Meet the Team

Susan

Registered Dental Hygienist Susan received her Hygiene degree from TN State University. Susan has been with our practice since 2006. She has over 20 years experience as a hygienist including 14 years in Periodontal treatment. Susan loves educating patients on home care because it is such an important part of their health. Susan is from Tennessee but has lived in Destin since 1991. She is married and has two children. She enjoys boating, refinishing furniture, and running 10 K’s and Half-Marathons.

Denise

Denise Lade has been a Dental Assistant since 1975. With 20 years’ experience in Pediatric Dentistry and 17 years’ experience in General Dentistry. She is certified in x-rays and expanded functions from LSU School of Dentistry. She thrives on making patients dental visits pleasant and comfortable, and always looks forward to our returning snowbirds. Denise loves spending time with her husband, their dogs & cats, going to the beach, cooking, gardening, and also loves spending time at their cabin in the woods.

Brenda

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist Brenda, a native of Northwest Florida, graduated Cum Laude with a degree in dental hygiene and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. As a Colgate STAR Award recipient and a member of the ADHA, Brenda strives to give her patients a positive dental experience while assisting them to achieve optimum oral health. She is actively involved in dental community service and spends her spare time enjoying our beautiful community.

Amy

Amy began her career as a dental assistant while serving in the US Air Force. She earned her certification in dental assisting through the Dental Assisting National Board. She has experience in specialties such as: prosthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, and expanded function general dentistry. Amy enjoys time with family and friends in this beautiful beach community.

Megan

Megan started working with us in February 2024. Part of the front desk staff, Megan is one of the first and last faces you see in the office. She is also one of the friendly voices you’ll hear over the phone. A northern Michigan native, Megan moved to Florida in November 2023 with her fiancé who works as a wildlife biologist for the USDA. In her free time Megan enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as traveling, crafting and watching reruns of The Office or The Golden Girls.

Helana

Helana has been in the dental field for 3 years and joined our team in Feb of 2024. As part of our front office staff, Helana carries out many different duties such as; the Check-In/Check-Out of patients, scheduling concerns, DBP renewals, as well as patient accounts. Helana was born and raised in Virgina, and lived in Georgia, but is now established in Florida. In her free time, she likes to do home improvement projects and has a love for creating art. She also has a passion for the gym and lives a very active lifestyle.

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