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Smithfield Family Dentistry Team

Meet the Team

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Staci

dental assistant

Staci was born and raised in NC. She started her dental assisting career in 2002. Over the years she has loved learning and staying up to date with the newest dental technology and is always eager to learn more. She also enjoys teaching dental assisting with NCDU.

When not working she adores spending time with her family and friends traveling, experiencing new things, and places, and just enjoying life!

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Brittany

Treatment Coordinator

Brittany was born in Italy, but was raised in North Carolina. She graduated from the dental assisting program at Wayne Community College in 2009. She loves the ever evolving world of dentistry and keeping up with the technology. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, the beach, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

She is so happy to be a part of our team and we are certain she will make you feel at ease during your dental treatment.

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Sydney

dental assistant

Sydney was born and raised in North Carolina and currently resides in Coats, North Carolina. She graduated from Triangle School of Dental Assisting in 2021 and has since fallen in love with dentistry. She enjoys learning new things every day.

She enjoys coming to work and bonding with patients daily. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her son, and her family, shopping, and hanging out with her friends.

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Eden

dental assistant

Eden was born and raised in North Carolina. While living most of her life in Harkers Island, she currently lives in Selma, NC. She graduated from NC Dental U in 2021 and pursued a new career in the dental field after working in the medical field as a medical assistant. She has since fallen in love with Dentistry.

She enjoys making a difference in each patient's life. When not at work, she enjoys hunting & fishing and being around her family & friends. 

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Ashley

Hygienist

Meet our wonderful Hygienist, Ashley! Ashley was born and raised in Pine Level, North Carolina, but embraces her Honduran culture. Ashley graduated from the Wake Tech Dental Hygiene program in 2018. She is passionate about her career and strives to give each patient a thorough and precise yet gentle experience every time.

To her, there’s nothing more gratifying than educating and helping patients overcome their dental fears. She enjoys Zumba class, trying new food, and spending time with her pup, Benny!

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Laura

Hygiene Assistant

Laura was born in Goldsboro North Carolina but was raised here in the US and Mexico. She graduated from the assisting program in 2020. She enjoys traveling back to Mexico with her sister , writing about whatever she is feeling inspired by at the moment and she loves her dog Theo.

She is so happy to have been given the opportunity to work with such an amazing and kind team and is always looking forward to growing in the dentistry field.

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Tammy

Receptionist

Tammy has been in dentistry for 35 years. She started out as a chairside assistant, eventually transitioning to various front-office positions. She currently processes insurance verifications here at Smithfield Family Dentistry.

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Yesi

Receptionist

Yesenia (Yesi) was raised in Selma, North Carolina. She is married with three kids. She enjoys spending time with her family riding four-wheelers at the beach and in the mountains. She is a foodie with a huge heart. "My main goal is making sure patients are comfortable". Yesi looks forward to checking you in soon!

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Heather

Dental Assistant

Heather was born and raised in Connecticut but has called the Carolinas home for most of her adult life. She graduated as a CDA from CPCC in Charlotte in 2006 and now resides in Garner, NC.

Making patients feel more relaxed and just chatting away about different things is something that she loves to do. Outside of work, Heather is a HUGE sports fan, especially NASCAR and the NFL. She loves trying new restaurants and traveling with her husband.