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Carolinas Center for Endodontics

Jacksonville, NC

Dr. Stuart O. Miller, Dr. Jeffrey Hockett, Dr. Robert Sherman, Dr. Jeff Neal

 

 
Robert L. Sherman, DDS

Dr. Robert Sherman hails from Tacoma, Washington.  He graduated from the University Of Washington School Of Dentistry in 1970, then joined the United States Navy serving in Southeast Asia.  After three years of specialty training at Bethesda Naval Graduate Dental School, Dr. Sherman was awarded a certificate in endodontic therapy.  He achieved Board Certification in 1985.  Dr. Sherman began private endodontic practice in Jacksonville, North Carolina after retiring from the Navy in 1989.

Dr. Sherman has served in several leadership positions including President of the Onslow County Dental Society and the North Carolina Endodontic Society.  He is a lifetime member of the American Dental Society and the American Association of Endodontics.  He was made an honorary alumnus of the North Carolina School of Dentistry in 1997.  He was elected to membership in the American College of Dentists, the International Society of Dentistry and the Cosmos Society of Washington, D.C.

He is married to Lucy Dadourion Sherman.  

Stuart O. Miller, DDS, MS

Dr. Miller is a native Tarheel.  He received his undergraduate degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his DDS degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry.  He was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy while in dental school and upon graduation began a career as a Naval Dental Officer until retiring after 21 years of active duty service in 2010.  Dr. Miller received his Certificate in Endodontics from the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland and his Masters of Sciences from George Washington University.  His academic achievements include board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, research awards from the American Association of Endodontics and professional publications in the Journal of Endodontics and Navy Medicine.

Dr. Miller is very active in organized dentistry at the local, state and national level.  He is a current or past president of the Tarheel Endodontic Association, Southern Endodontic Study Group and Onslow County Dental Society.  He is also an active member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, and North Carolina Dental Society.  Dr. Miller has participated in multiple overseas dental missions and attends One Harbor Church.  He continues to integrate himself into the local business community as a member of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and it’s Military Affairs Committee.

Dr. Miller joined the practice of Dr. Sherman to become Sherman & Miller PA in 2010.  He and his wife, the former Tammy Norris of Jacksonville, along with their two children are delighted to live in the beautiful crystal coast area of North Carolina.  Dr. Miller’s goal is to provide the highest quality of endodontic treatment in a compassionate and comfortable atmosphere.

Jeffrey L. Hockett, DDS, MSD

Dr. Hockett is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina.  He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1994 and completed flight school earning his wings and serving 8 years as a Naval Flight Officer.  In 2006, he graduated from the University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry then completed his residency training in Endodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle where, in 2008, he earned his Specialty Certificate in Endodontics and Masters of Science in Dentistry.

Dr. Hockett served as a Navy Dental Officer and Endodontist in Norfolk, Virginia from 2008 to 2015.  There he served as Endodontic Department Head, Command Specialty Consultant for Endodontics, Senior Watch Officer, Assistant Clinic Manager and mentored residents in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) and General Practice Residency (GPR) programs.  He has extensive experience in civilian endodontic practice while stationed in the Hampton Roads area.

Dr. Hockett served as a staff Endodontist and AEGD mentor at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from 2015 to 2018 when he retired after 20 years of active service.  He is a member of the Onslow County Dental Society, Tarheel Endodontic Association, American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontists.  Dr. Hockett has 4 children and when not chasing his kids, he enjoys reading, exercising and an occasional round of golf.

Spencer Bjarnason, DMD, MS

Dr. Bjarnason is a native of Turlock, California.  He graduated with a degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University and joined the U.S. Navy during dental school at Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.  Dr. Bjarnason served as a general dentist with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force in Okinawa, Japan then completed a 2-year advanced residency in Endodontics and a Masters of Science degree in Oral Biology at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, Maryland.

Following completion of his residency training, Dr. Bjarnason reported to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.  He currently serves as the Endodontic Specialty Leader, Endodontic Department Head, AEGD Endodontic Mentor, Endodontic Study Club President and staff Endodontist at Mainside Dental Clinic. In June 2017, Dr. Bjarnason completed the board certification process to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.  

Dr. Bjarnason and his wife, Suzy, have enjoyed 13 years of marriage, have four children ages 2 to 9.  Dr. Bjarnason enjoys watching and playing sports, relaxing with his family, reading and traveling.