Our goal is to treat you as if you are a member of our own family! We want to achieve a perfect result for you through efficient and comprehensive treatment. Each team member is certified in radiology, coronal polishing, CPR, dental office emergencies, and OSHA infection control. We attend classes for CPR and OSHA compliance, as well as continuing education courses on the TAP® 3 sleep apnea appliance and Damon™ brackets. We strive to treat each of our patients with the highest level of care by staying in touch with the latest advances in orthodontic technology.
Amy
Operations Manager
Amy is a native of Lincoln County, NC and she attended Lincolnton High School. In her spare time, Amy enjoys shopping and cooking. She also enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband, daughter, and two grandchildren.
A fun fact about Amy is that she has been in the dental field since 1990! Amy has been part of the Austin Orthodontics family since February 2008. She says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because I can help patients feel better by improving their smiles!”
Julie
Scheduling and Insurance Coordinator
Julie is a native of Catawba County, NC, and she continues to live in her hometown. She attended Bandys High School, as well as Natural Touch School of Esthetics. She has been married to her husband for more than 25 years, and they have four children, a dog, and a cat. In her spare time, Julie enjoys spending time at the beach, watching her children play sports, and watching her youngest daughter dancing on stage.
A fun fact about Julie is that she has been a hair and makeup artist for over 25 years! Julie has been in the dental field for over 3 years, and joined Austin Orthodontics in February 2019. She says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because I can help our patients and their families with scheduling, as well as with any questions they may have. Our team is the best, and we have fun making our patients smile!”
Ashlee
New Patient Treatment Coordinator
Ashlee is a native of Charlotte, NC but has called Lincolnton, NC home for over 10 years. She attended Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have a son. Ashlee also has a beagle named Kuechly (after the Panthers’ linebacker).
When Ashlee isn’t at the office, she enjoys cooking, day trips, and spending time with family and friends. A fun fact about Ashlee is that she can play the piano! Ashlee has been part of the Austin Orthodontics family since November 2007. She says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because giving people a beautiful smile is life changing. It is an awesome feeling when people are so happy and can’t hold back happy tears.”
Judy
Certified AO Smile Technician
Judy is a native of Virginia, and currently lives in Crouse, NC with her husband. When Judy is not working, she enjoys gardening, as well as traveling to Virginia to visit her son, daughter, and six grandchildren.
A fun fact about Judy is that she has 30+ years of experience in the orthodontic field, and spent the first part of her career working in Virginia! Judy has been part of the Austin Orthodontics family since February 2013 (three days before her third grandson was born), and she says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because my love for orthodontics keeps every day exciting for me!”
Tiffany
Certified AO Smile Technician
Tiffany is a native of Catawba County, NC, where she lives with her husband (married May 2020) and two blue heelers (Luke and Jojo). She attended Bandys High School, and earned an associate degree in photography from CVCC. She also earned her dental assisting degree from Lake Norman Dental Assisting School.
When she’s not at work, Tiffany is likely exploring the outdoors while riding RZRs with her husband and friends, or capturing special moments with her camera. Tiffany has been part of the Austin Orthodontics family since February 2015 (over 5 years)! She was even a patient here when she was younger! Tiffany says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because I love seeing happy, smiling faces when patients get their braces off!”
Chanel
Certified AO Smile Technician
Chanel is a native of Pace, Florida, but now calls Denver, NC home. She attended the University of West Florida, where she majored in psychology. She has two children; a daughter in nursing school at UNCW, and a son at North Lincoln High School. Chanel’s hobbies include traveling and going on mission trips. The beach is constantly calling, as Chanel grew up in a beach town!
Her favorite verse is from Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways, submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” Chanel has been part of the Austin Orthodontics family for over five years, and says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because of the family atmosphere and all the fun!” Chanel is well known for the jokes and pranks that she has played on Dr. Austin… be sure to check out those moments on Facebook and Instagram!
Kaley
Certified AO Smile Technician
Kaley is a native of Iron Station, NC and currently lives in Denver, NC with her husband. She attended East Lincoln High School, as well as Lake Norman Dental Assisting School. Kaley’s hobbies include trying new foods and new restaurants, going to the mountains, watching shows and movies, and spending time with family. Her favorite team is the New York Yankees! A fun fact about Kaley is that she was a patient at Austin Orthodontics when she was in 5th grade!
Her favorite quote comes from Winnie the Pooh, who says, “Wear a smile, whatever the weather!” Kaley has been part of the Austin Orthodontics family since January 2020, and she says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because it is fun, and I love seeing smiles transform!”
Cali
Certified AO Smile Technician
Cali is a native of Lincolnton, NC and she attended Lincolnton High School. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from CVCC. In her spare time, Cali enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as going to the beach and shopping.
A fun fact about Cali is that she worked at a dental office before joining our team, and she is great with younger patients! Cali has been in the dental field for three years, and has been part of the Austin Orthodontics family since February 2021. She says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because of the fun atmosphere and seeing our patient’s transformations!”
Stacey W
Certified AO Smile Technician
Graduated from Mooreville High School in 1994.
Graduated from Dental School with an Associates of Applied Science in 2008.
I did hair for about 10 years before going to dental school. Have been working in orthodontics for about 14 years as a chairside assistant.
Currently working in the lab as a lab teen and loving it. I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Married to my best friend for 4 years.
I love seeing the transformation in our pts smiles and I love seeing the joy on their faces when those braces come off!
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time at the beach, Topsail Island being my absolute favorite.
Holly
Lab Technician
Holly is a native of Charlotte, NC and currently lives in Lincoln County with her husband, son, and two rescue boxers (Luke and Eli). She attended Independence High School. Since then, she has taken specialty courses related to dental care, orthodontic care, and lab. Holly’s hobbies include everything from gardening to crafts (such as embroidery, vinyl, and resin). A fun fact about Holly is that she works with Carolina Boxer Rescue; from transporting dogs to other destinations, to fostering, to adopting, and to contributing to fundraisers, this organization holds a very special place in Holly’s heart! Holly has been part of the Austin Orthodontics family since November 2020, and she says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because of the friendly staff! In fact, I have previously worked with three of the employees. I also love that I can continue to do what I’ve specialized in for 22 years!”
Tracey
Front Desk
Tracey is a native of Lincoln County, NC and she attended Lincolnton High School. Tracey enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her spare time and is always up for a trip out of town.
Tracey joined Austin Orthodontics in 2021 but has been working in the dental field for over 20 years. A fun fact about Tracey is that she works as a Realtor also, so when she isn’t at Austin Orthodontics, she is busy selling houses.
She says, “I love working at Austin Orthodontics because I love to see the transformation in our patients smiles, everyone deserves to have a beautiful smile!”