Our Team
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Our Team Led By
Dr. Shelley Yang & Dr. Chelsea Tolbert
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.
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.
Our Team Lead By
Dr. Shelley Yang & Dr. Chelsea Tolbert
Dr. Yang attended West Virginia University for both her undergraduate degree in exercise science and her doctoral degree as a DDS.
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.
NORTHSIDE TEAM
Meet the Rest of the Team!
Katelin Heim
Managing Director
Fun Fact: Katelin loves gummy candy despite Dr. Yang and Dr. Tolbert’s feelings on the subject.
Sarah Tallakson
Insurance and Treatment Coordinator
Fun Fact: Sarah was previously a ballerina with Encore and wanted to own her own studio growing up.
Nina DeLellis-Mitch
Front Desk Coordinator
Fun Fact: Nina’s love of cape cod chips runs deep, back to growing up in Boston.
Katie Sloan
Front Desk Coordinator
Fun Fact: Katie’s was the Pork Queen of the Hardin County Fair in 2014.
Lexi Andrews
Insurance Coordinator
Fun Fact: Lexi is also a very talented photographer.
Raychel Santangelo
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Raychel is a doting Doxin dog mom to Noodle.
Brittany Badders
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Brittany loves the outdoors despite being deathly afraid of spiders.
Abby Geiser
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Abby had her front two teeth knocked out at 13.
Mary Tran
Hygienist
Fun Fact: Mary runs a 5k at least once per week.
Marcus Smithers
Lead Dental Assistant
Fun Fact: Marcus is the world’s best uncle to two twin boys.
Keyona Jones
Dental Assistant
Fun Fact: Keyona is a car enthusiast and can be found often at the racetrack with her dad.
Kimmie Kestler
Dental Assistant
Fun Fact: Kimmie’s favorite day is Taco Tuesday.
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