the doctors

Dr. Kurt Scheetz is a native of Youngstown, Ohio. He attended Ohio State University for his undergraduate studies as well as dental school. Dr. Scheetz then completed a one year General Practice Residency at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown. He moved to Southport in 1990 and, along with his wife, Kathy, and three children Lauren, LeighAnn, and Thomas, has called it home ever since. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society. Dr. Scheetz enjoys attending continuing education courses on the topics of endodontics, oral surgery, implants, and pharmacology. In his free time, he is an avid fisherman and gardener.

Dr. Laura Bachara is a native of Bangor, Pennsylvania. She attended Washington and Lee University for her undergraduate degree and continued on at the University of Maryland, Baltimore for dental school. Dr. Bachara completed a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry at UNC-Chapel Hill. She and her husband, Mark have been in Southport for 6 years along with their dogs, McFadden and Weezie. She is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society. Dr. Bachara enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and attempting to cook.