Meet the Dental Team – Rome, GA

Our practice has been blessed to have Candy as an integral part of our team for over 25 years! Candy does an amazing job taking care of our patients’ oral health, which leads to better overall health. She is fun, energetic, and knows everyone by name. She loves sharing stories with families and developing lifelong relationships with her patients.

Candy and her husband David have two children, as well as two fur babies. She really enjoys traveling in her spare time, especially to unique places where she can stay in one-of-a-kind accommodations (tiny houses, tree houses, containers, etc). Staying in a secluded cabin on a mountain in the fall or winter is one of her happy places! She also spends plenty of quality time with family and loves to ride motorcycles.

Keri is a Registered Dental Hygienist with nearly three decades of experience in the dental field. She loves being able to help our patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles while also sharing a laugh or two.

Keri has lived in Rome since 1994. Her family consists of her husband Matt, her three grown children (Brittany, Maci, and Dastyn), and her two (adorable by the way) grandsons. As for hobbies, she spends most of her free time traveling. Beach locations are her favorite, but she also loves the mountains and exploring new cities where she can soak up the culture and try plenty of new restaurants!

Ashley joined our team in 2022 and has over a decade of experience in the field of dentistry. She completed her training to become a dental assistant at Columbus Technical College and has also completed additional certifications in nitrous oxide sedation, coronal polishing, dental sealants, and has her expanded duties certification with the Georgia Board of Dentistry

Known for her warm smile and endless compassion, it always makes Ashley’s day when she sees our patients smile on the way out of their appointments due to the care she has provided. She is always there to provide our patients with a warm blanket, a word or reassurance, or a hand to hold if they are feeling anxious.

Originally from Lafayette, Georgia, Ashley is married with one son who keeps her very busy! She spends most of her free time at his sporting events, including football, baseball, and basketball. When she isn’t spending time with family, she likes to travel and enjoy the great outdoors.

Kyla was born and raised in Lafayette, GA, and she enjoys being able to serve others to improve their oral health and help them smile again. She went to Dalton State College for her general studies before attending North Georgia School of Dental Assisting to receive her certification. She is also certified in radiology and monitoring nitrous oxide, and she earned her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification from the University of Tennessee.

Away from the office, Kyla spends a lot of time with her siblings, parents, and loved ones. She’s happily engaged and enjoys being outdoors and hanging out with the family.

Raised in Summerville, Georgia, Allie has been working in the dental field since 2021. After graduating from Chattooga High School, she went on to study at Columbus Technical College to earn her certification in dental assisting. She is also certified in a wide variety of tasks, including X-ray safety, coronal polishing, and expanded functions courses 4-6, which involve certification in nitrous oxide sedation, sealant placement, fluoride applications, impressions, denture repairs, and more.

As our in house pediatric specialist, her favorite part of her job is helping kids (and parents!) relax and have fun while getting the dental care they need! Quick with a puppet show or help selecting their favorite toothpaste flavor, Allie loves coaching new or anxious patients through their first appointments and seeing their happy smiles when they are done.

At home, Allie loves spending time with her family and loved ones. She also likes doing outdoor activities like kayaking, watching Georgia Bulldogs football, and seeing her little brother playing sports. One cool fact about her: her first time on an airplane was also the first time she went skydiving!

With nearly a decade of experience in the dental field, Tabitha joined our team in 2023. She attended Northwest Florida State and began her career as a Certified Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions. As our Treatment Coordinator, Tabitha is known for being extremely patient and thorough. She is always happy to help patients schedule appointments, discuss treatment plans, or navigate insurance coverage. For her, the best part of her job is showing each patient that she understands and that she cares.

Tabitha is married, has one child, and has several animals – including cats, dogs, and ducks! She and her husband are also Youth Pastors at their church and they enjoy riding their motorcycle in their free time

Originally from Douglasville, Georgia, Christi has two decades of experience in the dental field. She joined our team in August of 2023 and loves being a part of helping people get the dental care that they need. She also serves as our hospital coordinator for our pediatric sedation cases and works closely with the Surgery Center of Rome.

Christi and her boyfriend, Mike, have six kids together that range from ages 23 to 5 (and they also have a dog!) If their family didn’t keep them busy enough, they also just completely remodeled their first house and are looking forward to starting renovations on their rental properties.

With close to a decade of experience in dentistry, Kelsi loves being able to make lasting relationships with patients and helping them with their oral hygiene journeys. She attended Georgia Southern University and then studied at the Dental Career Institute to become a certified dental assistant. She then transitioned to hygiene coordinator and now remains just as passionate as the day she started.

Originally from Canton, GA, Kelsi is married and has two sons, and spending time with her family is one of the most important things for her. Together, they typically visit the beach and soak up the sun. She considers herself a concert enthusiast and loves listening to live music!