Meet Our Dental Team

Kathy Biery, DDS

Dr. Biery graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and then completed a two year anesthesia program. Dr. Biery is Board Certified by the American Dental Board of Anesthesia and has been practicing General Dentistry and Anesthesia for over 30 years.

Stephen Paulette, DDS, OMS

Dr. Paulette graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in 1987. He is a specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Paulette has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years and has been an active duty Navy Captain since 2009.

Shweta Soni, DDS

Before graduating from Columbia University in 2011, Dr. Soni received her degree in 2005 in Karnataka, India. For the past seven years, she has been working to continue her education and to provide high-quality dentistry in our community. In recognition of her work, our great doctor received the title of Leading Physician of the World in Cosmetic Dentistry in 2014.

Dr. Soni’s personal philosophy as a dentist is to provide comprehensive patient treatment, to educate and dispel their dental fears, and to help them smile as they leave our office. When not at work, she spends her time reading, painting and cooking. She also spends her time with her husband, who works in pediatric oncology and hematology, as well as their household cats.

John McLaughlin, OMS

Dr. McLaughlin is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is a Board Certified oral maxillofacial surgeon who practices full-scope oral surgery. Dr. McLaughlin completed his oral surgery training at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth VA in 2010.

Mauri Deeds

Registered Dental Hygienist

Mauri joined our team in 2018 and completed the two-year dental hygiene program at Wytheville Community College. She enjoys the therapy dogs we have that make our patients smile and does great in educating patients on the importance of oral health and providing up-to-date care. Mauri loves her goldendoodle puppy, Platinum, and likes playing basketball, going outdoors and working out.

Amanda Palm

Registered Dental Hygienist

Amanda is from South Boston, VA and is recently married. She attended Virginia Western Community college for Dental Hygiene. In her free time Amanda loves to cook, bake and travel. She also loves to tryout local attractions.

Tammy Carey

Registered Dental Hygienist

Tammy graduated from Northampton College, in Bethlehem, P,A in 1995. As a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years, she continues to enjoy learning the newest and latest in the dental field from products to technology. The latest of her passions for learning are Myofunctional Therapy and Laser Dentistry. "It is important in communication with our patients , they understand not only WHAT is happing in their oral health but WHY. Teeth are a part of TOTAL BODY HEALTH. So patient education is fundamental in our profession." Family, Friends cooking, gardening, glamping, and working with a great dental team is MY LIFE!

Megan Long

Registered Dental Hygienist

Bio coming soon!

Makenna Eppard

Registered Nurse

Makenna is a registered nurse who graduated from Blue Ridge Community College in 2019 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. She is continuing her education with James Madison University's online RN-BSN program to complete her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing by the end of 2020.

Outside of work, Makenna volunteers with a local rescue squad as an EMT-B/driver and is involved in her church's music ministry as a pianist and choir member. She is an "animal lover" and especially enjoys spending time with cats, dogs and horses!

Allison Hensley

Registered Nurse

Allison is a registered nurse and provides anesthesia services. She has been with us since 2015 and graduated from Blue Ridge Community College in 2014. Allison contributes to our practice by maintaining a safe environment for our staff and patients. She is a mother of two, and in her free time, she likes to take her kids to the park. She also enjoys drawing/sketching.

Joel Rhodes

Nurse Anesthetist

Joel has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and a master’s degree in nursing and anesthesiology. He provides anesthesia to patients and keeps our anesthesia department up-to-date. His favorite part of being with us is the people he works with. Joel’s been married for 5 years to his wife, Danielle, and they are both from Harrisonburg. He loves doing anything outside from camping and hiking to mountain biking and running, and enjoys spending time with family, friends and at church.

Myra Paulette

Registered Nurse

For many years, Myra has provided our office with her contagious smile and bubbly attitude. She has a Bachelor of Science in nursing and works in the office as needed. Myra also enjoys the flexibility of her job and the freedom it gives her.

Chabely Perez-Oviedo

Dental Assistant/Interpreter

Chabely has been with Massanutten Dental Team and Oral Surgery since 2014. She received her training as a dental assisting at MTC and is a certified medical interpreter. She loves educating our patients and goes the extra mile to make sure that our Spanish-speaking patients feel comfortable and understand their treatments and instructions. Chabely knows that it may be hard for a patient to come in to see the dentist when there is a language barrier.

Chabely has a son and is excited about her upcoming marriage. She loves the ocean and in her spare time, she enjoys visiting the beach and saltwater fishing.

Erica Fahrney

Dental Assistant

For over three years, Erica has helped to evolve our practice as she is continually learning and growing. She has a passion for creating temporary crowns and really anything she can get her hands on and put her talents into. Erica enjoys being a part of our office family and when she comes into work, she feels she’s going to her second home. In her spare time, she loves improving her home inside and out.

