Easing a potentially stressful visit to the dentist comes naturally when that visit is filled with personalized care and respect – delivered by professionals well known for treating patients as family. At Peace Haven Family Dentistry in Winston-Salem, you can be sure every member of your household will leave with something bright to smile about!
Founded in 1961 by Dr. Bob Wilkinson Sr., his son, Dr. Robert Wilkinson Jr., joined him in 1988. Young Dr. Wilkinson had spent his childhood in Winston-Salem dreaming of one day working with his father – “Dr. Bob” – and was excited to move back to work alongside his father and mentor. Dr. Wilkinson’s expansion and improvement of the practice over the years includes partnering with Dr. Houston Symmes – also born and raised in Winston-Salem – who teamed up with him in 2015 to create what is now Peace Haven Family Dentistry.
Dr. Abby Becherer joined the practice in 2019, and Dr. Amy Pierce is the most recent addition, in 2025. They join Dr. Wilkinson and Dr. Symmes in continuing to strengthen their own clinical skills through ongoing education, creating a welcoming and gentle environment for all patients. The clear benefit of a group practice means they can complement each other’s talents, and collaborate on their patients’ particular needs.
This team of doctors and clinical staff bring a combined 421 years of dental experience to the practice. Collaborating to put together your family’s best possible treatment plan is their number one goal. That path will always include research, implementing modern technologies and utilizing the safest materials available. With firm roots established in the Winston-Salem community, the Peace Haven team continues to honor the longtime traditions of this family oriented, patient-centered practice. What will never change is their dedication to continuing the way “Dr. Bob” treated every patient – as a friend or family member.
“We have an exceptional team of dental hygienists who provide gentle, thorough routine dental cleanings, as well as deep cleanings when needed,” says Dr. Becherer. “Plus, our providers love seeing patients of all ages, including children.”
At Peace Haven Family Dentistry you can count on comprehensive dental care that includes exams, fillings, crowns, extractions, root canals, dentures and partials. The team also focuses on cosmetic dental treatments, including Invisalign, tooth whitening, bondings, crowns, veneers and implant supported restorations. At every appointment, your comfort and thorough understanding of every procedure is important!
“Personalized care means getting to know the patient, as well as their teeth, and that’s part of our serious commitment to quality care,” explains Dr. Wilkinson. “We strive to ensure our core values and philosophies work together to make the best possible treatment decisions.”
Convenience is also a priority, and Peace Haven Family Dentistry strives to get patients in for treatment in a timely manner, minimizing wait times for cleanings and other procedures. Unlike many other dental offices, their practice is open on Fridays.
Always welcoming new patients of all ages, Peace Haven Family Dentistry considers it their honor to provide you and your family with the highest quality dental care! The office is conveniently located at 1086 Whitaker Drive in Winston-Salem, 336.765.9247. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:00 a.m. – noon. Visit peacehaven.dentist for updates and more detailed information on their complete lineup of services.
