MEET OUR TEAM
Admin
Candace Carnley – Administrative Office Manager
Candace joined our team in 2013.
Candace has been in the dental field for more than 19 years. She loves working with patients and being a part of their smile.
As a mom of three, she considers herself a Chaos Coordinator, and loves the mom life and being a sports mom.
Diane – Administrative Patient Coordinator
Diane joined our team in 2019.
Diane enjoys helping others feel confident about their smile.
Diane has two daughters, Hayley and Katie. She enjoys time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors.
Jennifer Soth – Patient Coordinator
Jennifer joined our team in July of 2021. She is new to dentistry but loves the opportunities to help people at Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry.
She has three children, ages 14, 11, and 6 and stays busy driving them to and from sports. She and her husband love spending time with their kids and watching them participate in all of their activities.
When she isn’t watching the kids, she and her husband are rooting on the Dallas Cowboys!
Abby Ports – Patient Coordinator
Abby joined Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in May of 2021. Abby coordinates the hygiene schedule and is often the first face you see when you come into the office.
Abby loves helping and meeting new people, which has made her a natural for this position. She says that even though she just started her career in dentistry, she has learned so much, and is looking forward to continuing helping patients.
Abby is married and she loves fitness and music.
Crystal Rodriguez – Patient Coordinator
Crystal started in the dental field in February 2011. She trained at the front desk and then as a dental assistant. Chrystal joined us at Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in 2024 as a patient coordinator.
Chrystal states that “she has a passion for dentistry and loves being able to welcome patients and help people improve their smiles.”
Chrystal is the mother of three children and enjoys spending quality time with her family and pets.
Insurance Billing
Lisa Parker – Insurance Coordinator
Lisa joined our team in 2015.
Lisa loves it here at Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry because of the relationships she has formed.
She is married to Daryle and they have a beautiful baby girl, Kinslee. She enjoys the lake, boating and decorating.
Tabitha Blake – Billing & Insurance Coordinator
Tabitha joined our Insurance team in 2020 and has been with us since 2013.
Tabitha loves the family vibe between co‐workers and doctors, and interacting with the patients.
She is married to Adam and enjoys hikes with their dog Gunner, visiting wineries and breweries, and game night with friends.
Colleen Ritter – Insurance & Billing Coordinator
Colleen joined our team in 2004.
“I so enjoy the friendships I have made here, both patients and coworkers. It’s nice to have the opportunity to help people with their dental needs.”
She is married to Troy, and a mother of two, Rachel and Zach. Collen enjoys walking, bike riding, spending time at the beach, and “hanging out with hubby.”
Dental Assistant
Phavy Lee – Dental Assistant
Phavy joined our team in 1997.
Phavy enjoys getting to know her patients and encouraging each of them toward great oral health.
Phavy is married to her husband Phan. They have five children ages, 25, 23, 18, 16, 13. She enjoys being with her family and the lake.
Virginia Hayden – Dental Assistant
Virginia joined our team in 2005.
Virginia says that there are too many things she loves about working here to list. She loves making patients feel at ease in the chair and helping educate them on great oral health.
She has been married 10 “Glorious years”, with only furry babies. She enjoys Wineries, Art Museums, Jazz concerts and visiting with her elderly friends.
Bambi Hicks – Dental Assistant
Bambi joined Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in July of 2021. She has been a dental assistant for twenty-eight years.
Her interest in dentistry started when she was a little girl. She loved her dentist and dental hygienist growing up and knew at an early age dentistry was the field for her. She loves working with people. She especially enjoys calming nervous patients and seeing the final results of a good dental appointment. Seeing a patient’s smile after treatment and how it boost their confidence is such a reward for her.
She is the mother of three amazing children and two grandchildren. Bambi enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves camping, boating, and hanging out by a campfire in the mountains, at the river, or the beach.
Alexa Holle – Dental Assistant
Alexa joined our team in 2020.
Alexa loves what cosmetic dentistry does to the self‐esteem of our patients.
