Meet Our Team At Champions for oral health

IBETH

Ibeth, the office manager joined our team as the Scheduling Coordinator in 2016. Prior to this she started as a Financial Coordinator in 2001. She understands the importance of office etiquette and patient customer service practices. 

She was born in Washington, DC and raised in Northern Virginia. She resides in the city of Fairfax with her husband and her son. In her free time Ibeth dedicates herself to her garden, fitness, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends. 

Ibeth states that the best part about working at Champions for Oral Heath is the family-like environment that has been established between the staff and patients. 

EMILY

Emily, our Insurance Coordinator and Social Media/ Marketing Designer graduated from Columbia College in Columbia, SC with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She went back to school to become a Dental Assistant and has been working in dentistry since 2014. She is originally from Columbia, SC. 

Emily and her husband were college sweethearts. He now serves in the United States Navy. Together they have one son and a Shih Tzu named Leo. They have been through several deployments and many times apart because of his job. The Champions for Oral Health team has become family away from family for her! 

Emily's favorite part of her job is interacting with the patient's everyday. It is important to her that the first thing patients see when they walk through the door is a smiling, friendly face. A little southern charm never hurts! 

YOLANDA

Yolanda was born and raised in Northern Virginia. She has three brothers, all of whom are named Tyrone just like her dad. Yes, just like George Foreman. She has a 4-year-old daughter named Mia. After graduating from Hayfield High School in 2002, Yolanda went to the MIHT School in Lorton to study dental assisting. She enjoys dentistry and working with and meeting new people every day. Yolanda has been an assistant for over 5 years. She enjoys volleyball, shopping and watching scary movies.

MELINDA

Melinda was born in Fairfax and attended South Lakes High School in Reston. When she entered dentistry in 1984, she realized that she was blessed with a career that would make her very happy as well.

She is the mother of a wonderful 31 year old daughter, a 21 year old son, and a 25 year old step-son. She is married to her handsome husband Russell. She also has 2 grand children, Reagan and Tommy.

Much of her free time is spent shopping for treasures at consignment stores, an occasional adventure at the casino, and taking part in fun-filled family events.

Melinda has been a dental assistant for over 30 years now. She still takes continuing education courses, and she has earned many certificates and awards. She is happy in the knowledge that she gets to help patients everyday!

MIMI

Mimi graduated from Northern Virginia Community College in 2002 with an Associate in Applied Science degree. She has been with our practice since 2005. 

Mimi became interested in becoming a Dental Hygienist when she was 16 years old. She really enjoyed getting her teeth cleaned and talking to her Hygienist. She enjoys interacting with her patients and educating them on how they can improve their oral and overall health. She makes sure her patients receive gentle, thorough cleanings. 

Mimi is married and has one son. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, talking walks with her dogs, listening to music, and watching old sitcoms. 

Brittany

Brittany has been working in dentistry since 2013 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Her number one goal is to make her patients feel as comfortable as possible and leave her chair smiling from ear to ear.

She loves to have fun and you can frequently hear her humming a tune while she is moving about the office. She is married with three sons. In her free time, she likes to read, listen to podcasts, travel, and spend time wit her family.