Meet the Team
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive care that reflects their individual needs. Our friendly and experienced team is committed to work with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding experience every time you visit our practice.
We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Karen
Officer of Operations and Patient Relations Specialist
I knew at an early age I was going to be working in the dental field. After graduating from high school, I started my dental assisting career by attending Florida College of Medical and Dental Assistants, and earned a High Achievement Award and Perfect Attendance. I have been at Beaches Dentistry for more than 30 years. I have a special bond with our patients and love seeing them. Knowing that our patients are being taken care of with excellent care is what makes me content at work. My role at Beaches Dentistry revolves around everything that is needed to help our patients with their questions and making sure they are comfortable. I want to assure everyone I have all their queries answered, so that they are better prepared before and after they see our doctors and the rest of the team.
I am a native of Jacksonville, having grown up around the Beaches area and graduated from Fletcher. I have been married to my husband Danny for almost 30 years. We have three daughters, five grandchildren, and three cats. In our free time, we like to boat, fish, camp, and spend time with family and friends.
Shelbie
Patient Communications Specialist and Financial Coordinator
I have almost four decades of experience in dentistry, both clinically as an oral surgical assistant and on the administrative side of dentistry. For 30 years I have been on the team of Beaches Dentistry and serve as a financial coordinator, appointment co-ordinator and patient relations specialist, which includes - presenting treatment plans, working with insurance questions, making financial arrangements, scheduling appointments and more. My goal is to make the non-clinical aspects of our practice as smooth and easy to understand for our patients as possible.
At home, I am a full-time caregiver for my wonderful niece, who has cerebral palsy. I also have two daughters, five grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. I love spending time with family and friends. When I get the chance, I enjoy remodeling my home and going to the TPC.
Anethette
Registered Dental Hygienist and Team Player
I earned my Associate of Science in dental hygiene in 1987, and have been a Beaches Dentistry team member since 1994. As a hygienist, I am responsible for all aspects of my patients’ oral hygiene care. I also help patients schedule their appointments and place courtesy phone calls to remind them to come in to see us. I enjoy maintaining the oral and periodontal health of my patients. I love to work with them closely to help educate, encourage, and motivate them to achieve optimum oral health.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and traveling. I am very passionate about enjoying an active lifestyle and love to bike, swim, and practice yoga. I am very adventurous when it comes to experimenting with healthy foods and trying new restaurants — seafood is my favorite! I also enjoy learning and studying about diversity, culture, and art.
Dana
Registered Dental Hygienist and Team Player
I graduated with my Associate of Science in dental hygiene from Florida Community College at Jacksonville in 1990, but I’ve been around dentistry my whole life since my Dad was a dentist! I knew from an early age I wanted to be a dental hygienist. I consider myself my patients’ “brushing and flossing coach,” and act as a liaison between patient and dentist regarding overall dental care. I love working with our patients, developing relationships with them, and ultimately improving their oral health. I love when they tell me they look forward to our visits together!
My husband Jimmy and I celebrated 25 years of marriage in 2019. We have twin daughters, two pups, and three grandpups. We love to boat, fish, and spend time with family and friends whenever possible.
Amy
Registered Dental Hygienist and Team Player
I attended UNF in Jax and Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville. For about 13 years I worked as a hygienist in a pediatric practice. At Beaches Dentistry I enjoy caring for patients of all ages. I enjoy seeing our patients, talking to them and get to know them personally. It gives me great satisfaction to help them achieve and maintain a beautiful healthy smile.
I moved from Pennsylvania to Jax when I was a teenager. I love living at the beach and enjoying all our city has to offer. Besides spending time with my family and friends, I love traveling, eating at new restaurants, cheering on the Jags and frequenting the beach.
Lesley
Prosthodontic Assistant and Team Player
I attended Santa Fe College in Gainesville for dental assisting and graduated in 2009 as an expanded functions dental assistant. I assist Dr. Nodesh with patient procedures and do all that is required to provide outstanding care for our patients. The best part of my job is meeting new people and developing relationships with my patients. It is always heartwarming when you can be by the patient’s side during their journey to transform their smile, which transforms their life.
I moved to Florida in 2009 to be with my now-husband, Eric. We have been married for a couple of years and have two Miniature Longhair Dachshunds - Huckleberry and Finn, who we absolutely love like our kids. In our spare time, my husband and I like to travel and spend time in the great outdoors: Camping, hiking, or any type of water activities. I also love to cook and use it as my escape.
Shannon
Prosthodontic Assistant and Team Player
I graduated top of my class at Concorde Career Institute. As a dental assistant, I prepare for dental procedures and assist Dr. Nodesh chairside during treatment, along with providing our patients with a comfortable environment and answering any questions they may have. Every day, I learn something new from my patients and enjoy hearing about their lives — about their children, grandchildren, pets, jobs, hobbies, and much more. I love listening to their stories and helping ease them of their fears of the dental environment.
I am a mother of three: Chase, Jaxon, and Elise. I am happily married to the most amazing and supportive man I know, and he serves in our US Navy. I love to read books in my free time (which I don’t have much of recently, since I’m studying to become a dentist myself!), and my favorite cuisine is sushi. My favorite color is pink, and I have a passion for photography and painting!
Joyful
Official 'Smile Mascot'
Born in Puerto Rico, adopted from Humane Society in Naples and raised in Fort Myers; This Border Collie mutt is happy to call Jacksonville his furever home.
He loves to play tug and absolutely begs to wear his bow ties. Being a 21st-century dog, he is a natural with the camera :) and demands a new toy every time a package arrives at the door. The only child to his parents who are dental specialists, he knows the importance of getting his teeth brushed daily, so he can go on to enjoy his chew toys and eat his chicken for years to come. During your visit to Beaches Dentistry you may run into him in the parking lot, spreading the “Joy.”