About Your Team
Lisa - Practice Manager of Operations
Quote About Dentistry: “Tough times don’t last, but tough teams do.”
My Mission: To brighten smiles so patients will have a brighter tomorrow.
Educational & Professional Background:
I attended the Virginia Dental School of Assisting and have over 23+ years in the dental field.
Life & Hobbies: I enjoy watching movies, spending time with family and friends, traveling, spending time with my husband and our dog, and enjoying each day as if it was our last.
Jensen - Hygienist
Quote About Dentistry: “Blessed are those who can hold lively conversations with the helplessly made, for they shall be called dental hygienists.”
My Mission: Is to provide the best care I can with kindness and empathy. I strive to make a comfortable and caring patient-oriented experience in order to help all my patients to achieve optimum oral health.
Educational & Professional Background:
Associate of Science of Dental Hygiene - Bridge Valley Technical College - South Charleston, WV – 2020
I have participated in dental related mission trips to Morocco in 2017 and Costa Rica in 2018.
Life & Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, hanging out with friends and family. I also own a small business and makes hand-stamped jewelry. I also love playing and spending time with my Australian Shephard, Boone.
Carson - Hygienist
Quote About Dentistry: “I was created to create beautiful smiles.” 😊
My Mission: Is to ensure that each patient feels loved and valued. My hope is that every visit is a positive experience! My patients’ health is my priority, and my promise is to be their advocate.
Educational & Professional Background:
Virginia Western Community College - Roanoke, VA – 2017
I worked as a Dental Assistant in public health as well as a hygienist after graduating. Dentistry has taken me to Southern Chile to love and serve the people there. Through dental mission work I am able to fulfill my passion.
Life & Hobbies: I love spending time with my family and fur babies. I also enjoy yoga and painting in my free time. I love traveling to Montana to spend time with my 2 sweet nephews.
Krysta - Dental Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.”
My Mission: Is to assist in providing excellent dentistry, while meeting the budget expectations of our patients. I want to build life-long relationships and change lives through smiles.
Educational & Professional Background:
Krysta has been a Dental Assistant for over 2 years and is working towards getting her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification (EFDA).
Life & Hobbies: I love spending time with my daughter and taking pictures. I love traveling and working out. I was born and raised in Ohio – Go Bucks!
Vanessa - Dental Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: “Teeth are always in fashion.”
My Mission: To make my patients feel special and to create a bond with them. I want their experience to feel personal and special.
Educational & Professional Background:
I went to Valley Vocational Technical Center in Fishersville, VA my junior year of high school and completed the course gaining my certification. This is actual my very first dental job and I am so proud to say I work for such a great company.
Life & Hobbies: I love spending time with my friends, family, and little girl. We love fishing and playing ball outside.
Fiona - Business Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: “Peace begins with a smile.”
My Mission: Connect with patients through passion and understanding.
Educational & Professional Background:
I have 30 years of administrative positions and have been a business owner for 20 years.
Life & Hobbies: I was born in London, England, and have lived in California, New York, Texas, and Georgia. I love to travel, play golf and my family.
Caroline - Business Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: “Life is short, smile while you still have teeth.”
My Mission: To connect with each patient and help them to achieve their dental goals no matter what their budget may be.
Educational & Professional Background:
While I was in high school, I completed a dental assisting course. I went on to work as a Dental Assistant for 3 years, taking a 1-year break to go to school. I have now worked as a Business Assistant for 1 year.
Life & Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, traveling, and exploring new hiking spots with my dog Maggie.