Meet Our Team

Team
Dr. Alex Fleming
Dr. Fleming grew up in Advance, North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he met his wife, Catherine. He then went on to graduate from East Carolina School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Fleming spent his last year in dental school rotating through community dental clinics throughout the state. Those experiences influenced his practice philosophy in striving to serve the patient first and foremost. After graduating in May 2020, Dr. Fleming accepted a position at a dental office in King’s Mountain, North Carolina. When Dr. List retired in January 2023, Dr. Fleming purchased the practice. He is proud to continue the comprehensive care that Dr. Stallings and Dr. List provided to patients throughout the Triangle.

Dr. Fleming and his wife are thrilled to have found this opportunity and be back in the area they love so much, albeit in a darker shade of blue than they are used to! Dr. Fleming is committed to providing the best care possible and is heavily involved in continuing education. He has attended several courses at The Pankey Institute, an advanced dental education training center in Key Biscayne, Florida. He is an active member in the Spencer Study Club, Spear Study Club, Triangle Dental Study Club, Durham-Orange Dental Society and the John Dilday Study Club.When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Fleming loves spending time with his wife and enjoying live music, and he is an avid runner and tennis player.
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Meet Our Team

Our team loves working with our dentist in Durham, North Carolina! Learn more about us below and call 919-682-5327 to meet us in person!

Ida

Ida
Ida has been in the dental field since 1988, initially working as an assistant for 13 years and then working as a hygienist since 2002, when she graduated from Hostos City University of New York, with honors including the Albert H. Stevenson Award. Originally from Queens, New York, she and her husband, Robert, moved to Durham in 2003. She has been an active participant in our Give a Smile program and a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association™ and the Durham Orange Dental Hygiene Association.

Out of the office, Ida is active in her Spanish congregation. She enjoys walking trails with her husband, cooking, gardening and playing with their new puppy. Ida participates in numerous continuing education programs to stay up to date with the latest dental information. She takes the time to take photos of your teeth and tissues, uses voice recognition software to measure the health of your gums and utilizes the latest in digital radiograph and imaging software. She is always happy to answer your questions and address any of your concerns. Ida is passionate about dental hygiene, and you can feel this when you meet her. She is thorough and gentle, the best combination.
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Wendy

Julie
Julie is a native to Bahama, North Carolina. She began her education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro studying business. With a passion for art and science, she transferred to the North Carolina Dental Assisting Training School (NCDATS) and Durham Technical College, receiving both an Associate of Science degree and dental assisting certificate in 2011.

After working chairside for five years as a dental assistant, Julie was ready to advance her training and education in the dental field. She received her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2018. She was awarded the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award, an honor given to the student demonstrating remarkable skill and talent throughout their training.

When not in the office, Julie enjoys exercising, crafting, and spending time with family and friends. Currently, Julie and her husband, Cory, reside in Durham with their sweet Labrador Retrievers, Trigger and Crash.

Julie loves being a dental hygienist because each day she strives to make a positive impact on the world one smile at a time. She participates in various continuing education programs each year to advance her skill and knowledge. She is compassionate and will always make you feel comfortable during your dental appointment.
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Austin

Austin
Austin is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. She began her education at East Carolina University and graduated with a public health degree with a concentration in pre-health. Go Pirates! She continued her education at UNC Chapel Hill and completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.

Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her husband, Jordan, and her two labradors, Mayson and Remi. Austin and Jordan welcomed their first little boy, Kash, at the end of 2022. Austin will soon be welcoming her second child, a little girl, in September 2024. Becoming parents has been the most rewarding experience. Austin loves to travel and explore new places. She loves engaging with new people and embracing new adventures with memorable experiences among friends and loved ones.

Tooth be told, Austin loves being a dental hygienist because she is able to instill confidence in each and every patient, while further educating each individual. Her true passion is helping others, especially individuals with autism. She strives to stay up to date with the latest and newest technology to better serve her patients. She attends multiple continuing education classes each year to better educate all of her patients and provide the quality of care patients deserve.

Wendy

Wendy, DAII
Wendy started her dental assisting career in 1994 upon her graduation from Alamance Community College . She has been with our practice since 2003. Wendy is an integral part of our Give a Smile program and attends continuing education programs during the year. This helps to keep our office updated on dental information to be sure our office utilizes the finest products to assist Dr. Fleming in providing the high quality of care we are proud to provide our patients. She has been trained in using our new digital scanner for impressions for crowns and bridges. Along with her assisting duties, Wendy maintains our sterilization area, helps maintain our OSHA and HIPAA compliance, is trained in CPR, assists Ida as needed, and is responsible for ordering dental supplies.

Wendy has lived in Graham most of her life. Her son, Christopher, was born in 2005. Her grown daughter has blessed her with three wonderful grandchildren. Wendy likes to go for walks, garden, visit her sister in Pittsburgh and spend time with her family.

Wendy loves getting to know her patients and educating them about their oral health. Everyone loves Wendy, and when you meet her, you will know why!
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Diane

Diane
Diane is a native of Durham, North Carolina, and lives in Rougemont with her husband, Kurt, who retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2011 after serving 22 years. He is now working on his second retirement at the Duke Eye Center. They married in 2012 and have five children — Alicia, Kristen, Heather, Ashley and Adam — and five grandchildren. Three grandchildren are in North Carolina and two grandchildren live in Minnesota. Diane and Kurt try to fly to see everyone at least twice a year. Diane and Kurt love spending as much time as possible with their kids and enjoy being grandparents. Family time is very important to all of them. Diane has been in the medical and dental field for over 35 years. She started working with our team in May 2019 and now is excited to be part of Fleming Dental as the Practice Administrator. She decided to go back to school later in life and received her bachelor’s degree in healthcare management from Trident University in California. She comes with over 20 + years of experience in practice management. She strives to continue her education in dentistry and has been to Warshaw Dental Institute for Management Classes in Texas. She has had several continuing education classes, including Dentrix, Othro and HIPAA, to stay up to date on the latest dental information and better serve her practice.
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Hours

  • Monday - Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Friday Closed

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