MEET THE TEAM
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 including my grandson. I also greatly enjoy decorating, event planning, and playing the piano.
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
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.
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.
Molly Cole
Treatment Coordinator
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.
Sara Johnson
Treatment Coordinator
Team member since 2015. I have been in Orthodontics for more than 5 years.
I enjoy time with family and friends. I also love working out, competing in fitness competitions, and UT football.
Ilyssa Lowery
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2020. I recently started my journey in Orthodontics, and I am so excited I get to start here.
I love spending time with my friends and family. I enjoy dirt racing, and love God.
Lindsey Pierce
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2000.
I love spending time with family & friends. I also really enjoy shopping.
Chloe Cate
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2017.
I enjoy being with my puppy Piper and coaching/playing softball.
Terri Hancock
Office 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!
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.
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.
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.
LeAndra Lakin
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2019. I've been in dentistry since 2015.
I love spending time with my family! I also enjoy the outdoors (when it's warm), the beach, and reading.
Vada Major
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2016.
I enjoy family time. I like the outdoors, but mostly I am a huge Atlanta Braves fan.
Kira McGuire
Clinical Assistant
Team member since 2019.
I love spending time with my family, traveling, music, and a good book!
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.
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.
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.
Suzanna Pickering
Clinical Treatment Assistant
Team member since 1998. I am Dr. Pickering's Daughter.
I graduated from Auburn University in May with a degree in Apparel Design.
Joanne Wood
Scheduling Coordinator
Team member since 2018.
My primary interests include family time, movies, and listening to music.
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.
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
Team member since 2020. I graduated from Dental Assisting School in October 2020.
I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling.
Lina Ramos
Sterilization Technicial
Team member since 2019. I am in school at Carson-Newman and will graduate in 2023.
I hope to be an orthodontist.
Katie Smith
Treatment Coordinator Team
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.