Welcome! I’m Dr. Robert J. Clark, I’m originally from Milan, a small town in West Tennessee. I attended undergraduate school at Middle Tennessee State University. I received my Dentistry degree from the University of Tennessee at Memphis. I finished Dental School in 1974 and started my own private practice in 1975. My practice is geared towards Family Dental Care with a strong emphasis on prevention. I’ve been married to my wife Robbie Clark for many years, and we have four children and three grandchildren. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me, and I look forward for the opportunity to serve you and your family.

Leah Brumley is our Office Manager. She joined the Greater Brainerd Dental Team in August of 2010 but has been working in the dental field for over 15 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She loves meeting new people and enjoys working individually with each patient so that he/she can get the beautiful smile they deserve.

Sonya Sims is an Expanded Functions Dental Hygenius here at GBD. She’s been in practice here for over ten years with this office. She is currently President of Chattanooga Ara Dental Hygienist Association. She also holds a position on the Chatt State Advisory Board. Highly trained in Cosmetic Dentistry and Periodontal Therapy, she looks forward to helping our clients maintain optimal dental health. She is also certified in local anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide for patient comfort.

Irina Dzhuga has been a dental assistant since 1999. Originally from Belarus, a country just outside of Russia, she moved to and began practicing in Tennessee in 2008. She is proficient in removable prosthetics and laboratory work, including crowns and bridges. She enjoys working with patients to help them achieve his/her beautiful smile.

Michalia Chapman or Mikki as we all call her, has been a dental assistant for over 8 years. She’s assisted in man different areas of dentistry and worked with several highly respected dentists. She joined GBD in December 2013 and it has been the best experience in her career. Her caring and friendly nature only enhances the patients’ experience at GBD. Mikki is also responsible for continuing education courses offered for Dental Assistants in the TN area.

Demetria Wilkes joined our team in June 2017 as our full-time hygienist. She has over 17 years of experience in the dental field and has worked in both general and cosmetic dentistry. Demetria graduated from the Tennessee State University /Meharry Medical College Dental Hygiene Program in 2001 with an Associates Degree of Applied Science and later graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. Demetria is certified in N20 and local anesthesia. She is a proud mother of three and enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Our patients love Demetria’s outgoing personality and gentle touch.

I’m Brittnie Lancaster and I work at the front as the hygiene scheduler. I have worked in administration for the past 5 years. I’m the mother of 4 beautiful girls, and I also enjoy shopping, reading a good book, and Grey’s Anatomy!

I am Ashley Peoples and you will see me at the front desk scheduling for Dr. Clark. I have worked in administration for the past 20 years. I am also a certified Dental Assistant in CO, which is where I recently moved from. I am an Air Force Retiree and worked in Admin as well. I enjoy swimming, traveling, and spending time with my kids and family.

Sharkella Joynes is a registered dental assistant and has been for over 7 years now. She graduated from Chattanooga State in 2011 and joined us in Jan. 2015. She then came back to rejoin us in Oct. 2017, after spending a year in Nashville. One of her biggest goals in the office is making patients feel as comfortable as possible while giving them good quality work.