Dr. Susan Stover was born and raised in Miami, Florida. After graduating from Palmetto High School in 1973, she attended Emory University and attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1977 then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1981. After practicing in Cocoa, Florida for one year she married Dr. Doug Stover and moved to Gastonia in 1982. Dr. Susan purchased the dental practice of Dr. Bill Woody and joined her practice with her husband's in 1986 to form Stover & Stover, DDS, PA, now known as Stover Family Dentistry following the addition of her daughter, Jenna, to the practice. Dr. Susan maintains membership in the Gaston County Dental Society, NC Dental Society, and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Susan comes from a long dental heritage. Her family boasts dental practitioners from 4 generations. Her Great-Grandfather, Grandfather, Father, 2 Uncles, and Brother have all been dentists and practiced this noble profession from Kansas to Florida.

Dr. Susan remains very active in her community. She has served as Chair of the Heart Board of Gastonia and Chair of the Board of Directors of Schiele Museum. She served on the Board of the American Red Cross as well. She was very active in her childrens', Jenna and Robb, activities such as serving on Booster Clubs and PTSO's at Forestview High School and Highland School of Technology. She received Volunteer Awards at both schools for her efforts. She remains active in Gaston Community Church as a member and volunteer. Through all this she finds time for her favorite hobbies of tennis and snow skiing.

Dr. Doug Stover has been a native of Gastonia since the first grade. 'Dr. Doug' graduated from Ashbrook High School in 1973. After receiving a degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1977 he attended Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, GA where he was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1981. In the fall of 1981 he started his Family Dental Practice in Kings Mountain, NC where he practiced until September 1986. Drs. Doug & Susan combined their respective dental practices into one location. The Professional Association of Stover & Stover, DDS, PA began operation in September 1986, now known as Stover Family Dentistry following the addition of their daughter, Jenna.

Dr. Doug and his wife, Dr. Susan, have remained in this Family Practice since 1986 and have had the priviledge of raising a daughter, Jenna, and a son, Robb. Dr. Doug has been very active in community projects, holding multiple offices in his Church leadership as well as volunteer efforts at both Forestview High School and Highland High School. The North Carolina Dental Society recognized Dr. Doug with their annual Citizenship of the Year Award in 1997 after receiving a Gaston County Volunteer Award April of 1996 for his efforts chairing the committee that developed and implemented the Gaston County Dental Health Clinic under the Gaston Family Health Services Board. The Dental Health Clinic was 3 years in the making and continues to serve as a unique prototype of patient care for providing dental care to the underserved population. Dr. Doug maintains membership in the Gaston County Dental Society, NC Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, & the American Dental Association.

Dr. Jenna Stover is a Gaston County native and graduated from Forestview High School. After receiving a BS in Biology from North Carolina State University, she entered the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry graduating in May, 2015. Dr. Jenna is the fifth generation dentist in her family ~ she encourages patients to check out the framed documents in the waiting room from her great-grandfather who trained at Missouri School of Dentistry in 1920 to become a dentist.

Believing that it is important to make a difference in the community, Dr. Jenna volunteers with NC Missions of Mercy and Give Kids A Smile. She is also an active member of a local dental study club, the Gaston Dental Society, she serves as the Treasurer for the First District Dental Society, NC Dental Society and the American Dental Association. In her free time she enjoys swimming, reading, and traveling. She is also an avid animal lover and rescuer.

Debbie was licensed in Dental Hygiene in 1979 and began her work at Stover Family Dentistry in 1987. She is a Gaston County native who needs extra hours in the day to keep up with her family, 3 fantastic sons, Jeff, Charlie, & Jon. She keeps her fingers nimble after hours doing crochet & knit prayer shawls, chemo hats, and assorted items of love! Debbie is thrilled to help patients improve their oral health comfortably with visible results!

Tara graduated in 1999 from York Tech College Dental Hygiene Program. She has been married to her wonderful husband for 18 years and counting. A busy wife and mother of two beautiful daughters, she still finds time to be active in her church. She enjoys teaching Awanas, ages Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Spending time with her family and friends is her favorite thing to do.

Sarah joined the Stover Family Dentistry team in 2014 and we have absolutely loved having her! She enjoys getting to meeting our patient family and continuing the delivery of excellent dental care to her patients. Sarah was born and grew up right down the road in Dallas, NC where she graduated from North Gaston High School. Following her dream to be a Dental hygienist, Sarah attended Central Piedmont Community College where she graduated with her RDH degree in 2014.

Sarah is married and has a precious baby boy, Jacob. She enjoys spending her free time with family, including her fur-baby - a Golden Retriever named Tucker. She also enjoys cooking, baking, and working out. Her passion is to make patients feel comfortable and educate them about their oral health all while making going to the dentist an enjoyable experience.

Cheryl is a 1985 graduate of the CPCC Dental Assisting Program. She has been assisting for 34 years, and has been with our office since 1998. Cheryl enjoys her patients and takes a keen interest in them while establishing a friendly relationship.

Cheryl is blessed with a wonderful family. She and her husband have been married for 32 years and have 2 daughters and one son-in-law - recently adding a precious granddaughter & grandson to the family! Cheryl enjoys reading, walking, spending time with her family and the beach!

Elizabeth is the proud mother to her two boys Tyler & Gage and recently was upgraded to proudGammie with the recent birth of her sweet granddaughter Caroline. Elizabeth currently lives in Kings Mountain with her son Gage, her fiance Steven, and their big fluff ball Fat Cat. Her hobbies include hanging out with friends and family (especially that cute little baby!) and taking those great long weekend naps! Elizabeth has been a dental assistant for over 20 years and says I am so blessed to be a part of Stover Family Dentistry, they are all so awesome & have welcomed me with open arms.

She is a wife and mother of 2 grown sons, Jason and Matthew, and two full of life grandsons, Anderson and Colton. She loves spending time with family and friends and going to church. She also enjoys teaching aerobics, reading and cycling with her husband and friends!