She has been with her boyfriend, Austin, for 2 years. She loves to draw, paint, explore the city, and listening to classic rock.
Dental Hygienist
Stephany Covington – Dental Hygienist
Stephany joined our team in 2005.
Stephany loves the rapport she has with her patients, as well as the patient education she provides to ensure optimal oral health.
She is married with one son and one daughter. She loves spending time with her family, attending the kids sporting events, cooking, camping, and the beach. She loves to laugh.
Bethany Snider – Dental Hygienist
Bethany joined our team in 2014.
“I love teaching patients about their oral care and showing them what to do at home, it is so rewarding to see patients improve.”
She loves golf and enjoys her dogs, Colgate and Penny.
Ally Walter – Dental Hygienist
Ally joined our office in July of 2021 after graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dental Hygiene.
Ally loves working in dentistry because of the opportunity she has to directly impact her patients. Ally enjoys teaching the importance of good oral hygiene and getting to know her patients and making them feel comfortable in the dental office. She says the best days are the ones when her patients’ start to see the benefits of their hard work in a beautiful smile.
Ally enjoys traveling, working out, cooking and spending time with her dog, Willow.
Regina Fucito – Dental Hygienist
Regina came to Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in 2019. Regina started her career in dentistry as a dental assistant and then returned to school for her Dental Hygiene degree. She has been a practicing dental hygienist for 25 years.
Regina enjoys the relationships she forms with patients, and helping them understand the importance of good oral hygiene and how to maintain a healthy smile. She says she “loves hearing about you and your families.” Regina has a huge personality and lovely smile barely covered by her mask.
She is happily married to her husband of 16 years. She has and amazing daughter and 2 sweet Schnoodles. She enjoys reading and trying new restaurants in Richmond.
Raquel Gutierrez – Dental Hygienist
Raquel started at Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry as a dental assistant in 2001. She returned to school and graduated from Virginia Commonwealth School of Dental Hygiene in 2009 and returned to our office afterward. She has been in dentistry for 22 years.
Raquel loves meeting people and helping them accomplish their best dental health. She enjoys being part of a team that always puts the patient first.
Outside of work, Raquel enjoys time with her husband and son, cake decorating and collecting crystals. She has a Chipoo puppy named Snivy, and is bilingual in Spanish and English.
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Lisa Brown – Dental Hygienist
Lisa joined our team in 2022 and says Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry has a fun, relaxed environment she really enjoys. “We all really care about one another,” she says.
Lisa loves being a dental hygienist because she really enjoys interacting with her patients and developing a trusting relationship with them. She hopes to encourage and guide her patients in their oral health journey and wants her patients to know that they have her full support.
Outside of work, Lisa loves spending time with her fiance, Adam, and their four fur babies. She lives in Ashland, VA and enjoys traveling. learning about different cultures, exploring new cuisines and wineries, and spending time with friends.
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Miranda Menk – Dental Hygienist
Miranda graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dental Hygiene in 2022 and accepted a position with Grove Avenue Family & Cosmetic Dentistry just before graduation. She has loved working with the newest technology and making new friends her at this office.
Miranda is passionate about her role as a dental hygienist and is so excited about educating and empowering her patients to achieve great oral health.
Miranda and her fiance, Zach, enjoy spending time together and raising their three-year-old husky, Juneau. As a previous competitive swimmer, Miranda loves any day spent near the water.
Kelly Vaughan – Dental Hygienist
Kelly graduated from Virginia Commonwealth School of Dental Hygiene in 2023. She joined our team January of 2024.
Kelly loves building rapport with patients and using her education background to teach oral hygiene instructions. She enjoys using real world examples to break down the steps necessary to help patients achieve proper oral health. She says “I get excited when I can meet patients exactly where they are and come up with a plan together to improve their smile.”
She is happily married and has a son and a daughter. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, hiking, camping, and being outdoors in general. Her favorite place on Earth is the mountains where she grew up, and always looks forward to escaping the city when the mountains are calling.
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