Meet Our Doctors
Dr Cheri Cunningham
Dr. Cheri W. Cunningham grew up in Sylacauga and received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors in Biology Research. She continued her education by training at the UAB School of Dentistry. She became a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2004 and founded her practice the same year. She remained active with her university by serving on the UAB National Alumni Society Board from 2004-2007, and the Junior Alumni Board from 2011-2013. Dr. Cunningham currently serves on the Gardendale High School Health Science and Sports Medicine Advisory Council. She enjoys exposing current students to the exciting, ever-changing field of dentistry.
Dr. Cunningham met her husband, Jimbo, in college and after graduation, they settled in the Gardendale area. They have three beautiful children: Clayton, Caroline and Callie Brown. They are very involved in Gardendale First Baptist Church as well as in their community. Avid sports fans, Dr. C and her crew can be seen participating in and supporting local sports programs within the community and at many of our local schools. They also have a deep love for all things Disney and love to visit Walt Disney World where Dr. Cunningham can be found riding Big Thunder Railroad and enjoying a Mickey Ice Cream Bar!
Dr. Cunningham’s mission is simply to care for patients’ oral health in the same way she would wish to be cared for herself. She strives to show Christ’s love daily through her commitment to providing the most current dental care with understanding and compassion for each patient’s needs and concerns. Cheri enjoys participating in mission trips with members of her dental team and church, providing care to those who would otherwise have no access to dental care. After 5 trips, the country of Haiti holds a special place in her heart and she hopes one day to have the opportunity to serve there again.
Dr Amanda Hudson
Amanda W. Hudson grew up in Morris and is a graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Alabama where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors. She continued her education at UAB School of Dentistry where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2016. While in dental school, Dr. Hudson served as the community outreach coordinator and newsletter editor for the UAB American Student Dental Association, President of the Pediatric Student Interest Group, and was an active member of Christian Medical Ministries of Alabama where she spent time providing dental care to children in Guatemala. Dr. Hudson is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Alabama Dental Association, UAB National Alumni Society, and American Academy of Facial Esthetics.
Dr. Hudson married her high school sweetheart, Clay, in 2015. They settled in the Kimberly area and have two children Harper and Sawyer. They are active members of Gardendale First Baptist Church. Dr. Hudson enjoys being a part of the Gardendale community – her love for community events began during her time as Miss Gardendale Magnolia Festival 2012, Miss UAB 2013, and Miss North Jefferson Area 2014. In her spare time, Dr. Hudson enjoys collecting Rae Dunn pottery, crafting, home decor, shopping, and spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Hudson’s mission is to provide the best dental care possible in the most caring and comforting way. Dr. Hudson has dental experience with both adults and children. She is especially passionate that proper oral healthcare is taught at an early age. Good habits learned early are vital to a lifetime of healthy smiles. Dr. Hudson also has additional training with botox and fillers and enjoys helping women enhance their natural beauty.