The ECU School of Dental Medicine Community Service Learning Center is a facility with two faculty dentists, four 4th year ECU dental students, two residents and one hygienist working to provide premium dental care to the residents of Mitchell, Yancey and other surrounding counties. Our goal is to bring dentists back to the rural areas to practice by allowing them to experience the wonderful place we live in.


Taylor F. Townsend, DDS, PLLC is a general dental practice providing comprehensive general services in all areas of dentistry, including surgery, anesthesia and reconstruction. Dr. Townsend is also board-certified in Special Care Dentistry, serving the special needs community. We welcome new patients of Mitchell and our surrounding counties.