Meet Our 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.

Shelley Yang, DDS

As an undergraduate, Dr. Yang studied exercise physiology and later graduated from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2018. She attends continuing education courses as often as possible and is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Her goal is to educate her patients and to motivate them to achieve good oral health. She wants her patients to feel comfortable about their smiles.

Dr. Yang has a sister and brother-in-law who are physicians in Richmond, and her parents are planning to move to the area after they retire; so, her whole family will be close by! In her spare time, Dr. Yang loves to cook. She stays active by hiking, skiing, longboarding and playing tennis.

John McLaughlin, OMS

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Brooke Miller

Hygienist

Brooke joined our office in 2018, and is a graduate of the University of Michigan. (Go Blue!) Brooke makes sure that our patients’ teeth are clean, and helps out wherever she can. She loves working at Massanutten Dental Team and Oral Surgery because of our community involvement and because her co-workers are so friendly! In her spare time, Brooke loves to ride horses, fishes and enjoys the great outdoors.

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.

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.

Martin Wells

Dental Assistant

Martin has been with us for several years and assists in both our surgical and non-surgical procedures. He enjoys talking with patients and works to give them the best care possible by helping them feel comfortable with dentistry. Martin is trained in anesthesia and certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and CPR. He has five children and enjoys spending time with his long-term girlfriend, going to the gym, hiking and MMA.

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.

Chris A Arroyo

Dental Assistant

Chris joined our team in January of 2018. He is a graduate of Massanutten Technical Center and is certified in BLS (Basic Life Support) and radiology. He assists our doctors and team members with procedures, is highly attentive to those with dental phobias and works to give every one of our guests a great dental experience. Chris enjoys the positive atmosphere of Massanutten Dental Team and Oral Surgery and how each team member respects each other and cares for our patients. This helps to ensure no one leaves unhappy. He is engaged and has three children, a son and two daughters. In his free time, he enjoys playing poker and flag football, going to the gym and working on his cars.

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.

Nikkole (Nikki) Thompson

Dental Assistant

Nikkole started with Massanutten Dental Team and Oral Surgery in 2018. She helps out in all areas of the practice when she’s not busy assisting. She enjoys the teamwork of our practice and is NOCTI certified and won the SkillsUSA state competition for dental assisting. She has a large family whom she loves and in her spare time, hangs out with friends, goes camping and fishing and loves being on the mountain.

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

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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

Finance Manager

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.

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.

Dicsy Yanely Barahona

Front Desk

Dicsy was born in Honduras and speaks both English and Spanish. She works at our front desk and is certified in dental assisting and CPR. She enjoys being able to help our patients that don’t speak English and make sure everyone feels welcomed. Dicsy in very goal-oriented and communicates well with everyone in the office. She has a baby boy named Sebastian whom she loves to spend time with, and she also likes watching the sunset and spending time outdoors.

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.

Simon Timbrell

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator

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