Alexis Forbes is the Dental Practice Administrator at My Family Dental, bringing over 6 years of experience in dental assisting. Her passion for helping people and ensuring they receive the highest quality care drives her dedication to their practice. With a deep understanding of both clinical and administrative aspects of dentistry, Alexis specializes in creating a seamless and welcoming patient experience.
By focusing on excellent patient care and operational efficiency, Alexis has been able to put the EFDA certification she earned at AAA Dental School in Sanford, FL to good use. Over the years, her strengths at My Family Dental have garnered recognition for implementing streamlined patient scheduling processes.
When she’s not at My Family Dental, Alexis is an avid woodworker and loves spending time with her two dogs and exploring new recipes in the kitchen.
Andrea has spent much of her life in Florida, having moved from Massachusetts as a child. She has over 20 years of experience working in dentistry. With a bachelor's degree in art from UCF, she values the creative side of dentistry in order to provide patients with life-changing dental makeovers! When she is not in the workplace, she likes gardening and spending time with her family.
Barbara, originally from the Caribbean, relocated to Florida thirteen years ago. She has worked in the dental industry for almost a decade. She loves to cook, garden, and spend time with family. One of her favorite motivational phrases is "There is more in giving than receiving". Barbara enjoys providing her patients with the greatest possible experience so that they are comfortable and happy with their dental appointment. She looks forward to seeing every patient!
Arleth was raised in sunny, central Florida and has been working as a Dental Assistant since 2018. In her leisure time she enjoys baking and socializing with friends and family. She and her husband recently opened a small business on the weekends. My family Dental is a second family to Arleth!
Mirvete began her career in dentistry in 2016, working in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan. She relocated to Florida in 2018 to pursue a better future. She is an EFDA with certifications in CPR and radiography. She is deeply enthusiastic about dentistry and assisting individuals in achieving their finest smile. Mirvete has been a Dental Assistant for eight years. She values spending quality time with her daughter and fiancé. Outside of work, she likes spending time with her family, gardening, caring for her pet chickens, and cooking. Her favorite activity is trying out new dishes and replicating them.
Leigha has been a Dental Assistant since 2019. What she appreciates most about her profession is helping people feel good about themselves and their smiles. When away from work, she adores spending time with her family, dogs, and chickens. She and her husband take on a lot of house projects, so they are generally very busy! Leigha feels fortunate to work at this office because of the team work and comradery! They are a huge work family, and are here to serve you!
Hollie is a Dental Hygienist that has worked for My Family Dental since 2005. She began her dentistry career as a Dental Assistant in 1994, and after four years, she opted to attend dental hygiene school, where she has since earned a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene. In her spare time, she likes travelling and spending time with her family.
Martha is celebrating 35 years as a Hygienist at My Family Dental. She loves her profession both clinically and personally, working with patients and the team. On her days off, she likes spending time with her four grandchildren and volunteering at the Good Samaritan Clinic in Deland.
Jennifer (Jennie) graduated from Daytona State College's hygiene department and has been a Dental Hygienist at My Family Dental for more than 25 years. She recognizes that many patients dislike visiting the dentist, so she empathizes with them and help them feel at ease. She enjoys traveling to the beach and paddle boarding with her spouse in her spare time.
Cheyanne has been at My Family Dental since 2017 where she began her career with an internship while still attending Daytona State College. After graduating in 2018 as a Dental Assistant she realized she wanted to advance her profession by studying dental hygiene. In 2022 she became a Dental Hygienist and continues to enjoy working at My Family Dental. Cheyanne's objective every day is to make all of her patients feel comfortable throughout their appointment. In her spare time, she likes to be outdoors with family and friends.
Kattialis (Kat) is a Daytona State College-trained expanded function Dental Assistant. She loves her job as a hygiene assistant, helping to keep your hygienists on schedule. She enjoyed her externship at My Family Dental so much that she chose to join our excellent team for nearly five years ago. She is a well-organized, hardworking, empathetic, committed assistant who is eager to learn and progress.