Alex Jiamachello (Dr. J) Was born in Chapel Hill, NC and grew up in Shelby, NC.  He went to NC State University where he majored in Biological Sciences, and minored in Genetics.  He then worked for a couple years as a dental assistant prior to completing a year of masters of public health at East Carolina University.  He was accepted into the UNC dental program and achieved his DDS degree in 2014.  He lives in Arden, NC with his wife and coworker, Johanna Lopez, DDS and their dog, Tiger.