Team
Marie
Office Manager/Treatment Coordinator
Marie is our office manager extraordinaire. She is the queen of organization and nothing gets left undone at the end of a workday or she won’t sleep that night. Marie has 3 gorgeous children, and if she had her way, she and her husband would happily live off the grid on a farm. But first she’d have to meet Dave Ramsey and have the ability to shop online daily. Marie is always hustling, but you’ll never see her without a smile or missing a day of work. Dr. Best will have to kick her out to take a vacation day.
Stacey
Assistant
Stacey is a stellar orthodontic assistant with 12 years of experience. She and her husband Joe have two awesome kids, Tabby and Jesse, 5 grandkids, a ferret, and a billion cats- literally. If you are ever in need of a cat, Stacey is your girl- she will get you one. Don’t be offended if she pronounces your name wrong because she likely will. Also, she may yell for Dr. Best really loudly when Dr. Best is right behind her, and you may catch her dancing by herself waiting for Dr. Best to come to your chair. In other words, she’s always up for a good time!
Susan
Assistant
Susan brings over 27 years of orthodontic knowledge and experience to us. She’s a hometown girl and a social butterfly who has never met a stranger. While in her chair she may find out she knows someone in your family or you’re someone she went to school with (we have a lot of patients who did). She and her husband Chris have 3 outgoing children Shelby, Emma Rae, and Tucker. In her free time, you can find her on their boat on the lake, at a cheer or dance competition, or at the football field. If Michael McDonald or Doobie Brothers are in town, she will be the first in line!!
Kellie
Assistant/Treatment Coordinator
Kellie is a fantastic orthodontic assistant with 12 years of experience! Kellie is originally from Davie County, but currently lives in Salisbury with her husband, Stephen, stepson, Easton, and adorable baby boy, Hudson. Kellie also has a cat named Lucy and a dog named Stella, both of which she loves with her whole heart! When not at work, Kellie loves being outside and hanging out with her friends and family. She is also a lover of all sports and is super competitive, so if you love talking sports, she’s your girl!
Lauren
Assistant
Lauren is an amazing ortho assistant with several years of experience. After taking a little time off to be at home with her sweet babies, Addison and Lucas, she decided to come back to doing what she loves! Lauren’s favorite thing about being an assistant is meeting new people and following their smile transformation, from beginning to end! Lauren is happiest when she is spending time with her husband, kids, and their new puppy, Nash! A few of Lauren’s favorite things include baking, shopping at Goodwill and listening to country music!
Hoda
Assistant
Hoda, pronounced just like soda (which you shouldn’t really be drinking but it is so good!), is the person responsible for taking your photos/x-rays and making you feel less nervous than you were before arriving. She also prints our fancy 3D models and makes all of your final retainers. She’s very kind-hearted and loves to help her fellow team members. She has an adorable little boy, Nicholas, who is always smiling. She loves traveling and trying new restaurants.
Whitney
Patient Care Coordinator
Whitney is the scheduling coordinator (or front desk receptionist or whatever my official role is titled). When she’s not at work, you can almost always find her with her nose in a book and a cup of coffee in hand. She loves to hike, hang out with her nieces and nephews, and will nerd out about basically anything (especially Harry Potter!).
Barbara
Assistant
Barbara is an orthodontic assistant joining us with over 20 years of experience! She is the sweetest soul you will ever meet, and is also the sweetest baker! She’s married to her husband and has a son in high school, Liam.
Jacqui
Assistant
Jacqui is our newest orthodontic assistant! She is passionate about the outdoors and loves spending her free time hiking, paddle boarding, and enjoying all things mountain-related. She recently married her high school sweetheart of over five years, and she’s actively involved in serving at her church. Before joining this wonderful team, she gained valuable experience working in oral surgery!
Arabella
Team Mascot
Arabella (aka Bella) is the OG Best Orthodontics mascot. She is Dr. Best’s and Brendan’s oldest daughter, and just the cutest, funniest, most tenacious little girl you’ve ever met. Arabella loves traveling, dancing, dressing up like Disney princesses, and eating snacks. She speaks English and Spanish, so if you have a Spanish vocab test coming up, feel free to practice with her! She’s also training to be an orthodontist; if you’ll let her she’ll happily check out your teeth with a mirror!
Valerie
Team Mascot
Valerie is the Mahon Family’s middle child, and she keeps them on her toes at almost 2 years old. She’s got serious dance moves, loves her snacks, and doesn’t hesitate to share her opinions. She loves copying everything her big sister does, and waivers between bossing Bennett around and treating him like a toy.
Bennett
Team Mascot
Bennett is the youngest baby in the Mahon Family. He’s already on the move and loves climbing everything in sight and playing with his big sisters. He refuses to sleep but he’s literally always smiling, so his parents forgive him.
Brendan
Team Cheerleader/IT expert
Brendan is Dr. Best’s fun-loving, genius husband who programs our awesome website, fixes the IT stuff Dr. Best has no patience for, gives business advice, and provides fun games around the office. He is a Jeopardy pro (he’s gotten call-backs for the show twice!), obsessed with chess, loves a good cat video, and really wants to get good at surfing. When he’s not working his full time job, you may find him lifting heavy things, playing chess, sending everyone memes, or playing with his kids.