Dr. Michael Netherton

Dr Netherton has been practicing dentistry in McMinnville since 2002, after graduating with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, Fourth District Dental Society. Dr Netherton is committed to staying current and improving through ongoing continuing education. He is a 2011 Graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute. Outside of work, Dr Netherton is a member of the Rotary Club of McMinnville, where he served as president 2016-17. He is active in his church and has participated in several Medical/Dental mission trips in South America, Africa, and Asia. Dr. Netherton and his wife Sarah enjoy spending time with their four children.

Pennie Colvard

Registered Dental Hygienist

Pennie earned a degree in Dental Hygiene and her Bachelor in Business Administration from ETSU. After briefly working in McMinnville, she worked in Germany and North Carolina while her husband Matt served in the U.S. Army. She then worked in Knoxville and Franklin. Pennie is enjoying working in McMinnville again. She has twin daughters, Ella and Claire, and enjoys spending time with family and volunteering in local church activities.

Joan Dobson

Registered Dental Hygienist

Joan has been working as a hygienist in McMinnville since graduating from Chattanooga State in 1984. She has been working for Dr. Netherton since 2013. She has been married to her husband Bill Dobson since 2003. They enjoy family activities, church service work, both domestic and international, traveling, and Major League Baseball.

Laura Hildreth

Registered Dental Hygienist

Laura has been working as a dental hygienist since earning her degree from Chattanooga State in 2013. She enjoys traveling with her husband Eric and 2 children, Warren and Millie.

Kristi Sharpe

Registered Dental Assistant

Kristi has been working as a dental assistant since 2008. Kristi is certified in dental radiology and in nitrous oxide monitoring. She is married to Danny Sharpe and has two children, McKenzi and Chandler. Kristi enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and Pinterest.

Sherry Pennington

Registered Dental Assistant

Sherry has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1998. She is certified in dental radiology and in nitrous oxide monitoring. She is married to Greg Pennington, and they have two adult children, Jake and Katy. Sherry enjoys spending time with family in her spare time.

Veronica Stepien

Scheduling Coordinator

Veronica has worked in the dental field since 2006, starting with the office of Dr. Michael Roberts. She is married to Rick Stepien and they have two grown daughters, Emmy and Natalie. She enjoys yoga and outdoor activities in her spare time.

Jenny Ballard

Billing Coordinator

Jenny has been working in the dental field since 1998. She is married to Chad Ballard and they have two adult children, Joshua and Kasey. Jenny enjoys spending time with family.