Meet a team that brings modern dentistry and hometown hospitality together.
I am a state-of-the-art hometown dentist in a small southern town. I continually invest in new technology and professional development so that my community has access to all the important new features in dentistry. My office prides itself in traditional, hometown values and hospitality.
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Kristen has been a Registered Dental Assistant for over 4 years and joined Dr. Tesa’s office in June of 2021. Kristen has been married to her husband Ben since May 2018. Kristen enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and reading.
My name is Ashley Glass. I am a registered dental hygienist. I received an A.A.S. from Wallace State Community College in 2020. I have been practicing for a little over a year and loving every minute of it! My husband Briley and I reside in Loretto, Tennessee where we were born and raised! We enjoy traveling, relaxing on the river, and spending time with family and friends!
As a dental hygienist, my focus is on providing high quality care to my patients and educating them on how to maintain good oral health. I am committed to making hygiene appointments a comfortable and positive experience. During hygiene visits I encourage patients to ask as many questions as possible. I graduated from Wallace State with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2004 and have practiced dental hygiene in Pulaski since 2004. It has been a pleasure to work with Dr. Tesa Jolly, the dental team, and patients over the years.
Catherine is one of our Dental Hygienists and has been with us over 8 years. She obtained her B.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2004 from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has been practicing over 17 years. Catherine was raised in Pulaski and resides here with her husband (Colby) and their two daughters. She loves running, her dogs (Brooks and Cinderella), friends, family and traveling.
Melissa Russell is Dr. Tesa’s Lead Dental Assistant and has worked at the practice since 2008. Melissa has assisted Dr. Tesa in the Amish community, the hospital, nursing home, and even in the homes of her patients. Melissa loves to help anxious patients feel at ease so they can relax while having treatment. In 2012, Melissa completed the Expanded Functions Restorative Module at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis. Each year she puts hours, days and nights into Pulaski’s Free Dental Day. With her love for patient care, Melissa also teaches Dental Assisting at Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
“From the beautiful space, to the accommodations for a nursing mom with a new baby, to the timeliness of the visit, I was truly impressed. Most of all, the care of the staff! We have found a dental home!”
“The room smelled of lavender, they offered me a pillow for my neck. The filling the dentist put into my tooth was painless. I didn’t feel the injection AT ALL. This is my dentist for life!”
“The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. There was almost no waiting time. They worked with my insurance to find an oral surgeon in my insurance policy. I HIGHLY recommend them and they are now our family dentist.”
