Meet Our Columbia Dental Team
Providing you with excellent dental care starts by having an excellent dental team. The team at our Columbia dental office is trained to help you with all aspects of your dental care. Each member of our staff is gentle and caring and will focus on your needs first!
Amy
Billing Specialist
A Columbia native, Amy completed her studies at Columbia State Community College before joining us in 2011. In that time, she has been an essential member of our team, meticulously paying attention to even the smallest detail and ensuring our patients remain informed. Outside the dental office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, Gavin and Walker, and their French bulldog, Ruth. One thing you may not know about her is that her travel softball team won the Super World Series when she was 14!
Susan
Business Manager
Susan has been with Dr. Beck since 1993 and has more than 25 years of administrative experience. Susan started out as a front desk receptionist and currently takes care of all our business, most of which is behind-the-scenes. She also serves as a liaison for our staff. Susan is married and has two children, Kaitlyn and Clint. She is always on the go with her children and rarely slows down long enough to enjoy any hobbies.
Chasity
Financial Coordinator
Chasity serves as our financial coordinator. Since 2004, she has been helping our patients understand their insurance coverage and financial options, never letting price stand in the way of necessary dental care. She loves meeting new people and will make you feel right at home. A native of Culleoka, TN, Chasity is happily married to her husband, Steve. They have one daughter, Kristen, whom they are extremely proud of. When she’s not hard at work, Chasity loves cooking, watching football, and spending time with her wonderful family.
Kelsey
Hygiene and Marketing Coordinator
Born and raised right here in Columbia, TN, Kelsey attended Middle Tennessee State University. She’s been with our team for over four years now, and her favorite part of her job continues to be interacting with people every day and building relationships with them over the years. When she isn’t at our dental office, you can find her spending time with her husband and their dog, Penny. Together, they love enjoying dinners outside, riding bicycles, and exploring new places with friends and family!
Sandy
Registered Dental Hygienist / Team Leader
Sandy has been with the dental office since 1998 and in dentistry since 1982, serving in several roles. She has a vast knowledge of dentistry and is wonderful at talking with patients about treatment and helping them understand the importance of oral health. Sandy has a passion for patient care and makes everyone feel comfortable. She has two children, Kyle and Mandy, and enjoys just being at home and hanging out with her family.
Lili
Hygiene Coordinator
Since joining our team, Lili has thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people every day in a fun environment. It’s one of the many reasons she’s so great at her job! When she isn’t at our dental office, she enjoys playing soccer, going to Vols games, reading, and working out. Here’s something you may not know about her: she grew up on a farm.
Kayla
Registered Dental Hygienist
Since graduating from Columbia State and Remington College, Kayla has spent the last nearly 10 years working closely with her patients to help them achieve their smile goals. Today, she is licensed in both local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. She and her husband, Josh, have two beautiful children together, Lakelyn Reese and Landry David. Here’s an interesting fact about her: she and her brother were born on the same day, and so were each of their first children!
Hannah
Registered Dental Hygienist
For over five years now, Hannah has thoroughly enjoyed getting to work alongside some of her closest friends while helping her patients achieve a happy, healthy smile. She completed her studies at both Tennessee Tech University and Remington College, and she is certified in local anesthesia. She and her husband, Nick, eloped in September 2020 and now reside in Santa Fe, TN. Her interests outside of dentistry include spending time outdoors, completing home projects, and hanging out with friends and family.
Jennifer
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jennifer has been with Beck Dental Care of Columbia since 2000 and brought 10 years of experience in the dental field with her. She and her husband, Alex, were married in 1988, and they have two children, Emily and Alex. Jennifer enjoys watching Alex play baseball and listening to Emily play the flute. They also have two German shepherds, Baron and Duchess. Jennifer and her family attend Pleasant Heights Baptist Church. Jennifer is a native of Maury County, although her parents were both born and raised in Germany.
Kristen
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kristen is a graduate of both Columbia State and Tennessee State University. For over a decade now, she has spent her days building genuine relationships with her patients while helping them achieve optimal oral health. To continue to help her patients feel comfortable in the treatment chair, she has earned her certification in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. Outside the dental office, she and her husband have two amazing children, Lincoln and Lucy. Listening to live music and spending time with friends and family are some of her favorite things to do outside the dental office!
Tracey
Registered Dental Hygienist
For over two decades now, Tracey has used her passion for dentistry and genuine care for her patients to help those in her treatment chair get the effective, smile-transforming treatment they need. She attended Columbia State Community College and Tennessee State University, and she is currently certified in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. Outside of dentistry, her interests include reading, shopping, gardening, and watching sports. She also loves animals, especially her four cats!
