Meet Our Team
Kristina
Kristina has been with the practice since the doors opened in 1998. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Austin Peay State University in Health Care Management in 1999. Kristina takes great pride in overseeing all of the business aspects of the practice. She is certified in basic CPR. She is married to her high school sweetheart and they have three children. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with family and her two dogs, baking, reading, traveling and walking.
Leslie
Leslie is a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2007 with her Associates in Applied Science. She was awarded the Special Achievement in Community Dentistry and Public Health. Leslie is certified CPR/BLS, Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring. She has been with Back 2 Basics Dentistry since 2007. Leslie and her husband Scott enjoy traveling, going to the movies and spending time with their four children.
Cindy
Cindy has been with our Back 2 Basics family since 1998. During this time she has achieved her Registered Dental Assistant certification, Coronal Polishing, Sealant Placement, and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certifications. She is also certified in basic CPR. She has also completed her Expanded Function certification which allows her to restore teeth. Cindy enjoys getting to know each patient. She likes to help patients relax and enjoy their experience while in our office. Cindy is originally from Canada and was brought to Tennessee through her military husband where they settled and raised their two girls. She and her husband, who is now retired military, enjoy spending family time together, shopping and traveling.
Wendi
Wendi is originally from the Nashville area and has been in the dental field since 2002. She attended Nashville State Technical College to become a Registered Dental Assistant. She has obtained certification in Nitrous Oxide Monitoring ,Coronal Polishing and Sealant placement certification. She is also certified in basic CPR. Wendi enjoys helping patients have the most enjoyable and comfortable visit possible. She enjoys helping people improve their smiles and feel better about themselves. Wendi loves spending time with her family and Turkey hunting in the Spring.
Kayla
I have been in the dental field with B2B since 2010. Having worked mostly in the front office in the beginning I decided I wanted to pursue the clinical side as well. During this time I have achieved my Registered Dental Assistant Certification, along with Coronal Polishing, Sealant Placement, and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certifications. I am also certified in basic CRP. I have recently taken over management of the dental sleep medicine arm of the practice. I look forward to learning all I can about sleep apnea and how treatment with Oral appliances can help patients have a better quality of sleep and life. When I am not at work I like to spend time with my husband and daughter, we enjoy being outside and hanging out with family.
Heather
Heather currently serves as the front office receptionist and financial coordinator. After 10 years of being in the insurance field she returned to school to complete her Medical billing and coding certification from High Tec Institute. Only being in the dental field for 4 years she has found a love for helping others and gets great joy helping patients from the business office. Heather enjoys spending time with her family and two beautiful children, she also loves being outside and tending to the garden.
Jen
Jenn currently serves as a front desk receptionist/insurance coordinator. She greets patients with a big smile and loves helping patients when needed. She is from San Diego, CA, where she pursued her studies as a dental assistant. She moved to Tennessee in 2016 with her husband, who is currently in the U.S army, stationed in Fort Campbell. Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her husband, going on eating adventures to different restaurants and shopping at the mall.
Paige
Hello! I am Paige and I am enjoying my second of many years here at Back to the Basics! I have been in the Dental field for over 11 years and grew up helping my father who is a Dentist in Elizabethtown Kentucky. I guess you can say I am keeping the Dental field in the family! I am an Army brat, so we have been around the world finally settling here where I attended Clarksville High School. I really feel at home around our Army community. I received my undergraduate from APSU in Clarksville and my Resident Dental Hygienist degree from Remington College in Nashville. I am married to my super talented husband Joel and we have our hands full with three boys. I commute from the beautiful town of Dickson, TN where we spend most of our time outdoors in the country. I love my job and regardless of how small or extensive your procedures are, I want you to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience here with us.
Megan
Megan is a Registered Dental Hygienist, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Tennessee State University in 2010. She is licensed in CPR and Local Anesthesia. Megan has wanted to be a hygienist since she was a kid. She always loved going to the dentist and tries to give the best dental experience to others. Megan and her husband Eric both grew up in Clarksville and she actually worked at Back to Basics years ago before they moved to Denver. They always knew they wanted to return to raise their children and she is excited to be at Back to Basics again! Megan loves photography, spending time with family, friends and their adorable daughters.
Kayla G
Hi. I'm Kayla G. I have been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2013. I received my certification from Remington College in Nashville, TN. Since 2013, I have achieved my Coronal Polishing and Nitrous Oxide certifications. My favorite thing about my job is being able to see someone’s life change after getting their smile and confidence back. I was born and raised in Clarksville, Tn. I have two beautiful daughters, and on my spare time we like to enjoy the outdoors and travel.
Samantha
Samantha is our sterilization technologist, making sure our instruments are properly and efficiently being cleaned and taken care of. She has worked in the dental field since 2012. She worked as a dental assistant in an oral surgery practice. She recently graduated from Remington College with an Associate's degree in Science/Dental Hygiene. Samantha has just completed her board exams and is currently awaiting her hygiene license. She has a daughter and in her spare time she likes to travel to Florida and be outside.
