Meet Our Sherrills Ford Dental Team
Ashley
Dental Assistant
Ashley has been part of the Oak Ridge Dental Arts team since the practice opened in 2007. She received her Dental Assisting certification from York Technical College. She is certified in Dental Radiography, Nitrous Oxide, Coronal Polishing and CPR.
Ashley was born and raised in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Outside of work, she enjoys running, hiking, going to concerts, being outside and spending time with her family and friends. She loves going camping with her husband, daughter and dog.
Ashley chose the dental field because dentistry offers many opportunities, challenges and rewards. She enjoys meeting and interacting with her patients and seeing them achieve the smile they have always wanted. Ashley understands that many patients have dental anxiety and she is dedicated to providing a comfortable experience to help overcome their fear. She prioritizes treating each patient as if they are her own family. She is known for being kind, caring and passionate.
Tammy
Dental Hygienist
Tammy has been part of the Oak Ridge Dental Arts team since 2009. Tammy received her Dental Hygiene degree from Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, New York.
Tammy is originally from Auburn, New York and relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina for her husband’s job. In her free time, Tammy enjoys going to yard sales and teaching children’s church. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their son and daughter.
Tammy began her dental career as a dental assistant. She wanted to expand her knowledge and chose to become a dental hygienist. Tammy enjoys establishing a relationship with each of her patients and educating them about how to improve their dental health. She is dedicated to providing a great dental experience for each of her patients. She enjoys providing her patients with long-term dental care to keep their teeth healthy and values her patients’ trust in her. She is known for being very friendly, knowledgeable, and for providing her patients with a painless dental experience.
Janiel
Receptionist
Janiel joined the Oak Ridge Dental Arts team in 2019. Janiel earned her Associates degree in Legal Assistant and worked as a Paralegal in a Law Firm prior to dentistry.
Janiel is originally from Logan, Utah and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2015. She has a twin sister, plays the piano, enjoys decorating and has a great sense of fashion.
Janiel enjoys learning new things, and believes dentistry has many opportunities, challenges and rewards. She loves helping others and meeting new people every single day. She understands that many patients have dental anxiety and she is dedicated to talking to them and providing a calm, comfortable environment to help combat their fears. It is important to Janiel to provide a positive dental experience and let each and every patient know that we truly care for them. She is known for her positive, fun personality and is very kind and caring.