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Meet The Team

We want to introduce you to our amazing team.  They are highly skilled, friendly, and dedicated to your comfort and optimal oral health.  We want you, your friends, and your family to meet them and join our dental family.  




Joann

Joann is a Chattanooga native who graduated from UTC with a BS in Office Administration.   She enthusiastically joined Dr. Payne’s team in January of 2016 and thoroughly loves working with people.  She has a wonderful husband and two fun-loving sons. In her spare time, you might find her golfing, kayaking, or on an exciting, zany adventure.



Sarah

Sarah graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at Chattanooga State in 2004. She loves her patients, and you may even catch her singing or dancing while at your appointment! She and her husband of over ten years stay busy with their three beautiful children.


Katy

Katy is a Chattanooga native who graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2010 and went on to further her education at Chattanooga State in the Dental Assisting Program. She joined Dr. Joe Payne’s team in 2016 and enjoys seeing the spectacular results of all the different cases she and Dr. Payne work on together. On her off days, she enjoys staying active by running and playing Co-Ed kickball.



Kara

Kara is a native of Signal Mountain and a graduate of Baylor School. She graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Chattanooga State in 2012 and joined Dr. Payne’s team in 2013. Her favorite thing about being a dental hygienist is seeing improvement in a patients home care. She lives in North Chattanooga with her two dogs, Sully and Fig. 


Nikki

Nikki was born and raised in Chattanooga and has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 1993. This is her second time working at Dr. Payne’s practice. Her particular gift is the ability to enjoy working in the hygiene department and the business department of the office.  She enjoys spending time with her two children and enjoys doing anything in the sunshine particularly if it is at the beach!