Meet our Friendly, Dental Team
Ashley, Practice Administrator
Ashley has been a member of our staff since 2014. She attended Greenville Technical College and Southern Wesleyan University. What she enjoys most about her job is the people she works with, the great patients, and the community they all serve.
Originally from Southern Maryland, Ashley has a smart, loving, and handy husband, a sweet, creative daughter, and a funny, loving son. Her hobbies outside of the office include spending time with family, going to the beach, cooking new recipes, and horseback riding. She is a very quick-witted person and has even ridden a horse through the Grand Canyon!
Becky, Practice Administrator
Becky has been a member of our team since 2012. She comes from Huntington, WV and attended Marshall University. She loves her wonderful patients, and she thinks the Piedmont office is so pretty!
Becky has two grown sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. Whenever she has free time outside of the office, she enjoys gardening, shopping, hanging out by her pool, and reading. She was actually born on Valentine’s Day.
Kyra, Financial Coordinator
Kyra has been a team member of Tylan Creek since 2005. She attended Greenville Technical College for medical coding. Kyra is from Augusta, GA and is a die-hard Georgia Bulldogs fan! Kyra loves and appreciates her patients and loves the bond she shares with them and her fellow co-workers.
Kyra has a wonderful husband, two children; a daughter and a son, and two dogs -- Tybee and Georgia. When not at work Kyra enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, working out and reading.
Amy, Registered Dental Hygienist/Department Head
Amy has over 25 years of experience in dentistry and has been here at Tylan Creek Family Dentistry since 2012. She is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and attended the University of Pittsburgh. Amy has additional training in ZOOM/EZ White whitening systems and is CPR/AED certified. She loves being around her coworkers, as well as helping patients achieve and maintain healthy mouths.
Amy has a loud, crazy family, including twins. When she isn’t busy at the office, she enjoys gardening, landscaping, and hiking. She has lived in five states and practiced dentistry in four of them!
Angela, Registered Dental Hygienist/Hygiene Coordinator/Team Leader
Originally from Lynchburg, VA, Angela has been a member of our team for since 2005 and has 16 years of overall dental experience under her belt. She attended Liberty University before pursuing her education in dental hygiene at Virginia Western Community College. Angela is licensed to administer local anesthesia and is CPR/AED certified. She also has additional training in ZOOM/EZ White. Her favorite part of her job is it gives her the opportunity to help people every day in many different ways!
Angela loves her family and often compares it to My Big Fat Greek Wedding! In her free time, she enjoys playing piano (both her mother and her father are classical musicians), listening to classical music, and traveling with her husband and daughter.
Tasha, Public Relations Specialist & Treatment Coordinator
With 17 years of experience in dentistry, Tasha has been with our practice for a while -- and she says the best thing about her job is that she gets paid to talk! Tasha is originally from Williamston, SC and attended the Greenville Technical College Dental Assisting Program. She is married to Jeff and has 2 children and a chocolate lab. Outside of dentistry, Tasha enjoys sewing, painting, crafting, and being a help to others. She is also passionate about bass fishing!
Heather, Registered Dental Hygienist
Heather is from Coleman, OK, and she’s been working in dentistry since 2005 (the first 5 years as an assistant). She attended both Oklahoma State University (where she earned a degree in photography) and Southeastern Oklahoma State University before pursuing her dental hygiene education at The University of Oklahoma. Heather is licensed to administer local anesthesia and she is CPR/AED certified, she also has additional training in ZOOM/EZ White. She loves educating people about their oral and overall health every day.
Heather and her husband have two children; a little girl and a little boy. Her hobbies include reading, doing crafts, sewing, playing softball, running, cooking, and photography. She was born and raised on a farm and it’s still her favorite place to be!
Kala, Registered Dental Hygienist
Kala is a relatively new member of our staff, though she has been in the dental field since 2009. She received an Associates in Applied Science (Dental Hygiene) from Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL. Kala also has her certification for CPR/AED. What she enjoys most about her job is being able to help patients smile more.
Kala is originally from Farmington, IL and she is married with a one year old daughter. Her family is very fun and laid-back, and they all enjoy spending time together whenever possible. Her other hobbies include running, camping, hiking, and going to the beach. She actually placed 4th in State Finals for the half-mile run in junior high and held the record for many years.
Karen, Registered Dental Hygienist
Karen has been working in dentistry for over 40 years now, and joined our team recently. She attended Indiana University—Purdue University and Central Piedmont Community College. What she loves most about her job is meeting and working with such great and interesting people!
Karen is originally from Logansport, IN, and she has a daughter named Stephanie, and a son named Michael, and five wonderful grandkids. Her interests include watercolor painting, golf, and bowling.
