Charlene
Office Manager
“I love my doctors and co-workers. We are like a family—always there for one another in and out of the office. I love working in a family practice where we really get to know our patients and build a close relationship with them.”
– Charlene
Charlene’s fascination with teeth and wanting her own teeth to be exceptionally white sparked her interest in working in the field of dentistry. She is a 2008 graduate of the Academy of Dental Assisting in Lexington. She finds satisfaction from being around patients and seeing how happy they are when they leave the office.
Charlene is originally from Nicholasville, KY. She and her husband, Kyle, have a daughter, Olivia. In her leisure time, Charlene enjoys reading, shopping, going to movies, and spending time with friends and family. And she loves the art of dance. As a former dance team member and coach, she now enjoys watching her daughter dance at recitals.
Janet
Office Administrator
Janet has been an office administrator since the 1980s. She decided to work in the field of dentistry because she finds it interesting and enjoys working with patients.
Janet is a native of Lexington, KY. She has one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, and two “granddogs.” When she is not at work, she enjoys the outdoors, family pool parties, and spoiling her grandchildren.
Vikki
Dental Hygienist
“Working with a group of good, genuine people motivates me to come to work each day.”
Vikki has been a registered dental hygienist since 1995. She has a BA in Spanish and Communications at the University of Virginia and an Associates of Science in Dental Hygiene from Coastal Carolina College. She loves her job and enjoys listening to and helping her patients. She’s developed many wonderful relationships.
Vikki has three grown children. Her oldest child and only daughter, Jett, is a graphic designer and author in New Mexico. Her middle son, David, is an investment specialist with Merrill in Chicago. Her youngest son, Andrew, is a musician gifted in jazz and blues on the piano and also sax. During this pandemic, he is also working for Amazon in Lexington. When Vikki isn’t working, she enjoys Pilates, Hiking, Biking, Cooking, and Yard Work.
Caitlin
Dental Hygienist
“What I find most satisfying about my job is when patients leave happy, no longer fearful of going to the dentist.”
– Caitlin
When Caitlin was a young girl, she loved going to see the dentist and felt inspired by her hygienist. She looks forward to coming to work each day and seeing the patients she’s formed such incredible bonds with. She also loves spending time with her co-workers who make each day pleasant.
Caitlin has a keen interest in the development of dental technology, with an eye toward improving ergonomics for the clinicians and treatment more efficient, comfortable, effective for patients.
She and her husband, Matt, have three cats. In her free time she plays flute, loves to read, and do home improvement projects.
Lainey
Dental Assistant
Lainey is a Lexington native. She attended Dr. Burton’s dental assistant program and has been a dental assistant since 2001. She particularly enjoys seeing people feel better about their smile. Lainey is married and has two sons, two dogs, and a cat. She enjoys boating during her leisure time.