Front Office Team
Brenda joined Young & Tanner in 2014 and has been an important part of the team ever since. As our Hygiene Coordinator, she makes sure everything runs smoothly and keeps patients on track with their care. She loves being part of a practice that feels more like family than just a workplace. Outside the office, you’ll usually find her cheering on her daughter at wrestling and cheer events.
Dawn has been part of the Young & Tanner family since 1996, bringing with her a nursing degree and expanded duties assistant training from the University of Iowa. She first entered dentistry in 1993 after transitioning from oral surgery, and over the years she’s become a true “jack of all trades” around the office. Dawn loves working in a place where patients feel like family and co-workers are genuine friends. Outside the office, she enjoys traveling (Hawaii is a favorite!), watching football, and going out to eat. Loyal, dedicated, and always ready with a laugh, Dawn keeps both our team and our patients smiling.
Kym has been part of Young & Tanner since 2019, bringing education and training from KSU and Lanier Tech. She chose dentistry because she loves helping people, and in her role she manages insurance, payroll, and accounts to keep the practice running smoothly. What she values most about Young & Tanner is how much the team truly cares about their patients. Outside the office, Kym enjoys camping, spending time with her family, and cheering on her oldest son at his ice hockey games. Caring, honest, and sincere, she’s a steady and reliable part of the practice family.
Dental Assistants
Logan is a graduate of the Dental Assistant School of Atlanta. When asked what Logan likes best about being a dental assistant, she says she’s all about getting to know patients and helping the doctors, combining that with a great staff and she says Young and Tanner has an exceptional work ethic and environment. She admires how much the dentists truly care about their patients and staff. When you meet Logan, you’ll find that she’s always caring, dependable, easygoing, kind, and admirable. When she’s not taking care of teeth, Logan is usually spending time with family and friends, caring for her animals, traveling, and exploring new places.
Maria began her dental career in 2012 after completing her training at West Georgia Tech and later joined Young & Tanner in 2018. Inspired by her mother, a dentist in Ecuador, Maria pursued dentistry as a way to follow in her footsteps and care for others. She is trained in expanded functions and takes pride in making sure both patients and doctors have everything they need during appointments. For Maria, what makes Young & Tanner special is the supportive, family-like team and the wonderful patients she gets to serve every day. Outside of work, Maria stays busy as a mom and is active in her church community. Smart, caring, and thorough, she brings dedication and heart to everything she does.
Valarie studied at Macon State University and has been working in dentistry since 2000. She joined Young & Tanner in 2022, bringing with her experience in all expanded duties. Originally planning to attend dental school, life took her down a different path, one that still allows her to live out her passion for patient care. Valarie mainly assists the doctors but enjoys being involved in “a little bit of everything” around the office. She loves that the Young & Tanner team genuinely cares for one another and their patients. Outside of work, Valarie is happiest outdoors, whether she’s backpacking, hiking, running, fishing, camping, or paddleboarding. She also volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse, giving back to others in meaningful ways.
Dental Hygienists
Casey Pritchett has been a dedicated dental hygienist since 2014 and joined the Young & Tanner team in 2022. She earned her education at the Medical College of Georgia and continues to expand her skills through advanced training in periodontal therapy, preventive care, and patient communication. Casey is passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles through personalized, gentle care. She believes dental hygiene offers the perfect balance of healthcare and meaningful personal connection, allowing her to build lasting relationships while making a positive impact on patients’ overall health. What Casey loves most about Young & Tanner is the family-like atmosphere. She values working alongside a supportive team that shares the same commitment to patient comfort, trust, and high-quality care, where patients are truly treated like family. Outside of the office, Casey enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, cooking, and playing with her pets. She is also actively involved in her community through her church and has a passion for supporting and helping foster families.
Christine is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and has been working in dentistry since 1999. She’s been working off and on at Young and Tanner for over 15 years as a fill-in hygienist and was eventually offered a more permanent position. Christine says she loves all of the various aspects of being a dental hygienist because she enjoys developing relationships with patients, getting to know someone on a more personal level. Christine finds it rewarding when a patient incorporates what you instruct them to do into their daily routine, and she notices improvements when they come to the office for a recall visit. She says that improving someone’s oral health is ultimately linked to improving their health in general. After having excelled in science when she was younger, Christine says she was drawn to dental hygiene because she didn’t want to be a doctor but she still wanted to work in health sciences. Christine says she’s never worked at a more friendly and honest dental office. The doctors and staff at Young and Tanner really care about their patients and coworkers. When she’s not working, Christine is usually parenting and being a mom is her favorite title, by far. She enjoys CrossFit and T-Barre exercise classes, gardening, walking, and paddle boarding. Christine is genuine, hard working, empathetic, and strong.
Kathryn earned her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia and joined Young & Tanner in 2014. She loves building relationships with patients and making a difference in their overall health through preventive care, education, and support. As a part-time hygienist, Kathryn appreciates the balance of pursuing her professional passion while also spending time with her kids at home. Outside the office, she enjoys working out, traveling, watching her boys play baseball, and being active in her church community and her children’s school. Loyal, hardworking, and compassionate, Kathryn brings both skill and heart to every patient she cares for.
Kelly began her career in dentistry in 2000 after completing her training at Floyd College and joined Young & Tanner in 2022. She loves connecting with people and values the chance to treat each patient as an individual rather than following a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Her focus is on helping patients maintain healthy smiles through education and personalized care. Outside the office, Kelly enjoys cheering on her kids at their sports, going to live concerts, reading, and cooking. With her authentic, kind, and honest nature, Kelly makes every patient feel seen and cared for.
Mimi earned her psychology degree from the University of North Florida in 1998 before pursuing dental hygiene at Florida State College at Jacksonville, graduating in 2003. She joined Young & Tanner in 2014 and has been dedicated to providing patient-centered, family-based care ever since. Mimi loves helping people and values the opportunity to teach patients while building long-term relationships with them. For her, dentistry is the perfect way to combine healthcare with her people-focused personality. Outside of the office, Mimi enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to Braves games, and reading. Loyal, friendly, and a natural problem-solver, she loves what she does and it shines through in her care.
Sunshine Girl
Liz brings creativity and warmth to Young & Tanner. With a background that includes a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising from Auburn and a Master’s in Education from The Ohio State University, she loves combining design with purpose. Liz helps keep the office bright and welcoming through gardening, floral design, and even making sure the local bird population is well-fed. She values the practice’s investment in building real relationships with patients. Outside the office, Liz enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her family and four dogs. She also gives back as an assistant coach with Girls on the Run at FCS.
