The Tuscaloosa Dental Team
Outstanding Tuscaloosa Care and Warmth
Sonya
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sonya has been with Riverview Dental Designs since 2011. She is a graduate of the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program in Birmingham and also has taken continuing education courses in periodontal therapy.
“We have compassionate doctors and a great team that provide individualized care for each and every one of our patients. Our office is equipped with the most current technology and instrumentation to provide the highest quality of care. I love establishing a relationship with my patients and educating them on how to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile for years to come.”
Paulette
Registered Dental Hygienist
Paulette is a Riverview Dental Designs veteran with over three decades as a highly-valued member of our team. She’s a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Paulette has had the privilege of being an instructor for dental assisting programs over the years. She’s loyal, dependable, humble, friendly, and patient. Paulette enjoys completing crafts or relaxing with family and friends in her free time.
“I love being able to care for my patients and help them have beautiful smiles while educating them on the importance of good oral health care.”
Amanda
Registered Dental Hygienist
Amanda is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s dental hygiene program. She’s been working in the dental field since 2007 before joining our office in 2013. Patients love relying on Amanda to help them care for their oral health because she’s gentle, understanding, down-to-earth, kind, and compassionate. While it’s her dream to help people, if she wasn’t a hygienist, Amanda would be a stay-at-home mom.
“With every patient, there is an opportunity to brighten their day and their smiles and educate them on their oral as well as overall health.”
Sadie
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sadie is a graduate of the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program who has been working in dentistry since 2017. She knows that being a part of our extended dental family means she’s making a difference in keeping our community healthy. Always know Sadie will be easygoing, loyal and patient. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and boys.
“I love to be a helping hand in making people feel confident in themselves. It’s a great feeling when a patient looks in the mirror, and you see a proud smile on their face.”
Brandi
CDA, Dental Assistant
Brandi has been working in the dental field for over 20 years. She received her Certified Dental Assistant certification from Shelton State Community College. Her duties include: assisting the doctors with clinical procedures, taking all necessary x-rays, scheduling appointments for other treatments, and sterilization.
“I love establishing relationships with our patients and educating them on how to maintain a beautiful smile. I also enjoy working with the highest in technology and the most caring and compassionate doctors.”
Sandi
CPA, Financial Manager
Sandi joined our team full-time in 2020. She received her undergraduate degree in accounting from Livingston University, and then went on to receive her master’s degree in accounting from the University of Alabama. She worked at Jamison, Money, Farmer & Co, PC as a CPA for ten years before becoming a full-time mom. Sandi has always been involved with the financial side of the practice, but in the past few years has brought her knowledge into the practice on a full-time basis.
“I have loved learning more about the clinical side of dentistry and what all goes into making our team so talented while getting to know each one of our wonderful team members at Riverview Dental on a deeper level. We are like a family here at our office and I feel like a bigger part of this family now that I am in the office on a full-time basis. I also have really enjoyed getting to know and truly appreciate our amazing patients.”
Carlie
Business Assistant
Carlie is a Sipsey Valley High School graduate with a long-term commitment to becoming a dental assistant before moving on to hygiene. She is a valuable part of our team, helping in the front office as a business assistant to our doctors and team members. Carlie is a natural at the position, meeting new people daily to help make a difference in their smiles and lives. She’s reliable, patient, cheerful, not afraid to ask for help, and takes on tasks with a smile on her face. Outside of work, Carlie is usually at the gym or spending time with her dog Murphy.
“I come to work every day with a goal to do all that I can do to go above and beyond for our patients, doctors, and my co-workers.”
Amber
Certified Dental Assistant
Amber joined Riverview Dental Designs in 2023, bringing her passion for helping others and creating smiles to every patient interaction. A graduate of the Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, Amber is certified in dental radiology and is dedicated to ensuring patients receive exceptional care. From assisting doctors during clinical procedures to managing lab work and scheduling appointments, she loves every aspect of her role and the difference it makes in patients’ lives.
Amber takes pride in being part of a team that treats patients like family, and she cherishes the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life. Her favorite part of the job? Seeing the confidence and happiness a healthy smile brings to each patient.
Outside of the office, Amber enjoys spending time with her husband, Thomas, their two children, and their dogs. Whether exploring the outdoors or sharing laughs over a meal at a local Mexican restaurant, Amber treasures family time. Charismatic, passionate, and outgoing, she approaches life with the motto, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” and maybe even enjoy a milkshake from Chick-fil-A along the way!
Faith
Dental Assistant
Faith joined our team at Riverview Dental Designs just a few months ago, but she brings nearly three years of experience and a natural talent for making patients feel at ease. With on-the-job training and a passion for dentistry, Faith excels at creating a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel cared for and confident in their smiles.
Faith loves building genuine connections with each patient, helping them feel comfortable during their visits, and seeing the joy a healthy, beautiful smile can bring. She finds it incredibly rewarding to be part of the journey to help patients achieve their dream smiles.
Outside the office, Faith is happiest spending time with her family and her beloved dog. She enjoys taking her pup to the dog park, going fishing with her dad, shopping with her mom, and exploring the great outdoors on her Razor. Friendly, bubbly, and hardworking, Faith is a ray of sunshine in our office and a wonderful addition to our team!