Dr. Wilson grew up in Chapel Hill and graduated Valedictorian from Chapel Hill High School. She attended Johns Hopkins University for undergraduate studies and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. While at Hopkins, Dr. Wilson was an All-American Swimmer, holding school records and competing at the national level. She returned to her home state for dental school and graduated with Honors in Research from UNC Adams School of Dentistry with her Doctor in Dental Surgery. She continued at UNC to complete her Pediatric Dentistry Residency program, where she served as chief resident and earned her Master of Science Degree and Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Wilson enjoys reading, cooking, exercising and spending time with her husband and 1-year-old daughter.
Research
Dr. Wilson's Master's Thesis research, titled "Parental Supervised Toothbrushing and Associated Barriers and Facilitators in Young Children", delved into difficulties parents encounter with brushing their young children's teeth at home, and suggested strategies to help make this task easier for families.
Awards
- 2026: Derek T. Turner Student Research Award, UNC Adams School of Dentistry’s Research Administration
- 2025: Sandy Marks Fellowship, North Carolina Dental Foundation
- 2024: Dr. Bryan and Renea Cobb Fellowship, North Carolina Dental Foundation
- 2024: Diane C. Dilley Fellowship, North Carolina Dental Foundation
- 2024: Ann and G. Randolph Babcock Fellowship, North Carolina Dental Foundation
- 2023-2025: F. Thomas McIver Fellowship, North Carolina Dental Foundation
- 2023-2025: Fetner Family Fellowship, North Carolina Dental Foundation
- 2023: Robert Elliott Fellowship, North Carolina Dental Foundation
- 2022: Whitehead Scholarship, Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation
- 2022: SCADA Student Clinical Science & Public Health Research Award
- 2021: Harris Scholarship, North Carolina Dental Foundation
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- North Carolina Dental Society
- North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry