Our Team
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Dr. Chelsea Tolbert
Dr. Tolbert attended Virginia Tech University where she received her undergraduate degree in Biology. She continued her studies at Virginia Commonwealth University where she received her DDS degree. She then completed her residency with Wellspan Health in York, PA. In addition to her many accomplishments, Dr. Tolbert is the proud mother of her cat, Monk.
Dr. Shelley Yang
Dr. Yang attended West Virginia University for both her undergraduate degree in exercise science and her doctoral degree as a DDS. Following her graduation, she moved to Harrisonburg where she practiced dentistry for a year before landing back in Richmond to be closer to family. In addition to her many accomplishments, Dr. Yang is a decorated pickleball player.
NORTHSIDE TEAM
Meet the Rest of the Team!
Katelin
Managing Director
Fun Fact: Katelin loves gummy candy despite Dr. Yang and Dr. Tolbert’s feelings on the subject.
Sarah
Insurance Coordinator
Fun Fact: Sarah was previously a ballerina with Encore and wanted to own her own studio growing up.
Nina
Patient Manager
Fun Fact: Nina is our bounce-house obstacle course champion (see Instagram stories for proof).
Megan
Patient Coordinator
Fun Fact: Megan dreams of one day competing on Masterchef. Until that day, we’re happy to sample.
Taylor
Patient Coordinator
Fun Fact: Taylor loves all “Dad jokes” and is ready to hear your best one at your next visit.
Page
Dental Assistant
Fun Fact: Is a twin, and also a spin instructor at BOHO, come join her class sometime!
Dayoun
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Can read illegible handwriting really well; which comes in handy working with dentists!
Abby
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Abby had her front two teeth knocked out at 13 which ultimately led to her career as a hygienist.
Mary
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Mary is an aspiring food critic so you’ll always find her posting food pictures to her Instagram stories.
LaNette
Hygienist
Fun Fact: LaNette is passionate about her CF community (IYKYK) and her two sweet boys.
Kimmie
Dental Assistant
Fun Fact: Kimmie is fluent in English and Spanish and sometime Spanglish.
Becka
Dental Assistant
Fun Fact: Becka has traveled around Australia and snorkled on the Great Barrier Reef.
Zoe
Dental Assistant
Fun Fact: #1 on her bucket list is to hike every trail on Skyline Drive.
Emily
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Originally from Louisiana, Emily makes a mean gumbo, love zydeco music, and is an expert at finding the baby in a King Cake.
Mya
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Loves true crime, so Unsolved Mysteries will be playing in her operatory until all cases are closed.
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