OUR TEAM
our mission:
To provide our patients a dental experience that builds trust, confidence, and lasting relationships by offering exceptional dental care.
ADMINISTRATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Rachel
Born and raised in York, Rachel brings more than 30 years of experience in customer service to the 1447 Dental Team, including 17 years dedicated to the field of Oral Surgery. Rachel takes great joy in working with the public, offering a warm and friendly approach to every interaction.
Outside of work, Rachel loves spending quality time with family and friends. Traveling is a particular passion, especially trips to the beach. She also enjoys attending comedy shows and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Shelby
Shelby joined the 1447 Dental team in October 2019. She received her education from Pennsylvania College of Technology and has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 15 years. Shelby has a strong passion for promoting and teaching patients about the importance of oral care and its affects on overall health. Outside of the office, Shelby is married to her high school sweetheart, Brad, with whom she has two amazing sons.
Kara
A native of York, Kara has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 20 years. She joined the 1447 Dental team in 2019. Kara is very thorough, treating her patients the way she would wish to be treated in the dental chair. When she’s not cleaning teeth, Kara enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with her family.
Katye joined the 1447 Dental team in July 2022, bringing 18 years of dental experience with her. She provides excellent dental care to her patients and enjoys educating them on maintaining their dental health.
Katye is a York County native, graduating from Christian School of York in 2000. She continued her education at Pennsylvania College of Technology where she received her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. Katye resides in York with her husband, 2 sons and 3 dogs. She loves the beach, especially Cape May. Her boys love roller coasters, so she enjoys taking them to Hershey Park.
DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Amanda
Amanda has been a part of the team since 2007. She believes that when you step into our office, you become family. Amanda enjoys working with our advanced technology and feels that, along with our years of experience, it helps us provide the best possible care for our patients. While not in the office, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their dog..