Dr. Tom's Dental Staff

Arlene - Office Manager

Arlene was born and raised in Long Island, NY. She received her Dental Assisting Certificate from Nassau Technical College in 1980. After getting married in 1985, she relocated to North Carolina. Arlene brings over 27 years of dental office experience. She is meticulous when it comes to overseeing the daily operations of our practice. When not at the office, Arlene enjoys playing golf, decorating and spending time with her family and two Labrador retrievers.

 

Teresa - Registered Dental Hygienist

 

Teresa received her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1998 from Greenville Technical College located in Greenville, SC. Teresa has practiced dental hygiene in the Winston-Salem and Clemmons, NC area since 1998. Teresa has been employed with Dr.Tom since June 2000. Raised in Martin, Kentucky, Teresa now lives with her husband, two children and two dogs in Advance, NC. Teresa’s interests include traveling, exercising, reading, hiking, camping and beach/mountain trips. Most of all, Teresa enjoys spending time with family, friends and living her life. She is incredibly passionate about your dental care!

 

 

Shawna - Registered Dental Hygienist

 

Shawna received her hygiene degree from Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, NC in 2002. She was born in North Wilkesboro, NC and resides there with her husband and two children. She enjoys shopping, music, being outdoors and most of all spending time with family and friends. Shawna is very gentle and looks forward to working with you!

 

 

 

Sara- Certified Dental Assistant

Sara Cooper resides in Winston-Salem. She graduated from Watauga High School in Boone, NC in 2001. She attended Caldwell Community College and Forsyth Technical Community College. She received her Dental Assisting Degree in 2007, along with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. She is certified by the DANB (Dental Assisting National Board). She enjoys spending time with her family, her boyfriend Jason and traveling to the mountains and the beach. Sara looks forward to working with you!