Meet the Team at Premier Smiles & Implant Dentistry

Name: Shawna
Hometown: Youngstown, Ohio
Role at Premier Smiles: Dental Assistant
The first job you ever had: Chuck E. Cheese (loved doing birthday parties)
Why did you decide on the dental field? I decided on the dental field when my high school teacher made me take a test to see what career my interests would match up with. I took the test and dental was on there so I decided to job shadow and fell in love with the idea of helping people bring a smile to their face. Seeing different aspects of dentistry is always interesting.
Hobbies and Interests: Love the beach, going on walks, being a mom to my son, spending time with family. Something people don't know about me: I went skydiving with my mom and love to travel.
What is your favorite food? Dr. Pepper, strawberries, a good old chicken parmesan and stuffed mushrooms.

Name: Joley
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Role at Premier Smiles: Dental Assistant
The first job you ever had: Sonic drive in
Why did you decide on the dental field? I went into the dental field because I love to help people and wanted to make a difference in how people feel about themselves.
Hobbies and Interests: I love to ride horses and being outdoors. Something people don't know about me: I'm scared of spiders.
What is your favorite food? Mexican food.

Name: LaDonna
Hometown: Lena, OH
Role at Premier Smiles: Front Office Administrative Coordinator
The first job you ever had: Local ice cream shop and video store
Why did you decide on the dental field? I was taking all the coursework for hygiene school and started working in the front office of a dental practice for experience during school. I fell in love with the customer service aspect of working with patients and building relationships with them. I have been working in the front office position ever since.
Hobbies and Interests: Boating, decorating, walking, spending time with my family. Something people don't know about me: Moved from WI, I can't stand the cold weather and snow. I'll be drinking hot tea even if it is 100 degrees outside.
What is your favorite food? Mexican food.

Name: Kayla
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Role at Premier Smiles: Dental Hygienist
The first job you ever had: Babysitting
Why did you decide on the dental field? I chose to go into dental hygiene initially because my older cousin who I looked up to was a hygienist.
Hobbies and Interests: Spending time on the lake and anything with my 2 daughters and husband! Something people don't know about me: I'm a natural blonde.
What is your favorite food? Steak.

Name: Jennifer
Hometown: Bailey, NC
Role at Premier Smiles: Office Admin and Insurance Coordinator
The first job you ever had: Domino's
Why did you decide on the dental field? I volunteered at a nonprofit clinic and have loved it ever since. I've been in the dental field since I graduated college.
Hobbies and Interests: Weightlifting, running, reading, neuroscience, and tennis.
Something people don't know about me: I'm fluent in Spanish.
What is your favorite food? Hibachi

Name: Kaylee
Hometown: Richburg, SC
Role at Premier Smiles: Dental Assistant
The first job you ever had: Sales Associate at Broad River Mercantile in Chester
Why did you decide on the dental field? I decided on the dental field when I had braces as a teenager. They helped me regain confidence in my smile, and that is what I look forward to doing.
Hobbies and Interests: Riding horses and going to rodeos
Something people don't know about me: I like to refurbish furniture.
What is your favorite food? A plain cheeseburger.

Name: Tara
Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Role at Premier Smiles: Dental Hygienist
The first job you ever had: PW's
Why did you decide on the dental field? I wanted to be in a medical field and always loved going to the dentist.
Hobbies and Interests: Gym, being a mom, traveling, hanging out with friends.