Meet our Friendly, Dental Team
Becky, Practice Administrator
Simpsonville
Becky has been a member of our team since 2012. She comes from Huntington, WV and attended Marshall University. She loves her wonderful patients, and she thinks the Powdersville dental office is so pretty!
Becky has two grown sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. Whenever she has free time outside of the dental office, she enjoys gardening, shopping, hanging out by her pool, and reading. She was actually born on Valentine’s Day.
Kyra, Financial Coordinator
Simpsonville
Kyra has been a team member of Tylan Creek since 2005. She attended Greenville Technical College for medical coding. Kyra is from Augusta, GA and is a die-hard Georgia Bulldogs fan! Kyra loves and appreciates her patients and loves the bond she shares with them and her fellow co-workers.
Kyra has a wonderful husband, two children; a daughter and a son, and two dogs -- Tybee and Georgia. When not at work Kyra enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, working out and reading.
Amy, Registered Dental Hygienist/Department Head
Simpsonville
Amy has over 25 years of experience in dentistry and has been here at Tylan Creek Family Dentistry since 2012. She is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and attended the University of Pittsburgh. Amy has additional training in Philips ZOOM Whitening System and is CPR/AED certified. She loves being around her coworkers, as well as helping patients achieve and maintain healthy mouths.
Amy has a loud, crazy family, including twins. When she isn’t busy at the dental office, she enjoys gardening, landscaping, and hiking. She has lived in five states and practiced dentistry in four of them!
Angela, Registered Dental Hygienist/Hygiene Coordinator/Team Leader
Powdersville
Originally from Lynchburg, VA, Angela has been a member of our team since 2005 and has more than two decades of overall dental experience under her belt! She attended Liberty University before pursuing her education in dental hygiene at Virginia Western Community College. As for her favorite part of her job, she loves working with friends and helping her patients feel better about their smiles each day.
Angela’s family is small and simple: one husband, one daughter, and one dog. As a family, they love taking walks to downtime Greenville and going on weekend trips. She also has a Biblical Counseling certification and leads a small group of teenage girls at her church!
Tasha, Public Relations Specialist & Treatment Coordinator
Greenwood
With over two decades of experience in dentistry, Tasha has been with our dental office for a while -- and she says the best thing about her job is that she gets paid to talk! She is originally from Williamston, SC and attended the Greenville Technical College Dental Assisting Program.
Tasha married her high school sweetheart, and they have two wonderful children together. Outside of dentistry, Tasha enjoys fishing, reading, and traveling. When asked to share a fun fact about herself, she said, “I was born with a tooth, and it did not fall out until I was 5!”
Kala, Registered Dental Hygienist
Simpsonville
Kala joined our staff in 2016, though she has been in the dental field since 2009. She received her Associate's degree in Applied Science (Dental Hygiene) from Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL. Kala also has her certification for CPR/AED and advanced training in Philips ZOOM Whitening System. What she enjoys most about her job is being able to help patients smile more.
Kala is originally from Farmington, IL. She is married with a daughter, Charlotte, a son, Camden, and a loveable lab mix, Murphy. Her family is very fun and laid-back, and they all enjoy spending time together whenever possible. Her other hobbies include running, camping, hiking, and going to the beach. And… she can lick her elbow! Try it, I bet you can’t!
Lauren, Dental Assistant
Powdersville
Originally from Orlando, FL, Lauren first joined our team in 2015. She attended Greenville Technical College and loves both the people she works with and the ones she treats. Lauren is also CPR/AED certified.
Lauren married in October 2017 and she and her husband recently welcomed their baby girl; Miller, and have a beautiful golden retriever, Charlie. Lauren has an energetic, crazy, and very loud family. Her hobbies include baking, doing outdoor activities, and traveling.
Meagan, Certified Dental Assistant/Department Head/Inventory Coordinator
Simpsonville
Meagan is married and has one son and one daughter and a chocolate lab. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, shopping, and painting. She actually first met her husband when they were 13 years old and they’ve been together ever since.
