A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As a practice, we are true believers that preventive care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed about new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Diana joined our team in 2011 as a chairside dental assistant. Diana brings over 20 years of dental experience to our practice. Her knowledge and expertise has helped her excel here. Diana serves not only as one of our lead assistants but also as our laboratory coordinator. Patients say her bubbly personality, great sense of humor and contagious laugh often put them at ease. When not working, Diana enjoys serving at her church Emmanuel Episcopal, spending time outdoors, and taking care of her family including her husband Johnny and two teenage daughters Aly and Jenna.
As young as she may be, Holly has been with the practice since 2013. Her sweet personality and soft spoken words help relax patients and make them feel comfortable. She has a wonderfully calm attitude and desire to always jump in and help others. When not doing dentistry, Holly enjoys spending time with her husband and best friend Charles, relaxing with friends, and taking care of her dog, Shadow.
Debbie brings over 25 years of dental experience to our team. Her technical skills as a dental assistant are incredible and her chair side manner is extremely professional and caring. Debbie is truly thorough in her work and does everything she can to give patients a truly great experience while they are here. Debbie has even received training on communicating with others using sign language, which makes her a wonderful resource for our patients with difficulties hearing. In her spare time Debbie loves to go camping and fishing, spend time with her husband Dale and children Sarah and Hannah.
Dionne brings over 23 years of experience in general dentistry and oral surgery to the practice. She has two teenage daughters, Annabelle and Abby. When away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her girls, hiking, mountain biking and spending time at the lake with friends.
With over 25+ years of experience as a registered dental hygienist, Carrol has an extensive background in treating patients with a wide variety of periodontal issues. Carrol received her dental hygiene degree from ETSU in 1996. In 2008 she was awarded the Hygienist Hero by Johnson and Johnson and the ADHA. Only nine hygienists in the entire country received this prestigious award! Her commitment to providing the utmost thorough care with a gentle touch is what keeps bringing patients back year after year. Her kind heart and lovable personality is something we cherish. We are so fortunate to have Carrol a part of our team. When Carrol isnt treating patients, she loves to go fly fishing, travel, and spend time with her loving family and pets.
Sherry joined our practice in 2017. She has worked in Pediatrics, General and Cosmetic Dentistry and currently with Prosthodontics. She brings over 22 years experience in insurance, billing, scheduling and patient care. One of her favorite parts of dentistry is giving back to others and volunteering with the MOM projects each year. When away from the office she loves spending time with her family. She has two grown sons , Mark and Nathan, and a grandson Sebastian.
Christie started in the dental field in 1994 and has worked both as a chairside assistant and front desk coordinator. She enjoys getting to know the patients and her experience as both an assistant and front desk help her to be knowledgeable in all aspects of dentistry. When not at work she enjoys photography and camping with her husband Danny and their daughters McKenzie and McKayla.
Lisa has been in dentistry for 30 plus years. She was a former dental assistant and graduate of ETSU. Lisa has worked in general, pediatric and orthodontic offices. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Randy, children and grandchildren Ryleigh and Bryce. She also enjoys spending time at the beach, photography and making crafts. Lisa is also a 3 time cancer survivor.