Meet The Staff
At Highland Pediatric Dentistry, all our employees are kid experts. We understand that some children are apprehensive about the dentist. Our gentle and fun approach is tailored to each child’s personality to provide the best experience possible. Our office is designed with kids in mind by featuring soothing colors, a fun waiting room, and a relaxing atmosphere. Parents are also encouraged to accompany their child throughout the initial visit to help children feel comfortable. Happy kids are excited to come back and help us make their smiles beautiful!
Nakia: Office Manager and Surgery Coordinator
Nakia moved to NC in 1994. She graduated from Seventy First High School and later attended Fayetteville Technical Community College graduating in 1997 and has been in the dental field for 22 years. Nakia and her husband enjoy traveling with their daughter to dance competitions and performances and spending free time with family and friends.
Homero: Administrative Assistant
Homero enjoys spending time at the beach with his spouse. He also loves his two dogs Lilo and Luna.
Rita: Certified Dental Assistant/Clinical Coordinator
Rita graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2007. She earned her Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and has been in the dental field for 12 years. Rita is married with two sons. She enjoys shopping and cooking with new recipes.
Suzie: Certified Dental Assistant
Suzie graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College. She has been at Highland Pediatric Dental since 1985, loves working with children, and watching them grow up. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, volunteering at church, gardening, and cooking.
Heather: Registered Dental Hygienist
Heather graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2006. She is married with two children and loves the beach and camping in her spare time.
Markie: Dental Assistant
Markie is from Southern Colorado. She studied dental assisting at a small local college and moved to North Carolina with her husband. Markie has been at Highland Pediatric Dental since 2019. She enjoys working with children because it brightens her day. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, yoga, and spending time with her husband and pets
Sahara: Certified Dental Asistant
Sahara is a Certificate Dental Assistant, she graduated from Seventy First High School and later attended FTCC where she earned a certificate in dental assisting. She has worked with Highland Pediatric since graduating in 2014. Sahara loves working with children and teaching them the importance of oral hygiene. In her spare time she enjoys spending time wit her children, going to the beach, and riding four wheeler