Sarah, Certified Dental Assistant/Lab Coordinator
Simpsonville
Sarah is originally from North Augusta, SC and started at our dental office in 2017. She says the best thing about her job is getting to meet so many interesting people and being able to help them care for their smiles. Sarah attended Greenville Technical College and is certified in CPR/AED and nitrous oxide monitoring. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys cooking, sewing, and painting. She can also play the piano!
Madison, Registered Dental Hygienist
Simpsonville
Madison joined our team in June 2018 and is relatively new to the dental field. She says one of the best things about her job is the amazing people she works with every day. Originally from Aiken, SC, Madison has her Bachelor’s degree in public health from the University of South Carolina and earned her dental hygiene certification from Midlands Technical College. Madison enjoys being with her friends and family, spending time outdoors (whether in the mountains or by water), and live concerts!
Jessica, Certified Dental Assistant
Simpsonville
Jess has 7 years of experience in dentistry and enjoys helping patients calm down and seeing how happy they are when they achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Jess grew up in Powdersville and Seneca and attended Tri-County Technical College. As a dental assistant, Jess is certified in nitrous oxide, as well as, CPR/AED. In her free time, Jess enjoys hanging out with her 3 dogs, being by the water, and trying new foods. Next time you see her, ask Jess whether or not she can carry a tune!
Alyssa, Certified Dental Assistant and Treatment Coordinator
Greenwood
Alyssa has always called Greenwood home. She first joined the Tylan Creek team in October of 2018, and she loves being able to serve the community that she grew up in so directly, as well as working alongside an amazing group of people every day! She attended Greenville Technical College for her education; she is also certified in both CPR and dental assisting.
At home, Alyssa and her husband have two children, a three-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy. She absolutely loves spending her evenings and weekends with them, especially when it’s by the pool or on the lake. Here’s a fun fact about her: she knew she wanted to work in the dental field ever since she was a little girl!
Veronica, Registered Dental Hygienist
Simpsonville
Veronica joined our dental office more than six years ago, and her career in dentistry spans over 20 years now! She attended the dental hygiene program at Greenville Technical College, and she now holds certifications in CPR and local infiltration anesthesia. Every day, she looks forward to working alongside an amazing team and providing each patient with the best possible care.
When she’s not helping patients in our dental office, you can find Veronica hanging out with her amazing husband, their two sweet daughters, and their dog. As for hobbies, she likes swimming, riding her Peloton, pickling vegetables, and helping out at her church!
Stephanie, Front Desk
Stephanie hails from the Greenville area and attended Southern Wesleyan University for her education, earning a degree in early childhood/family studies. As part of our dental family, she really enjoys meeting all of the patients and helping them love their smiles again! She also feels lucky to spend time alongside such wonderful coworkers.
Today, Stephanie lives in Pelzer with her fiancé (who is her college sweetheart). In her spare time, she loves spending time with her loved ones, reading, and watching movies. An interesting fact about her: there is a picture of her on the side of Greenville High School’s bus!
Natalie, Dental Hygienist
Natalie studied dental hygiene at Greenville Technical College, and today, she is certified in CPR, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide. Her favorite part of working at Tylan Creek is the wonderful people and patients she gets to interact with every day!
Originally from Powdersville, Natalie comes from a small and very close family. Her favorite hobbies in her spare time include traveling, hiking, and cheering for Clemson. She’s also traveled to over 15 different beaches in her life, with hopefully more to come in the future.
Allison, Dental Assistant
Simpsonville
Allison is originally from Greenville! She studied at Capstone Career Development Center and has received certifications in CPR, radiation, and chairside assisting. So far, her favorite aspect of her job is that, like each patient, every workday is unique.
Outside the office, Allison loves working out and spending time with friends and family. She also recently started baking!
