Personalized Care

Catherine

Director of Business Operations

Catherine grew up in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Florida, and graduated from UCF with a Bachelor of Science in Business. Catherine and her husband Jeff have been married for over 25 years and have a son, Jordan, who works in IT in Arizona, and a daughter, Sarah, who attends the University of Florida. They lived in Arizona for 15 years where Catherine spent several years working in the Healthcare and Technology Industries as a product manager. When her children were little, she worked as a substitute teacher. Catherine and her family enjoy spending time on the weekends with their extended family, at sports events, trying Mexican restaurants, traveling, and supporting their church through ministry, service, and outreach.

Lizbeth

Administrative Director

Lizbeth was born and raised in Chicago, IL, but traded in the snow for sand in 2013. She spends most of her free time doing home improvement, chasing her two sons, exploring new beaches with her husband, and lounging by the pool. Her favorite part about being in dentistry is seeing the boost of confidence and joy when a patient completes a cleaning or treatment.

Haley

Certified Registered Hygienist

Haley is a true Florida girl as she was born and raised in the Longwood/Lake Mary area. She graduated from Lake Mary High School in 2008 and went on to study Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree from UCF, Haley attended dental hygiene school at Valencia College and graduated in May 2015. One day, she plans to gain a Master’s degree in non-profit management and start her own non-profit in the Central Florida community. She has been working for Collins Dental since 2015 and plans for many more years to come. When she is not at work, she enjoys exercising, baking, going to the beach, watching sports (especially the Steelers and UCF Knights), going to concerts, and spending time with family, friends, her husband Erik, and her cat Steel.

Stephanie

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Stephanie was born and raised in Orlando, FL. She spends most of her free time cheering on her children in their extracurricular activities. When she isn’t sitting at the dance or karate studio, she enjoys going to the beach. Her favorite part of dentistry is being able to help patients achieve a smile they deserve and can be proud of.

Devin

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Devin was born and raised here in Winter Springs, Florida. Growing up in a family of chiropractors, Devin knew she wanted to pursue a career in the medical field. Upon high school graduation, she actively pursued a career in Dental Hygiene. Devin attended Daytona State College, where she served as Class President. After several years of commuting to school, she is excited to plant herself back in her hometown and serve the Winter Springs community. Currently, Devin’s free time is going towards planning her wedding this upcoming fall. She enjoys attending group fitness classes with her fiancé and friends.

Tasha

Clinical Director

Tasha is a Certified Registered Dental Hygienist who has been providing patients with beautiful, healthy smiles for more than sixteen years. Her passion for the dental field began right out of high school when she was hired as a front desk receptionist in a dental practice. From there, she trained as a dental assistant, and after nearly nine years as a lead dental assistant, she chose to further her career in the dental field. She attended Valencia College’s Dental Hygiene Program, where she graduated top clinician and first in her class with an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene degree. Additionally, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Petersburg College with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree. When she is not treating patients at Collins Dental, Tasha extends her experience and knowledge to dental hygiene students as a dental hygiene instructor. In her free time, you can find her somewhere outdoors with her two daughters, Kaylee and Alyssa. They spend a lot of time at the softball field and the cheer gym but take trips to the beach any chance they get.

Wendi

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Wendi was born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana, but when her fiancé accepted a job offer here in Florida, she decided to throw out the winter boots for permanent warm weather. She graduated from Indiana University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene with a Minor in Science. Wendi chose dentistry because she loves meeting new people and making a difference in their smiles.

Alison

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Since high school, Alison knew she wanted to be in dentistry and help people feel confident and proud of their smile. She graduated from Valencia College in 2021, where she fell in love with dental hygiene and helping others. Her favorite part of dentistry is giving patients back their confidence to smile again. When Alison's not taking care of patients, she loves to watch sports, go to the beach, travel, exercise, and spend time with friends, family, and her two pups Daisy and Noah.

Jennifer

Financial Coordinator

Jennifer has been in the dentistry field since the year 2000. She has been with Collins Dental since 2006. She was a Certified Dental Assistant for 8 years before moving up front as a Patient Care Coordinator and Financial Coordinator. She has 3 little girls (Kendall, Karrigan, and Kaylen) who are very active in cheerleading and gymnastics. Jennifer is a native Floridian. When she’s not a work, she enjoys scuba diving, boating, and riding horses.

