Our Team
Richard Bateman, D.D.S.
Dr. Bateman, a North Carolina native, earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Additionally, he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He returned to his hometown of Charlotte, NC in 1984 to start his family dentistry practice, Bateman Family Dentistry.
Dr. Bateman is married to his wife of 27 years, Maryann, and they have two teenage sons. Their hobbies include traveling, golf and reading.
Dr. Bateman has been designated as an Invisalign Preferred Provider. He has met the strictest educational and proficiency requirements of Invisalign for many years. Dr. Bateman has had great success with his treatment plans for Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry.
In 2000, Dr. Bateman was honored as the Charlotte Regional Medical Volunteer of the Year with A Child's Place. Dr. Bateman has dedicated many hours of service to A Child's Place as well as other needy causes such as National Children's Dental Access Day. Dr. Bateman is a member of the Charlotte Dental Society, Randolph Dental Mastermind Group, and American Dental Association.
Dr. Getz
Dr. Getz has made North Carolina his home for the last 20 years. He earned his Bachelor degree from The University of the South in Sewanee, TN. After graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he completed a General Practice Residency at NC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC and at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Durham, NC. As a resident physician, he received advanced training in oral surgery and in the general dental treatment of patients with complex medical histories. Dr. Getz is certified to administer oral sedation to interested patients.
Dr. Getz volunteers his services at the local level, participating in Missions of Mercy dental clinics all over rural NC and Project Homeless Connect in Chapel Hill, NC. Abroad, he has treated children in orphanages in Honduras and Guatemala.
Dr. Getz is a member of the Charlotte Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the North Carolina Dental Society, and the American Dental Association.
In his free time Dr. Getz enjoys traveling, cooking, woodworking, and Tar Heel sports.
Our Staff
Our professional and friendly staff is committed to your overall dental health and well-being. We take pride in each staff member's training and capabilities. Our entire staff works as a team to make your visits with us as stress free as possible and to serve you, our patient.