Andrea, Dental Assistant
Greenwood
Andrea has been an important member of our team for more than three years now, and she started dental assisting at the age of 17! To this day, she is passionate about helping each patient in her treatment chair. Plus, working alongside her passionate work family makes her job all the more rewarding.
Andrea and her husband got married in 2018, and they have a two-year-old son named Andrew. She absolutely loves spending as much time as she can with her family, but she also makes time for other hobbies, including attending her local church. Here’s something you might not know about her: she can speak, read, and write Spanish.
Tonia Ashley, Dental Hygienist
Greenwood
Like many of our talented team members, Tonia’s experience in the dental field spans several decades. She studied at Greenville Technical College, and she is now a registered dental hygienist with a license for anesthesia. If that wasn’t impressive enough, she also has her nitrous oxide certification! Through and through, her favorite part of her job is helping people obtain optimal oral health with thorough cleanings and helpful recommendations.
Jenny, Admin
Greenwood
A Greenville native, Jenny joined our team almost two years ago now. Throughout her career, she has genuinely enjoyed being able to help others and assist her co-workers throughout the day however she can.
Jenny and her high school sweetheart found their way back together after 15 years, and they have been married for 17 years now! They each have an adult son as well as two precious grandboys. When she isn’t with her family, some of her favorite things to do with her time are doing yardwork and hanging out with her sweet boxer bulldog.
Katya, Dental Assistant
Greenwood
In addition to attending Kryviy Rih National University in Ukraine, Katya completed on-the-job training and earned her certification in dental radiology. As a result, she has experience in everything from root canals to prosthetic teeth! Still, her favorite part of her job is serving people by helping restore their smiles – it never stops being rewarding.
Katya is happily married, and she has a passion for languages! She absolutely loves traveling, discovering new places to visit, and reading books in English, Russian, and Spanish. She also is a talented artist!
Lori, Dental Hygienist
Greenwood
Lori graduated from Greenville Technical College in 2004 with an associate degree in dental hygiene. Now, she is certified in CPR, first aid, and nitrous oxide, and she has two decades of experience in the dental field! She joined our team in 2023, and she has loved getting to know each patient and working alongside the best co-workers ever since.
Lori and her husband have two sons, who are 16 and 11. Since they live on a farm, they get to spend lots of time outdoors, which they love. Here’s a fun fact about her: she is a “multiple sneezer” – her personal record is 13 in a row!
Megan, Dental Assistant
Greenwood
With six years of experience in the dental field, Megan joined our Greenwood dental team. She is originally from Clinton, SC, and she graduated from Clinton High School before going on to earn her X-ray certification. Today, her favorite part of her job is interacting with patients and hearing their stories!
Megan married her best friend, Evan, in 2020. As for hobbies, she loves going to the beach in the summer, hanging out with loved ones, and shopping. Here’s something that might surprise you: she lives on a family farm!
Kerri, Dental Assistant
Greenwood
Kerri’s career in the dental field spans over two decades now! She attended AB-Tech in Asheville, and she now has her radiograph and nitrous oxide certification as well. What she loves most about being a dental assistant is developing a rapport with her patients while educating them about their dental health and care.
Kerri and her husband have a 7-year-old daughter at home, and they are members of First Presbyterian of Greenwood. Some of their favorite things to do as a family are camping, going to the beach, and taking their boat on the lake in the summer. Here’s a fun fact about her: she has found and collected over 2000 four-leaf clovers!
Allie, Admin
Greenwood
Allie is actually from Richmond, VA! She chose to complete her studies at Kaplan University, and she loves using everything she learned to help others smile. In fact, a saying she lives by is “one smile can start a friendship,” and she finds it rewarding to experience that each and every day at Tylan Creek.
Allie and her adventure buddy/husband have three children and three labs at home. She loves spending time with family, crafting, and being outdoors (especially in the fall). Here’s something you might not know about her: she was previously a 911 dispatcher!