Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Dani Stansell

Dr. Dani Stansell was born in Hollywood, FL, and relocated to Raleigh, NC in 2003. She holds a B.S. in Microbiology and Biotechnology from Florida Atlantic University and received her dental degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dental School. While in dental school Dr. Stansell was involved in many community activities, spent a summer doing dentistry in a Mexican orphanage, and was the president of AAWD.

Dr. Stansell resides in Raleigh, NC with her husband and three children. In her free time, Dr. Stansell enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

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Dr. Lucia Yu

Dr. Lucia Yu is a North Carolina native, who grew up in Chapel Hill. From a young age, she was interested in dentistry, and began volunteering and working at various clinics throughout North Carolina. Eventually, she went to UNC Chapel Hill and graduated with a B.S. in Biology and Psychology, minoring in Chemistry. Following her time in Chapel Hill, she decided to experience the city, and moved to Boston. There she obtained her MS in Oral Health Sciences, and her DMD from Boston University. Dr. Yu has since returned to her NC home, and now lives in Raleigh, NC. In her free time, Dr. Yu enjoys spending time with her friends and family, enjoying the outdoors, and cheering for the Tar Heels.

Dr. David Garfinkel

I was born in Fresno, CA, and hold a B.S. in psychobiology and a Minor in Spanish from UCLA. During college I had an interest in neuroscience and worked in a lab studying traumatic brain injury. However, I found that dentistry offered a unique balance of science, craftsmanship, and compassionate patient care that drew me to the field. I received my dental degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. I have enjoyed serving my community as a dentist - I worked for four years at a public health clinic in East Los Angeles. I also participated in a two-week mission trip to the Philippines where our group offered preventive care and extractions in various rural towns. I enjoy all aspects of dentistry and I’m continuously learning and developing new skills. My wife and I have a young daughter and two cats. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors: snowboarding, golfing, surfing, and hiking. We also enjoy traveling and finding great places to eat.

Dr. Mika Robinson

Dr. Mika Robinson grew up in Okinawa, Japan and relocated to Kenly, North Carolina at the age of 14. I graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies and attended ECU School of Dental Medicine right after. While in dental school, I was the treasurer for the Hispanic Student Dental Association and American Association of Public Health Dentistry. I enjoyed serving the local community and educating my patients on oral health management. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family members and cooking Japanese food.