Josh M. Millsaps, DDS
Dr. Millsaps was born in Charlotte but grew up in Lenoir and Hickory. After graduating from Hickory High School in 1998, he attended UNC Chapel Hill for undergraduate studies and graduated from the UNC School of Dentistry in 2005. While practicing as an associate, he had the opportunity to move back to his hometown and acquire the practice of Dr. Larry Holt in 2008. Over the years, Dr. Millsaps has been fortunate to have Dr. Steve Frye and Dr. Bill Straka join him with many wonderful patients.
With constant changes in technology in the dental field, Dr. Millsaps is always looking for new continuing education opportunities. Over the past 19 years in practice, he has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education with a particular focus on restorative and aesthetic techniques, implant restoration and placement and clear aligner therapy (Invisalign® aligners). He is a current member of the Western Piedmont Dental Society (and past president), the North Carolina Dental Society and the American Dental Association®.
Dr. Millsaps has been married to his wonderful wife Jessica since 2008. They have four children, Katherine, Caroline, Anna Claire and Luke. While not in the office, Dr. Millsaps can be found spending time with his kids at various activities such as swim team and Scouts. He also enjoys many outdoor activities when time allows, with snow skiing being his favorite.
Eugene F. Modlin, DDS
Dr. Modlin was born and raised in Lincolnton, NC. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1974-1978, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He then was accepted into the UNC School of Dentistry in 1978 and received a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1982. After 25 years of operating a private practice of general dentistry in Hickory, NC, Dr. Modlin decided to semi-retire and found a home at the office of Dr. Millsaps helping supervise his dental hygienists. Dr. Modlin is currently serving on the Board of Directors of Hickory Christian Academy and the Catawba County Health Department.
In 1980, Dr. Modlin married his amazing wife, Laurie. They have three children, Thad, Hayes and Hillary; two daughters-in-law, Emily and Jessie; plus five grandchildren. In his spare time over the years, Dr. Modlin has enjoyed many different activities and hobbies including running, tennis, backpacking, camping, fly fishing, snow skiing, woodworking and golf. At this point he has primarily narrowed it down to golf, walking and woodworking whenever he is not in Greenville, SC, spending time with his grown children and grandchildren.
William F. Straka, DDS
Dr. William Straka is a native of Ohio and a graduate of The University of Toledo. Prior to entering dental school at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Straka taught biology at the College of Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. After Graduation from UNC, he moved to Hickory to open his own private dental practice. After 30 plus years of practice, he joined Dr. Millsaps office in May of 2022.
Dr. Straka is a member of the Hickory Kiwanis Club. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a graduate of Pankey Dental Institute. He has served President of the Catawba County Dental Society, the Western Piedmont Dental Society and the First District Dental Society of North Carolina.
Dr. Straka is married and has one daughter. He enjoys cycling, golf and spending time with his family.