Dr. Timothy Imafidon

Dr. Timothy Imafidon Jr. is a Board Certified pediatric dentist who was born in High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Tim has traveled all over the world! Growing up, he called North Carolina, Ohio and Indonesia home before heading off to Guilford College in Greensboro where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Following college, Dr. Tim completed four additional years of dental school at Howard University in Washington D.C. before completing a two-year residency program at Jacobi Medical Center, a teaching hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

While in N.Y. he received extensive training in treating special needs and medically compromised children at the Rose F. Kennedy Center for Developmental Disabilities in the Bronx, NY. He is a member of the North Carolina Dental Society, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.

In his free time, Dr. Tim enjoys traveling, working out, playing soccer, watching sports and spending time with his wife, family and friends.

Dr. Smith

Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, Dr. Erin Smith completed her undergraduate education at Duke University (Go Blue Devils!) in Durham. After her graduation she earned her Doctorate from Howard University before heading south to continue her training at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics, earning certification in Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics. After residency Dr. Smith associated in Richmond VA until deciding to relocate closer to home to be near family. She loves being closer to home and caring for her patients and their families. Dr. Smith understands that properly aligned, pretty teeth can make a significant difference in a person’s health and self-esteem and that is why she loves giving each of her patients the beautiful, straight smiles they deserve. Professionally, Dr. Smith is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and the National Dental Association. Personally, she is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated as well as an active member in her church. When she is away from the office, Dr. Smith loves to read, travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Dr. Fran

GPDO has some very exciting news! After many months of
searching, interviewing, and praying, Dr. Tim and Dr. Smith have
found the perfect new fit for our team. We are excited to announce
that starting February 4th 2019, we will be welcoming a new
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Dr. Francisca Ceron, or as her patients like to call her, “Dr. Fran” is originally from Chile, but
grew up in Miami, Florida with her parents and two younger brothers. She obtained her Bachelor of
Science degree in biology there in Florida, before moving to New York City. She completed her Doctor of
Dental Science degree at NYU College of Dentistry and then continued her education with a one-year
general practice residence at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She then went on to
complete a one-year “Special Patient Care Fellowship” at Rose F. Kennedy Center, where she received
extensive training in treating patients with severe mental and physical disabilities. Afterwards, Dr. Fran
fulfilled her life long dream of becoming a Pediatric Dentist by completing a 2 year residency at Jacobi
Medical Center, which is a teaching hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New
York. In her free time, you will find her spending time with her family, and running around with her 2
year old son. GPDO cannot be more excited to bring Dr. Fran into our amazing team. Please know that both
Dr. Tim and Dr. Smith are certain that all of our patients will love Dr. Fran and fully believe she will be a
perfect fit to our practice. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Fran to the GPDO family in the upcoming months.