Meet The Doctors
Dr. Sree Nadella
Sree is honored to be the Chief Dental Officer for Inspire Dental. She was born in Virginia and moved to Roanoke Rapids, NC at a young age. She attended UNC Chapel Hill for both undergrad and dental school. Her dental niche is sedation dentistry, and she enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. Sree helps patients with dental anxiety receive dental care in a safe and relaxing environment. She considers it an honor and pleasure to listen to patient needs, provide excellent dentistry, and take care of each one personally. She looks forward to meeting you!
Her blood runs blue…go HEELS! She married her husband, Praveen, in 2004. They have two sweet teenage daughters, Jaya and Sona, and a Maltese named Murphy.
Dr. Hassana Ansari
Born in Pakistan, Dr. Hassana Ansari grew up with the hopes of becoming a dentist one day. She attended dental school in Pakistan and after graduation moved to the United States with her husband. She kept her dream alive and once again attended dental school, this time at UNC School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill.
Until recently, Dr. Ansari has been serving as a general dentist in the triangle area and now she is very excited to take care of the patients at her new dental home—Inspire Dental.
In her free time, Dr. Ansari enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids. She loves being outdoors and considers herself a foodie.
Dr. Alex M. Hunt
Dr. Alex M. Hunt hails from Chapel Hill, where he grew up near Mount Carmel Church Road. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) for both his undergraduate studies and dental school. After earning his undergraduate degree, Dr. Hunt ventured to San Francisco to work with a small record label and internet radio startup. However, his passion for healthcare led him back to North Carolina to pursue his dental education, culminating in his graduation from UNC-CH in 2018.
Dr. Hunt brings valuable experience from his years of dental practice in Mebane and is excited to serve the community he calls home. He is dedicated to restoring smiles, understanding that dentistry plays a crucial role in enhancing patients’ quality of life and self-confidence. He stays at the forefront of the ever-evolving dental field to offer the best treatment options for achieving excellent dental health.
When he’s not at the office, Dr. Hunt enjoys spending time with his two daughters, Lyra and Juniper, and their dogs, Persephone and Otis. He has a passion for hosting BBQs, brewing his own beer, and staying active by lifting weights at the gym. Dr. Hunt also loves traveling and is always ready for his next adventure.
Dr. Carolyn Leung
Dr. Carolyn Leung was born in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. She graduated undergraduate college in 2013 from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Dr. Leung graduated from Midwestern University Dental School in Downers Grove Illinois in 2022.
Dr. Leung wants to focus on providing patients with excellent care and tending to patients’ needs. She wants to raise awareness to the importance of oral hygiene and the prevention of cavities.
Outside of the office, she enjoys meeting new people, trying new restaurants, cooking, and being outdoors.
Dr. Manuela Cadena
Dr. Manuela Cadena was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and grew up in the vibrant city of Orlando, FL. She pursued her undergraduate degree in exercise physiology at Florida State University before advancing to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where her passion for dentistry deepened. Dr. Cadena is an active member of both the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. She is also fluent in Spanish—a skill that greatly enhances her ability to connect with and treat a diverse patient base.
Dr. Cadena’s commitment to dentistry is driven by her desire to improve the oral and systemic health of her patients, striving to enhance their overall quality of life. She finds immense joy and gratitude in educating and treating her patients, ensuring they always leave her care better than they arrived. The ability to see patients leave with a smile, feeling healthier and happier, is what she finds most rewarding about her work.
In her personal life, Dr. Cadena enjoys spending quality time with her boyfriend, Joey. Together, they love to cook enjoyable meals, spend time outdoors, run, lounge by the pool, and visit the beach when Dr. Cadena goes home to be with her family and friends. Her life outside of the clinic reflects her nurturing and energetic spirit, always seeking to enrich her personal and professional life.