Holly
Registered Dental Hygienist
Holly studied at Columbia State and Remington College. For more than three years now, she has been an essential member of our team, going above and beyond to know her patients and fellow team members on a personal level for a better dental experience. Originally from Culleoka, she is married to her husband of nearly 10 years, Cody. They have two wonderful children together, Addilyn and Ayden. In her free time, she enjoys doing just about anything that lets her spend time outdoors!
Lexi
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lexi’s road to becoming a registered dental hygienist began at Columbia State Community College and Remington College. Today, she is certified in administering local anesthesia and administering and monitoring nitrous oxide. For her, interacting with patients and helping them achieve healthy, beautiful smiles is the best thing about her job! Away from the dental office, you’ll find Lexi and her wonderful fiancé planning their wedding. She also likes cooking, watching football, and spending time with friends and family.
Meredith
Registered Dental Assistant
For nearly 15 years, Meredith has provided excellent dentistry to patients who may be self-conscious about their teeth. She studied at Columbia State and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology before earning her certification in coronal polisher. Today, she loves having the opportunity to help patients feel more confident about their smiles each day! Outside the dental office, she loves spending time with her love, Corey, and their three beautiful daughters, Maraiya, Khiza, and Milania. In her spare time, she also enjoys traveling, shopping, and trying new restaurants!
Sara
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
A Tennessee native, Sara attended Motlow State Community College before entering the dental field in 2013. She has spent the last 5+ years here at Beck Dental Care of Columbia, and we can confidently say she is one of the most talented team members we have! When she isn’t helping our doctor with your treatment, you can find her with her amazing husband, Tyler, and their son, Jackson. She loves spending time with her family and being an active member of her church.
April
Registered Dental Assistant
With over 14 years of experience, April joined our team in early 2015. Since then, she has thoroughly enjoyed helping people gain confidence in a new smile. In fact, serving our patients on their journey to improved oral health and relieving their pain are a few of her passions. Currently, she holds certifications in sealants, nitrous oxide, and CPR in addition to her expanded functions certification. When she isn’t at the dental office, you can find her spending time with her wonderful family, crafting, and learning to farm!
Cynthia (Cindy)
Registered Dental Assistant
For a few decades now, Cindy has been helping her patients feel good about their smiles and building lifelong friendships along the way. She attended the Tennessee College of Applied Technology before earning certifications in nitrous oxide and Coronal polishing (to name a few!). As a Columbia native, she loves living and working in her hometown. She and her husband, Steve, have three children, two grandsons, and one rescue dog together. Outside of dentistry, her interests include riding motorbikes, attending music venues, traveling, and attending Pleasant Heights Baptist Church.
Daisy
Registered Dental Assistant
Daisy has been a dental assistant since 2015. She sits chairside as Dr. Beck helps patients restore their smiles and achieve better oral health. Daisy works in sterilization and is certified in coronal polishing, radiology, and nitrous oxide monitoring. She loves being at Beck Dental Care of Columbia because of the amazing people she works with and helps every day. Daisy enjoys spending time with her husband, Mike, playing outside with her two boys, cooking, and horseback riding.
Lisa
Expanded Functions Assistant
Although you wouldn’t believe it while looking at her, Lisa has an impressive 30+ years of experience in the world of dentistry, and the last two decades have been spent with our team! Since graduating from Louisville College, her kindness and enthusiasm have helped countless patients enjoy their journey to a healthier, happier smile. Today, she is certified in nitrous oxide, dental radiology, and Coronal polishing. She is a mother to two grown children, Morgan and Sam, and her interests outside of dentistry include cooking, watching movies, and listening to all kinds of music!
Karina
Registered Dental Assistant
Although she was born and raised in California, Karina attended dental school in Franklin, Tennessee. In her nearly decade of experience in the dental field, she has completed advanced training in radiology, coronal polishing, and CPR. Throughout the years, her favorite aspect of her job has remained the same: working to help people gain their confidence back with a new smile. Away from the dental office, she loves spending time with her husband and their two wonderful children. Some of her interests outside of dentistry include cooking, working out, and working on her veggie garden!
Chelsea
Dental Assistant
Chelsea was born and raised right here in Columbia! When it came time for her studies, she chose to attend East Tennessee State University and the Advanced Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee. Now, she is certified in radiology, coronal polishing, and nitrous oxide monitoring, and she is currently in school to become a dental hygienist! As for her favorite part of her job, it’s helping patients become more confident in their smiles. Outside the office, some of her favorite things to do are read and volunteer.
Mary Grace
Registered Dental Hygienist
Originally from Hampshire, TN, Mary loves getting to know her patients and helping them feel welcome and comfortable during their visits. She studied at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Remington College to earn her license as a Registered Dental Hygienist as well as her certification in local anesthesia and nitrous administration. At home, Mary enjoys spending time with family and friends, cross-stitching, shopping, learning to bake/cook, running, and planting flowers. She’s also a huge Tennessee Vols fan!