Meet the Team
Allison Holt, Dental Hygienist
Allison was born in NY and moved to the triangle in1993. Allison graduated with her associates degree in Applied Science from Halifax Community College in 2010. She joined the Apex smiles team in 2011. Allison believes that patient education is most important in preventing dental diseases. Her favorite part of dentistry is getting to know her patients and helping them achieve a healthy and beautiful smile. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and gentle in her care. She will help guide and advise you on proper homecare techniques, periodontal care and cosmetic services we offer. In her spare time Allison enjoys photography, traveling to North Carolina beaches and mountains, and spending time with her husband and two sons.
Jean Lascola, Office Manager
Jean was born in Sanford, NC, a true local and has been living in Durham, NC for over forty years. She is married to Big Charlie and has five children, four boys and one girl. She is also a doting "Nanny" to eleven grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Jean has over thirty years of experience in the dental community. She joined our apex smiles team in 2012 and has been instrumental in keeping our office running smoothly ever since. Jean is known for her compassion and dedication to our patients. Her strengths include impeccable communication and a willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to make your experience at our office pleasant and personal. Her expertise in handling insurance and payment options will put your mind at ease. Jean believes in providing the best care to our patients and their families while ensuring a mutual trust, understanding and respect. During her free time Jean is a busy person and enjoys spending time with her large family and her close friends, shopping, crafts, reading, and church activities.
Elizabeth Hare, Patient Concierge
Elizabeth was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY and graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Bachelor Degree in 1999. Liz lived for a brief time in Chicago before moving to Raleigh in 2003. Liz joined Apex Smiles in 2018. She values building relationships with the patients and truly appreciates the family dynamic that Apex Smiles provides.She proactively helps patients navigate treatment, insurance and payments. She provides personalized assistance and support to enhance your overall patient experience. In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time with her kitties, family and friends, painting,her small model train business, andtraveling with her hubby!
Tamy Cohen, Dental Hygienist
Tamy was born in Long Island NY where she graduated magna cum laude from both Stony Brook University and Briarcliffe College, where she earned her Hygiene degree in 2014. She moved to Apex in 2021 with her partner Rafael. She loves learning about our patients and providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to have a healthy mouth and smile. Most importantly, she makes sure her gentle touch keeps all her patients comfortable and happy. Tamy has been in the dental field for over 20 years but in her free time, Tamy loves fishing, dancing, trivia, and going to the movies and comedy shows.
Laurel Costello, Dental Assistant
Laurel started her dental career in 2001 and has gained extensive experience, but she still loves learning new things every day. She graduated from Fuquay-Varina High School in 1998 and loves calling North Carolina home. Her husband, a locomotive engineer with R.J. Corman, and her grown son live in Fuquay-Varina. They enjoy family game nights and outdoor activities. Laurel's positive attitude and kindness put even the most nervous patients at ease. She loves interacting with patients at Apex Smiles, and witnessing the transformative cosmetic cases by Dr. Chirnalli.
Testimonials
See What Our Patients Said About Our Esteemed Apex Smiles
We strive to consistently meet the high standards expected by our patients, and receiving positive reviews serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.
Richard Huot
A Satisfied Patient With Our Apex SmilesDr. Chirnalli is always very professional and did a great job taking care of me and my family’s teeth. He always greeted us with a smile and especially with my daughter. She was terrified to receive an injection in her gums, but Dr. Chirnalli demonstrated tons of patience. He loves his profession and his patients. ♥️😁 …
David T
A Satisfied Patient With Our Apex SmilesDr. Chirnalli does a complete careful job with much consideration for his patients. He has a great sense of humor and a very pleasant manner.
Patrick M
A Satisfied Patient With Our Apex SmilesDr. Chirnalli is a very courteous, friendly, conscientious, and professional dentist. He is thorough and clearly knows what he is doing, but takes the time to explain what is going on.:)
