Meet Our Dental Team Charleston
Our Priority is Your Well-Being
Our team at Elevate Dentistry consists of friendly and helpful professionals whose mission is to prioritize you and your family’s overall well-being. While Dr. David delivers the holistic care you desire, we make sure you remain comfortable throughout your appointment as well as provide transparency and clarity when communicating with you about your care. Before we get to know you, you can learn more about us below!
Leanne, Office Administrator
Leanne has always loved helping people. She says it gives her pure joy to see a patient walk out the door smiling and confident. But her other passion is playing detective, tracking down insurance information, records, or X-rays that can be hard to find so we have everything we need to give our patients the best service possible.
Leanne and her husband (our own Dr. David) are the proud parents of three children. Annalee (Alee) is on the path toward becoming a dermatologist, Aspen is an old soul who loves playing softball, and Titus keeps everyone on their toes and busy between soccer, baseball, and flag football. The family is completed by their “diva dog,” Remi Jo. When she’s not at the office or busy with family, you can find Leanne strength training at the local gym, and she recently started attending Barre class. She also likes to try new recipes with herbs from her small garden, but her most favorite thing to do is to take walks on the beach.
Melissa, Dental Hygienist
Melissa has helped people improve their smiles and uplift their health for over 30 years. She began her career as a dental assistant and went on to earn her hygiene degree in 2003 from Northern Virginia Community College. Over the years, she has gained additional certifications in nitrous oxide, local anesthesia, and laser dentistry.
Married to her high school sweetheart, Melissa and her husband own a plumbing/handyman business in addition to being the proud parents of a son and daughter. She loves being with family, who certainly appreciate that she likes to bake and cook!
Anna, Dental Assistant
Anna is an expert at helping our patients feel comfortable, and she does everything she can to make the dental experience a positive one. Originally from Ukraine, she is married with two sons and a cat. Outside of dentistry, she likes to travel, take on DIY projects, and create social media content to stay connected while being creative.
Ma Latepha "Tep", Insurance Verification Specialist
If you have dental insurance, Ma Latepha is here to make your life easy. She loves being able to help people verify their benefits as well as take care of follow-ups to make everyone’s day smoother. Back at home, Ma Latepha and her husband’s home is extra full of love (and a little chaos) because they have two children, four cats, and four dogs! It’s a busy, lively household, but it’s the kind of noise and warmth that makes it feel like home. When she does have extra time, Ma Laptehpa enjoys taking courses to learn new skills, reading, and being active in her church.
Ashlei, Front Office Administrator
Ashlei says it’s her goal to put a smile on our patients’ faces. If someone is having a bad day, she hopes to be a nice dose of positivity. Or, she’ll make a good day even better! A pastor’s daughter, cosmetologist, esthetician, singer/songwriter, and painter, Ashlei keeps busy outside of the office! But she always makes time for her big family, her partner, and of course, her dog, Anita.