MEET OUR AWESOME TEAM

Deborah
Office Manager

"We have an incredible sense of teamwork in our practice. Our patients comment all the time about how gentle and easygoing our doctors are. Everyone here really cares about our patients - we love seeing them smile after their appointments, this helps us know we did a good job!"

Deborah has been in the dental profession since 1969. She has been with our practice for over 19 years. She enjoys shopping, movies, dancing and family time with her granchildren.

Christina
Registered Dental Hygienist

"We are like a big family; I love meeting new people and developing relationships with our patients and their families. As a dental hygienist, it is really important to me that my patients understand how to keep their mouth healthy. We genuinely want to help everyone and make them as comfortable as possible while they are in our care."

Originally a dental assistant, Christina has been in the dental profession for over 12 years, and has been with our practice since 2002. She is a fitness and health enthusiast, and enjoys spending time with her dogs and riding motorcycles.

Elaine
Insurance Coordinator

"What I love about dentistry is the ability to provide a service that helps someone achieve a beautiful smile! Our team is very close, and we believe in treating our patients in a manner that we ourselves would like to be treated, with a compassionate touch that brings ease and comfort to each visit."

Elaine has been with our practice since we opened in 1983. She enjoys traveling, going to the beach, spending time with family and playing the piano for her church.

Jae
Registered Dental Hygienist

"I love helping people improve their health - it is really rewarding when patients tell me how much better their mouth feels after working together with them to take care of their smile. We want our patients to ask questions; we believe it is an important part of our job to help them understand their treatment. Our doctors are great, everyone here is really friendly and we are all very close."

Jae has been a dental hygienist since 2004; she has been with our practice for three years. She enjoys crafting, scrapbooking, knitting, travel, camping and hiking.

Jean
Insurance Coordinator

"Our patients are in great hands. From our doctors to every team member here, we all care about making them comfortable and helping them understand their care. I love seeing the finished result after treatment, from pretty smiles to healthy mouths, it is great to be part of something so special!"

Jean has been part of the dental profession for 14 years, and has been with our practice since 2008. She enjoys camping and crocheting and spending time with friends and family.

Kelly
Certified Dental Assistant

"I love working with people and knowing that I can somehow change the future of their oral health with education and care. What I enjoy about this practice is that we all have special talents that make us a great team!

My favorite 'dental moment' was when my 3 year-old patient Warren asked me if I would have coffee with him."

Kelly has been a dental assistant for over 12 years, 10 of which have been with our practice. She enjoys attending UGA games, her dog Bella, and spending time with family and friends.

Kristy
Certified Dental Assistant

"What I love most about dentistry is seeing the visible change in someone after dental treatment, their renewed sense of self-confidence makes us feel very proud of what we do!

We have a great group, we take extra time to make sure our patients have a pleasant experience with us - we know not everyone loves coming to the dentist, but we want you to love us!"

Kristy has been a dental assistant for 17 years, 16 of which have been in our practice. She enjoys reading, riding motorcycles cross-country and spending time with her two daughters.

Kyna
Certified Dental Assistant

"I enjoy learning something new about dentistry every day - it is amazing how much technology can help someone improve their smile!

We are very family-oriented practice, our doctors are the best and truly want our patients to benefit from what dentistry has to offer."

Kyna has been a dental assistant since 2007, when she joined our practice. She enjoys laughing at her co-workers' jokes and funny stories and spending time with her family and friends.

Liathia
Scheduling Coordinator

"I love being able to help patients that are fearful and showing them that dentistry really can be a comfortable experience.

After 21 years with this practice, we have all become a very close family. We have a lot of fun, and never miss an opportunity to find humor in our day - be sure to bring your favorite jokes to share with us!"

Liathia has been with our practice for 21 years. She enjoys cooking, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.

Melissa
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

"I enjoy working with all types of dental procedures and getting to know our patients. We really want to help people get over their fear of the dentist - we take things slowly, and spend time talking about other things besides dentistry to help our patients feel at ease.

My favorite 'dental moment' was when I was trying to talk to a Spanish-speaking patient - I don't know Spanish at all!"

Melissa has been a dental assistant for 6 years, 3 of which have been with our practice. She enjoys spending time with her daughter and family, shopping and decorating cakes.