Meet Our Goodlettsville Dental Team
Fully Committed to Helping Your Family Smile
We know you’ll start loving our team from the very first time you call to schedule an appointment. They are a group of extremely kind, friendly, and skilled individuals who are 100% committed to giving you the best patient experience possible. Whether you’re settling into the treatment chair or have questions about your dental insurance, they’ll be there with a smile and a helping hand to provide exactly what you need. To start getting to know everyone on our dental team at Goodlettsville Smiles, read below!
Jennifer, Business Manager
Jennifer is our Business Manager at Goodlettsville Smiles, bringing over 15 years of experience to our practice. She’s a graduate of Kaplan Career Institute and began her career as a bilingual front desk worker in 2009. Now, she’s been an office manager for close to a decade and is a registered dental assistant. Her favorite part of her career is being able to work in a fun environment with co-workers she loves, and she’s passionate about continuing to advance her education because she believes it’s important to learn something new every day!
From Los Angeles, Jennifer has a partner and two children, as well as two dogs and three cats. Whenever she isn’t at the office, you can find her hiking, kayaking, and going camping with her family, as well as being out on the boat. She loves exploring new towns and trying out new restaurants, as well as exploring all of the state parks in Tennessee. In fact, it’s her goal to visit all of the national parks!
Sarah, Scheduling Coordinator
Sarah is our incredibly friendly and helpful Front Desk Coordinator who has been with us for several years now. Her favorite part of her career is being in a positive environment and getting to spend time with her co-workers.
A native of Goodlettsville, Sarah has three nephews and a niece who are her world. She loves spending time with them, as well as reading, going to coffee shops, and taking care of her plants. A fun fact about her is that she loves plants.
Ashley, Financial Coordinator/Team Lead
Ashley is our Administrative Team Lead and has been with our team for over five years now. She’s a graduate of the Medical Institute of Kentucky and Volunteer State Community College, and she holds certificates in office management, insurance training, financial and investment management, and dental assisting. Her favorite part of working at Goodlettsville Smiles is the relationships she has formed with her co-workers and patients.
From Cross Plains, Tennessee, Ashley lives with her wonderful husband, who serves as Lieutenant at Roberson County Sheriff’s Office, her four sons, and her two step-sons. She enjoys spending time at her sons’ sporting events, listening to true crime podcasts, local thrift stores, concerts, or at the beach. An interesting fact about her is that she doesn’t have a shy bone in her body and loves to sing karaoke, which is unfortunate for everyone else!
Chelsea, Insurance Coordinator
With several years in the dental field, Chelsea has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to helping patients navigate their dental insurance benefits. Her favorite part of working with the team at Goodlettsville Smiles is getting to work alongside phenomenal peers and always learning from Dr. McClain! She started out her career in an oral surgery office before transitioning to working in general dental offices a couple of years ago.
Originally from Springfield, Tennessee, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her son and daughter, as well as their cat and dog. Whenever she isn’t at the office, you can find her floating on the river, at the baseball field, taking road trips, going to the gym, and listening to Johnny Cash. An interesting fact about Chelsea is that she’s a military brat and was born at Paris Island in Beaufort, South Carolina. She’s also a natural redhead!
Chandni, Registered Dental Hygienist/Team Lead
Chandni has been working as a Dental Hygienist for over a decade now, and has been with our Goodlettsville Smiles team for over half of her career. She graduated from TSU and has her license to administer and monitor nitrous oxide patients, as well as local anesthesia, and laser therapy. Her favorite part of her career is being able to help patients overcome their dental fears and achieve healthier, more beautiful smiles, all while getting to work alongside her best friend!
Chandni regularly visits the rest of her family in Middle, Tennessee and enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and fur baby Zoe. Whenever she isn’t at the office, she likes to spend her time socializing with her friends, learning new recipes, planning and organizing events for friends, and traveling out of the country to experience new cultures and people. A fun fact about Chandni is that she has a twin sister!
Lucas, Registered Dental Hygienist
Lucas is a Tennessee native! When it came time for his studies, he chose to attend Western Kentucky University. He has also undergone additional training in dental lasers and local anesthesia. Since joining our team in 2022, his favorite part of the job has been the team he works with.
Lucas is married and has two children at home. As for interests outside of dentistry, he enjoys working out, kayaking, cooking, and reading.
An interesting fact about Lucas: he was in the Army as a medic.
Nicole, Registered Dental Assistant
Nicole has spent nearly her entire 26-year career right here at Goodlettsville Smiles and is an anchor for our team. She’s a graduate of the Dental Assistant Program in Clarksville, Tennessee and attended Volunteer State Community College. She has training in radiation health and safety, infection control, general chairside assisting, and CPR. Her favorite part of her career is being able to work alongside a wonderful team that has become like family to her. She also loves helping patients feel better about their beautiful smiles and boosting their confidence.
From Gallatin, Tennessee, Nicole has been married to her wonderful husband for over 20 years. Together, they have a son and daughter, as well as three dogs and one cat. In her free time, Nicole enjoys traveling with her family, making videos as a fashion, beauty, and home lifestyle influencer for fun, and going to concerts with her friends. She also has a passion for God, her family, and helping those with special needs.
Rachel, Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Rachel started her career in the dental field in 2006 and was brought into the Goodlettsville Smiles dental family after the practice was purchased by Dr. McClain several years ago. She attended Vol State and earned her Expanded Function Dental Assisting Certificate from UT Memphis. She also has training in nitrous monitoring, coronal polishing, and her associate degree in science. Her favorite part of her job is being able to build lasting relationships with her patients.
At home, Rachel is married and has a son, Wyatt, and a stepdaughter, Kennedy. Her passions outside of work include doing anything outside, working in her yard, and traveling to the beach. An interesting fact about Rachel: she LOVES candy!
Kelly, Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Kelly has been with the team at Goodlettsville Smiles since the beginning of her dental assisting career in 2021. She attended the Medical Institute of BG, Meharry Dental School, and Vol State, and earned her certifications in expanded functions, nitrous oxide, and radiology. Her favorite part of being a dental assistant is helping people smile with confidence again and working alongside the best team.
Originally from White House, Tennessee, Kelly recently welcomed a baby girl to her family! She enjoys spending time with her two dogs, parents, and sister and nieces who live in Georgia, as well as shopping and traveling. Two interesting facts about Kelly: Texas Roadhouse is her all time favorite restaurant, and she loves any and every sour candy!
Kenzie, Registered Dental Hygienist
Kenzie is an integral part of our Goodlettsville Smiles team as a Dental Hygienist. She started out her career in the dental field as a dental assistant before furthering her education and earning her dental hygiene degree from Western Kentucky University. She’s certified in CPR, local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and laser dentistry. One of her favorite parts of her career is being able to meet and help new people and educating her patients about their oral health.
Originally from Bowling Green, Kentucky, Kenzie is getting married in October and excited to start a family soon! She enjoys being out on the lake, hanging out with friends and family, and volunteering with her church. She also recently picked up a new hobby, gardening! An interesting fact about Kenzie is that she’s a huge NASCAR fan.