MEET THE TEAM
Tanya Douglas
Office Coordinator
Team member since 1999. I am a satisfied prior patient.
I combine my love for music and youth as I help at my church. That also lets me enjoy time with my family while helping share God's love
Terri Hancock
Office and New Patient Coordinator
Team member since 2019. I have 25 years of experience in the medical field.
I enjoy time with my husband and four children. We also love to travel! I also have my RDA!
Nancy Owen
Scheduling Coordinator
Team member since 2003. I have been in Orthodontics for more than 19 years.
I love spending time with my family. I also enjoy riding bikes, walking and traveling.
Gina King
Scheduling Coordinator
Team member since 2015. For more than 25 years I taught fourth grade, kindergarten, and private piano lessons.
My favorite interest is being with family, especially my grandchildren. I also greatly enjoy decorating, event planning, and playing the piano.
Kristi Lastimoza
Scheduling Coordinator
Team member since 2019.
I cherish family time with my husband and 3 children: Andrue, Issac, & Olivia. I also enjoy volunteering at my church and showing others the unconditional love of Christ.
Kristie Dunlap
Scheduling Coordinator
Team member since 2022. I am a satisfied curent patient.
I love being outdoors! Spending time with my family and pets is my favorite thing to do . I also enjoy going on youth trips with my church.
Joanne Wood
Scheduling & Insurance Coordinator
Team member since 2018.
My primary interests include family time, movies, and listening to music.
Sarah Douglas
Financial & Insurane Coordinator
Team member since 2021.
I love spending time with my two grandbabies more than anything!
Regin Lovelace
Financial Coordinator
Team member since 2012. I am Dr. Pickering's Sister.
I enjoy spending time with my son, William Edward!
Melissa Lappe
IDB Technician
Team member since 2022. I’ve been in the industry for 20 years.
I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs.
Mary Love
Lab Technician
Team member since 2003. I have been in Orthodontics for more than 40 years.
I enjoy traveling to visit my children and grandchildren. I also love sewing and baking in my free time.
Diane Rose
Lab Technician
Team member since 2003. I have been in Orthodontics for more than 40 years.
I love hiking, spending time with family, and working with my church.
Linsey Pierce
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2000.
I love spending time with family & friends. I also really enjoy shopping.
Kim Ingram
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2003. I have been in Orthodontics for more than 40 years.
I love making memories with my grandbabies. I also enjoy doing home projects, floating in the pool, movies and family celebrations.
Brittany Gore
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2009. I am a satisfied prior patient.
My favorite interest is being with my family. I also enjoy watching UT football and going the lake.
Chloe Cate
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2017.
I enjoy being with my husband, dogs and my sweet baby girl, Josie. I love coaching/playing softball.
Mo Sikkema
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2019. I have been in Orthodontics for more than 23 years.
I love spending time with my family & my 2 dogs! I also enjoy the beach and watching football.
Brenda Hurst
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2013. I have been in dentistry for more than 20 years.
I really enjoying spending time with my family. I also love camping and reading.
Vada Yearwood
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2016.
I enjoy family time. I like the outdoors, but mostly I am a huge Atlanta Braves fan.
Bethany Phillips
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2018. I am a satisfied prior patient.
My favorite interest is spending time with my family. I also enjoy being outdoors, fishing, and hunting.
LeAndra Lakin
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2019. I have been in the Industry since 2015.
I love spending time with my family and reading a good book when I have the chance!
Vanessa Durham
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2017. I’ve been in the industry since 2016.
I enjoy reading, fishing, music, swimming and refurbishing old furniture.
Kira James
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2019. I am a satisfied prior patient.
I love spending time with my family, traveling, music, and a good book!
Abigail Fawver
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2020. I graduated from Dental Assisting School in August 2020.
I love spending time with my family and being outdoors and I can twirl a baton that's on fire.
Sara Hammond
Clinical Assistant & Social Media
Team member since 2020. I graduated from Dental Assisting School in October 2020.
I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling.
Kimberly Salas
Clinical Assitant
Team member since 2021. I am currently in treatment with Damon Braces.
I speak Spanish and I help translate for our Spanish speaking patients.
Katie Smith
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2020. I graduated from Dental Assisting School in November 2020.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and dogs, and I love traveling.
Suzanna Pickering
Marketing, Media, and Events Coordinator
Team member since 1998. I am Dr. Pickering's Daughter.
I graduated from Auburn University in May 2020 with a degree in Apparel Design. I am fluent in Spanish and enjoy translating for all our Spanish speaking patients.
Molly Cole
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2012. I have worked in orthodontics for 36 years.
My main interests are shopping, going to the movies, working out, and enjoying my family!
Misty Seal
Treatment Coordinator Team
Team member since 2020. I’ve been in the industry for 20 years.
I enjoy spending time with my family and camping.
Haley Pavshak
Sterilization Technician
Team member since 2022.
I have a a twin sister named, Hannah. I graduated in 2021 and plan to pursue a career in as an Orthodontist. I love reading, swimming, and spending time with family!
Chloe Kasefang
Sterilization Technician
Team member since 2021.
I love spending time with my family, and friends. I enjoy trying new foods. I married my high school sweetheart July 2, 2022!
Lina Ramos
Sterilization Technician
Team member since 2019. I am in school at Carson-Newman and will graduate in 2023.
I hope to be an orthodontist.
Ashley Autrey
Treatment Coordinator Team
Team member since 2022.
I am a full time baseball mom! I enjoy traveling. I also enjoy reading poems by Maya Angelou.
Chloe Weddle
Clinical Assitant Team Member
Team member since 2022. I graduated from Dental Staff School in 2022.
I enjoy hanging out with my boyfriend, who also happens to be a past patient. I love traveling, my favorite place is the beach or the lake. I love being anywhere near water.