What sets Danica Dental House apart is our commitment to providing personalized, high-quality care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We prioritize your comfort and well-being by using the latest technology and techniques to ensure efficient, effective treatments with minimal discomfort. Dr. Dejanovic's extensive training, including being a Kois Graduate Candidate and clinical instructor, ensures that you receive the most up-to-date care possible. Our transparent pricing and thorough explanations of every treatment option empower you to make informed decisions. We take pride in building lasting relationships with our patients, offering a welcoming space where your concerns are always heard and addressed. Whether you’re an anxious patient or seeking long-lasting, comprehensive dental care, our experienced team is here to provide the best care tailored to your unique needs.
Dr. Rafaela Dejanovic was born in Croatia and grew up right outside of Manhattan. Her mother, Dr. Ljiljana Frkovic, a dentist herself, was her inspiration for pursuing a career in dentistry, along with her friend and childhood orthodontist, Dr. Kathleen Hargaden. Dr. Dejanovic received a Bachelors of Science from Rutgers University and a Masters in Biomedical Science from Rutgers Medical and Dental School. She graduated from NYU College of Dentistry where she trained with the pioneers in cosmetic dentistry, and went on to do a general residency at NYU Lutheran Medical Center, a level 1 trauma hospital, before moving to Wilmington in 2017. She prides herself in relating to her patients and making sure they feel comfortable in the dental chair. Dr. Dejanovic really enjoys raising people's confidence by perfecting their smiles and "curing" their dental anxieties.
Dr. Dejanovic continues to educated herself relentlessly in cosmetic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, Invisalign, sleep medicine, TMJ, among many other things. She is member of Cape Fear Study Club, Kois Study Club, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Clear Aligners, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, to name a few. She is also a proud member of the Rotary Club of Wilmington and enjoys giving back to the community. She is a candidate to graduate in 2025 from the prestigious Kois fellowship,Full Mouth Rehabilitation fellowship, and AGD fellowship. Aside from her love for dentistry; she indulges in fashion, food, fitness, books, the beach, and her beautiful little Yorkie CruElla aka DiDi. Didi accompanies her to the office every day and enjoys running around and greeting all of the patients.
At Danica Dental House, Anna Bruton, our dental hygienist brings expertise and warmth to our patients. A valued member of our team since 2017, Anna has worked alongside Dr. Rafaela Dajanovic since 2022 when she acquired the practice. A native of Kure Beach, North Carolina, Anna has a personal connection to our practice, having been a patient herself as a teenager. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (2003) and an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina (2005). After graduating, Anna embarked on a fulfilling 12-year career as a contract dental hygienist at the Marine Corp Recruit Depot on Parris Island, South Carolina. When she's not busy tending to our patients, Anna cherishes her time with her family at the beach, indulges in her love for reading, and enjoys working out. Her warm smile and genuine care for our patients’ dental well-being ensures that every experience our patients have with her is both positive and comfortable.
Suzy’s dental career began in 1986 after graduating high school and then going to Case Western School of Dentistry in Cleveland earning her degree in Expanded Function Dental Assisting. She and her family moved to Wilmington in 2001 where she continued her career and dentistry and for the last 13 years has worked her in our office. She enjoys getting to know each and everyone of the patients that walk through the door. She wants to make sure they have the best and most comfortable experience here in the office so that when they leave they feel great about whatever they have had done. Plus the SMILE after she loves to see. After 38 years as a dental assistant, Suzy has decided that she wanted a change in the office. So Dr. Dejanovic and she discussed her becoming the Patient Care Coordinator so that she can still do everything she is passionate about. Her passion is to help patients save their teeth and to achieve beautiful smiles.
"Welcoming, professional and respectful of patients levels of anxiety/ and distress regarding dental procedures. The staff takes excellent care in the comfort of patients. Questions are answered respectfully. Warmth and concern are expressed approximately. This is a practice that builds relationships between professional staff and their patients- who are not just “passing through” but are part of the practice- which is not so large that one feels like a number- not an individual."
