Meet Our Harrisonburg Dental Team

Melba, Front Office/Insurance Coordinator

Melba first joined our office in 2009 and has been in the dental field since 2007. She earned her Associate in Accounting from National College, graduating with High Honors. Additionally, she is certified in CPR, first aid, X-rays, CareCredit financing, and has received training focused on mini-dental implants. Melba is currently a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM). Just being able to give patients a great smile means the world to her!

Originally from Broadway, Melba has a fiancé named Jeremie, a daughter named Brooklyn, and two grandchildren. Outside of work, her hobbies include taking care of the animals on her farm (chickens, cows, sheep, and pigs), being with family and friends, swimming, and fishing. Melba is also a 4-H leader for the Singers Glen 4-H Club.

Craig, Dental Hygienist

Craig has over 15 years of experience in dentistry and been with our team since 2012. He attended both Bridgewater College and Virginia Commonwealth University, earning his bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.

Craig originally hails from Bridgewater, and he is married with four children. His interests include soccer, hiking, camping, backpacking, and video/board games. Something interesting about Craig: he once spent several weeks in the rainforests of Costa Rica doing ecological research.

Brandy, Registered Dental Hygienist

Brandy has been working as a dental hygienist since 2013, and she loves getting to know her patients and helping them regain their best smiles while overcoming any anxiety. She studied at Blue Ridge Community College and earned her Associate in Dental Hygiene degree from Danville Community College.

Originally from right here in Harrisonburg, Brandy and her husband, Billy, have a daughter named Chloe and a son named Cooper. In her free time, she enjoys being with family, camping, shopping, and visiting the beach.

Heidi, Dental Hygienist

Heidi has been part of the dental field since 2018 and has loved every minute of it. A native of Harrisonburg, she studied at Lord Fairfax Community College to earn her associate's degree in dental hygiene before going to Old Dominion University to receive her Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. The best part about her job is helping anxious patients feel comfortable about their treatments and confident in their smiles.

Away from the office, Heidi lives with her wonderful husband and their labradoodle named Bruno. She loves being active outdoors and doing activities like running, biking, hiking, and traveling. In fact, she once visited five different countries in a single day!

Katherine, Hygiene/Sterilization Assistant

Katherine deeply enjoys getting to work alongside such a skilled and motivated team every day while helping our patients get their smiles back. She completed her training at the Valley Career and Technical Center and earned her X-ray certificate at VCU.

When she isn’t working, Katherine likes to spend most of her free time with family, ideally playing with her niece and nephews. On the weekends, you’ll often find her studying for dental hygiene school, collecting candles, or reading.

Ciende, Dental Assistant

Ciende is from here in Harrisonburg, and she’s been a member of our team for 14 years with 18 years spent in the dental field as a whole. She’s also certified in X-rays and has advanced training in CEREC and mini dental implants. She loves seeing transformations happen in patients' lives once their smiles are improved.

Ciende is the busy mom of two very active children, and her interests outside of work include spending time with her family, going to the beach, and doing mud runs!

Maria, Dental Assistant

Maria received her dental education from the Massanutten Technical Center. She also has additional training in dental radiation. She is originally from Mexico and speaks fluent Spanish, which goes a long way towards helping our Hispanic patients feel right at home.

Maria has a small family who tend to be quiet until you get to know them. When she has free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and athletic activities. She has a big, outgoing personality!

Something interesting about Maria: She loves being outdoors but is terrified of all types of bugs.

Diana, Dental Assistant

Since joining our team in the summer of 2022, Diana has thoroughly enjoyed helping people feel as comfortable as possible during their procedures. She attended Massanutten Technical Center where she earned her dental assistant certificate. She also took a course at Lord Fairfax Community College and has experience with CEREC same-day dental crowns. 

Some of Diana’s favorite ways to spend her free time are going to car shows with her brother and skiing with her family.

Sharon, Office Administrator

Originally from Mount Sidney, Sharon has been working in dentistry since 2014. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Virginia Tech and is currently a member of the AADOM (American Association of Dental Office Managers). She loves working with such friendly and caring people!

Sharon and her husband, Dale, have two grown children and three grandchildren (including a set of fraternal twins). When she isn’t at the office, she enjoys reading, tending the yard, watching the deer on her land, and soaking in sunsets from her back deck.

Danielle, Scheduling Coordinator

Danielle says that nothing is more rewarding than helping a patient rediscover their confidence. Also a licensed cosmetologist, she worked as a dental assistant for five years before moving into administration and starting with our practice.

Danielle and her husband, Cody, married in 2022, and she likes to spend her downtime crafting, reading, and hanging out with her niece and nephew.