Meet The Team
Our Registered Dental Hygienists
Our hygienists are licensed by the state of Tennessee and each participate in continuing education every year and have received advanced training in preventative periodontal treatment. Each of our hygienists in dedicated to increasing their knowledge which results in a high level of professional diagnostic skills.
Kalyn Rymer, RDH
Kalyn joined our team in 2017 after graduating from Chattanooga State with her Dental Assisting Certificate. She went back to school in 2021 and graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan in 2023 with her Bachelors Degree as a Dental Hygienist. Kalyn enjoys a number of outdoor water sports and spending time with family and friends.
Donnis Wells, RDH
Donnis joined our team 2005. She graduated from Chattanooga State with her dental Assisting certificate in 1991 and then went on to graduate with her Associates of Applied Science from Chattanooga State in 1996.In her free time Donnis enjoys scrap booking and traveling with her husband Rob and their 2 Children, Emily and Davis.
Amanda Gibson, RDH
Amanda joined our team in 2011. She graduated with her Associates of Applied Science from Chattanooga State in 2011. In her free time Amanda enjoys going to the beach and being outdoors with her Husband Eric and their children, Haley Davin and Drake.
Renee Rymer, RDH
Renee joined our team in 2019. She graduated with her Associates of Applied Science from Chattanooga State in 2012. In her free time Renee enjoys spending time wit her husband Chuck, and their 2 daughters Allison and Aubrey.
Our Dental Assistants
Our dental assistants are licensed by the state of Tennessee. They attend many continuing education hours each year in order to provide the highest standard of care for our patients.
Nicole Whitaker, RDA, Financial Coordinator
Nicole joined our team in 2012. She graduated from Chattanooga State with her Associates of Applied Science and her Dental Assisting certificate in 2012. In her time off Nicole enjoys painting, shopping, and spending time with her dog Yoshi.
Melanie Condra, EFDA
Melanie joined our team in 2017, and after a brief break, rejoined us in 2021. She started Dental Assisting in Georgia in 1999. She graduated from Meharry Medical College with her Expanded Function Certificate in April 2022. In her time off Melanie enjoys hiking, kayaking, music, and spending time with family and friends.
Dianne Bigham, RDA
Dianne joined our team in 1998. She is a graduate of Cleveland High School. She graduated with her Dental Assisting certificate from Chattanooga State in 2003. In her free time Dianne enjoys playing the saxophone in her church orchestra and community band.
Samantha Fernandez, RDA
Samantha joined our team in 2024. She is a graduate of Penn Foster College where she earned her Dental Assisting license. Samantha’s parents are from Cuba but she was born in Miami, Florida. In her free time she likes to spend time with her family and dog Tiffany.
Our Administrative Personnel
Our front office staff strive to provide a warm and caring atmosphere for our patients. Although not required by state laws, they each attend continuing education classes each year in order to better serve you, our patients.
Ashleigh Cooper
Hygiene Coordinator
Ashleigh joined our team in 2022. She is new to the Dental profession but with huge ambition to learn job skills that will last a lifetime. She is always ready to greet you with a warm smile and caring heart, that makes her a perfect addition to our team. In her free time, Ashleigh enjoys time with her husband Nate and their new baby, Andy.
Holly Harris
Patient Coordinator
Holly joined our team in 2024. She is a Bradley Central High School graduate who began her career at Tennova Hospital and 17 years in the Endoscopy Lab. We are grateful to have her passionate self a part of our Team! In her free time, Holly enjoys shopping, gardening and spending time with her Husband Mike and their children, Gavin and Olivia.