“Take care of the patient and everything else will follow”

Jamie Practice Manager

At SFD, a friendly face and a warm smile is the best way to welcome you to our practice. Jamie is the epitome of this. She is professional, courteous and ready to help answer any questions you have about your visit. In her free time, Jamie enjoys exploring new breweries around Charlotte and she can be found at local dog parks with her German Shepard/Husky mix pooch. Please be sure to greet her by name when you see her smiling face upon your arrival!

In their own words

Favorite Junk food:

Taco Bell, shhhhh…..

Favorite Cartoon growing up:

Spongebob…I may or may not still watch it (don’t judge)

Secret Celebrity Crush:

Mark Wahlburg…but it’s not secret ☺

Favorite sports team:

Long time suffering NY Mets and Giants fan ☹

Meghan Treatment Coordinator

How do you spell fun?....M-E-G-H-A-N! With a smile on her face and a knack for a quick and witty response, Meghan can light up a room.  In her position as a Treatment Coordinator, she helps explain the In’s and Out’s of dental treatment and finances in a simple, yet easy-to-understand approach.  From taking the complex to routine, she has a way of connecting with patients to help them feel at ease with the decisions they make about their dental health.  As a wife and a mother, Meghan can relate to patient’s busy schedules and health care budgets to help them meet their dental needs.  Please don’t hesitate to ask for her by name.  We think you’ll love her as much as we do!

In their own words

Favorite Movie:

Any Hallmark Christmas movie

Favorite Food::

Hot dogs, mama ricottas, Black coffee

Favorite guilty pleasure:

Watching reruns of the Waltons

Favorite thing your daughter does:

When she says Mama (she usually just says dada, dada, dada….)

Favorite ice cream flavor:

Graeter’s  black raspberry chocolate chip

Melissa Dental Assistant

Efficient, engaging and energetic! Melissa exemplifies all these characteristics. As Dr. Barry’s Dental Assistant, Melissa is responsible for helping on all dental procedures but most importantly, patient care and comfort. Her chairside manner is second-to-none and many patients come just to see her (shhh, don’t tell Dr. Barry)! Outside of work, Melissa is an avid gym rat and country music lover. This cow-girl knows how to work hard and have a good time doing it!

In their own words

Pet Peeve:

Running Late. Part of the reason I love my job is that we do a great job staying on time and not running behind!

Favorite Local Restaurant:

Newks, Smoke and Miro...can't chose one!

Favorite Charitable Organization:

Brain Injury Association of America

Cats or Dogs?:

Dogs...I have two and they are my best friends!

Something I can't live without:

Pearl earrings, sunny days and Nikes. Not necessarily in that order :)

Rachel Dental Assistant

Originally from Buffalo, NY, Rachel is a dental assistant by day and a mother of three boys by night. Needless to say, she can be quite a kick, and has some great stories to tell. She has almost 20 years of experience as a dental assistant in Charlotte and can be considered a jack of all trades. This makes her a great asset to our office and our patients enjoy her pleasant chair-side disposition. Ask her to tell you a story and be prepared to laugh.

In their own words

Weekend pastime:

Boating, hiking and anything outdoors

Odd fact:

once babysat a Turkey for a summer (regretfully)

Favorite Guilty Pleasure:

sipping wine in the hot tub (shhhhh…)

Madi Dental Assistant

Madi has been a welcome addition to our team in light of the Corona virus events of 2020. In addition to being a great chair-side Dental Assistant, she has implemented an enhanced and stringent sterilization and infection control protocol for our office to follow. Outside of SFD, Madi was a former competitive cheerleader and enjoys spending time outdoors being adventurous. Please help us “cheer” her on as she continues to set a great example of safe healthcare practices and procedures at SFD.

In their own words

Favorite Ballantyne Restaurant:

Potbellys…get the toasted Italian sub!

Favorite College team:

Auburn Tigers Football

Favorite Junk food:

Sour Patch Kids (don’t worry, I floss after)

If I wasn’t a Dental Assistant:

Oncologist- I would love to help people going through treatments for cancer

Sierra Dental Hygienist

One would describe Sierra as happy-go-lucky, fun-loving and spunky. Coming all the way from the West Coast to relocate in the Carolinas, Sierra is passionate about dental hygiene and her love of people. She is a people person through and through. Understanding what makes people tick and finding common ground to help provide dental services in a comfortable and friendly environment is Sierra‘s MO. We guarantee that you will enjoy her as much as we do!

In their own words

Favorite Food/Guilty Pleasure:

In-N-Out Burger- gimme some fries to dip in my shake and I’m a happy girl!

Favorite Movie:

Inception

Secret Celebrity Crush:

Tim Tebow

Favorite activity/night out:

Karaoke!!! (go to song: Your Man by Josh Turner)

Heather Dental Hygienist

From Canine to Canine, Heather is one of our dog-friendly Hygienists who embraces her role as an Oral Healthcare provider. When she and her husband are not playing fetch with their pup, Heather is a very thorough dental hygienist who takes pride in helping educate her patients for their optimum oral health. She comes to Charlotte by way of Greensboro and has made Ballantyne her home. Exploring new restaurants, local breweries and community events keep her busy in her spare time. As an advocate of Fluoride, ask her how your teeth will benefit and what’s her favorite flavor!

In their own words

Favorite Cartoon growing up:

TMNT…(if you have to ask, you’re not a true fan)

What’s on my DVR:

anything from Bravo Network. Mind numbing and entertaining ☺

Favorite Movie:

Pitch Perfect

Guilty Pleasure:

chocolate…and more chocolate

Ambra Dental Hygienist

If you need to phone-a-friend for a sports trivia question, then Ambra is your girl! Born and raised a proud West Virginian, Ambra is super competitive and loves all sports, most notably football. As a compassionate Hygienist, Ambra's ability to create a custom, health-driven treatment plan for her patients is second-to-none. While also a mother to her young daughter Kennedy, Ambra and her husband can be found listening to live music, spending time outdoors or searching for the best local, spicy cuisine. During your visit be sure to quiz her on college and pro football!

In their own words

Favorite Candy:

Zero Bar

Biggest fear:

Long lines and no bathroom!

Rock, Paper, Scissors?:

Dwayne Johnson

Favorite color:

Yellow but favoring blush pink….sassy!