MEET OUR TEAM
Our Team
We pride ourselves on expertise and friendliness. We look forward to meeting you!
Katy
Office Manager
Katy and her family live in Madison, VA. Katy has worked in the dental field for over 10 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.
Judy
Scheduling Coordinator
Judy has worked in the dental field since 1989 as an assistant and as a front desk support. This amazing lady has worked in every aspect of dentistry from pediatrics to oral surgery. She is a great resource for patients who might need more explanation about their planned treatment. Personally, Judy enjoys being a daughter, sister, wife, mother & Grammie. ” I am blessed to have a large family by heart and blood that keep me entertained and busy”. Judy loves to travel and volunteer with Remote Area Medical getting dental care to those who are less fortunate and can not afford dental care in a private practice capacity.
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.
Paula
Registered Dental Hygienist
Paula grew up in Franklin, VA and moved to Charlottesville to join the Ivy Dental team in March of 2017 after finishing her training in dental hygiene. Paula has been a wonderful addition to the office and we are so happy she decided to make the move. She truly is a Southern lady and is nothing but sweet, gentle and always adds a “Ma’am” or a “Sir” to the conversation 🙂 Paula has one 8 year old daughter and they are excited to explore Charlottesville and it’s family friendly events this year.
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.
Ciera
Clinical Assistant
Ciera is new to our office and the dental field. She is working hard to learn all of the new information we are feeding her and so far are very impressed with her fine hand skills for lab work! It is so fun to discover an individuals hidden talents when they enter a new role. Ciera splits her time between the Charlottesville area and Richmond on the weekends. She enjoying spending time with her family and learning to roller-skate.
