About Dr. Kotis
Dr. Amanda Kotis is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist who understands the challenges of fear, shame, and financial struggles that often stand in the way of patients seeking dental care. She works to establish a clear and trusted plan for comprehensive treatments, inspiring patients to take the necessary steps toward achieving optimal oral health. Her mission is to empower individuals to embrace their circumstances and realize their potential for a beautiful, healthy smile.
Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Kotis earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she double-majored in Psychology and African Studies. She went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at UNC Charlotte before pursuing dental school at the University of Kentucky. After earning her DMD, she furthered her education with a one-year General Practice Residency at Carolinas Medical Center (now Atrium Health), where she gained valuable experience in hospital dentistry, cancer patient treatment planning, and emergency clinic care. This extensive training deepened her passion for helping patients navigate challenging circumstances, and her approach reflects the humility and respect she feels for those in her care.
Dr. Kotis spent 10 years successfully running her own dental practice in Statesville, NC, and also had the privilege of completing an Implant Dentistry Fellowship with the International Dental Implant Association. She further expanded her qualifications by becoming a certified dental sleep medicine dentist, an IPEC-certified coach, and a Christian Mental Health Coach. She also became certified to offer minimal sedation dentistry in her office, a service she provided until she sold her practice.
After overcoming breast cancer treatment, Dr. Kotis returned to work at Friendly Dental on a part-time basis, allowing her to spend more time with her children, Tucker and Layla. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, fly fishing, volunteering, cooking, and spending time with her family.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Kotis is highly skilled in dental implant placement, complex extractions, bone grafting, emergency treatments, and caring for patients facing medical challenges. Whether you need a broken tooth fixed, a root canal or extraction, or extensive full-mouth rehabilitation, including crowns, bridges, or implant-supported dentures, she has the expertise to help. Dr. Kotis has placed and restored numerous implants, is available for same-day extractions and crown/bridge treatments, and has completed full-mouth rehabilitations, including both crown cases and implant-supported dentures.
