I decided to get into dentistry when I was in my third year in college and I really enjoy working with people. I really enjoy hearing people’s stories, but I also love working with my hands and it’s kind of the artistic side of dentistry that I really love. Those two things combined seem to fit well with skillsets that I had and we see such a wide range diversity of people that I get to meet and interact with throughout my day. And it’s just fun to hear people’s stories, to hear their backgrounds, to kind of hear who they are and what they do, and then to be able to help them meet their needs with their teeth and with their mouth and to help move them to a better place with their oral care. It’s very rewarding.
I hope that my patients leave feeling cared for, feeling like they were listened to and heard, feeling like that I am more than just someone performing a service for them, but I’m actually someone who cares about who they are and what they do.
Yeah, so dentistry can be something that a lot of people have a lot of apprehension around. We are a practice that we want to do everything we can to make this as comfortable and experienced for you as possible. We are going to welcome you. We want you to come into our practice and feel cared for and feel heard and feel listened to and we’re here to meet your dental needs in the best way possible.
Dr. Jonathan Eshleman Has a Passion for Helping Patients
Dr. Jonathan Eshleman grew up in Raleigh, NC, the oldest of three siblings and the son of an engineer. As early as the first grade, he was interested in a career in health care. He loved working with his hands, which gave him an appreciation for the artistic aspect of dentistry. His desire to serve people also made it a perfect career choice for him.
Dr. Eshleman is inspired by Paul’s words in 1 Thes. 4:9-12. “Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another … But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, and to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you, so that you may walk properly before outsiders.”
Dr. Eshleman considers it his call to serve his patients. It is a vital part of his relationship with God. He is quiet and thoughtful, and he brings a calming spirit to their care. Dr. Eshleman has a desire for his patients to feel served, cared for, and welcomed as honored guests.
He loves listening to patients’ stories and crafting solutions to fit their needs. His gentle demeanor puts patients at ease. He has been named one of Charlotte Magazine’s Top Dentists.
Dr. Eshleman completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in economics. He earned his DDS from the UNC School of Dentistry. After graduating in 1995, he and his wife, Kristen, moved to Charlotte, and he began working for Charlotte Dentistry. He is now a partner.
His professional memberships include the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, Charlotte Dental Society, and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He also participates in a local implant study club.
Outside of work, Dr. Eshleman loves spending time with his wife of more than 20 years and their three children. He volunteers in the worship ministry at Church at Charlotte and is on the Board of Trustees at Charlotte Christian School. He enjoys acoustic guitar, grilling out, running, and photography. His family loves to vacation on the North Carolina beaches. They spend time together riding bikes, swimming, kayaking, and playing games.