East Carolina University. Dr. Bunn is passionate about community service and has been involved in several outreach efforts including Mission of Mercy, Baptists on Mission, National Children’s Dental Health Month presenter at Sallie B. Howard School, Give Kids a Smile program, and at the New Hope Clinic in Brunswick County.

Dr. Bunn is amember of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and the American Student Dental Association. Dr. Bunn enjoys practicing dentistry for the friendships he forms with patients, to give back to the community, help patients re-create their smiles and build self-confidence. Along with providing caring and personal dental care, Dr. Bunn enjoys refining his knowledge and skills in Biomimetic Dentistry,CAD/CAM technology and continuing education.

Outside of practice, Dr. Bunn enjoys spending time with his wife Courtney and their GoldenDoodle, Benny.In his spare time, you can find Dr. Bunn fishing, hunting, boating, golfing or spending time at the beach.

Dr. Katie Baker

Dr. Katie Baker was born and raised in Wilson, NC and calls Eastern North Carolina home. After a bicycle accident at twelve years old, she spent many hours in the dental chair at Dixon, Boles and Associates. Here, she was inspired to pursue dentistry. Now, Dr. Baker has returned not as the patient, but the Dentist!

After graduating from Hunt High School in 2012, Dr. Baker went on to graduate from North Carolina State University with a Biological Sciences degree. She then acquired her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from East Carolina University in 2020, becoming a member of the American Dental Association and North Carolina Dental Society.

Dr. Baker is also a talented artist. One of her drawings has been nationally recognized at Carnegie Hall! Three of her pieces have also been awarded the highest honor of “gold key” status through Scholastic Art competitions at Barton College. Her love for art pairs perfectly with her ability to deliver excellent quality dentistry and produce confident smiles.

A life-long learner, Dr. Baker enjoys continuing educational courses to update her on the latest technological advances. She strives to deliver compassionate and comfortable care, treating each patient like family. Having spent many hours volunteering with the North Carolina Mission of Mercy clinics to help the underserved, Dr. Baker looks forward to serving her own community.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Baker loves spending time with loved ones. You will often find her hiking, biking, drawing, listening to music, or spending time at the beach.