Staff Directory
Dentists/Dental Specialists
Our dentists have the experience and training to care for all of your dental needs. Whether a filling or cosmetic dentistry, root canal, oral surgery, implants or full mouth rehabilitation, you can be confident in the treatment provided at Talbot Dental Associates.
General Dentists
- James E. Talbot, D.D.S., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D., F.P.F.A
- Ronald W. Reid, D.M.D.
- Laura C. Ridley, D.M.D.
Dental Specialist
- Michael A. Holmes, D.D.S.– Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Assistants
Our caring and compassionate dental assistants strive to make the patients as comfortable as possible during their dental procedures. Several of our assistants have received training in expanded duties and are able to further assist the dentists with your treatment.
Dental Assisting Staff
- Nickey Newton - Clinical Coordinator
- Joel Pritchett
- Leslie Smithson
- Carla Weaver
- Rhonda Newton
- Holly Chastain
Lab Technicians
- Randy Dyer
Dental Hygienists
Our dental hygiene team consists entirely of registered dental hygienists. They maintain healthy smiles by educating patients in oral hygiene aids and techniques, providing periodontal treatment through dental scalings and cleanings, applying fluoride, and placing sealants to aid in the prevention of decay.
Dental Hygienists
- Lori Brown, R.D.H.
- Brenda Hall, R.D.H.
- Amanda McFarland, R.D.H.
- Heather Thurman, R.D.H.
Front Office Staff
The pleasant front office staff will assist you in scheduling your dental visits, explain your treatment plan and will answer any of your financial questions. They will also explain the dental benefits of your insurance plan and file your insurance claims on your behalf.
Front Office Staff
- Mandy Darby – Financial Coordinator
- Maria Guzman – Receptionist and Translation
- Tammie Talbot – Office Manager
- Beverley Abernathy - Appointment Coordinator/Assistant