Meet the Doctors

Meet Dr. Amy Kinlaw

Dr. Kinlaw grew up in Winston-Salem. She attended Calvary Baptist Day School through her 8th grade year and went on to graduate from Mount Tabor High School where she participated in many extracurricular activities, most notably cheerleading. She graduated from East Carolina University with a BS in Biology. After a brief stint back in Winston-Salem teaching Biology at Calvary Baptist Day School. Dr. Kinlaw pursued a degree in dentistry from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. During that time, Dr. Kinlaw received the Senior Student Award for Pediatrics from the State of Florida and she knew pediatric dentistry was where her heart was. She entered the pediatric dentistry post-doctoral program at Nova Southeastern University and Joe DiMaggios Children’s Hospital where she completed a rigorous two-year residency program.

Dr. Kinlaw is a proud member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Amy has been involved in a number of non-profit programs, including A Day for Children, Give Kids a Smile, and the Caridad Center for Children, all of which provide much needed dental services to low income families. Dr. Kinlaw is currently working to become a charter member for Operation Smile in Guatemala.

Meet Dr. Peyton Absher

Dr. Peyton Absher was born and raised in Ashe County, NC. She graduated in 2012 as Valedictorian from Ashe County High School where she participated in many extracurricular activities and organizations. She discovered her passion for dentistry at a young age because of her love for science, attention to detail, and a strong desire to connect with others.

In pursuit of her dental career, Dr. Peyton attended North Carolina State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, graduating as a Valedictorian. She then received her doctorate at East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine where she graduated with Honors with her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. She then returned to western North Carolina to begin practicing dentistry in 2020.

Dr. Absher is an active member of the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society. She is Invisalign certified and has a wide range clinical experience. She is passionate about treating children and dedicated to providing exceptional care for her patients.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, daughter Courtlynn, and their dog, Remi.