Meet The Team


West River Dental's Dental Assistant Scott Taylor

Scott Taylor

Dental Assistant

Scott is a hardworking and energetic part of the office. He's your Dental Assistant and will make sure you are comfortable and cozy during your time here. Zach recently moved here to  North Carolina with his awesome family; husband Cody and dogs Shep and Baby. Scott is a Veteran and served in the Army Infantry.

West River Dental's Dental Hygienist Megan Whitman

Megan Whitman

Dental Hygienist

Megan  started her dental career in 2017 as a dental assistant and then went on to hygiene school at UAB in 2019.  She loves being a part of a patient’s journey to loving their smile and regaining confidence. She strives to make all patients feel comfortable during any dental procedures.  Her passion is hygiene, but she still enjoys assisting Dr. Smith with treatment from time to time.   When she is not at work, she is probably busy spoiling her 2 dogs – Jace and Josie.  They enjoy going on walks or playing with stuffed animals.  When relaxing, she enjoys reading or indulging in some reality tv shows.

West River Dental's Receptionist Ed Johnson

Ed Johnson

Receptionist

Ed is the  face that greets you upon checkout. He always has a smile on his face and moved here all the way from Maui, HI. He loves to cook. Ed works hard on your treatment to provide you with the best pricing and experience.

West River Dental's Dental Assistant Maria Renaud

Maria Renaud

Dental Assistant

Maria has been working in the dental field as a dental assistant since 2019.  She loves seeing the end results of a patient’s dental journey. She also loves to help patients overcome their dental fears and transform how they feel about coming to the dentist office.  In her free time, she likes to go out to eat and try new restaurants.  She also enjoys traveling and new experiences.  She’s a bit of a dare devil and loves going to amusement parks!