The Staff

Our superb team prides itself on providing comfortable patient care and professional service. Establishing an environment of trust, safety and comfort for our patients is top priority.

At Dr. Brooks office all oral surgical assistants are accredited by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia Assistants Program and attend annual review courses. Dr. Brooks holds an Advanced Cardiac Life Support permit and all office staff members maintain Basic Life Support permits.

	Sarah Business Manager With 34 years of experience in the dental field, Sarah thoroughly understands the nuances and details of insurance. Sarah verifies benefits and obtains an estimate of coverage during the consultation appointment. Sarah has worked primarily in the oral surgery field during her career as a dental assistant and office manager. Sarah manages the overall administrative goals of the practice. She works on filing insurance, verifying insurance, billing and maintaining HIPPA compliance.
	Chris Oral Surgical Assistant Chris has well over six years experience in the field of oral surgery and is well versed in all aspects of assisting, both hospital and office. She participates in all aspects of oral surgical assisting such as welcoming patients, obtaining vital signs, reviewing health histories, taking X-rays and verifying treatment plans. She is a graduate of Western Piedmont Community College and is a certified dental assistant with OMAAP accreditation.
	Kim H Oral Surgical Assistant Kim has worked with Dr. Brooks for six years. Currently she is learning the business and administrative duties of a health care practice. She continues to help the practice grow and welcome new patients. In the past, Kim worked as a surgical assistant. Her previous experience in pediatric dentistry helps her quickly establish a warm relationship with younger patients. She is a graduate of Wilkes Community College and is a certified dental assistant with OMAAP certification.
	Kim M Oral Surgical Assistant Kim M has over nine years of experience in the oral surgery field. Kim greets patients and performs the duties of an oral surgical assistant such as obtaining vital signs, taking X-rays, reviewing health histories and verifying treatment plans. She is a graduate of Gaston Community College and Central Piedmont Community College. She is certified by the National Board of Dental Assistants and has OMAAP certification.