Debi

Patient Care Coordinator/Financial Coordinator Assistant

Debi is a RN with an associate degree from Valencia College. She has over thirty years of experience in healthcare, including prior experience working as an Administrative Assistant in a dental office while living in Georgia. A native of State College Pennsylvania, she is a huge Penn State football fan! When she is not at work Debi enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as reading, binge-watching shows on Netflix and gardening.

Janelle

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Coming from a background in nursing, I was introduced to dentistry during training for disaster relief. I loved the powerful impact dentistry could have in helping others, especially in needy countries. In 2018 I decided to get my certification as a dental assistant and joined the team at Collins Dental in 2021. I am a space enthusiast, spending many hours watching launches and listening to my husband share his work day at NASA. I have two kiddos who have started the journey of “adulting” having just turned 20 and 18. I am thrilled to be part of the team at Collins Dental and look forward to many years getting to know the amazing patients we serve. My personal hero is: Got to say Jesus. No one has ever done so much for me…given everything, including their life, so I could spend eternity with them. Mind blown. I love it when: I’ve ended my work day knowing I have made a difference in the lives of our patients. When I am not at work: I’m traveling to third-world countries doing dental clinics. It’s quite humbling to see the gratitude and generosity people, who have so little, give you just for caring for their teeth. I always get 1000 times more back than I ever give. My most used phrase is: “I love working here!”. I am always singing: any song that pops into my head; can’t stop humming. My favorite part of my job is our amazing patients. I have the most amazing: husband. Almost 30 years married and it just gets better and better! He’s a great dad, landscape expert, home-remodel guru, a pastor and a rocket scientist to boot! I’m most proud when: I see my kids serve others with a true heart.

Emily

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Emily was born and raised in Apopka/Sanford area, making her a homegrown Florida girl. She graduated from Apopka High School and went on to complete her Associates Degree in Tallahassee, Florida. Emily has a heart for others and loves to see people smile. She decided to continue her education in the Dentistry field and attended our dental assisting program at Florida Dental Assistant Training Schools. She loves to see people smile after completing their treatment and receiving the smiles of their dreams. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time at home snuggling her two cats, going to the beach, baking and spending time with friends and family.
*My personal hero is... (are) my parents. My parents have always been there for me and I am so grateful for their support.
*I love it when... I complete my day at work and have met so many great people.
*When I am not at work... I am snuggling with my two cats, at the beach or spending time with my boyfriend.
*I am always singing... random 2000’s pop music that I grew up listening to.
*My favorite part of my job is... seeing patients smile.
*I have the most amazing... family and cats.
*I'm most proud when... I know I am making a difference in somebody’s life.

Digital and 3D X-rays

Our digital X-rays emit less radiation, take images faster without any need for processing, and allow us to optimize the images so we can provide a more precise diagnosis.

Cavity Detection

The DIAGNOdent is a pen-like device that uses laser fluorescence to help us see cavities in your teeth. There is no x-ray exposure and allows for a more detailed look at the health of your teeth. The DIAGNOdent is an excellent tool to find early signs of lesions on the teeth. The earlier they are detected, the sooner we can remove the decay. When cavities are small we can save more of the natural tooth, keeping your smile healthy and strong.

Intraoral Camera

We use our intraoral camera to get a closer look at your oral health while also helping to bring you into your own diagnosis and treatment plan. The images from the camera can be projected onto a screen for you to get a dentist’s view of any signs or issues we see.

Laser Dentistry

If you have periodontal issues our laser therapy might be a good fit. Lasers can target and accurately remove diseased tissue. It also helps support the regrowth of healthy tissue. There are several benefits of laser periodontal treatment, including:

Minimally invasive
Minimizes bleeding
Shorter healing time
Customizable for each patients level of disease.

Painless Injections

You will be as comfortable as possible, even when you need a shot. Our painless injections are one of our favorite offerings to patients, and one of the best things for our patients. If the fear of injections keeps you from coming to the dentist, fear no more. We will surprise you with the difference we offer.

VELscope

The VELscope vastly improves the ability of dentists to accurately identify oral cancer. The VELscope allows the direct visualization of tissue fluorescence which complements and expands upon the view obtained by reflected light.