Our Team
Meet our team of Pediatric Dentists
Discover the caring team of pediatric dentists at Blakeney Pediatric Dentistry, where we focus on your child’s oral health through education, prevention, encouragement, and high-quality treatment. Our devoted pediatric dentists are committed to delivering outstanding care, ensuring a joyful and successful dental journey for your little ones!
Lisa Candon, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
A native of Charlotte, Dr. Lisa Candon is thrilled to be practicing pediatric dentistry in her hometown! She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate studies and completed her dental training at the University of Maryland. Dr. Lisa then pursued her postdoctoral specialty training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital which is often ranked as one of the top children’s hospitals in the country! She is board certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. When not treating patients, Dr. Lisa enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter.
Michael Holt, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Michael Holt moved to Charlotte in the mid-80s with his parents and older brother. He is a product of the CMS school system and a graduate of South Mecklenburg High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Hampton University in 1997. He was then accepted into the dental program at the University of Michigan. There, he achieved the Doctor of Dental Surgery designation in 2001 and, most importantly, met his future wife. The majority of the next seven years of Dr. Holt’s dental career were spent at dental practices focusing on children’s dentistry in and around Charlotte. Motivated by his wife and dental colleagues, Dr. Holt returned to school in 2008 to complete residency training at the University of Florida- Naples.
A highlight in his career as a board-certified pediatric dentist was the Central American mission trip he took in 2013. Dr. Holt saw firsthand that the level of dental disease in the U.S. was not dissimilar to what other parts of the world experience. He is quick to share that in life, knowing what not to do can be more important than knowing what to do.
Dr. Holt’s life has transformed in many ways after he and his wife started having children. Love and passion for movies and favorite sports teams have mostly been replaced by all the activity of parenthood. His family loves travelling and enjoying great food along the way. They are undecided about their dream quest, but a trip to visit either set of grandparents is enough to bring happiness.
Cecilia (Sun) Hwang, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Cecilia (Sun) Hwang grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Myers Park High School. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003, after first earning a Bachelor of Science in chemistry at UNC. During dental school, Dr. Hwang participated in rotations at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC and the pediatric dental clinic at Gaston Health Services in Gastonia.
Immediately following dental school, Dr. Hwang completed her training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Iowa. After her training in Iowa, Dr. Hwang moved back home to North Carolina to join a private practice. She has been providing dental care to many families in Charlotte since 2006. Dr. Hwang has been voted as “Top Dentist” by Charlotte Magazine for several years.
Dr. Hwang is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, NC Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, NC Dental Society and Charlotte Dental Society.
Dr. Hwang chose her career in pediatric dentistry due to her own fear of dentists as a child. She strives to make a difference in each of her patient’s dental and overall health by providing individualized and compassionate care. Outside the office, Dr. Hwang enjoys reading, cooking and volunteering at her sons’ schools. She and her husband also love to spend family time together exploring NC mountains, camping and trying new restaurants.
