Meet Our Dental Team
Kim Scudder, Dental Assistant II
Kim has 30 years experience as a dental assistant and joined our team in 1991. Since then, Kim has been hard at work helping patients achieve their healthiest, most beautiful smiles in complete comfort and relaxation. In addition to being a dental assistant, Kim studied dental radiography at Guilford Technical Community College. She also studied infection and hazard control and coronal polishing at Wake Forest University and maintains current CPR certification. A native of Greensboro, NC, Kim enjoys visiting the beach, gardening, and spending time with family. Kim grew up on a farm and is an animal lover.
Nichole Hazelwood, Registered Dental Hygienist
With more than 20 years in the dental field, Nichole joined our team in 2024. She earned her dental hygiene degree from Virginia Western Community College in 2005 and completes continuing education hours each year to maintain her knowledge of advances in the field. Patient comfort is Nichole’s top priority when it comes to her care. She provides individualized treatment for her patients to make sure that the best care is given at each visit. In her free time, she loves spending time with her niece and nephew. Nichole is looking forward to working with you to meet your dental goals.
Amanda Rogers, Registered Dental Hygienist
With more than a decade of experience, Amanda is the newest member of our team joining us in 2025. She earned her Dental Hygiene degree from Catawba Valley Community College in 2011. Since graduating she has maintained all necessary continuing education, CPR certifications, and is certified to administer local anesthesia. Although a Hickory native, Amanda has practiced dental hygiene in NC, SC, and Germany. Amanda is a proud wife and mother. She has one daughter and one son. She enjoys traveling, arts/crafts, and spending time with her family.
Alli Wilson, Treatment Coordinator
Alli joined our team in July of 2019, shortly after receiving her certification as a dental assistant. She is CPR certified and also studied dental radiography and infection control. She enjoys helping patients understand their insurance benefits and helping them manage the financial aspect of their treatment.
Outside of work, Alli enjoys spending time with family and friends, cake decorating and spoiling her three dogs. She was recently engaged to her fiancé Jacob, at the most magical place on earth Disney World and is currently planning their wedding for late 2024.
Leah Litaker, Dental Assistant
Leah received her dental assisting certification in 2016. She joined our team in August of 2023. Leah loves making people feel beautiful with their smile. Outside of work you can find her sitting by the baseball field and spending quality time with her husband and two boys.