About the Staff
Robia
Robia has been with the practice since 1986 when she completed a Registered Dental Assistant program. Robia received her Registered Dental Hygienist license in 1988 and currently acts as our Appointment Coordinator.
Tina
Tina began in the practice in 1999 as a licensed dental assistant who then went on to receive her Registered Dental Hygienist license in 2002. Tina has been active in dentistry since 1990.
Stacey
Stacey came to us from Florida in 2007, where she received her Registered Dental Assisting certificate in 2001. Stacey assists Dr. Drake with patients as well as fulfilling many other roles in the office.
Rena
Rena first began in this practice as a Registered Dental Assistant in 1991. Since 2000 Rena has gained additional experience as an Appointment and Insurance Coordinator. When she moved from the area, her experience continued with the achievement of her Registered Dental Hygiene license in 2001. We were pleased to welcome her back to this practice in 2007.
Rachel
Rachel is one of our full time hygienists and has been with our practice since 2013. She received her Registered Dental Hygiene license from Wallace State Community College in 2012. She and her husband Joe live in Decatur.
Deborah
Deborah came to our practice in april 2014. She began her career in dentistry in 1989, where she attended Calhoun Community College for dental assisting. She completed the Dental Hygiene program at UAB in 1993.
Lauren
Lauren started at our practice in 2016. She began her career in dentistry in 2005, when she received her dental assisting certification from Wallace State Community College. She completed the Alabama Dental Hygiene program in 2008. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three daughters.
Moni
Moni is a dental assistant. She went into the dental field because she wanted to help patients feel confident about their smiles. A graduate of North Alabama Dental Assisting Program, Moni loves her job and is motivated to come to work every day because it gives her an opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life. One thing she finds particularly satisfying is when they are seating a crown that looks natural and perfect with the patient’s smile. When Moni is not working, she loves to exercise and spend time with her husband and daughter.
Tiffany
Tiffany is a dental assistant with us. She has been in this field since she completed the Dental Assisting Program at Calhoun. When she isn’t working, Tiffany loves to spend time with her husband and their two sons.
Carly
Carly is both a dental hygienist and dental assistant with us. She’s worked in the dental field since 2014 as a graduate from the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program from UAB. When Carly is not working you can find her in spin class, running with her labradoodle Reagan, or boating in the summer months.