Tara Trentham, C.D.A, R.D.A (Registered & Certified Dental Assistant)

Tara has been in the dental field for over 16 years. She is an outstanding registered and certified dental assistant. She stays current with continuing dental education classes, a commitment she takes seriously to helping patients maintain their dental health. Patients appreciate her gentle and compassionate bedside manner. Tara is also an adjunct faculty for Walters State Community College Dental Assisting Program, she loves to pass on her passion for dentistry to her students. Tara loves spending time with her husband Justin and their two children Heidi and Quentin. She also enjoys outdoor activities, watching her kids play sports and the TN VOLS!

Leslie Britton, R.D.H. (Dental Hygienist)

Leslie graduated from the ETSU Dental Hygiene program in 1989 and still loves her profession. She loves making her patients feel comfortable, and her goal is to help patients maintain a healthy mouth for their entire lives. Leslie is also an adjunct faculty member for the Walters State Community College Dental Assisting Program, where she enjoys passing on her passion for dentistry to her students.

She has been married to Mark for 28 years and has two adult children, Zachary and Zane. Leslie is also a proud grandmother of four grandchildren and loves spending time with them. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys outdoor activities and watching collegiate sports.

Hope Ottinger, Registered Dental Hygienist

Hope is a 2019 graduate of ETSU where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She was born and raised in Greeneville, TN and a 2015 graduate of Greeneville High School. Hope wants to make her patients feel comfortable and her goal is to help patients keep a healthy mouth for their entire life. She loves them to leave her chair feeling like they had a great dental cleaning! Hope loves to spend time with her family and close friends. Hope also likes to spoil her nephew, Cohen who loves to visit and act like a Dinosaur!

Amanda Simpson, Registered Dental Hygienist

Amanda is a 2003 graduate of ETSU where she earned her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene. She was born and raised in Kingsport, TN. She wants to make her patients feel at home and to have a good dental experience. Amanda loves to spend time with her two teenage boys and her friends. She enjoys hiking and reading.

Briana Whaley, R.D.A (Registered Dental Assistant)

Briana is a Chuckey native and began her career as a registered dental assistant in 2017. She enjoys making patients feel comfortable during dental treatment and lights up our office with her sweet smile and kind spirit. She loves spending time with her husband Eric, and her two daughters, Emma and Madelyn.

Hannah Smith, Front Office & Registered Dental Hygienist

With over 10 years of experience in the dental field, I bring both clinical expertise and a welcoming presence to our front office. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, I’m passionate about helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their oral health journey. I genuinely enjoy meeting new people and building lasting relationships with our patients and their families.

Whether I’m assisting with scheduling or providing hygiene care, my goal is always to ensure each visit is as smooth and pleasant as possible.

Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Corey, and our small but lively crew—our dog, two cats, and a guinea pig.

Marissa Page, R.D.A.

Marissa is a Registered Dental Assistant and a graduate of the Walters State Community College Dental Assisting Program. She is energetic, caring, and compassionate, with a genuine passion for helping others and continually learning new skills. Marissa enjoys working alongside a talented and knowledgeable team and is dedicated to providing every patient with a comfortable, positive dental experience.

Marissa is married to her husband, Matthew, and enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, traveling, and spoiling their beloved dog, Storm.

Pamela Winters, Registered Dental Assistant

Pamela is a Registered Dental Assistant who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and helping each person feel comfortable throughout their visit. With her friendly personality and attention to detail, she enjoys working alongside our clinical team to create a positive experience for every patient.

In addition to her clinical role, Pamela is always happy to assist at the front desk when needed, welcoming patients with a warm smile, helping with scheduling, and answering questions to keep our office running smoothly.

A Greeneville native, Pamela recently returned home after living in Illinois and is excited to be back in the mountains. She is married to her husband, Jeff, and together they have a beautiful daughter, Samantha.

Outside of the office, Pamela enjoys reading, painting, kayaking, gardening, and spending quality time with her family.

Lindsey Peedin, R.D.A.

Lindsey Peedin began her career in dentistry more than nine years ago and is one of our highly trained Registered Dental Assistants. Her kind and compassionate nature shines through in everything she does, and she truly loves caring for our patients and helping them feel comfortable and at ease during their dental visits.

A proud Greeneville native, Lindsey graduated from South Greene High School. She discovered her passion for dentistry at just 19 years old and went on to graduate from the Registered Dental Assistant program at Walters State Community College in 2015. In 2022, Lindsey furthered her education by completing her EFDA certification.

When she’s not caring for patients, Lindsey enjoys spending time at the beach, making memories with her family, and enjoying time with her beloved German Shepherd, Bane.