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About Our Corbin Dental Team

Our kind, caring, and professional dental team will make you feel right at home as soon as you step through our doors. Dr. Whitaker has personally selected a group of hygienists, assistants, and administrators she trusts to provide truly world-class care and customer service every single day. Thanks to our team, scheduling will be easy, your questions will be answered promptly, and your financial options will be nice and clear. Read on below to start getting to know our wonderful dentistry team!

Shanda, Lead Assistant and Clinical Director

Dental assistant Shanda

Shanda’s career at CFDC started back in 2016. She is from right here in Corbin and loves being able to help and educate patients in the community to improve their oral health.

Shanda has two daughters, Olivia and Koda. When she isn’t busy at the practice, she enjoys being outside, traveling to new places and trying new foods. She also enjoys paint by number projects and reading.

Shanda is a certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant through ChoiceMD and the University of Kentucky. She also has experience with orthodontic assisting, surgical assisting and treating pediatric patients. She has achieved many continuing education certifications over the years including, Coronal Polishing, ZOOM Whitening, dental implant assisting, intravenous lines for sedation dentistry and medical emergencies.

Caitlin, Administrative Director

Dental assistant Caitlin

Caitlin is a proud native of Southeastern Kentucky, having grown up just below Pine Mountain State Park. She attended Eastern Kentucky University, where she studied Biology and met her husband, Christopher. Married since 2018, Caitlin and Christopher share their home with a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, and bunnies. When she’s not tending to her garden, Caitlin enjoys crafting, thrift shopping, and spending quality time with her family.

Caitlin is passionate about helping people achieve beautiful, healthy smiles and takes pride in offering exceptional care to our patients. She is grateful to work alongside such a skilled and compassionate team at CFDC. Since joining the practice in January 2020, Caitlin has earned certifications in Expanded Duties Assisting, Zoom Whitening, Care Credit, and played a key role in developing the In-Office Brilliant Membership Plan. She is also an active member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers.

“..Christy and Caitlin were attentive as soon as I stepped into the office.”

“..Thank you Caitlin for your kindness and treatment. I highly recommend Corbin Family Dental Care!”

Christy, Patient care coordinator

Christy is a native of Corbin. She is a Patient Care Coordinator with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting, through which she has developed a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, efficient support in healthcare settings. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she excels at building trust with diverse patient populations and ensuring clear, personalized communication throughout the care process.

Outside of work, Christy enjoys cooking, spending time with family, shopping and traveling, activities that keep her grounded and inspired in both life and work.

Whitney, Registered Dental Hygienist

Whitney, Registered Dental Hygienist

Whitney's career in dentistry as a whole spans fourteen years and counting. In fact, she knew she wanted to work in this field since she was very young – it was her true calling! For her education, she attended EKU and Bluegrass Community & Technical College where she was the Vice President of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association. Whitney has received advanced training in ZOOM! Whitening and local anesthesia, and has expanded her licensure to provide laser dentistry and treat patients with general supervision. What she enjoys most about her job is being able to develop relationships with her patients while helping them achieve healthier, happier mouths. She can also provide topical numbing agents and desensitizing products to make your appointment more comfortable as needed.

Whitney hails from Corbin and was married in August of 2016. She is the proud mother of one daughter, Anna, and one son named Kace! In her free time, she enjoys antiquing, traveling, boating, and camping.

Jennifer, Lead Hygienist, Registered Dental Hygienist

Jennifer grew up in Jackson County and now lives in Laurel County with her husband Johnny and two children, Lucy and Silas. During her time away from the dental field she enjoys traveling with her family whether that is to the beach or a campground somewhere. Jennifer’s dental career started in 2019 as an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant. Deciding to continue her education and career she then went on to earned her Registered Dental Hygiene degree through Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Along with holding her Dental Hygiene degree, she also has certifications in Local anesthesia, and Laser Therapy.

Emma, Registered Dental Hygienist

Born and raised in Corbin, KY, Emma chose to pursue a career in the dental field and has never looked back. She went to study at Bluegrass Community and Technical College to earn her license as a dental hygienist as well as her certification in local anesthesia and laser therapy. Today, she loves being able to help others learn about their oral health and teach them how to maintain a beautiful smile!

At home, Emma enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, reading, and hanging out with her goldendoodle named Benny. She also loves watching sports due to growing up with two brothers and constantly being exposed to games. One interesting thing about her: she is very organized and loves finding a place for everything.

Jackie, Dental Assistant

Jackie is from London where she attended Choice MD, and furthered her education at The University of Kentucky for Expanded Functions Dental Assisting. Jackie is married to her husband Josh, and together they love raising their wonderful kids Jayla and Jonah. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking. She is always excited to play board games and go shopping. Jackie finds it incredibly rewarding to meet new patients to help them improve their smiles.

With half a decade of experience in dentistry and counting, she has certification in: expanded functions dental assisting, coronal polishing, ZOOM whitening and completed a dental assistant course to place intravenous lines for sedation. She looks forward to seeing you at the office!

As a patient stated: “I would have to start with if I could give them 10 stars I would, amazing experience everyone was super nice and helped. Great place to have dental care.”

Meg, Dental Assistant

From Barbourville, Kentucky, Meg is a local who loves spending time with her family and pets as well as going on weekend adventures to discover new foods and hidden gems at home here in the heart of Appalachia. You can typically find her in her vegetable garden with her daughter, reading a good book, painting with oils and watercolors, or building valuable community relationships. Meg is also a fan of the Houston Rockets and Olympic Weightlifting.

Meg began her career in healthcare as a Medical Assistant after graduating from The Medical Institute of Kentucky in 2021. She worked at an Otolaryngology Clinic, where she honed her patient care skills and gained experience helping people with their oral and overall health. She later became a Dental Assistant, certified in Radiology, Basic Life Support, and is continuing her education to best care for her patients. Today, her goal is making a positive impact in the lives of others through attention to detail and high quality dental care.

Bee, Patient Care Specialist

Bee is from Jacksonville, Alabama, who has a passion for illustration and graphic design, continually finding ways to integrate visual clarity into professional environments. She enjoys going on adventures with her pets and friends, while spending the rainy days playing video games.

Bee is a dedicated Patient Care Coordinator who strives to optimize the patient experience by navigating treatment plans and creating seamless communication between patients and specialists. Bee began her career with healthcare in 2023, combining creative problem-solving with organizational skills to enhance the patient journey, from appointment scheduling to coordinating specialized care.