Our senior hygienist, Claudia, originally joined our staff in 2002 and returned in 2010. “I have been a dental hygienist since 1990, and thoroughly enjoy my occupation, because I love helping people take care of themselves,” she says. A transplanted Canadian, she moved to the South in the 60s, and now lives on a small farm in Fairview with her husband, Rick. They have two children and a granddaughter. Claudia also enjoys gardening, riding horses and working with the wool that her sheep produce. Her husband is a stained glass artist. “We love living in Asheville because of the climate, nice people and supportive artistic community,” Claudia says.
Our Staff
Claudia
Registered Dental Hygienist
Teresa
Dental Assistant
Teresa is our primary chairside assistant and staff photographer. She has worked as a dental assistant since 1999 and completed extensive continuing education in order to qualify in 2003 as a NC Dental Assistant II. She is happily married to Dan, and they are parents of three and grandparents of four. Their family extends from coast to coast and to Iraq, where son Jeff is currently serving. Teresa is an active member of the Women’s Bible Study Fellowship program at her church. She also enjoys hiking, camping, quilting, gardening, reading and photography.
Lindsay
Dental Assistant
Lindsay grew up in Bellbrook, Ohio, a small suburb outside of Dayton. She relocated to Asheville in 2002 to attend The University of North Carolina-Asheville, and received her Bachelor of Science degree from there in May, 2007. She is considering becoming a dentist. Lindsey is also a soccer referee for youth teams at the YMCA, and she enjoys hiking, painting, and walking her cat.
Janna
Office Coordinator
Janna has been a patient and friend of Dr. Davis’ since 1982, and they married in 1988. Finding holistic and environmental dentistry a fascinating field, she joined him as office coordinator when he re-established his practice in Asheville.
“I feel very fortunate to be working in this area of health care. Regaining a healthy smile really can change someone’s life,” Janna says. “And I am especially grateful to the integrative health community in Asheville, where we have found such wonderful support for our patients and ourselves.”
Janna’s previous work included news reporting and editing, science writing for Clemson University, and more recently, communications for the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition, which works to protect the region’s remaining natural forests. Her other interests include organic gardening, food, books, and outdoor recreation.
Snickers & Chip
On-site Therapy
Toy poodles Snickers and Chocolate Chip serve our patients and staff with pet therapy, a job to which their breed is well suited. These two are a natural in evoking the very best smiles!
Phil Davis, D.D.S., P.A.
655 Brevard Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
828-670-9394 phone
828-670-8481 fax
655 Brevard Road
Asheville, North Carolina 28806
828-670-9394 phone
828-670-8481 fax