Our Doctors

Kathryn is one of our amazing hygienists. She attended Matoaca High School and completed her dental hygiene degree at Virginia Western in Roanoke, VA. Kathryn also attended Virginia Tech and majored in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. She worked at a physical therapy clinic before pursuing her career as a dental hygienist. One of Kathryn's favorite things about being a hygienist is building rapport with her patients and aiding in their oral health needs.

Kathryn has been married for five years to her husband, Wade, and has a step-daughter, Alyssa. Kathryn loves to read, hike, and hang out with her dog, Bailey, in her spare time. If she is not here, you can catch her in the mountains of Southwest Virginia.

Lauren joined the practice in the fall of 2020 as a part of our incredible front office team, taking on the role of Billing Coordinator. She has known she wanted to work in the dental field since she was a little girl.

Her journey started in the Spring of 2015 when she completed dental assisting school, and she has transitioned to the front office role over the years. She loves helping her patients and seeing the confidence we give them each day by improving their smiles! Lauren was born and raised in Dinwiddie County, where she still lives with her son Barrett & fur baby Chloe.

In her free time, you can find Lauren spending time with her family and friends, going out to eat at local restaurants, and getting on as many beach trips as she can!

Angelica, also known as Gel, joined Chester Road Family Dental in 2019 and worked in the dental field for over 5 years. She was born and raised in Richmond, VA and graduated from L.C. Bird high school and now lives and works in Chester.

Angelica likes getting to know her patients and making them feel comfortable.She has a beautiful daughter named Avery, who keeps her busy while not at the office. She also loves cats and has three fur babies. You will find Gel spending time with her daughter, hanging out with family, and playing ultimate frisbee in her free time.

Mandie has been in the dental field for over 13 years. She started as a dental assistant and then decided to further her education and attend Halifax Community College to become a Registered Dental Hygienist.

She joined the Chester Road Family Dental hygiene team in 2021. Mandie enjoys building relationships with her patients and making sure they are comfortable during their entire visit.When not at work, Mandie loves to travel and spend time with her husband Matt of almost 5 years. They enjoy taking Maci, their chocolate lab, to the lake for walks.

Rebecca joined the practice in 2017 and is our Office Manager. She has been in the dental field for over 20 years. Her dental journey started as a dental assistant, and she has transitioned over the years to a manager.

Rebecca oversees the office and tries to ensure that every patient has a GREAT dental experience from the back to the front. She has a passion for helping people and enjoys building relationships with patients and staff.

When she is not at the office, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband, Greg, and their two beautiful children. Like most moms, she is busy running from sports events and cheer practices but enjoys finding time to learn and grow in her field. To relax, she loves hiking with her 2 huskies, going kayaking, enjoys making cards, and hanging out with her friends and family.

Claudia was born in Cuba and came to the U.S. when she was 6 years old. She was raised in Newport News, VA, and recently moved to Chester after she married the love of her life in March of 2020. She has worked in the dental field for over 5 years.

Claudia loves when patients leave her chair happy and confident with their smiles. Another fun fact about Claudia is that she speaks Spanish, and she enjoys seeing the Hispanic/Latino community's eyes light up when they can trust and speak to someone who understands them. When Claudia is not at work, you will find her hanging out with her family. She also loves to travel and relax at home.

Caroline enjoys getting to know her patients and learning about their lives during their visits. She believes that conversations create a bond and appreciates the opportunity to be a part of each person's life.

Caroline's job is to treat and prevent gum disease and educate patients about the importance of caring for their oral health. Caroline started working in the dental field in 2006 as a dental assistant, then studied dental hygiene at Thomas Nelson Community College. After moving back from VA Beach recently, she joined Chester Road Family Dental and loves being a part of a team that helps our patients and supports each other.

When not working, Caroline can often be found on the beach or somewhere on the water. She grew up here in Chester and has always been passionate about dentistry. She enjoys continuing learning about oral health care and the new advances in dentistry.