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Meet the Team at Bass & Watson Family Dental
Bass & Watson Family Dental is built around long-term relationships, clear communication, and consistent care. Patients see a team that values time, comfort, and trust, whether they are visiting for a routine cleaning, a cosmetic consultation, restorative care, or sedation-supported treatment.
Learn more about the doctors, hygienists, administrative team, and chairside assistants who help make visits at Bass & Watson Family Dental organized, personal, and welcoming.
Dr. Michael Bass
Dr. Michael Bass is originally from Edenton, NC. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University in Utah. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill.
Dr. Bass enjoys water sports, snow skiing, working on home projects with his wife, Sherrie, and spending time with their four children and two dogs. He is passionate about staying up to date on dental technologies and procedures and regularly attends continuing education through respected dental education centers and local study clubs.
Dr. Bass received the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2007 and his Mastership Award in 2020. He is active in the Academy of General Dentistry, North Carolina Dental Society, Wake County Dental Society, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Association, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He also volunteers his services at local charities.
Dr. Bass is passionate about helping people become as healthy as possible through personalized dental care. His own dental experiences help him relate to patients who feel anxious, uncertain, or worried about being judged.
Dr. Robert Watson
Dr. Robert Watson is an accomplished dentist with a diverse background in dentistry and a passion for providing attentive care to his patients. Originally from Fairfield, Montana, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Brigham Young University.
Dr. Watson attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He then completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Dr. Watson served in the United States Air Force as a dentist and spent time in both Japan and England. He achieved the rank of Major during his time in the Air Force.
His clinical interests include crowns, cosmetic dentistry, root canal treatment, extractions, wisdom teeth removal, Invisalign, pediatric dentistry, and IV sedation dentistry.
Dr. Watson is a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys traveling with his wife, Lyana, and their three children, exploring new places, and spending time outdoors in North Carolina.
Dr. Connie Feng
Dr. Connie Feng has always been an artist at heart. Her eye for detail eventually led her to dentistry, where she found a way to work with her hands, build meaningful relationships, and help patients feel confident in their smiles.
Dr. Feng is a two-time graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning her undergraduate degree in 2008 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2014. She has called the Triangle home for more than 20 years after moving south from upstate New York, and now lives in Fuquay-Varina with her family.
As a general dentist, Dr. Feng provides detail-oriented care with a special interest in aesthetic dentistry. She has pursued advanced training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, including coursework through The Pankey Institute. She is also an active member of the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society, and a local dental study club.
Dr. Feng especially enjoys getting to know patients personally while helping them improve their oral health and achieve smiles that feel healthy, confident, and natural. Outside of dentistry, she is also a photographer and enjoys spending time with her family, two young children, and Japanese Akita.
Cincere Lee
Administrative Team
- Used to live in New Zealand.
- Wolfpack fan.
- Enjoys the beach, spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, baking, cooking, and traveling.
- Favorite cuisine: Asian.
- Loves getting to know patients.
Hunter
Administrative Team
- Born in Wyoming.
- Tar Heels fan.
- Enjoys Milo’s Cafe, Harris Lake, walking trails, family and friends, and fur babies.
- Favorite cuisine: Mexican food.
- Loves getting to know patients.
Sue
Hygienist
- Her husband and she were introduced by their mothers.
- Go Buckeyes.
- Enjoys DPAC, Pimiento Tea Room, Juniper Level Botanic Garden, reading, gardening, and working out.
- Favorite cuisine: Asian.
- Loves catching up with patients.
Kelley
Hygienist
- Was a springboard diver.
- West Virginia Mountaineers fan.
- Enjoys Mi Cancun, Luganos, White Pines Nature Preserve, Bond Park, hiking with her husband and rescue dog, visiting family in Wilmington, and girlfriend time.
- Favorite cuisines: Italian and Mexican.
- Loves interacting with patients.
Julie
Hygienist
- Has lived in four different countries and speaks four languages.
- Enjoys the NC Museum of Art, Terraza, Osha, Sitti, greenways, Botanical Gardens, yoga, barre fitness, travel, and new cuisines.
- Favorite cuisines: Italian and Mediterranean.
- Loves helping patients of many ages and backgrounds with their oral health goals.
Gisoo
Chairside Assistant
- Has been a dental assistant for more than 30 years.
- Enjoys greenways, hiking places, pickleball, biking, and the outdoors.
- Favorite cuisine: Persian food.
- Loves working with people she likes and helping patients reach their dental goals.
Rachel
Chairside Assistant
- Describes herself as an open book.
- Wolfpack fan.
- Enjoys solo trips to Target, traveling with family, games, and movies.
- Favorite foods: pizza and ice cream.
- Loves meeting new people and building confidence in their smiles.
Shao
Chairside Assistant
- Raw honey gives Shao a headache.
- Enjoys bike rides on the Tobacco Trail and traveling.
- Favorite cuisines: Brazilian and Mexican.
- Loves making patient visits as comfortable and fun as possible.
Alison
Chairside Assistant
- Grew up owning and riding horses.
- Wolfpack fan.
- Enjoys Saxapahaw General Store, making extracts, mushroom foraging, and making tinctures, salves, and teas.
- Favorite cuisines: Italian and Greek.
- Loves the work family and patients at Bass & Watson Family Dental.
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Our team is here to help you feel informed, comfortable, and cared for at every step. Contact Bass & Watson Family Dental to schedule an appointment at our Apex dental office.