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Farid Hanachi, DDS, PA, is a highly skilled orthodontist who finds his work deeply gratifying. Through his leadership role at Hanachi Orthodontics, Dr. Hanachi improves smiles and confidence for residents of Gastonia and Mooresville, North Carolina.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Hanachi began his educational journey with a Bachelor of Science in microbiology at Louisiana State University (LSU). He remained at LSU to study dentistry, completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1991 and his orthodontic training in 1993.

Dr. Hanachi continues to embrace expanding his skills and knowledge through ongoing educational opportunities. A proud member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) and the Southern Association of Orthodontists (SAO), he attends courses and conferences that help him remain on the cutting edge of orthodontic care.

Personalized, personable care is at the heart of Dr. Hanachi’s practice. The ability to transform not only a person’s smile, but also the way they feel as they walk through the world is what keeps Dr. Hanachi excited about his work.

Patients never feel rushed during their time with Dr. Hanachi, and are encouraged to ask questions and express concerns. Treating each patient as a distinct individual and a valued member of the practice family is why so many existing patients introduce friends and family to Hanachi Orthodontics for their own treatment.

When not working with patients, Dr. Hanachi can be found spending time with his wife and three children. Whether volunteering at school or enjoying the outdoors, family time is always a top priority. Dr. Hanachi is currently working on improving his running skills in preparation for a marathon competition.

DDS, Dentistry – University of Kentucky

MS, Dentistry, Orthodontics – University of Kentucky

Dr. Clark Cash has been practicing orthodontics since 1992 and prior to that practiced general dentistry for three years. Dr. Cash has both a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in dentistry from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. He also earned his Master’s in Orthodontics from the University of Kentucky (1989-1992). The years of additional training to be an orthodontic specialist make him uniquely qualified to provide the highest level of orthodontic care.

Dr. Cash remarried a year and a half ago to Trudy. They have six adult “children” and three grandchildren. They love to be outdoors, hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing, and skiing. They closely follow college athletics, and he is a big soccer fan. He also loves to cook and is a big foodie.

Dr. Clark is passionate about faith-based dental mission work. He ran a mission clinic for 18 years that did general dentistry. He loves practicing orthodontics and feels very blessed to have a career in dentistry and orthodontics. He’s pleased to be serving patients in the beautiful state of North Carolina.

Dr. Elizabeth Marie Alston Ottey was born and raised in Burlington, North Carolina. She attended and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Minor in Women Studies in 2010. In 2013, she received her Master of Health Science from Meharry Medical College. In 2017, Dr. Ottey graduated from Meharry receiving the distinguished honor of graduating at the top of her class.  In spring 2020, Dr. Ottey received her Master’s in Biomedical Science and a Specialist Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Maryland.

Dr. Ottey is very dedicated to giving back to the community especially in helping young people.  In 2019, Dr. Ottey was honored by Unified Efforts for her mentoring of young people by being named Baltimore’s Shining Star.

In May 2020, Dr. Ottey was recognized for her dedication to the University of Maryland Baltimore’s core values by winning the 2020 Presidential Core Values Award for Diversity.

Dr. Ottey is a member of the American Association of Orthodontist and American Dental Association. Dr. Ottey is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics

Dr. Ottey is married to Orbie E. Ottey, DDS and they have one dog, Scotch. In her leisure time, Dr. Ottey enjoys singing, working with, and mentoring young people. She particularly loves entertaining and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Renate Soltmann brings her extensive experience to the team at MyOrthodontist. She sees patients out of the practice’s Chapel Hill, North Carolina, location.

Dr. Soltmann, a native of Germany, has lived in the Triangle area since 1979. After graduating with degrees in chemistry and microbiology, she received her DDS degree from the UNC School of Dentistry.

Upon completion of her orthodontic residency from the UNC School of Dentistry, she joined the faculty at UNC Department of Orthodontics for two years. She has been treating patients in Raleigh since 1991 in her own private practice.

Concurrently, Dr. Soltmann has also been serving as adjunct faculty in the UNC Department of Orthodontics, where her main focus is the orthodontic treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cleft lip and palate.

Dr. Soltmann is an award-winning quilter. When she doesn’t sit at her sewing machine, she loves to read and participate in citizen science projects. She has two adult sons, both of whom inherited her interest in science and are aerospace engineers. Dr. Soltmann is excited about being in Roanoke Rapids and Greensboro and is looking forward to meeting everyone.

Dr. Hunter Neill is a native of Montgomery, Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree with highest honors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and later went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree where he finished in the top of his class. He completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Colorado Denver earning both a Certificate in Orthodontics as well as a Master of Science Degree.

Dr. Neill spent his first few years after training as an associate working in the Philadelphia area. He attends yearly continuing education courses at the Orthodontic National Convention and is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Southern Association of Orthodontics, as well as several regional and local professional organizations.

Dr. Neill was recently married and is moving to North Carolina to build a family and practice closer to home. He cherishes the time he can spend with his family and friends as well as numerous outdoor activities including snow skiing, waterskiing, hiking, climbing and whitewater rafting.

Dr. Gisela Borget was born in Jalisco, Mexico. She was raised in Utah and attended the University of Utah for her undergraduate studies and went on to receive her D.D.S. from the UNC School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill.

After dental school Dr. Borget completed an orthodontic residency and earned her Master of Science degree at the University of Iowa. Dr. Borget is happily married and enjoys her three children: two girls and a boy.

When not practicing orthodontics, she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Borget speaks Spanish fluently and is very excited to work with families in the Burgaw area.