Our Hygienists in The Villages

With our dental team, you can sit back and relax — you are in good hands. Our hygienists and every member of the Village Dental family are well-trained and very proficient at caring for you and your smile. Beyond that, we are friendly and attentive and will make sure that all of your needs are met and that you have an outstanding patient experience. We invite you to contact one of our golf cart-accessible dental offices in The Villages to learn more and book an appointment with our dentists and hygienists.

Meet The Hygienist of Village Dental

Chevis

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

I was born and raised in Lake County, and I have watched the Lake and Sumter counties transform from watermelon fields and cow pastures into The Villages® community.

I grew up on a small farm and competed in rodeos from age 5 throughout college and into my adult life. I received a full scholarship to Western Texas College, where I competed in women’s breakaway calf roping, goat tying and barrel racing. After graduating, I returned to southern Florida to continue my education. I completed my dental hygiene training at South Florida State College in 2007 and went on to receive my bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene in 2009. I am excited that Florida now allows anesthetic licensing for hygienists — I received my local anesthetic license in 2017. I have been practicing as a hygienist for over a decade and in dentistry for over 15 years.

My greatest joys in life are my two sons. My older son attends The Villages Charter School and plays basketball and flag football. My family and I love Florida State football. I am blessed to have a very close relationship with my family. My mother and father live in Lady Lake, and my grandmother lives with me in Leesburg. My mother has been in dentistry for over 20 years, and my father was a schoolteacher and football coach in Wildwood for over 35 years. I also have a sister who is an endodontist and a brother-in-law who is a general dentist in San Diego.

One of my favorite things is providing oral health education. I love having conversations with my patients, and I always want the best for them and treat them like family.

I love working at Village Dental, which is why I was so happy to return after moving back from Jacksonville. I value God and my family. The doctors at Village Dental are great role models and peers, and I respect them both personally and professionally. I feel blessed to be part of their team.

Carolyn

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

I was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, the fourth of five children. My father attended dental school at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the age of one, my parents relocated our family to Ponce, Puerto Rico. We moved from Puerto Rico to Ocala, FL where I finished high school.

In 2011, I graduated from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL with an A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene. My hygiene career began in Ocala, but I have been working in The Villages® community since 2016.

I recently joined the Village Dental team and love it here. I am looking forward to being part of their family for many years to come. My passion is educating my patients so they are fully aware of what we are doing, answering why and showing them how we can help. It’s my pleasure to meet all your smiling faces and make those smiles shine bright!

In 2016, I married the love of my life. We were blessed with a beautiful baby boy who’s now a little over a year old. I spend all of my free time with my family and friends enjoying as much of the outdoors, as possible.

My hobbies vary from baking, going to the water (fresh or salty), grilling, camping, and spending time with our four-legged babies, as well. Lastly, music is another must-have for me, the genre does not matter, as long as you can move to it!

Brittany

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

I graduated from Daytona State College with my degree in dental hygiene in 2012. I worked as a dental assistant for a short time but knew my true passion was to become a dental hygienist. I’m a true Florida girl! I was born and raised in Ocala, Florida. My parents still live in the same house I grew up in, and I am blessed to be able to see them quite frequently.

I married my high-school sweetheart eight years ago, and we currently live in Summerfield. We have been blessed with two beautiful girls who keep us very busy. I enjoy being outside in the sunshine. I’m a water girl and love spending time with my family on our boat catching fish in the Gulf or water skiing on the lake.

I absolutely love meeting new people and enjoy talking to my patients and hearing about their newest adventures. My goal is to provide a stress-free environment. I am very easygoing and laid-back; whatever I can do to make you feel comfortable, just let me know. I am very thankful to be part of the team at Village Dental and hope to see you soon!

Ashley

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

I was born and raised in the Buffalo, NY area. (Go Bills!) After high school, I enrolled in a dental assisting program. I was a dental assistant for a few years before going into dental hygiene school. I graduated in 2012 with my degree as a registered dental hygienist and am licensed to administer local anesthetics.

I moved to Florida in 2017 with my husband of 18 years and our two boys ages 13 and 16. In our free time, we enjoy going to the springs in Ocala and the beach. My boys go to The Villages Charter School and are in multiple sports, which keeps us busy.

I joined the Village Dental team in 2022. I strive to make my patients’ experience pleasant and as enjoyable as I can. Talking and laughing with my patients reminds me why I love being a dental hygienist, and I look forward to seeing them again. I am grateful and blessed to be a part of such an incredible dental practice.