Meet the Staff

Our Dentistry Family


The first thing you'll notice when you walk into our clinic is that it has an incredibly friendly and inviting atmosphere.

Members of our staff have been handpicked to provide you the best possible experience during your visit to the dentist. Learn more about our team below.

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Jennifer, Office Manager

Jennifer has been with West Cobb Family Dentistry since 2007. She is passionate about her job and loves building relationships with patients. She was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia. Jennifer is a graduate of Harrison High School and Kennesaw State University. 

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, cooking, working in the yard, and watching sports. She is a die-hard Tennessee Volunteer fan! Go Vols!

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Linda, Patient Coordinator

Linda has been with West Cobb Family Dentistry since 2016 as a patient coordinator. She is a Georgia native and has worked in the dental field for over ten years. Linda and her husband have two children and two grandchildren. Outside of work, Linda enjoys hiking camping and other outdoor activities.

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Melanie, Patient Coordinator

Melanie recently rejoined the dental field and loves working with the patients at West Cobb Family Dentistry.  Melanie and her husband Steve have two wonderful sons and a dog named Addie. When she’s not working, she can often be found at a baseball field watching her sons play travel baseball. She also loves traveling and anything that involves beaches or lakes. As a native Chicagoan, she likes the Cubs and Chicago Pizza, but doesn’t miss the cold weather!

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Kim, Insurance Coordinator

Kim joined West Cobb Family Dentistry in the spring of 2021 and has 28 years of medical office experience.

She is originally from Montgomery, Alabama and has considered Georgia home since 1996. She has been married for 30 years and has one daughter and gained a son-in-law in 2020.  Outside of the office Kim enjoys hiking with her husband and college football.  Roll Tide & Go Niners!

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Ashley, Dental Assistant

Ashley has been with West Cobb Family Dentistry since 2018.  She graduated from dental assisting school in 2018 and was 2nd in her class.  Ashley is very passionate about her job and helping patients.

In her free time she loves camping and being outdoors with her fiancé and dog Archer!

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Charlene, Dental Assistant


Charlene has been a dental assistant with our practice since 2003. She received her certification in dental assisting from the University of Florida in 1996. She truly loves working in dentistry, and interacting with her patients in and out of the dental office makes them not just patients to her but friends. She is married to Brandon, and they have three children; Curtis, Kristen, and Autumn. Charlene stays very busy shuttling kids to various activities, enjoys working in the yard (most of the time), and zombie movies.

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Savannah, Dental Assistant

Savannah has been a dental assistant since 2018 and has loved all of her patients she’s met along the way. One of her favorite things about her job is helping patients feel confident with their smile again.
Savannah is married to her husband Michael and together they have a son named Brady. In the fall you can hear Savannah cheering on her Georgia Bulldogs! GO DAWGS!

Tabitha

Tabitha, Dental Assistant


Tabitha has been with West Cobb Family Dentistry since 2001 and has over 18 years of experience as a dental assistant. Tabitha is a native to Georgia. She has been married for 16 years and has three boys. She enjoys working and spending time with her family.

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Mackenize, Dental Assistant

Mackenzie has been with West Cobb Family Dentistry since the spring of 2021.  She is a certified dental assistant and is a graduate of South Paulding High School.  She loves being a dental assistant! 

When Mackenzie is not at work she enjoys cooking and laying by the pool. 

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Jean, Dental Hygienist

Jean joined our practice in the summer of 2020. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia in 1998. She has spent the majority of her career specializing in periodontal care and implants. Jean is dedicated to educating patients on the disease process and improving the overall health of her patients.

Outside of the office, Jean’s husband and 2 teenage daughters keep her very busy with their various traveling sports.

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Kirstan, Dental Hygienist

Kirstan joined West Cobb Family Dentistry in the Fall of 2021. She was born and raised in Dallas, Georgia where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Clayton. She earned her Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Georgia Highlands College in 2019. Kirstan enjoys the connection she gets to make with each patient. Outside of the office she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs- Riley and Chipper.

Leah

Leah, Dental Hygienist


Leah graduated with a Degree In The Applied Sciences of Dental Hygiene from West Georgia Technical College in Douglasville, GA. She has been a practicing dental hygienist since the Summer of 2003 and has been employed with West Cobb Family Dentistry since March of 2008. She enjoys the one-on-one interaction with her patients while providing high-quality oral healthcare.

Building trusting relationships and lasting friendships with her patients is significant to her. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Richard, her family, and her grandchildren. She also enjoys working out, shopping, flower gardening, playing with her dog, Jessi, and spending time at the beach

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Ronda, Dental Hygienist


Ronda has been a hygienist with our practice since 1992. She graduated from Westbrook College in Portland, Maine, in 1980, but her dental experience started in her step-dad’s dental practice while in high school. Ronda is married to Michael, and they have two adult children. Their son Jason is the owner of Press Together Juice – an organic, cold-pressed Juice Café in Buckhead and Colony Square. Their daughter Holly manages two Massage Envy Spas and two Joint Chiropractic Centers.

While not at the dental office, Ronda works with domestic rabbit rescue and is one of the managers for the Georgia House Rabbit Society. Her most recent interest includes studying the health benefits of a vegetarian and vegan diet. Ronda also enjoys reading and handcrafts like quilting, stained glass, and art craft projects.

Sheri

Sheri, Dental Hygienist


Sheri has been a hygienist with our practice since August 1999. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1993. She loves her job and enjoys building relationships with her patients. Sheri is married and has a step-daughter who she calls her daughter. While not in the dental office, she enjoys spending time on their boat at the lake and hanging out with friends, family, and her granddaughter, Layla. She loves to travel and be anywhere out on the water in a boat. She is a loyal Georgia fan. Go Dawgs!

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Tara, Dental Hygienist


Tara is originally from Chattanooga, TN. However, she considers herself a native of Cobb County. She has been practicing right here in Cobb County for twenty years. She received her degree in dental hygiene in June 1995 from DeKalb College in Decatur, GA. Tara joined Dr. Chris Adams's team in August 2004. She takes numerous continuing education classes each year to further her knowledge of periodontal care, new technologies, and patient education to serve our community better.

She strives to make dental visits as painless as possible. Tara and her husband, Marc, have two lovely children, Kayla and Dawson. They are die-hard UGA Football Fans, "How 'bout them DAWGS!" While not in the dental office, she enjoys volunteering at her kid's school and attending her.

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Toni, Dental Hygienist


Toni began working at West Cobb Family Dentistry in 2010 and has been a hygienist for over 30 years. She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Armstrong State. Her Dad was in the Air Force, and she was born in Long Island, New York. Toni lived in England for four years and then moved home to Savannah, Georgia. Toni lived in Savannah until moving to Acworth in 2006. Her husband works for Georgia Power, and they have two daughters, and she has one grandson.