About Your Team
Whitney - Registered Dental Hygienist
Quote About Dentistry: "Every tooth in a person's head is more valuable than a diamond."
My Mission: To make all patients feel comfortable and at ease while giving them the best dental hygiene treatment. To educate each patient so they have the ability at home to improve and maintain oral health.
Education & Professional Background: Whitney started her dental career as a dental assistant for 5 years. She achieved a Bachelor of Science Degree from JMU and became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2014.
Life & Hobbies: Being a mother to two amazing little boys, mountain biking, trail running, doing her part to make the world a more loving place for all humans.
Yana - Dental Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: "Provide excellent quality care for each patient."
My Mission: For patients to have great experience and feel comfortable in our office.
Education & Professional Background: Yana has been a dental assistant for 17 years. She says, "I love the challenges and the excitement that are involved in the dental field. Meeting and caring for the patient's needs and making sure they leave with a smile on their face brings me great satisfaction."
Life & Hobbies: Yana loves to spent time with her husband and kids.
Autumn - Registered Dental Hygienist
Quote About Dentistry: "Only brush the teeth you want to keep."
My Mission: My mission is to empower my patients with the knowledge and skills to achieve the oral health and smile they desire and deserve. I strive to make every patient's dental visit a pleasurable visit while providing excellent care.
Education & Professional Background: Autumn is a Turner Ashby graduate, class of 2010. She then attended Blue Ridge Community College where she received an Associates Degree in Arts and Science in 2012. She continued her education at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia where she received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Autumn also attended MTC while in high school and completed the dental assisting program in 2008.
Life & Hobbies: Autumn was born and raised in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She lived in Virginia Beach for seven years, including the two she studied at ODU. In 2019 she returned to the Valley to be closer to family. In her spare time, Autumn enjoys riding motorcycles and traveling. She also enjoys cooking, baking and spending time with family and friends.
Savannah - Registered Dental Hygienist
Quote About Dentistry: A smile is always worthwhile.
My Mission: My mission is to work with my team to provide high-quality comprehensive dental care in a relaxed environment. I strive to build a strong relationship with each patient to provide exceptional care.
Education & Professional Background: Savannah started her dental career by obtaining a Certificate in Dental Assisting from Massanutten Technical Center. After two years of dental assisting, she then attended Virginia Western Community College. Savannah received an Associates in Dental Hygiene in 2022.
Life & Hobbies: Outside of work, Savannah enjoys spending time with her husband on their 60-acre farm in Luray. Savannah also enjoys traveling, family time, and watching a good movie.
Annie - Registered Dental Hygienist
Quote About Dentistry: "Keep smiling and brighten someone's day!"
My Mission: My mission in dentistry is to provide exceptional care to all of my patients. Each person deserves to be valued and heard and I strive to ensure that happens at every appointment. Everyone deserves to have a happy, healthy smile.
Education & Professional Background: I obtained my Associates in Healthcare Professions in 2020 and then became certified in Dental Assisting at Massanutten Technical Center in 2021. I went on to complete my Associates in Dental Hygiene at Virginia Western Community College in 2024.
Life & Hobbies: My husband and I love to travel the world and spend time outdoors with our adopted dog, Tracker. I love Jesus, family and my favorite multi-toothed creature: sharks.
Sheila - Dental Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: "A smile translates the same in any language."
My Mission: To always be 100% present for my doctor, my team, and my patients. To not only listen, but hear, and be aware of each of their needs. Stepping up as an advocate when necessary, all while providing the care they deserve.
Education & Professional Background: She completed the dental assisting course at Massanutten Technical Center 30 years ago, not knowing how passionate she would become about changing lives through smiles. Since then, she's completed countless hours of Continuing Education to expand her dental knowledge. Sheila recently became a Certified Dental Assistant and is pursuing the dental assistant expanded functions certification.
Life & Hobbies: Sheila says, "I am Jesus-loving mother and G'ma! My family and friends keep my life full. I spend as much time as possible in my kitchen, any kitchen really. And music is a must! One guilty pleasure...hockey; Go CAPS!!"
Olivia - Dental Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: "I always notice a person's smile. I'm a Dental Assistant."
My Mission: "My mission is to enhance patient's confidence through strong, healthy teeth while creating a safe space for all my patients to feel heard and valued. I want to empower those around me with dentistry, showing them that they're worth that extra mile. I desire to be a helping hand to my doctor and my team members, working together to create the best quality care for our patients."
Education & Professional Background: Olivia attended Massanutten Technical Center where she received certification for Dental Assisting. Olivia wants to continue her professional growth through obtaining other certifications to further her dental career.
Life & Hobbies: Spending quality time with the ones I love, cuddling up to my cat Bart, activities outdoors, and swimming in any body of water I can find. I am also a full-time plant mom. I enjoy concerts with friends and a good book!
Naz - Dental Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: Seeing you smile makes my day 🙂
My Mission: To guide those to their needs
Education & Professional Background: I graduated high school and MTC for dental assisting classes in 2020, and I'm currently enrolled in Blue Ridge Community College to go forward with the hygiene program.
Life & Hobbies: I love to cook and play badminton! I enjoy spending time with friends and family
Alondra - Practice Manager of Operations
Quote About Dentistry: "A smile is contagious, spread it around!"
My Mission: To exceed our patients' expectations, making them feel confident in their decision in choosing our office as their dental home!
Education & Professional Background: Alondra is a Spotswood High School graduate of 2008. As a native Spanish speaker, she brings her abilities in translation to our patients. Alondra brings many years of experience in a healthcare setting, specifically as a Medical Billing Specialist. She received her Medical Administrative Assistant Certification from Blue Ridge Community College, and she continues to pursue her education in Billing and Coding.
Life & Hobbies: Alondra was born in New Jersey and moved to the Valley in 2001. Although a city gal at heart, Alondra enjoys the outdoors with her husband and daughter. As a first-time mom, she values every chance she gets to spend with her family. When not at work, attending to mom duties or taking college courses, she enjoys reading and some time to herself!
Bea - Business Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: "Take care of your teeth and they will take care of you."
My Mission: To be the ray of sunshine in the office!
Education & Professional Background: I graduated from Spotswood High School in 2009. I received my Medical Administrative Assistant certification in 2023 from Laurel Ridge Community College.
Life & Hobbies: I love spending time with my children. You can usually find me running them to practice or games.
Megan - Business Assistant
Quote: "Smiles are always in fashion."
Mission: My mission is to show care and compassion to our patients.
Education: I graduated from Spotswood High School in 2020 and received my nursing assistant certification in 2021. After working as a CNA for two years, I made a career change to Harrisonburg SmileMakers to explore opportunities in dental.
Life and Hobbies: I love to spend time with my children and family. I love a good movie and road trips.
Nwa - Business Assistant
Quote About Dentistry: Smile, it lets your teeth breathe.
My Mission: To provide excellent service and care to our patients!
Education & Professional Background: I graduated from Harrisonburg High School and MTC with a Dental Assisting Certification in 2019.
Life & Hobbies: I love to spend quality time with my family and friends, travel the world, and attend concerts!
