Meet The Team

 

We can help you erase the stains and hide the chips and gaps that keep your teeth from looking their best. Cosmetic procedures range from fixing relatively subtle issues to major repairs to hide missing teeth. Whether you want to enhance, improve or restore your smile, we have the perfect array of cosmetic dental procedures.



Dr. Thomas E. Rider, DDS


Dr. Allison Reese, DDS

Dr. Reese moved to Hickory, NC in 1991 with her family from West Virginia and graduated from St. Stephens High School in 1995. She then attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2000. She graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2004. She joined her father's dental practice in 2006. Dr. Reese is a past president of Western Piedmont Dental Society and is currently a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society and Seattle Study Club. She regularly attends continuing education courses in order to provide high quality dental care and remain up to date with new technology. Outside of dentistry she enjoys hiking, bike riding, and crossfit with her husband.


Dr. Robbie Sheffield, DMD

Dr. Robbie Sheffield joined our team in 2021. She is from Hickory, NC. She attended Lenoir Rhyne University and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in biology. Dr. Sheffield continued her education and graduated with a Doctorate from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine in 2016. She continues her education through numerous courses each year. She believes that being a dentist is rewarding and wants to help patients achieve their best smiles and improve their dental health. Dr. Sheffield and her husband share three beautiful children and two dogs. Outside of dentistry she enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her family.   


Crystal Watson

Business Administrator


Anita Adkins

Business Administrator

Anita joined Bethlehem Dental Care in 2006.  She supports the team as an insurance coordinator and accounts management administrator.  She loves walking, reading, singing, going to church, and spending time with family.  


Angela Whitson

Business Administrator


Kaycee Conley

Certified Dental Assistant/ Business Administrator


Cindy Atkinson

Certified Dental Assistant

Cindy enjoys the hands on aspect of assisting.  She offers experience, empathy, and professionalism to our team.  She enjoys establishing a strong rapport with each patient and helps them feel comfortable during their treatment.  Outside of the office, she is a wife, mom and proud gremmie to two wonderful grandchildren. She enjoys being involved in church activities, reading, family time, and the great outdoors.



Teresa Conley

Certified Dental Assistant

Teresa has been in the dental field for over 40 years.  She joined Bethlehem Dental Care in 2004.  When she isn’t at work, she enjoys anything that involves her family, especially her four grandchildren.  When she does not love on her family, she loves on her two dogs, three cats and her donkey, Gussie Pearl.  


Deanna Teague

Certified Dental Assistant

Deanna joined our practice in 2022. She brings youth and enthusiasm as well as professionalism and care.  She is a wonderful addition to our team of assistants.  She is a mom to an adventurous little boy and a lover of all things cows.  


Wendy Russell

Registered Dental Hygienist

Wendy has worked in the dental field since 1990.  Her favorite part of her job is taking care of her long term patients and getting to know new ones.  She enjoys photography, Bible Study, and spending time with family and friends. 


Megan Spainhour

Registered Dental Hygienist

Megan is a lifelong resident of Bethlehem and a registered dental hygienist since 2007. She’s a loving wife to Jeff and a proud mother to Mattie and Levi. Their family enjoys riding horses and going to rodeos. Megan’s positivity is contagious and she brings that to each patient she see’s. 


Cindy Law

Registered Dental Hygienist

Cindy has been employed at Bethlehem Dental Care for over 30 years.  She started her dental career as a dental assistant in 1980.  After 10 years of assisting, she went back to school to become a dental hygienist.  She has a total of 42 years in the dental field.  Her long time dedication to her career shows what a wonderful and caring person she is. Taking care of her patient’s is her top priority.  Away from work, she enjoys her grandchildren, hiking, and photography.  


Rhonda Bebber

Registered Dental Hygienist

Rhonda has been in the dental field for 28 years.  Her childhood dental hygienist was her inspiration to join this profession.  Rhonda’s focus is providing patient centered quality care and educating patients on their individual needs.  She enjoys serving on the marriage ministry team at her church, traveling, and photography.  She values quality time with her husband Chuck and their son, Kaleb.  


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Office Location

  • Hickory
  • 1231 Shiloh Church Rd
  • Hickory, North Carolina
  • 28601
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  • Call: (828) 495-8256