Melissa Taylor

Dental Assistant

Melissa graduated from Massanutten Technical Center with her dental assisting certificate in 2018, and has been with us since. She provides the office with a positive attitude and lending hand, and she enjoys how helpful everyone is. In the time she’s been with us, she has learned a lot. Melissa’s the middle child between two sisters and enjoys spending time with family and catching up on Netflix shows.

Crystal Rivera

Schedule Coordinator/Dental Assistant

Crystal has been a part of our team since 2013. Crystal knows our office from front to back! She can help out with treatments and at the front desk, as well as answer any questions our patients may have.

Crystal is married with one daughter and recently added a bearded dragon to her family! She is studying photography as a hobby, since being a mother is a full-time job, and she wants to capture all of the lovely moments she will have with her daughter.

Cesly Cruz-Macedo

Dental Assistant

Cesly is one of the new members of our team. She attended Broadway High School and recently graduated in 2018. She loves being part of a practice where everyone is willing to help one another. As a dental assistant, she helps in sterilization, recalls and translation, but wants to continue her education and study to be a dental hygienist.

When out of the office, Cesly spends time at home with her parents, little brother and dog, Lola. For fun, she also enjoys painting, drawing, dancing and going on hikes with friends.

Katie

Assistant Executive Director

Katie has been a team member at Massanutten Dental Team since 2010. She has three daughters, and has been happily married to a dental assistant for 7 years, who is currently in school with plans to follow in Dr b's footsteps. Katie has a full house with a rottweiler, great Pyrenees mix a husky, and a cat. Katie is also One of seven children. She enjoys working with her family and friends at Massanutten Dental Team

Haley Guinn

Assistant Executive Director

Haley attended James Madison University, where she studied communication sciences and disorders. In 2012, she joined our team and really enjoys seeing the passion each team member has in wanting to help others and the community. Haley has been married since 2012 and has two amazing sons. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Johnny Clavijo

Staff Supervisor

Since 2010, Johnny has been a dental and surgical assistant, and he is currently in school to become a dental anesthesiologist. He gives absolute service to our patients and treats them as if they were his own family. He’s from Bolivia, has a wife and three daughters and enjoys outdoor activities, such as soccer, camping and fishing. To Johnny, Massanutten Dental Team and Oral Surgery is not a practice, it’s a family.

Skye (Stephanie Derrer)

New Patient Coordinator

Skye was born and raised in Shenandoah Valley, and she joined our practice in 2017. She’s studied at Blue Ridge Community College and is certified in dental radiation safety. Skye enjoys our team’s passion for helping others every day and is always eager to learn and grow. She truly loves what she does, and in her spare time, loves spending time with her loved ones.

Lindsay Miller

Hygiene Coordinator

Lindsay started at Massanutten Dental Team and Oral Surgery in 2010 and graduated from Spotswood High School. To her, being a team member at our practice is like being part of a huge family. Our team celebrates in each other’s successes and helps each other through struggles. Lindsay goes over treatments in a way that answers our patients’ questions while helping to maximize each person’s insurance benefits. Lindsay spends most of her time watching her son, Jackson, play baseball.

Brianne Hilbert

Finance coordinator

Brianne is a Rockingham county native. She was born and raised in grottoes and raises her son alongside her husband. She graduated from RMH school of radiology in 2012 and has worked in urgent care. She goes above and beyond for her patients, and her medical background helps when working with patients on their treatment. In Brianne's spare time she enjoys hunting, fishing, kayaking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Jackie Golladay

Insurance Coordinator

Jackie studied billing and coding at National College and has been with us since 2010! She enjoys the challenge of working with insurances all day and ensures insurance details correct, so claims are processed quickly and accurately. She admires our doctors and is proud to be associated with Massanutten Dental Team and Oral Surgery. Outside of the office, Jackie enjoys serving, doing wildflower illustrations and folklore. She has one daughter.

Stephanie Wilkerson

Front Office Leader

Stephanie has been working with us full-time since 2003 as our scheduling and lab coordinator, special needs liaison and front office leader. She is an advocate in the autism/special needs community by helping other parents find resources. Stephanie also enjoys volunteering with her county’s special education advisory committee. Stephanie also goes to trainings and workshops to further her knowledge on how to best help her son and other individuals alike. So, she is passionate in working with our patients and the parents of children with special needs. She is always trying to find ways to go above and beyond for our patients. Stephanie’s also a vegetarian and loves camping with her family.

Ola Abdulrazzaq

Receptionist

Ola has been with us since 2014 and has two years of education in technical engineering. She is cross-trained, meaning she has worked in several departments. Ola speaks Arabic, confirms appointments and enjoys helping her fellow employees. Her hobbies include décor and doing hair and makeup.