Dr. Paul Perrine knew from an early age that he wanted to be a dentist, following in his father and sisters footsteps. Through high school and undergraduate college, he worked for and shadowed his father to get a jump-start on his dental knowledge. He attended West Virginia University and received his B.S. in Animal and Nutritional Sciences in 2010. In 2014, he graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry, earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery.
Upon graduation, he practiced for two years with his father and sister at Perrine Family Implant and Aesthetic Dentistry in Cowen, WV. He also practiced with Dr. Mike Moore and Dr. Michelle Brown at Oceana Dental Center in Oceana WV, for two years. In 2016, he married Dr. Ashton Staunton and together they bought their practice, Perrine and Staunton Family Dentistry, the former Layne and Myers.
Dr. Perrine chose to be a general dentist because he enjoys all facets of dentistry. I really enjoy being able to do different procedures and not solely focused on one aspect of dentistry. Dr. Perrines favorite aspect of practicing is dealing with the people. In only three years of being in Jackson County, he has formed a special bond with his patients and looks forward to serving them the rest of his life. I feel very blessed to have the opportunity of practicing with my wife and be in the community of Ripley. Ripley is a very special place with the feel of a small tight knit community but still having all the necessities.
Dr. Perrine performs all types of procedures such as restorations, fixed and removable prosthodontics, extractions, restoring implants, teeth whitening, and pediatric dentistry. I love to be able to help patients become pain free and most of all prevent patients from having pain. He is very proud to give patients a healthy and beautiful dentition.
Dr. Perrine was born and raised in Cowen, WV. He and his wife, Dr. Staunton, have one son Aiden. He is a big Mountaineer fan, and enjoys all sports. He is an outdoor enthusiast where he enjoys hunting and fishing. His favorite thing above all is to spend time with his family.
Dr. Ashton Staunton was born and raised in Mount Carbon, WV. She graduated West Virginia University Institute of Technology in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in psychology. Due to her love of helping others, she then decided to continue her education at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Graduating with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in May of 2014, she was excited to begin her dental practice with a West Virginia health clinic, Valley Health, where she could better help underserved dental areas of our state.
After two years of practice, she decided to take on her own dental office with her husband, Dr. Paul Perrine, whom she met in dental school and married soon after purchasing their own dental office. Both coming from small towns in West Virginia, Ripley was the perfect place for them to start their own family.
Dr. Staunton truly enjoys being a dentist and serving the community of Ripley and surrounding areas. When she is out of the office, her love is spending time with her husband, baby boy, two dogs, and the rest of their family.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
As the office manager for Drs. Perrine and Staunton, Teresa enjoys working with our patients to facilitate and schedule treatment plans, along with the necessary financial and insurance arrangements. Her favorite part of working at our office is the compassion the doctors show our patients. She also enjoys building relationships with our patients and helping them with their insurance questions.
Outside the office, Kathy is a very down-to-earth, easygoing person. She loves living and working on her horse farm, which she shares with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She also enjoys gardening and collecting kaleidoscopes.
As one of our dental hygienists, Amanda worked part-time here while in college, and then returned after receiving her dental hygiene degree. Amanda provides routine cleanings and screening procedures, takes and develops dental radiographs, and counsels patients about good nutrition and its impact on oral health care. What she loves about our practice is that our doctors provide family-oriented and compassionate care, and that many of our patients are multi-generational.
As a dental hygienist, Mary sits chairside with our doctors and promotes optimal oral health for our patients through education and dental prophylaxis. She also takes radiographs, performs oral cancer screenings, and provides new patient exams. She has met many wonderful people and patient families since joining our office in 1995!
When shes away from the office, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband Rick and two sons, Zack and Jacob. She also likes catching up with family and friends and sharing activities with her church family. She stays fit and busy by training for marathons and other races. A favorite place of hers is traveling with family to Smith Mountain Lake, where she enjoys boating and camping,
As a member of the hygiene team, Jody, who joined our office in 2008, provides preventive dental and periodontal care. This care includes dental cleanings, taking radiographs, performing topical fluoride treatments, and showing our patients how to take care of their mouth between visits.
Jody treasures her family, which includes her husband of 21 years Mark, as well as her two daughters. One attends West Virginia University and the other is a high school senior. Jodys free time revolves around her familys activities, which include softball, 4-H youth development program, and church.
In addition to assisting Dr. Perrine and Dr. Staunton chairside, Chasity welcomes patients, takes X-rays and impressions, assists in the lab, and helps sterilize and prepare instruments. She loves having the opportunity to meet new people daily, interact with every patient, and help them with their oral hygiene care. One of her favorite duties is reassuring and providing a sense of security to our younger patients.
We welcomed Meredith to our team in 1994. As a dental assistant, she assists Dr.Perrine and Dr. Stauntonchairside, gets patients ready for treatment, tries her best at making patients comfortable while they are in ourdental chair,goes over post-operative instructions, and gives our patients instructions on how to keep their smile for a lifetime. Over the past 18 years, Meredith has been fortunate to have formed many personal relationships with our patients. She loves getting to see the transformations in the patients' smiles after finishing treatment in our office.
Outside the office, Meredith loves spending quality time with her husband of 20 years, Chris. They stay busy raising their three sons, Isaac, Ethan, and Eli, and spend most of their time on a ball field or at their church. Her hobbies include hunting, cooking, and anything her boys are doing.
Kasee joined our practicesix years agoas an assistant but decided to take timeoff to have children, now she has rejoined our team.Sheenjoys working chairside with the doctors especially on the pediatrics side of our office. While working forDrs. Perrine and Staunton she has seenthe genuine care and compassion the doctors have for their patients.
Kasee and her husband Bobby moved her from Kentucky and have two beautiful children Chance and Lacy. They spend most of their time watching Chance play ball and ride his dirt bike or watching Lacy in gymnastics. Kasee also enjoys shopping and cheering on her favorite team the Kentucky Wildcats from the University of Kentucky.