MEET THE TEAM
Working one-on-one with each of our patients, helping them learn about good oral hygiene and home-care processes, as well as taking X-rays, detecting and treating periodontal disease, identifying gingivitis, and performing oral pathology screenings, keeps me busy. I learn something new from each patient and enjoy hearing about their lives and interests. Over time, we get to know each other and look forward to a chance to catch up when they come in for exams and treatments.
I’ve always had a passion for helping others, and my profession in dental hygiene has allowed me to aid in the oral health needs of my patients, as well as their overall health. I graduated Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene and I currently serve as an adjunct faculty member at the VCU School of Dentistry; mentoring students who aspire to become dental hygienists. It’s important to stay current within your profession and teaching allows me that ability, along with so much more. When not in the educational setting, I love rooting on the VCU basketball team from the stands. Go RAMS!
When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, whether we’re having a movie night in, hiking in the mountains, or enjoying time at the beach together. I also have a passion for running in addition to chasing my three year old daughter around; I believe you have to keep moving forward in order to get where you want to be! As a native of Chesterfield County and residing in Chester, I love serving those in my community at Hanley Family Dentistry. Our team and I can’t wait to see you and provide compassionate and comprehensive care for all your oral health needs.
At our practice, I assist Dr. Mike Hanley with all chairside procedures. Being there with our patients, seeing to it that they are relaxed and happy, makes me feel good, and I love it that each day brings new experiences. I know that I am making a positive difference in peoples’ lives, and not everyone can say that about their work. When I go home at night, it’s with a smile on my face.
My personal life revolves around my husband, three children, four marvelous grandkids, and a marvelous adopted Bichon Frise named Buddy. They all light up my life.
Getting to know our patients, helping them to learn how having a healthy mouth leads to having a healthy body, and assisting them by working on insurance issues, means my work days are full. Around here I am known as the dental insurance guru, as I handle our patients’ filing, fix issues, and troubleshoot policy problems. I also answer the phones, make appointments, create treatment plans, and check out patients when they are finished with their visits. Because I spend so much time with our patients, I get to know them and we are always talking and laughing.
Here at the office I am cross trained. I do a little bit of everything. At the front desk I make appointments, answer phones, create treatment plans, and check our patients in and out. In the back I assist the doctor with procedures, take X-rays, and discuss treatment. I enjoy getting to know all of the patients and helping them achieve a healthier smile. Outside of the office, I am a proud mother and soon to be wife as of April 2018. I love spending time with friends and family. We enjoy outdoor activities and being by the water with a fishing pole in our hands!