Dr. Kevin A. Taylor, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Kevin A. Taylor, who serves patients in Goldsboro, Connecticut. 

Dr. Taylor, a skilled dentist, has been working full-time at the Goldsboro office of Carolina Dental Arts since 2018. He specializes in treatment for children and adults and is registered as an Invisalign provider.

“At Carolina Dental Arts, we know a great smile can make a lasting impression. Healthy, bright teeth can give you confidence, as well as catch others’ attention. Good dental care can also get you back to eating and drinking the food and drinks you love without worrying about stains or pains. Our dental office offers a plethora of services to ensure your dental needs are met” as stated on the dental practice’s website. 

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Taylor received his undergraduate degree in biology from Shippensburg University. He then went on to graduate with his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the UNC Claude A. Adams Jr. and Grace Phillips Adams School of Dentistry in 2010.

Among his dental professional affiliations, he is an active member of the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society.

Dentistry is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the teeth, gums, mouth and jaw. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They correct bite issues, perform surgeries, address tooth decay, design esthetically beautiful smiles and perform other duties to ensure that the mouth is healthy. 

Dr. Taylor resides in the Rocky Mount/Wilson area of Eastern North Carolina, along with his wife and son, whom they adopted from Ethiopia. 

Very active in the community, he is a volunteer leader for his church’s youth ministry, as well as coaches basketball, soccer, and flag football in youth leagues. During the summers, his family hosts 2 players from the Wilson Tobs minor league baseball team. In addition, he passionately plays in both city and Hispanic recreational adult soccer leagues in Rocky Mount and Wilson. However, his most impressive athletic accomplishments came as a distance runner, including winning the 2000 Pittsburgh Marathon, as well as placing 28th at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.

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