We are proud to have an exceptional group of experienced dental professionals on our staff. Here is an introduction to each of the smiling faces you will see when you visit our practice.
William J. Carter, D.D.S.
Dr. William J. Carter, D.D.S., M.S., has been practicing periodontics for over 29 years. He graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry and completed a residency program in periodontics at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Dr. Carter began his dental career with the U.S. Military. He served in the Dental Corps from 1972 to 1981, earning Commendations and the Meritorious Service Medal in 1981. Presently, he serves in the United States Army Reserve and is proud to serve the Hermitage community in private practice. Read More...
Our Front Office:
Our front office staff have been assisting patients for many years. These are often the first members of our practice to greet and assist you.
Lynne serves as our Insurance Specialist and does billing and some appointment scheduling. She has over 20 years of experience, and will be happy to help you with insurance questions or general treatment questions.
Jennifer is our Appointment Secretary and has been with us since 1999. She assists patients with scheduling, sends reports back to referring offices, and carries out various other office duties. She is a helpful and compassionate member of our staff, and can assist you with scheduling issues. Jennifer also assists in coordinating with referring offices as our Office Relations Coordinator.
Our Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs):
Our dental assistants help to prepare patients before a procedure, provide an extra set of hands during surgery, and help give patient instructions afterwards.
Tracy has over 16 years experience as an RDA. She is trained to provide nitrous oxide monitoring, coronal polishing and dental radiology.
Tracy also serves as the Clinical Relations Coordinator with referring dental practices. During "Lunch and Learn" sessions, she helps to educate referring offices on the techniques and materials used in our office. Her goal is to continually improve the clinical coordination with other practices in order to provide you with optimal care.
Shelly has been an RDA for Dr. Carter since 1994. She is a hard-working and compassionate member of our practice, and welcomes any questions or concerns you may have regarding treatment.
Sarina has been assisting Dr. Carter in surgery as an RDA for over three years, and is currently expanding her training to become a registered dental hygienist. She is a caring and compassionate member of our team, and will be happy to answer your surgical or oral hygiene questions.
Our Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs):
Our hygienists are well adapted at patient education and help Dr. Carter in formation of individual treatment plans. Their objectives are not only to help you maintain good oral health but also to do complete oral exams and history. They continue to raise the bar when it comes to the non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease.
Mary has been with our practice since 1989. She offers exceptional hygiene care, with particular attention to detail. Along with with periodontal cleanings and monitoring your periodontal health, Mary can answer your questions about the implications of changes to your periodontal probe readings.
Donna has been with us for over fifteen years. She strives to provide thorough periodontal maintenance care to help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. As home care is an essential ingredient to this effort, she will also work with you on ways to improve your dental hygiene at home.