Meet Our Team
We know that our office is only as effective and as welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly and well-trained team members. As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home. We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive and nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient. Our team is uniquely trained and highly skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and exceptional service to each patient. Our team members have completed specialized training and multiple certifications, with combined years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
To experience the difference that only a well-trained, professional and courteous team can deliver, schedule your appointment with our office today!
Our Exceptional Team Members:
CRYSTAL RODGERS BELL - REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Crystal is from Dothan and is one of our dental hygienists. Having never met a stranger, Crystal quickly establishes a positive relationship with her patients while providing excellent hygiene care. Crystal treats everyone like family - a big plus for our maintenance patients who get to see her regularly. Crystal and her husband, Brad, have four children who keep them busy with school and sports activities. They attend Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Crystal is a Troy graduate - she cheers for the Trojans!
TAVA BLACKSTONE - CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Tava is one of our chairside assistants and truly one of the happiest people we know. Raised in Dothan, she graduated with honors from Houston County High School, attended Auburn and Wallace Community College. With a very spoiled four-legged fur child named Finley, Tava enjoys spending time with her best friend, Blake, family and other friends - especially when the get together is outdoors and on the water. If you catch her inside, you will most like see her busy with her rapidly expanding furniture refinishing business or gathering up her garden's harvest!
ANITA CALANO - REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Anita has been an integral part of our team from the very beginning - over 28 years ago! As a Registered Dental Hygienist, she enjoys the relationships she has with her patients (and we know the feeling is mutual!). She is also an integral part of our administrative team, a dependable and loyal leader. Anita and her husband, Scott, have been married for over 30 years. They have two daughters, Michelle, currently the Pediatric Residency Program Coordinator for the University of Florida Pediatrics, and Jennifer who is a UAB graduate student working on her doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Anita loves the outdoors, gardening, hunting, hiking and going to the lake. She stays busy as an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church when she is not yelling for the Florida Gators (chomp! chomp!).
KATIE FOLDS - CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Katie is a certified dental assistant who has been part of our team since 2019. As thorough as she is tender, Katie quickly endears herself to all patients answering questions and putting them at ease. Married to her middle school/high school sweetheart, Katie and Teddy have three (yes, THREE!) fur babies - Lulu, Opie and Sallie. Katie and Teddy enjoy any time outdoors but especially kayaking and fishing.
ALISA HORNE - PATIENT TREATMENT COORDINATOR
Alisa is a valued member of our team who brings years of office experience to our practice. She is our problem solver - she can help figure out the solution to any challenging situation. Alisa has two sons: Colby, currently a 3rd year student in veterinary school at Tuskegee, and Cameron, who is pursuing a teaching degree at Troy. Alisa is a member of Corinth Free Will Baptist Church where she teaches Sunday school for preteens. She has been on numerous mission trips and participates in an annual trip to Belize where she distributes gifts to children in Belize for Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan's Purse). Just ask her about it and watch her face light up!
ALLIE LAM - CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Allie is our newest team member and has already made herself indispensable. She grew up in Webb and attended the Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy and is a valuable chairside assistant. In her spare time, Allie enjoys spending time with her husband, Tau, and their two boys. You can usually find them on the BMX race track - or kayaking or fishing or camping - anything outside! When she finally does move inside Allie also loves any type of crafting -no surprise because everything she does, she does well.
JASMINE RODRIQUEZ - ASSISTANT SCHEDULING & TREATMENT COORDINATOR
Jasmine came to us from a busy practice in south Florida and we are so glad to have her. After graduating summa cum laude, Jasmine enrolled in classes to become a registered dental assistant with expanded functions. Having assisted for over five years, Jasmine has now taken that experience up to the front desk where she helps coordinate scheduling and treatment plans. As she is very detail oriented and organized, Jasmine's policy is, "a well-informed patient is the best kind of patient!" Jasmine and her fiancé are often planning their next chance to explore the wonders of the world or, just as important, visiting family back home in Fort Myers, Florida.
DIANA SWICORD - INSURANCE & ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR SPECIALIST
Originally from Australia, Diana is a longtime (21 years!), valuable part of our office family. She is meticulous and thorough, making absolutely certain patients receive the exact help and information they need regarding treatment and insurance. Diana has two adult daughters: Christy, who lives in Destin and who provides Diana with some exciting travel opportunities; and Kellie, close by here in Dothan. Kellie and Chad have three beautiful children (aka Diana's grandchildren!), Conner who graduated from Auburn University and working in Atlanta, Mary Grace who just graduated from Auburn, and Banks, a student at Providence Christian School. Diana is a member of Dothan Christian Fellowship where she is an active member in the women's ministry.
KRISTY TURNER WEED - SCHEDULING COORDINATOR & MARKETING
With three boys and a cute-as-pie little girl, Kristy's life may be crazy busy at home but she brings rhythm and grace to our front desk. Fully capable of juggling any situation she might encounter, Kristy communicates cheerfully and clearly with our referring offices and patients with sincerity and confidence. Kristy can usually be found cheering on her four children in various sport and church activities. Kristy is an accomplished vocalist and can often be found singing at her home church, Bethel Baptist.
KRISTEN WOODHAM - REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Kristen began working in the dental field over 18 years ago. She is now a registered dental hygienist but she willingly wears many hats in our office, making her an invaluable asset to our team. Kristen is pleasant and kind, putting patients immediately at ease. Her flexibility makes sure our schedule stays responsive to the needs of our patients. Kristen has a daughter, Raylee, who keeps her busy with school activities at Cottonwood and also an adorable little boy, Kolson. Kristen and Raylee cheerfully admit that being outside or on the water are their happiest places.