MEET OUR TEAM

Katy

Office Manager

Katy and her family live in Madison, VA.  Katy has worked in the dental field for over 24 years with a wealth of experience in helping to guide patient’s through their treatment plans, finances and insurance.  We are so lucky to have Katy on our team.  She is the friendly voice you hear on the phone, the smile that checks you in and out of your appointments and is happy to help guide you through your care.

Kiersten

Scheduling Coordinator

Kiersten is the newest member of the Ivy Dental Team and we are so thrilled to have found her!  With lots of experience in customer service but no previous experience in dental or medical Kiersten has been thrown in the deep end and we are all blown away with her ability to navigate through this new field!  Kiersten is currently working to finish her bachelors degree in social work while also pulling yet another full time gig at home with her 1 year old daughter and husband.  She has a great sense of humor and has really been a joy to add to the office this year.  

Kristy

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kristy has been practicing as a Dental Hygienist since 2007.  Kristy, her husband and 4 kids live in Crozet VA and really love raising their kids in the area.  Kristy is great with patient education, very understanding that many patients are both fearful and intimidated by dental procedures and takes a sweet and slow approach to her cleaning appointments making sure our patients are comfortable.  Kristy has a great approach at helping patients become familiar with their health and motivated to achieve a great clean smile.

Callie

Registered Dental Hygienist

Callie grew up in Harrisonburg, VA, attended JMU for her bachelors degree in social work before discovering her love of dentistry and interest in dental hygiene.  Callie moved to Charlottesville recently after finishing her education in dental hygiene at Lord Fairfax Community Collage . She enjoys making her patients feel comfortable, educating and coaching them on how to keep their smiles healthy at home and loves seeing people become more confident with their smile through their time together. Callie enjoys spending time with her husband, cooking, and going on walks with her dog Slater.

Cari

Clinical Assistant

Cari grew up right outside of Charlottesville in Scottsville, VA. Cari’s background has been in childcare and as a cheerleading coach. She completed her training in dental assisting at the end of 2016 and soon after joined our team. Cari brings her positive attitude and gentle ways to the office, helping our patients feel comfortable and well cared for. She has two daughters and enjoys camping, going to the beach and running to and from her girls many activities.

Sam

Clinical Assistant

Sam joined our team in February of 2020 and stuck it out with us through all of the craziness of 2020 – we are so lucky that she did!  Not only did Sam pick up all dental terminology and procedures incredibly fast and became a key piece of our team, but her easy going attitude is a joy to work with during our busy days.  Sam enjoys traveling to the beach or campsite on the weekends with her family.

Jakayala

Clinical Assistant

Hello! my name is JaKayla, and have been with Ivy Dental since finishing my associates degree in dental assisting in 2022. My job is to help the office run smoothly for both patients and doctors. I chose dental assisting because it’s a field that that is always evolving and allows me to grow with each change in materials, new procedures or new technology. I like dental assisting because all cases vary and the more complex cases can be challenging but once completed it feels so rewarding for everyone! I’m working toward getting into dental hygiene school in the next year or two so I can continue my growth in the field.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and cat. I enjoy traveling, playing games, roller skating, and trying new foods.

I look forward to meeting you in the office soon!