DeAnn Harmon-Smith, DMD
Dr. DeAnn Harmon-Smith is a licensed family general dentist who has been in private practice since 1999. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in chemistry from North Georgia College in 1992, and...
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Dr. DeAnn Harmon-Smith is a licensed family general dentist who has been in private practice since 1999. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in chemistry from North Georgia College in 1992, and obtained her Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree with honors from Medical College of Georgia in 1996. She continues her dental education monthly to ensure she stays up-to-date in the latest advances in dentistry, and has received advanced training in mini dental implants.Dr. Harmon-Smith maintains professional membership with the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, and the Clarke County Dental Society.
Katie Hughes Anthony, DMD
Dr. Katie Anthony attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia, where she majored in piano performance and minored in chemistry, before attending dental school at the Medical College of Georgia, graduating...
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Dr. Katie Anthony attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia, where she majored in piano performance and minored in chemistry, before attending dental school at the Medical College of Georgia, graduating in 2009. She continues her dental education through attendance at the annual Hinman Dental Society meeting in Atlanta, and she also studies materials provided by the Academy of General Dentistry.Dr. Anthony is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Georgia Dental Association. As a dentist, her goal is to provide excellent dental care with kindness and compassion.
Sarah Erickson, DMD
Dr. Sarah Erickson grew up in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Athens to attend the University of Georgia where she majored in Biological Sciences and Psychology. She then went on to attend the Dental College...
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Dr. Sarah Erickson grew up in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Athens to attend the University of Georgia where she majored in Biological Sciences and Psychology. She then went on to attend the Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia where she met her husband who also practices at Oconee Dental. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Sarah moved back to Ohio to work at a dental practice with her father and brother who are also dentists. Dr. Sarah enjoys expanding her knowledge of new techniques in the field of dentistry and she strives to make her patients feel at ease as she provides comprehensive oral care in a compassionate and comfortable manner.
Tyler Erickson, DMD
Dr. Tyler Erickson attended Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry. Dr. Erickson then obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from...
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Dr. Tyler Erickson attended Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia, where he graduated with a degree in chemistry. Dr. Erickson then obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the Dental College of Georgia, where he also met his wife, Sarah. He and his wife practiced dentistry in Columbus, Ohio for four years and recently moved back to the Athens/Oconee area. Dr. Erickson is committed to continuing his dental education by staying current on advancements in modern techniques and dental materials. He enjoys doing a wide variety of dental procedures and strives to provide high quality care to his patients.
Meet Our Team
Meagan Rouse – Office Manager
Meagan has been with Oconee Dental, PC since June 2005. She attended the University of Georgia. Meagan welcomes each patient with a smile and makes sure they leave knowing that we care about them. For Meagan, the best part of our practice is our great team, who work well together to meet our patients’ needs.
Meagan is married with 2 daughters and loves to read.
Avery Whiddon – Front Office
Avery joins our front office team with experience in both the front office and as a dental assistant. She attended the University of North Georgia and Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy. She is dedicated to making every patient feel cared for. She enjoys working with a team and patients who feel like family.
Outside of the office, Avery is a youth pastor’s wife and a mother to four children who keep her very busy.
Carol – Dental Assistant
Carol has been with us for 14 years and has been assisting for 21 years. She loves the family atmosphere between co-workers and patients at our practice.
Carol and her husband have 2 daughters and 1 granddaughter.
Allison DeMars – Dental Assistant
Allison has been with our team for 3 years. She works hard to make sure that our patients receive the care they came for and leave happy, and she loves meeting new people and helping them feel good about their smile and themselves.
Allison is married and has 2 sons. Her hobbies include camping and riding with her family. She is also active in her church.
Chelsey Grayson – Dental Assistant
Chelsey has been with the office since September of 2018. She is an Oconee native and loves making people smile. Her favorite part of our practice is being a part of the family atmosphere.
Chelsey is married to a Marine veteran, and they have two wonderful boys. She is an accomplished equestrian, a diesel truck enthusiast, and serves as a First Responder with the Oconee County Fire Department.
Brooke Key – Dental Assistant
Brooke has been with our practice since September of 2020. She received on the job training as a dental assistant in 2016 and continued her education to receive her expanded duties as a dental assistant in 2018. Brooke enjoys coming to work and meeting new people. She is eager to help anyone she can.
In her free time she enjoys being outdoors, going to the gym, and spending quality time with her family. She is actively involved in church and wants our patients to know they can always look to her for a smile.
Angie Brooks – Registered Dental Hygienist
Angie has been with Oconee Dental, PC for 12 years. She attended Gainesville College and Lanier Technical College, earning degrees in applied science and dental hygiene. For Angie, the best part of our practice is her work family, with whom she works closely to care for our patients and make our office a great dental practice. She says, “These are the best ladies in the world, and I am lucky to call them my friends.”
Angie’s daughter keeps her busy, and she loves to be outdoors, enjoying the water and gardening.
Debbie Boyd – Registered Dental Hygienist
Debbie has been with our team for 19 years. She graduated from Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, in 1985, and she genuinely cares about the health and wellbeing of her patients, doing her best to help their teeth and gums stay healthy. Her favorite part of our practice is our great teamwork!
Debbie is an Air Force brat – her father was career Air Force for 34 years. She and her husband, Derry, have been married for 30 years. They have a son, Andrew, and a daughter, Nicole. When she isn’t at our office, Debbie enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with her family and animals.
Christina Davis – Registered Dental Hygienist
Christina has been with our team for 4 years. She graduated from Athens Technical College in 2008 and was awarded the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award of Excellence. She takes pride in being a part of such a knowledgeable and caring group of dental professionals. She has a wellness-driven philosophy which includes oral health and nutrition in order to give everyone personalized care.
Christina loves spending time traveling and being outdoors with her husband and their two boys.
Allison LaPish, Registered Dental Hygienist
Allison graduated from Athens Technical College with an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 2016. She began her career quickly after graduating, and joined our team in 2020. She always puts the patient’s needs first and feels that overall health is most important. She takes pride in preventing decay, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.
Allison lives in Winterville with her husband, daughter, and two black labs. She loves to go on vacation and plan weekend trips with her family. You may see her out riding her bicycle, at a yoga studio, or at Trader Joe’s!