Karen has been the welcoming face and friendly voice greeting patients since joining our practice in 2000. She is a key customer service point and helps patients take advantage of their insurance benefits. Known and admired for her exceptional level of service, Karen also loves spending time with her husband and three children, and working with her church and the Girl Scouts of America.

Previously a long-time chairside assistant to Dr. Selden, Casey is now our Patient Advocate. With clinical training and financial expertise, she is uniquely qualified to review treatment options with patients as well as assist in financial and insurance matters. Casey is highly regarded by coworkers for her great communication and organizational skills and her dedication. During her personal time, Casey enjoys cooking and spending time with her fiancé and their two dogs.

Working in dentistry since 1989, Barb joined our practice in 2000 after relocating from Alaska. One of the joys of her job is building relationships with patients. Her coworkers describe Barb as gentle, thorough and cheerful. Married to her high school sweetheart for 36 years, Barb has two sons and three dogs. In addition to being with her family, Barb enjoys gardening, Pilates, cooking and reading.

A long-time employee, Robin makes her patients feel so relaxed and comfortable, they frequently fall asleep in her chair! For Robin, providing gentle and thorough cleanings is a point of pride. She is referred to by co-workers as “the sweetest soul in the office.” Married with two children, Robin is active in her church and loves baking, exercising and spending time with the family.

Buffy began working as a Certified Dental Assistant upon graduating from East Tennessee State University in 1997. She has extensive experience in general dentistry, pediatric dentistry and implantology. Buffy’s coworkers admire her ability to comfort and reassure patients. She is also highly regarded as a meticulous, well-organized employee. Buffy has been Dr. Selden’s assistant for nearly two decades.

Marsha’s passion for people and her love of dentistry motivated her to become a dental assistant, a job she has truly loved for the past six years. A newer member of our team, Marsha is active in her church, enjoys time with her family and loves a good book or great documentary.