Mona, RDA
Hello. I am Mona. I am originally from Abingdon, Virginia, but moved to Knoxville in 1996. I have two sons, a daughter, and four grandchildren. I started working for Dr. Hovious in 1998. Originally, I applied for a position in the front office, but after talking with Dr. Hovious, she invested in my education and training, and I became a Registered Dental Assistant. Along with my training through Tri-County Dental Society, I received training of clinical skills and knowledge personally from Dr. Hovious. While working with Dr. Hovious, I have had the opportunity to continue my education through many courses. It is very important for us to keep up with the most current dental technology and ideas to better serve our patients.
As a dental assistant, I want to be sensitive to our patient’s needs and fears. I realize that coming to the dental office is not always something to look forward to. I would like to help make the experience more comforting and help relieve some fears. We always want to listen to what our patients desire and assist them in bettering their dental health. Our patients may not realize that while we are providing a service for them, they are touching and affecting our lives in personal ways as well. I will always treat our patients as I expect to be treated as a patient and provide quality care with a personal touch of caring.
Stephanie, RDH
Hi! I’m Stephanie and I am Dr. Hovious’ dental hygienist. I began with Dr. Hovious in 2019. I graduated Hygiene School at East Tennessee State University in 1985 and have been practicing ever since. I am happily married, have two children, and two grandchildren. We enjoy quality time together at the beach and lake.
I love being able to serve my patients. I get to help them by working to achieve maximum oral health which effects their overall health. We do this by fine-tuning homecare, setting scheduled visits for maintenances, and recommending special treatment as needed for each individual.
Kasha
Hi, I'm Kasha! I've been working in dentistry since 1991, and it's been such a rewarding career. I spent 32 years as a dental assistant, taught dental assisting courses for seven years, and now have the pleasure of welcoming patients at the front desk. One of my favorite parts of my job is greeting patients as they walk through the door, getting to know them, and helping them feel comfortable from the moment they arrive.
When I'm not at the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our four sons, and their significant others, who have become such a beautiful part of our family. Our family is growing, and we're excited to be welcoming our first grandchild soon - a new adventure that I'm certainly
looking forward to!
Stasie
Hey! I'm Stasie. I am one of Dr. Hovious' dental assistants. I have been a dedicated dental assistant for over 10 years and enjoy helping patients feel comfortable and cared for throughout their visit. In addition to my clinical experience, I am pleased to assist patients at the front desk, ensuring a friendly and welcoming experience from the moment they arrive. I enjoy building lasting relationships with patients and am committed to providing exceptional care and service.
When I'm not at the office, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my two teenagers. We love anything outdoors, but spending time in the mountains is our favorite.
Kristin
Hi, I'm Kristin! I graduated from the dental assisting program in 2019 and quickly found that I loved working at the front desk, where I'm able to connect with patients and help make their visits feel comfortable and welcoming. I truly enjoy helping others and being a friendly face patients can count on, which is one of the reasons I love working in a periodontal office.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my son, significant other, and family, and I enjoy trips to the beach and the mountains whenever I can.