Jaclyn Smollett

Jaclyn Smollett, DMD, Periodontology Class of 2026, was born in Boynton Beach, FL. She and her family then moved to Charlotte, NC. Shortly after high school, she attended Central Piedmont Community College to pursue a dental assistant diploma and an associate of applied science in dental hygiene.

While working as a dental hygienist, she went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Biology. From there she felt the calling to further her education and attended East Carolina School of Dental Medicine and received her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree.

Her passion for dentistry, her previous work and educational background inspired her to become passionate about periodontology. She moved to Chapel Hill, NC to start her periodontology residency at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and two rescue dogs, traveling, and watching the Washington Commanders football team.