FAMILY DENTALMeet Our Team
Melissa B., financial coordinator
Melissa B. is one of the two awesome Melissas on our team. She has
nearly two decades of dental experience, and she has offered our patients
outstanding care since 2012. She studied at the University of Arkansas at
Little Rock where she earned her associate degree in business
administration. She is also certified in CPR, and Melissa has completed
the J. Geier scheduling institute.
Melissa is happily married with four children and four grandchildren. She loves spending her spare time spoiling her grandkids, bargain hunting, and hosting trivia and bingo.
Angela, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant & Team Leader
Angela has worked in the dental field since 2007, and she joined our
team in 2010. She works hard helping patients feel comfortable and
confident during the dental appointments. She prides herself on helping
even the most anxious patients feel relaxed in our office. Angela studied
at the 6th District Dental Society dental assisting school, and she went
on to earn her certification as an expanded functions dental assistant at
the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She also maintains
licensing in nitrous oxide monitoring, sealant placement, coronal
polishing, dental radiology, and CPR.
A Chapel Hill native, Angela is the mother to one beautiful child, Sofia. She loves spending time with her daughter, crafting, traveling, and she considers herself to be a thrift store shopping queen.
Erica, Dental Hygienist
Erica is one of our most experienced dental hygienists. She has been
working in the dental field for more than a decade, and she joined our
team in 2010. She loves working as a member of our team to provide
patients with the care they need to achieve and maintain their
healthiest smiles. She studied at Tennessee Technical University in
Cookeville, and Erica earned her dental hygiene degree from East Texas
State University in Johnson City. In addition to her dental hygiene
degree, Erica is certified in nitrous oxide administration and
monitoring as well as local anesthesia administration. She also
maintains her CPR certification.
A native of Spring Hill, Erica enjoys spending her free time working out, reading, crafting and crocheting, and spending time with family and friends.
Melissa P., office manager
Melissa P. is one of the two friendly Melissas on our team. She has
more than ten years of experience in dentistry, and she joined our team
in 2012. She loves working as part of a caring and experienced dental
team, and Melissa works hard as the dental hygiene team leader to help
patients achieve their healthiest smiles. She completed her dental
hygiene studies at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She is
also certified in nitrous oxide administration and monitoring and local
anesthesia administration.
A native of Marion, Melissa is happily married to Stephen, and they are the proud parents of one son, Charles. They also have a dog, Simon and cat, Sookie. She is a self-proclaimed news and technology junkie, and she loves exploring new areas. Melissa and her sister are very close, and they share a birthday, but they’re not twins.
Brittany, Dental Hygienist
Brittany is a friendly, skilled dental hygienist who is passionate
about helping patients learn to love visiting the dentist. She has
worked in the dental field since 2012, and Brittany joined our team in
2014. Since then, she has worked hard to establish relationships with
her patients based on trust and respect. She earned her dental hygiene
degree from the Indiana University Purdue University in Indianapolis.
She is also certified in nitrous oxide administration and monitoring and
local anesthesia administration. Brittany maintains her CPR
certification.
A native of Greenwood, Brittany is happily married to Matt. She and her husband have a daughter, Madelyn, and the family has two dogs, Piper and Oakley. In her spare time, Brittany enjoys hiking, scrapbooking, and attending concerts. She and her husband also foster dogs.
Payten B., Dental Hygienist
Payten has worked in the dental field since 2014. She loves educating
patients about all of their oral health and hygiene needs and helping
them achieve and maintain their optimal level of oral health. Payten
studied at Columbia State Community College and completed her dental
hygiene education through Remington College. Payten maintains
certification in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia administration as
well as CPR.
Originally from Loretto, Payten is happily married to Derek, and they are the proud parents of one son, Breckin, and the family has three rescue dogs, Lucky, Blondie, and Bowser. Outside the office, Payten enjoys journaling, coloring, planting flowers, and collecting garden gnomes.
Ashley, Scheduling Coordinator
Ashley has worked for our team since 2015. She loves meeting new
patients and helping them feel welcome and comfortable in our office.
She studied at Columbia State University in Columbia and Middle
Tennessee University in Murfreesboro where she earned her associates
degree in Elementary Education.
Originally from Van Nuys, Ashley and her husband are the proud parents of one daughter, and the family also has one cat and one dog. In her free time, Ashley enjoys reading, playing with her daughter, paddle boarding with her husband, and she is the claw machine game champion.
Abby, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Abby has worked in the dental field since 2010, and she’s brand
new to our team. She has really enjoyed interacting with her new team
and helping patients feel comfortable and right at home in our office.
She loves helping patients with dental phobia overcome their fears and
look forward to visiting our office. She attended the 6th District
Dental Society dental assisting school and completed her expanded
functions dental assisting certification after studying at the
University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She is also certified in
nitrous oxide monitoring, dental sealant placement, coronal polishing,
dental radiology, and CPR.
Abby enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially spoiling her five nieces and nephews and two cats. She loves reading and doing anything outdoors. Originally from Columbia, Abby has attended every Mule Day since her birth!
Darlene, Dental Assistant
Darlene is new to our office and the dental field. She has enjoyed
creating bonds with patients and her coworkers, and Darlene looks
forward to learning and growing in the dental field. Darlene studied at
Columbia State Community College and looks forward to putting her skills
to work helping patients find reasons to smile.
Originally from Port Richey, Darlene enjoys spending time with her awesome parents and two crazy little brothers. She loves riding motor cycles and making signs out of old wood in her free time.