ALLISON & ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Hi! My name is Courtney and I am a lifelong resident of Sanford, NC. I graduated from Lee County High School in 2001. I went on to CCCC earning my Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, where I then worked with children for 16 years.
In 2015, I earned my Dental Assisting Certification including my Dental Radiography Certification through Sandhills Dental Career Center. After entering the dental field and working for three years, I went to UNC School of Dentistry, earning my Coronal Polishing Certification.
Dr. Craig Allison began practicing dentistry in the Sandhills over 40 years ago. He is a 1971 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. Following graduation, Dr. Allison served on the UNC Dental School Faculty for three years in the Department of Operative Dentistry. His daughter, Dr. Shannon Allison, decided to follow in his footsteps and attended the University Of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School Of Dentistry. She joined the practice in 2001.
I joined the team of Allison and Associates in 2018. Behind my smile you will find a woman who is passionate about getting to know our patients and making sure they receive quality service and attention from the moment they walk into our office.
I have been in customer service for 8 years, previously working in banking. I am consistently learning more about dentistry and how I can make every patient's experience a wonderful one.
I graduated from UNC-CH School of Dentistry with a degree in dental assisting in 2005.
Dr. Michael Almony was born in Germany and grew up in a proud military family. His family eventually relocated to beautiful North Carolina where Michael attended Campbell University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. His desire to serve others led him to pursue a career in dentistry and attend the nation's first dental school, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Michael graduated in 2017 with a DDS degree and joined the Army where he was able to provide oral health care to other soldiers.
While in the Army, Michael served his country while deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in support of both Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. Dr. Almony continued to enhance his dental education by completing courses in endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, as well as training in digital dentistry. After completing his army service, Dr. Almony decided to make the Sandhills area his permanent home.
During his free time, he enjoys spending time visiting local attractions with his wife Katie, his son Cooper and his two wonderful huskies. He loves calling North Carolina home.
My name is Sandra Buckley and I joined the team of Allison and Associates in March 2021. I was born in Long Island, New York and I resided there for many years and worked as a dental assistant. I received my dental assistant degree in 1989 from NCMC. I have many years of experience in dentistry and lots of care and compassion to give my patients!
I relocated to Pinehurst in 2021 to be closer to my family, namely my mom and dad. I enjoy the slower pace in the Sandhills and I enjoy less traffic! When I am not at work, I enjoy baking, golfing and horseback riding. I look forward to meeting the patient family.
Hi! I am Sara Cartwright, Dental Assistant at Allison and Associates.
Job Titles:
- Hygiene Patient Care Coordinator
I was born and raised in Fayetteville, NC, and attended school through eighth grade. For my high school years, I had a unique opportunity to move and live in North Georgia. In 2004, I was drawn to Moore County for the appeal of a small town life and excellent schools. I worked in the pediatric medical field before joining Dr. Allison's team in 2013. I really enjoy interacting with patients and helping them with their dental treatment questions and concerns.
Job Titles:
- Dentist Schedule Coordinator
I joined Dr. Shannon Allison's team as a Patient Care Coordinator in 2013. I had previously worked in banking and with financial institutions, so I was familiar with customer service and financial questions. I enjoy meeting all of our patients and helping them with their dental questions and I just enjoy getting to know them all.
I have been assisting with Dr. Allison since 2010. I enjoy helping patients feel better about their dental care by providing a calm atmosphere and getting to know them on a more personal level. Our patients appreciate my gentle and compassionate bedside manner. I love being a dental assistant, because I get to help maintain and achieve beautiful and healthy smiles. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband, Justin, and our 2 kids, Preston and Madison.