Leigh, Registered Dental Hygienist/Media Manager
Leigh first joined our team 2013, she grew up in the dental world as her mom has worked in the field for over 40 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from West Virginia University (Let’s Go Mountaineers!) and has additional training in CPR/AED and ZOOM/EZ White. Her favorite part of her work is getting to meet new people, educate them about dental health, and give them new reasons to smile!
Originally from Erie, PA, Leigh actually met her husband, Jake, in preschool – it was love at first play date! Together, they have a rescue pup named Marley. Her hobbies outside of work include hiking, crafting, running, decorating her home, and spending time with family and friends. Her birthday is actually 8/8/88, but those numbers haven’t paid off in the lottery just yet!
Lauren, Dental Assistant
Originally from Orlando, FL, Lauren first joined our team in 2015. She attended Greenville Technical College and loves both the people she works with and the ones she treats. Lauren is also CPR/AED certified.
Lauren is recently engaged and has plans to get married fall 2017! Lauren has an energetic, crazy, and very loud family. Her hobbies include baking, doing outdoor activities, and traveling.
Meagan, Certified Dental Assistant/Department Head/Lab Coordinator/Inventory Coordinator
Meagan is originally from Laurens, SC, and she has been in dentistry since 2010 and has been with Tylan Creek Family Dentistry since 2012. She attended both the University of South Carolina and Greenville Technical College. She is also certified in CPR/AED, CEREC, OmniCam scanning and proposing, and glazing. She loves being able to help patients and put smiles on their faces!
Meagan is married and has one son and one daughter. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, shopping, and painting. She actually first met her husband when they were 13 years old and they’ve been together ever since.
Sarah, Dental Assistant
Sarah is originally from North Augusta, SC and started at our practice in 2017. She says the best thing about her job is getting to meet so many interesting people and being able to help them care for their smiles. Sarah attended Greenville Technical College and is certified in CPR and nitrous oxide monitoring. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys cooking, sewing, and painting. She can also play the piano!
Madison, Dental Hygienist
Madison is relatively new to the dental field and says one of the best things about her job is the amazing people she works with every day. Originally from Aiken, SC, Madison has a degree in public health from the University of South Carolina and earned her dental hygiene certification from Midlands Technical College. Madison enjoys being with her friends and family, spending time outdoors (whether in the mountains or by water), and live concerts!
Jess, Dental Assistant
Jess has 7 years of experience in dentistry and enjoys helping patients calm down and seeing how happy they are when they achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Jess grew up in Powdersville and Seneca and attended Tri-County Technical College. As a dental assistant, Jess is certified in nitrous oxide. In her free time, Jess enjoys hanging out with her 3 dogs, being by the water, and trying new foods. Next time you see her, ask Jess whether or not she can carry a tune!
Kareen, Dental Assistant
Kareen started at our office in 2018 and says she loves working on a great team and educating patients about their oral health. Kareen hails from Simpsonville, SC and has attended the University of South Carolina, where she earned her certification as a dental assistant. She is currently in their dental hygiene program. Kareen is certified in CPR and nitrous oxide monitoring. In her free time, Kareen enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her dog, and cheering on the Gamecocks. Take your oral hygiene advice from Kareen -- she’s never had a cavity!
Kayla, Dental Hygienist
Kayla has 6 years of experience in dentistry and started at our practice in 2017. Originally from Cliffside, NC, Kayla attended Horry Georgetown Technical College and says she most enjoys helping people through her role as a dental hygienist. Kayla is married with two children and, in her spare time, she enjoys being with her family, Disney, and traveling. She also recalls fondly the 6 years she spent living at the beach.
Eryn, Dental Assistant
Eryn has been with our practice since 2012. With 10 years of experience in dentistry, she is a valuable resource for the team. She particularly enjoys building lasting relationships with her patients. Eryn is from Woodruff, SC and attended Southside Christian School and Clemson University. She and her husband, Lancen, have a son and two Rottweilers. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, cooking, running and volleyball. And speaking of teeth… Eryn went swimming with sharks while on vacation in Hawaii!
Amanda, Certified Dental Assistant
Amanda has been working in dentistry since 2015 and she joined our practice in 2018. She says the best thing about her job is the wonderful staff and our patients. Originally from Greenville, Amanda attended Greenville Tech and has since completed continuing education courses and a certification in CPR. Amanda is married with three sons (including twins) and in her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her family -- especially if they’re hunting or fishing.
Tammie, Administration
Tammie has 22 years of experience in dentistry and says she loves being part of each patient’s journey to a perfect smile. She is originally from Spartanburg and is certified in CPR and X-rays. Tammie is married and together she and her husband have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. Her hobbies include hiking, boating, skiing, and spending time with her family.