Assistants
Meet Our Team
Abdi G.
Abdi joined CCFD in June 2015 and has been in the dental field since 2004. He attended University North Carolina, Fayetteville Tech, and OTT. He is originally from Puerto Rico, and has lived in Chadbourn, NC since 2001. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and studying the Bible.
Alexandra (Lexie) A.
Lexie joined CCFD in 2023. She attends Cape Fear Community College pursuing her dental assisting certificate. Lexie is from Concord, NC. She moved to Oak Island in 2021. She and her fiancé enjoy weekends together fishing and being active in their church. She loves cooking, eating and coffee! She is a beauty enthusiast loving hair styling, make-up & nail artistry and skin care. Her dog Pico makes her smile.
Ashley T.
Ashley Joined CCFD in 2021. She attends Cape Fear Community College working towards her Associate of Arts degree. Ashley’s hometown is Wilmington where she resides currently. When she gets a break from work and school, Ashley enjoys painting and spending time with family and friends.
Daneen H.
Another escapee from the harsh Ohio winters, Daneen moved to Conway, SC in 2024, joining CCFD as a Dental Assistant shortly thereafter. Other than going to the beach (which she loves!), Daneen stays active by roller skating, running, and working out at her gym.
Desiree B.
Desiree B. started as a Hygiene Assistant for CCFD in 2024. A lifelong resident of Leland, NC, Desiree attended Brunswick Community College and is new to the field of Dentistry. Outside of her work as a Hygiene Assistant, Desiree enjoys drawing, traveling, cooking, and cleaning.
Emily W.
Emily joined CCFD in 2023. She attended Alamance Community College and earned a DA11 certificate. She has worked in general dentistry and endodontics. When Emily has time to herself, she lives the coastal lifestyle enjoying beaches, bikes and bonfires. She plays darts and tennis and loves spending time with her kids.
Heather M.
Heather has been with CCFD since September of 2020. Heather is new to the dental field but has been in the healthcare world for over 16 years! She is originally from the Maryland/Delaware area but has been in Wilmington since May of 2020. Heather enjoys going to concerts, going to the beach, living the married life, and spending time with her 2 cats.
Jasmin V.
Jasmin joined CCFD in 2023. She is working towards an Associate’s degree at Cape Fear Community College. Jasmin is from the small town of Teachy in Duplin County, NC. She lives in Wilmington and enjoys walking on the beach, hiking and just being outdoors in local parks. Jasmin loves spending time with her family, watching movies and “spoiling” her two cats.
Jill Y.
With over 20 years of experience as a dental assistant, Jill joined CCFD in 2024. Originally from Spartanburg, SC, Jill traded the mountains for the beach and moved to Leland in 2006. Jill loves spending time with her husband, son, and pets, 4-wheeling, and, of course, going to the beach.
Karla N.
Karla joined CCFD in 2022. She has over 15 years’ experience in dentistry and is a graduate of the Colorado School of Dental Assisting. Karla is from Indiana, she lived in Colorado for 27 years before relocating to Oak Island. She enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, knitting and reading when she has free time.
Kelsey M.
Kelsey has been with CCFD since August 2020. Kelsey attended Cape Fear Community College and has been a dental assistant for 5 years. Kelsey is originally from PA, but now resides in Wilmington and has been there for 17 years. She enjoys going to the beach, paddle boarding, spending time with her boyfriend and her two fur babies Chloe and Sadie.
Kiersti S.
Kiersti joined CCFD in 2023. She has been a dental assistant for 11 years. She completed the CDA certificate program at YTI Mecanicsburg and earned an EFDA certificate at YTI Lancaster. Kiersti is from Lancaster, PA. She lives in Wilmington and enjoys gardening, travelling, camping, surfing and game nights with friends. In addition to her love of helping people through dentistry, she is a holistic lifestyle student and aspires to be a certified yoga instructor.
Megan P.
Megan joined us at CCFD in 2017 and has been working in the dental field for three years. She is originally from Waxhaw, NC, and received her education from Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs. Megan moved to Southport, NC in 2017. When she’s not in the office helping patients, Megan enjoys beachcombing, hiking, fantasy football, and spending time with her husband.
Miranda H.
Miranda has been with CCFD since August 2020, after recently graduating from Cape Fear Community College on August 1, 2020. Miranda was born and raised in Nakina, NC where she still currently resides. Some of Miranda’s hobbies include swimming, going to the river, drawing, riding ATV’s and reading.
Penny J.
Penny joined CCFD in 2006 and has been in the dental field since 1979. She is from Greensboro, NC and has lived in Oak Island since 2006. Penny enjoys going to church and spending time with family and friends. She loves people and feels that she has been placed on this earth to serve.
Savannah G.
Savannah is from the Baltimore area and moved to Southport about a year and a half ago. She is currently attending the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and brings five years of customer service knowledge to the CCFD team, which she joined in 2019. In her free time, Savannah likes going to the beach and spending time with friends. She says, “Hanging out at American Fish Company listening to music is my favorite in the summer!”
Tamesha H.
Tamesha has been with CCFD since February 2017. She attended Miller Motte and has been a dental assistant for 5 years. Tamesha is originally from Leland. Her hobbies include spending time with her 4 children and husband, cooking, shopping, getting dressed up, and modeling.
Tierra H.
Tierra joined CCFD in 2024. She completed the Sunrise School of Dental Assisting program and has been in the dental industry since 2019. Tierra is from Winston-Salem. She lives in Wilmington where she spends her free time enjoying the beaches and parks, bike riding with her son Kingston and playing with their dog Bella.