Meet Our Team
Cyber City’s Best Award 2023 & 2024
The Official Community’s Choice Award
“Jordan Family Dentistry”
Meet Dr. Melissa Jordan
Dr. Jordan has been practicing as a family dentist in Columbia County since 2011. She graduated with honors from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry and is a member of the Georgia Dental Association and American Dental Association.
She has received several awards during her career including the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Award in 2011, the American Association of Oral Medicine Award in 2011, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Award in 2011, and a Georgia Dental Association scholarship. She was also inducted into the Alpha Upsilon Phi Leadership honor society in 2011.
Dr. Jordan grew up in Columbia County, Georgia. She is married to Daniel Jordan and is “Mommy” to four precious children! Dr. Jordan enjoys traveling, eating good food, spending time with her family, and reading books. The Jordan family also enjoys cheering on the Georgia Southern Eagles. She and Daniel both graduated from Georgia Southern University where Daniel was the punter for the football team for four years.
Dr. Jordan is an active member of Redeemer Church in Evans, Georgia. She has been on two dental mission trips: to Trinidad in 2008 and to the Amazon in 2011
Meet Dr. Tayler Brinson
Dr. Brinson grew up on her family’s farm in Soperton, GA and graduated from Robert Toombs Christian Academy in Vidalia, GA in 2011.
She continued her studies at the University of Georgia and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2015 with a BS degree in Biological Science.
Despite being a Georgia girl and a loyal Bulldog fan, she went on to complete her dental education at the University of Florida, where she earned her DMD degree in 2019 and was honored with the UF Class of 2019 Award for Clinical Excellence and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Award.
Dr. Brinson completed a General Practice Residency at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, where she became trained in IV sedation, implant dentistry, and complex restorative work. She is a member of the ADA and GDA, and is a fellow in the International Congress of Implant Dentistry (ICOI).
In her free time Dr. Brinson enjoys exercise, travel, trying new restaurants, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with her furry poodle friends, Parti and Disco.
A bit of exciting news – we are thrilled to report that Dr. Brinson was engaged in April 2024! She has hit the road running and is happily planning her October 2025 wedding.
MEET OUR TEAM
CLINICAL TEAM
SHANNON C. MACGREGOR, DENTAL HYGIENIST
Shannon has been practicing dental hygiene for over 20 years. She received her training in her home state of Michigan and began her career in Atlanta before moving to Augusta. Prior to joining Jordan Family Dentistry, she had been with the same practice for two decades, so it’s no surprise that she prides herself on the long-term relationships she creates with her patients. She is passionate about how proper dental care can lead to better health and improved quality of life, so she stays current with the latest in dental care in order to provide her patients with the best care possible.
Shannon lives in Augusta with her husband, Scott, and their two children. Her interests include horses, family, friends, and gardening.
AMIE THOMAS, DENTAL HYGIENIST
Amie has been practicing dental hygiene for over twenty years. She loves meeting new people and forming relationships with her patients. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia.
Amie has been married to her husband Baylan for 19 years and they have two sons. She is an active member of Trinity Baptist Church. She enjoys spending time with family and watching her boys play baseball and basketball.
KRISTY LEWIS, DENTAL HYGIENIST
Kristy has been practicing dental hygiene for more than 16 years, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia in 2003. She loves her career and especially enjoys helping her patients appreciate the importance of a healthy smile.
Kristy is married to her high school sweetheart, Jeffrey, and they have two children, Lilly and Carter. They are active members of Warren Baptist Church, where Kristy particularly enjoys being involved with the children’s ministry. Outside of work, Kristy loves enjoying time with family, especially on trips to the lake, beach, and mountains.
SHARON McGOWAN, DENTAL HYGIENIST
Sharon is a hometown girl who says she had the “great fortune” of acquiring her dental hygiene degree at The Medical College of Georgia in 2000. She loves working as a hygienist and has met so many wonderful people throughout her career.
She and her husband of 21 years, Nathan, graduated from high school together and settled down in North Augusta after spending a few years living in Florida and Atlanta. She loves to travel and do things together as a family with their son, Nolan, and their “extra-hairy four-legged boy”, Pinto.
DONELLA OELLERICH, DENTAL ASSISTANT
Donella has been an active part of the dental field since 1999, when she began her career as a dental assistant. She is passionate about dentistry and loves getting to know her patients. Seeing a smile on her patients’ faces when they leave her chair brings joy to her soul and is her favorite part of working in dentistry.
Outside of work she enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and fishing with her husband, Preston. They have three adult children who are all embarking on their own careers. She is happiest when they are all together in one room making memories.
TAYLER RICHARDS, DENTAL ASSISTANT
Tayler is a new graduate of the dental assisting program at Augusta Technical College.
She is excited to have joined the Jordan Family Dentistry family and loves to see the effect dentistry has on her patients when they get quality treatment.
She enjoys reading and spending time with her family and looks
forward to sibling movie nights on the weekends.
ANGIE CASSEDY, DENTAL ASSISTANT
Angie has been a Certified Dental Assistant for over 23 years, and she loves meeting new people and working with them to maintain their healthy smiles. She also has an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Ultrasound Technology.
Angie is married and has three busy children. They love spending time at the beach and in the mountains and taking care of all their animals. Ask her about her ducks!
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
PENNY KITCHENS , PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
DIANE CHIERA, PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Diane is very happy to be part of the Jordan Family Dentistry team. She is one of the first faces you will see when visiting our office. She is a lifelong resident of this area and is mom to two incredible young men and their families.
She is a longtime member of Warren Baptist Church. She enjoys meeting new people and hearing their stories. She also loves to travel, especially cruising.