Our Dentists
DR. M. CRAIG WILLIAMS
DDS
Dr. M. Craig Williams, DDS, was born in Raleigh, NC, and lived there until he graduated from Ravenscroft High School.
In high school, he played varsity football, basketball and baseball. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he earned his bachelor of science in business administration. During his four years in Chapel Hill, he enjoyed attending Carolina basketball games at the Smith Center and was lucky enough to travel to Indianapolis for the 1997 Final Four.
After his undergraduate studies, Dr. Williams attended the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, where he learned about sound clinical dentistry and patient care. While in Morgantown, Dr. Craig Williams learned the meaning of being a mountaineer football fan as he lived a stone’s throw from the stadium. He even managed to pick up some lunch money by parking cars in his front yard. If you think UNC fans are crazy about basketball, then you ought to see hundreds of RV’s heading to town the night before a home football game in Morgantown. It is quite exciting. Although he enjoyed his time in the beautiful state of West Virginia, Dr. Craig Williams never forgot the sunny weather and warm southern hospitality of North Carolina.
Upon Graduation from WVU, he moved back to Raleigh and began practicing with his father. Dr. Craig Williams’ wife, Melissa, teaches middle school art at Trinity Academy of Raleigh. They have two sons, Brock and Lawson, and twin girls, Emmaline and Adelaide.
Dr. Craig Williams enjoys playing golf and basketball. He also enjoys using computers and modern dental technologies, like digital X-rays, tooth-colored fillings, Cerec one-visit crowns and using intra-oral cameras.
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Dr. Craig Williams is an absolute wizard. Best dentist I’ve ever been to no question.
- John N.
DR. WILLIAM DAILY
DDS, FAGD, FICOI
Dr. William Daily, DDS, and his family are thrilled to have made Raleigh, NC their final hometown! Born in Charleston, SC and having since lived in six states on the east coast, Dr. Daily and his wife, Jessica, believe the mountains, beaches, universities, and friendly people of North Carolina make it the ideal place to raise their children.
Dr. Daily earned his bachelor of science degree at James Madison University in 2004, and went on to graduate with honors from the world’s first dental school, the University of Maryland.
He continued on to the University of Florida, and extended his training at a residency program in general dentistry.
After practicing in Florida, the family was eager to return to the Carolinas to be closer to friends and family. With a passion for continuing education, Dr. Daily has trained at some of the nation’s leading institutions including the Dawson Academy and Pankey Institute. He has focused his training and experience in many complex dental procedures including: dental implant placement, bone grafting, wisdom tooth and surgical extractions, root canals, oral and IV sedation, and full mouth reconstruction. He has since earned fellowships from both the International Congress of Oral Implantology (FICOI), as well as the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD).
Dr. Daily played soccer, lacrosse, and tennis in high school, where he also met his wife. They have two boys, Connor and Liam, and a daughter named Carys. Outside of the office, he enjoys golf, tennis, and playing drums. He is thrilled to be a part of our beautiful modern office and the contagious energy of the whole team here at Williams, Daily & Frazier Dental!
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Dr. Daily and Ms. Autumn are an AMAZING team! They went above and beyond to ensure that I felt comfortable and right at home under their care! I had an implant placed as well as a surgical extraction and I was content throughout the entire procedure! I highly recommend Dr. Daily and his team for your full service dental needs
- Carolyn J
DR. HAROLD FRAZIER
DDS
Dr. Frazier was raised in the beautiful mountains of Boone, NC. He chose to move down the mountain to Raleigh and attend NC State University, where he studied Biological Sciences and Philosophy. Having a strong interest in technology, Dr. Frazier worked in software development for a year before returning to school and earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UNC School of Dentistry. During his time at UNC, he gained advanced training in Oral Surgery, most notably in complex Oral Surgery and Operating Room procedures. He participated in an externship with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department at UNC for 6 weeks as well as electives in digital dentistry.
He enjoys educating and empowering his patients and believes that when patients are given the power of knowledge, they are able to make the best decisions about their oral health. Dr. Frazier’s father, a general surgeon, dedicated his life to the highest quality and most ethical patient care – a legacy Dr. Frazier strives to continue every day.
