Darlene Brinson: Devoted mother, and now grandmother. Dental Assistant. Hygiene Scheduler. A poet and we didn’t know it, until we noticed she made a rhyme every time. For over 12 years, Darlene has been helping keep our office running smoothly by working as a roving dental assistant, scheduler, and all-around laugh-maker. She always did everything I asked with a “Yessir”... read more »
Each year, Mountain Xpress magazine asks their readership, "Who's the best?" in WNC. Our office has won the Best Dentist category for three years, and if we win this year, we'll be placed in Mountain Xpress' "Hall of Fame"! With your help, we can do it! Will you help us maintain the top spot? Simply go to http://vote.bestofwnc.com/ and write "Timothy... read more »
This is Mary. She came to our rescue several times as a fill-in assistant over the last 6 months when we experienced a few growing pains during the re-expansion of our practice. A former figure-skater with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Alabama, Birmingham (my dental alma mater!), she was also licensed to practice dental assisting and... read more »
Last Monday morning greeted us nervously as we all slowly, sleepily, filed into the front-desk-area-cum-training-ground. Valerie and Michelle had smartly set up a refreshment station replete with brain food, and I bought a new Keurig coffee maker just for the occasion. Darlene, who has transitioned from full-time to part-time and will be leaving for good very soon, came in for... read more »
We all do it. Make resolutions, then not keep them. Well, not this year. Not on our watch. While we can’t help you lose that 10 pounds, get organized, or stop cursing, we can help you get your dental health in order. Here’s how we’re going to do it: 1. Expand our hours. Yes, somewhere a golf tee just exhaled a... read more »
A warm Season's Greetings from our place to yours! During this time of fun, excitement, celebration, and reflection, we wish to thank you for your friendship this year, whether it be professionally or otherwise. If you're traveling, be safe, because we need you! Not just for getting your teeth cleaned, but for all the good you do in this world.... read more »
Many of our patient friends and family know that I am a horn player (trumpet) and have made a hobby of playing in a 10-piece rock band for the last 5 years or so. While I've taken a break from the band (The Vinyl Brothers) to pursue my MBA, I couldn't resist the chance to toot my horn when my... read more »
Please join us in welcoming Kate Campbell, RDH, to our practice! Kate joins our team as a hygienist, and is looking forward to meeting our wonderful patient family. A North Carolina native, Kate grew up in a small town outside Charlotte and attended Appalachian State University, graduating with a Broadcast Journalism degree. After working for a television station in Charlotte... read more »
Champagne bubbles. That’s what I think about when I think about Donna Barnhart. That, and pyramids. Yes, champagne bubbles and pyramids, that’s it. Champagne bubbles because her youthful effervescence never stops. It’s just like watching a glass of champagne where the bubbles seem to constantly arise from nowhere, yet everywhere, and never seem to end. Pyramids, because I’ve never been... read more »
The holidays are approaching fast, and the end of the year won’t be far behind! Many insurance plans and Flexible Spending Accounts require you to “use it or lose it” before the end of each calendar year, so don’t leave any money on the table in the form of unused benefits or funds set aside for healthcare this year. In... read more »