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Christina Davis—Certified Dental Assistant

Christina received her Dental Assisting certificate in 1999. Christina considers this her “dream job” and looks forward to many years of continued development with our office. Recently, she has started to pursue her expanded duties certification—wish her luck!

Melinda Damiano—Certified Dental Assistant

Michelle Lehman—Certified Dental Assistant

Chelle started in December 2006. She attended Coastal Carolina Community College and comes to our office with three years of general practice experience. We encourage everyone to extend a warm welcome to Chelle as she “learns the ropes” in our unique office atmosphere.

Joy Jones—Registered Dental Hygienist

Joy is a native of Onslow County and graduated from CCCC in 1995. To fulfill a desire to spend more time with her children, Joy recently decided to begin working part time. She is ecstatic to be part of an office where providing complete optimal care is paramount and looks forward to many years of continued growth with Dr. Armstrong.

About our Team

Melissa Knapp—Certified Dental Assistant

Melissa has been working for Dr. Armstrong since 1996, immediately after graduating from Coastal Carolina Community College. As our most senior team member, Melissa is able to contribute to all areas of the office, including OSHA standards, supply ordering, repairs and all reception desk responsibilities.

Candy Thompson—Treatment Coordinator

                                  Certified Dental Assistant

Candy is originally from NC, graduating from

Coastal Carolina Community College in 1991 with a Dental Assisting Degree. She has been working for Dr. Armstrong since 1998 and in 2002 advanced to the position of Treatment Coordinator to manage the scheduling of patients and treatment.

Jane Sawyer—Administrative Director

Originally from Massachusetts, Jane has been working with Dr. Armstrong since April of 2001. She has completed certification testing as a Certified Independent Trainer for Dentrix Dental Systems and enjoys traveling to dental offices throughout Eastern Carolina to educate dental teams in all areas of dental practice management.

Betsy Gollick—Registered Dental Hygienist

Betsy graduated from Coastal Carolina Community College in 2000. Starting with Dr. Armstrong’s office in March of 2004, she comes from a family of dental practitioners. As our lead hygienist, Betsy has been vital in the transition of our hygiene team.

Shonda Kuone —Registered Dental Hygienist

Shonda started her dental career in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, receiving training as a dental assistant before working in private practice as a receptionist. She returned to school for her Dental Hygiene degree, graduating in 2007 at the top of her class.

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