Adam Woll, DDS, FAGD
“To impact clinicians who then impact patients’ lives is more than anything I could ever do myself.”
Wells Family Dental Group, Raleigh, North Carolina
As a kid, Adam Woll, DDS, FAGD, wanted to be a doctor, but he didn’t know what kind of doctor. When he took a closer look at dentistry, he realized it was the right path for him.
“I have always loved to work with my hands, and I loved science,” Woll said. “Dentistry is the perfect combination of two of my favorite things.”
Woll’s love of handcrafted work reveals itself in his favorite clinical specialty: implants. He said his proudest career moments are when his craftsmanship comes to life in his patients.
“The hugs from navigating long journeys to better a patient’s overall oral health, the lifechanging smiles and the impact you can make on someone’s life through paradoxically small things are the most impactful to me,” Woll said.
Woll counts earning his AGD Fellowship among his proudest career achievements.
“I’ve worked hard year after year through long days, lunchtime learning, after-work study clubs and weekend CE courses to become the best dentist I can be,” Woll said.
Beyond the clinical side, Woll serves as chief dental officer of his dental group’s six offices. Leading an ever-growing team has afforded him the greatest challenges and opportunities of his career so far.
“Making a difference in my associates’ lives is different from doing it for a patient, but I actually find it to be more rewarding,” Woll said. “I think that’s because a person’s personality, emotions and skills are far more complex to navigate than any treatment plan could ever be.”
In helping young associates navigate the path to success, Woll stresses the importance of communication, mastering the basics and embracing lifelong learning. Woll said he feels the pressure to be excellent for his associates because that is ultimately how he can deliver the most benefit to the most patients.
“It makes me proud to enable young dentists, hygienists and assistants,” Woll said. “To impact clinicians who then impact patients’ lives is more than anything I could ever do myself.”