Team
At Dr. Brooks' office all oral surgical assistants are accredited by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia Assistants Program and attend annual review courses. Dr. Brooks holds an Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. All office staff members maintain Basic Life Support accreditation.
Chris
Insurance Coordinator and Senior Business Associate
Passion/Hobby - Die. Hard. Friends. Fan. COULD there be a better fan than Chris? She has the best shows, quotes and Joey + Phoebe lines to make it through life laughing!
Chris has more than 20 years of experience in the field of oral surgery and is well versed in all aspects of assisting both hospital and office. Currently, Chris has moved to the Administrative side of the office and is the Insurance Coordinator and Senior Business Associate. Because software and electronic business transactions change at a rapid pace, Chris manages to stay abreast and seek greater efficiency in managing the business as technology develops. She is a graduate of Western Piedmont Community College and is a certified dental assistant with OMAAP and DAANCE certifications.
Ashley
Oral Surgical Assistant
Passion/Hobby - Die. Hard. Braves. Fan. Ashley understands the nuances and history of baseball better than most followers of the sport. The nine innings on the field and dugout provide unparalleled excitement in life!
Ashley has over 12 years of experience in the oral surgery field. Her initial introduction to the work came by way of her Freedom High School Senior Project. Ashley has an Associate Degree in Applied Science – Dental Hygiene from Guilford Technical Community College. She took her prerequisite coursework in Dental Hygiene from Western Piedmont Community College. Ashley successfully completed in 2012 the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) and thus has two nationally recognized certifications in dental hygiene and oral surgical assisting.
Destiny
Surgical Assistant
Passion/Hobby - Die. Hard. Savvy. Shopper. Destiny knows the latest trends, styles and best pricing on popular items. Her style is always on point and aspirational. Stay young at heart and enjoy the times because Stanley may ask for his cup back one day!
Destiny joined the office in 2023 after the completion of her Dental Assisting education in Lake Norman. She is a graduate of West Lincoln High School and was a competitive cheerleader. She enjoys traveling and being with family. She has current certifications in CPR, dental X-ray imaging and office emergencies. We are appreciative to have a new addition to the team.
