Dentist Matthews
Get to Know
Dr. Abdel A. More Duarte
For Dr. More, nothing is more fulfilling than helping his patients in Matthews while using his skills, knowledge, and years of experience to restore their smiles, improve their oral health, and increase their self-confidence. He also likes that his job allows him to create a community with our staff as well as our patients, where they can feel that their care is our priority. He can’t wait to show you what’s possible for your smile, and below, you can learn more about him.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
From a very young age, Dr. More was surrounded by medicine, as his mom is a dental assistant and dad is a gastroenterologist. Because of this, he was frequently exposed to dentistry and medicine growing up, and it gave him a strong sense of belonging and comfort to do something that honors his family's legacy but also fulfills him as a person.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. More obtained his first dental degree from the University of Medical Sciences in Villa Clara, Cuba in 2003. After graduating, he worked as a general dentist for four years in different offices and hospitals, giving him experience treating patients with special needs. During this time, he completed a specialist degree in Comprehensive General Dentistry and a master's in Community Oral Health.
Following this, Dr. More attended a three-year residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which saw him performing a large scope of advanced procedures, including dental implant placement, trauma reconstruction, and benign and malignant pathology. After this, he furthered his training in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of head and neck surgical oncology.
In 2015, he and his family moved to the United States, where he worked as a dental assistant in Dallas until he began International Dental Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating in 2021. Since then, he has been happily serving the Matthews community as a general dentist. Today, he is a proud member of the American Dental Association and North Carolina Dental Association.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. More and his wife, Gretter, have been married for more than 20 years and were high school sweethearts. They now have two lovely daughters, Fernanda and Camila. Away from work, he loves spending time with family and friends, traveling and discovering new places, and especially trying new foods. He is a huge baseball fan and likes keeping up with all other sports as well. He frequently attends concerts, and while he enjoys a little bit of everything, his favorite music genres are salsa and pop.