Melanie is our office manager and has been with the office since 2004. Melanie is a true “soccer” mom – one of her favorite activities is hanging out on the sidelines watching her boys play soccer. She also enjoys working out and reading. Her favorite quote? “If you don’t have a dog in the fight, stay out of it.”

What was the best vacation you ever had? Long weekend trip to New York with my husband.
What is your favorite flower? Carnation – it’s beautiful, affordable, and lives a long time.
What is your favorite smell? Fresh cut grass.
I never leave my house without: my phone.

Angela has been with us for 19 years, starting at the front desk as a receptionist and moving on to her current position as a Financial Coordinator. She enjoys spending time with family, shopping, reading, fishing, and taking walks. Angela welcomed her first grandbaby this year.

Favorite TV Show: Revenge
What is a quote that you live by? It is what it is.
What was your favorite food as a child? My mom's fried apple pies.
I never leave the house without: my cellphone.

Danielle is a Treatment Coordinator and has also been a Orthodontic Technician in her 19 years with us! In her free time, Danielle spends time with her family, watching her son play baseball and her daughter play softball.

What is the best smell in the world? Spring rain
What was the best vacation you ever had? Disney
Where did you meet your husband? My sister introduced us.
Favorite Flower: Wine and roses bush

Brittany joined our practice five years ago and is a Technician. She enjoys shopping, spending time with friends and family, and walking her dogs.

What was your favorite food when you were a child? Pizza
Favorite TV show: Extreme Cheapskates
If you could be any character in fiction, who would you be? Spongebob
Who is your role model? My mother

Debbie joined us four years ago as an Orthodontic Technician, bringing with her nearly 28 years of experience in two Northern Virginia practices. She has certifications in Invisalign®, Technician Supervisor, Lab (Study Models, Retainers), and Indirect Bonding. Her hobbies are sewing, singing, gardening, and pets.

Favorite pizza topping: Pepperoni
Favorite dessert: Potato chips
I never leave the house without: My iPad to play Candy Crush

Deb is our Front Desk Coordinator and has been with us 26 years. The quote she lives by? “Whatever your life’s work is, do it well!” Debra enjoys movies, attending church, playing with her pets, and most of all, “making my family smile.”

What is your favorite form of exercise? Walking
Favorite weekend activity: Movies
Do you have any nicknames? Pebblehead
I never leave the house without: Family

Emily is our Lab Assistant and has been with us for seven years; she has also trained as a chairside Orthodontic Assistant. Emily identifies this quote as something she keeps in mind at work: “Treat others how you would want to be treated.”

Favorite pizza topping: Extra Cheese
What is your favorite form of exercise? "Running" my mouth!
Favorite dessert: Reese's Cup Blizzard
I never leave the house without: Kindle Fire

We’re proud to say that Gina has been with our practice for 34 years and is currently serving as Adult Patient Coordinator and Orthodontic Assistant. Her favorite weekend activity is spending time with her children and family and spending time outdoors. When she’s not working, she’s still looking for the perfect vacation, which she hasn’t had yet!

What is best smell in the world? Soapy clean.
Favorite flower? Gladiolus
What is a quote you live by? I enjoy meeting new people, and being a part of giving our patients' beautiful smiles.
What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate Ice Cream

Mandy is an Orthodontic Assistant who joined us five years ago. She enjoys reading, spending time with her daughter, Presley, and her boyfriend, Richard. What she likes about her job: “I love getting to work with patients everyday!”

What is your favorite movie? Somewhere in Time
What was your favorite food as a child? Salad
I never leave my house without: my cellphone.
Who is your role model? My parents

Melissa is an Orthodontic Assistant who has been part of our practice for ten years. Melissa is an outdoors person, enjoying hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and snowboarding. She likes to travel to new places and is an avid reader.

What is our favorite weekend activity? Spending time with the family.
What is your favorite flower? Honeysuckle.
What did you dream about becoming as a child? A teacher.
What is your favorite dessert? Reese's cups.

Nicole is one of our Orthodontic Technicians, joining us in August 2013. She had a background in nursing and computer programming before she discovered orthodontics. Nicole enjoys reading, gardening, bass fishing, and anything involving her three daughters. On weekends, she enjoys packing a picnic lunch to travel or explore a new area with family and friends.

I never leave the house without: lipstick.
What is a quote you live by? "It’s not going to be easy; it’s going to be worth it.”
What was your favorite food as a child? Anything that was put in front of me!
What is your favorite thing to do on a Sunday? Snuggle on the sofa, with the fireplace going, with my family, dogs, and cats.

Stacy is our receptionist and has been with us for almost two years. She enjoys spending time with family, Harley riding, and being outdoors. Here’s what Stacy says about her job: “It’s a wonderful family atmosphere.” Stacy has completed dental assisting classes and OSHA training, and has worked in the dental field for more than ten years.

What is your favorite pizza topping? Cheese
What is your favorite flower? Lily
What is your favorite dessert? Pineapple Upside Down Cake
I never leave the house without: my purse and my cellphone.
Who is your role model? My grandmother.