Dr. Frazier also enjoys teaching and is an appointed Adjunct Faculty member with the Operative Dentistry Department of the UNC School of Dentistry and routinely helps 3rd and 4th-year students grow in their dental experience and clinical skills. He also returns to UNC to enjoy the thrill and excitement of UNC basketball!
He enjoys many hobbies, among them are photography, technology, travel, genealogy, music, cooking, and most recently, gardening.
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I highly recommend this dental office to anyone looking for expert care for their teeth! Everyone - from the front desk to the dentist, Dr. Frazier, and his assistant Megan have been a joy to interact with and you will undoubtedly feel safe and be treated well. Thanks so much guys!
- Daniel K
DR. MATTHEW BARNES
DDS
Dr. Matthew Barnes, DDS, was born and raised in Raleigh, NC, where he attended Broughton High School. During his high school days he played varsity football and was in the marching band.
Following high school, Dr. Barnes attended UNC Wilmington and majored in Biology. Having always been a beach lover he felt right at home fishing and surfing as often as he could while down there. Upon graduation Dr. Barnes attended and earned his degree from UNC School of Dentistry. While in dental school Dr. Barnes found his passion for working with kids, volunteering with the disabilities clinic and Samaritan health.
He continues on at the Dental School now as an Adjunct Faculty member teaching and covering students one day every week. But during his time at UNC Dental school he is most grateful to have met his wife, Dr. Kandice Lee, who was a classmate of his and they are happily married now with a Shetland sheepdog named Rylee.
During his free time Dr. Barnes’ hobbies include: building legos and model cars, baking, fishing, and most prominently reading, particularly Sci-fi and fantasy novels.
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Izzie is a big fan of Dr Barnes! Her extraction was completely pain free and quick! Thank you for calming her nerves, making her laugh, and getting that final step out of the way so she can get her braces. She is so excited!
-Sarah K
DR. MICHAEL D. WILLIAMS
DDS, PA - FOUNDER
Dr. Michael D. Williams, DDS, a native of Huntington, WV, and a huge fan of the Marshall University Thundering Herd Football team. He attended Marshall University and went on to West Virginia University Dental School after only three years of undergraduate studies. In dental school, Dr. Williams excelled in clinical studies of dentistry.
During his fourth year of dental school, he and his new bride, Connie, took a trip down the east coast to find a place to settle, have a family and start a dental practice. They settled on Raleigh, North Carolina and called it home ever since. Although his ties to West Virginia remained strong, Dr. Williams considered himself a North Carolinian and even allowed his kids to attend the University of North Carolina.
Dr. Williams truly enjoyed cosmetic, rehabilitative and preventive dentistry. He built his practice on the concept of providing the very best treatment in a caring and gentle environment. He found the relationship of oral health and its effects on the total body health very interesting.
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DR. M. VIRGINIA MAYO BUCKMAN
DDS, FAGD
Dr. Virginia Mayo Buckman is a native of Goldsboro, North Carolina. She started working in her father’s dental office in high school and knew immediately dentistry was her passion. Dr. Buckman graduated Phi Beta Kappa with the highest distinction from UNC-Chapel Hill (2012) with a Bachelor’s degree and went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from UNC (2016). During her studies, she was the recipient of many academic scholarships, two research fellowships, and had her research published in peer-reviewed dental journals (Angle Orthodontist and Molecular Biosystems).
Dr. Buckman continues to take advanced training in order to provide her patients with high-quality dental care utilizing recent concepts and advanced techniques. While helping her patients achieve their individual goals for treatment, she takes great care to do so in a comfortable, friendly environment with kindness and compassion.
She is an active member in the dental community serving as a board member of the Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society. Additionally, she is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and International Dental Implant Association (IDIA). She has also earned her fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), which demonstrates her dedication to dental continuing education beyond graduation. Only about 6 percent of dentists obtain this recognition.
Dr. Buckman and her husband, Edmund, welcomed home a baby girl, Catherine, in March 2023. When she isn’t working and helping patients improve their oral health, she enjoys spending time with her family and dog (Pepper), traveling, hiking, practicing yoga, and cheering on the “Tarheels.” Her last adventure before becoming a mother was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa.
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My family has enjoyed a long relationship with this wonderful team of compassionate, invested dental professionals. They care! And they consistently provide services that reflect a commitment to continual improvement.
- Teresa P.
