Meet Our Team

When Did You Join Our Team? 2018

What Year Did You Start Working In The Dental Field In General? 2000

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Witnessing our patients achieve the smiles they desire. Also, working with the wonderful and dedicated staff at Simply Southern Smiles to help achieve these smiles from our patients.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? The Christian atmosphere, teamwork, and dedication to our patients.

Tell Us About Yourself! I got married on December 1, 2020, to Scott Chambers. We have two children, Tyler and Tanner. I also own a dog grooming business that takes up much of my free time. We recently added a fur baby to our family named Ollie! I love my Lord and Savior and am thankful for all the blessings he has given my family and I.

I enjoy meeting new people, getting to know patients during treatment, and seeing their finished, beautiful smiles! I introduce new patients to the practice, explain the process, and help with their initial exam. Then I review their proposed treatment plan, answer questions, and get them started with orthodontics. It is a pleasure to work for Dr. Woods, who provides quality care to all his patients, and to work with a team that is close-knit and supportive of our each other and our patients!

When Did You Join Our Team? 1995

What Year Did You Start Working In The Dental Field In General? 1993

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? My favorite part of my job is meeting so many new people and transforming their smiles. Spending time with staff members is also a plus!

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? We are all like family here. Most of us have worked together for many years and have become really close friends.

Tell Us About Yourself! I have been married for over 25 years to John Brotherton. Together, we have twin girls Kaci & Jessi. They both attend school in Wilmington, NC. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with my family and our dogs, whom we also consider our children.

When Did You Join Our Team? January 2023

What Year Did You Start Working In The Dental Field In General? February 2021

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? My favorite part of my job is getting to meet all of our patients and building relationships that last a lifetime!

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? I love the positive and fun atmosphere Dr. Woods has created here. This team works so well together that it feels like a family!

Tell Us About Yourself! When I’m not with family or friends, I enjoy traveling and exploring new places! I recently went skydiving and I’m looking for my next adventure activity!

When Did You Join Our Team? 2021

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? I love getting to meet our patients and their families! I enjoy talking, so getting to talk to all the sweet faces throughout the day puts a smile on my face.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? I enjoy working with Dr. Woods and the rest of the team here because it’s like working with my family every day.

Tell Us About Yourself! I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Trae, for 10 years. We have two beautiful girls named Averie and Everleigh. In my free time, you will normally find me with my two girls and my husband. We love trying new things and going to local events in our area. We are also members of Eufola Baptist Church.

When Did You Join Our Team? April 2023

What Year Did You Start Working In The Dental Field In General? 1999

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Working with patients and watching them grow up!

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? Love the atmosphere and the extra time and care we take for every patient! It’s a great working family.

Tell Us About Yourself! I just celebrated my 10 year anniversary with my husband Wyatt. Our fur babies are Jango (7-year-old Corgi) and Otto (2-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog). I love to spend weekends riding dirt bikes at local tracks, traveling to new places, gardening, and just being outside.

When Did You Join Our Team? 2007

What Year Did You Start Working In The Dental Field In General? 1985

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Being a part of changing smiles and watching people become happier and more outgoing.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? Dr. Woods really knows what he’s doing and cares about our patients. The staff work hard to make smiles beautiful and ensure everyone feels at home in our office. We are a family and work hard to provide a great experience!

Tell Us About Yourself! Mark is my wonderful husband and together we have five children. I love time with my family and spending time with my husband riding in the mountains. My husband and I are very active in our church and thank God for each and every day.

When Did You Join Our Team? October 2023.

What Year Did You Start Working In The Dental Field In General? October 2023.

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? The ability to assist others while gaining experience in the dental field.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? Very lovely and kind people that always smile. You never know what will happen.

Tell Us About Yourself! I love country music, the outdoors, lasagna, and I played soccer at Catawba College. I recently found out that I am afraid of heights.

When Did You Join Our Team? Aug 2022

When Year Did You Start Working in the Dental Field in General? 2022

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Working with a great team!

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? Everyone is kind and works as a team!

Tell Us About Yourself! I am a wife and mom of two. We have one dog named Cash and love doing things together as a family.

When Did You Join Our Team? Oct 2022

When Year Did You Start Working in the Dental Field in General? 2006, but I took a break from Ortho Assisting while my children were younger.

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Connecting with patients.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? Everyone here has a compassion for others and are extremely hard workers.

Tell Us About Yourself! I am 37 years old, originally from West Virginia. I have been with my other half, Matt, for nearly 20 years. Together we have two children, Alyssa and Aiden. As a family we enjoy riding dirt bikes, SVS, four wheelers, and going to car shows.

When Did You Join Our Team? May, 2024

When Year Did You Start Working in the Dental Field in General? 2022

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Seeing patient’s smile transform and being apart of a great team.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? There is a great environment in the clinic and we all work great together as a team! Dr. Woods takes the best care of his staff and patients.

Tell Us About Yourself I am in the Army National Guard.
I love sunrises and sunsets and going on hikes.

When Did You Join Our Team? Jan 2022

When Year Did You Start Working in the Dental Field in General? 2022

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Interacting with our patients and helping their smile improve.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? I love working with Dr. Woods because we are not only a great team, but an amazing family. Everyone is always helping each other out. Being able to laugh everyday and having an enthusiastic environment motivates me to come to work. Plus the teamwork and friendship that grows here.

Tell Us About Yourself! I’m in my early twenties and when I’m not at work I love to travel, enjoy outdoor activities, spend time with family and friends. My favorite outdoor activities are skiing, hiking, snowboarding, and going to the gym.

When Did You Join Our Team? Dec 2021

When Year Did You Start Working in the Dental Field in General? 2021

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Working with our team. We are so close it feels like a family!

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? I love working for Dr. Woods because he truly is the best boss. He is so caring and always make sure we are taken care of. The team is truly, the best team to be a part of! We all work together and help as needed.

Tell Us About Yourself! I have been working here for over a year and am so thankful to get to work with this amazing team! In my spare time I love to travel and spend time with family and friends!

When Did You Join Our Team? Oct 21, 2024

When Year Did You Start Working in the Dental Field in General? 2018

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Building relationships with patients is definitely one of my favorite aspects of my job. I want Simply Southern Smiles to feel like you are coimgin home when you visit our office.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? Dr. Woods and the entire Simply Southern Smiles team are amazing. Feeling valued as an employee and being welcomed with open arms has made my transition so easy!

Tell Us About Yourself I have been married to my husband Scott for 29 years. We have 4 amazing children. Caleb (28), Cassy (25), Cadence (17), and Camdyn (15). Our oldest daughter is getting married Nov 2024 and our son just proposed last weekend! Cadence is in her senior year of high school and wil be starting college this fall at UNC Charlotte! My youngest daughter is a competitive dancer and competes in pageants. Fun fact – I have been a special event hair and make-up artist for 30 years!

When Did You Join Our Team? April, 2024

When Year Did You Start Working in the Dental Field in General? 1998-2 weeks after graduating high school.

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? Building relationships with patients is definitely one of my favorite aspects of my job. I want Simply Southern Smiles to feel like you are coming home when you visit our office.

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? I love that we are
encouraged and empowered to make a positive difference in every patient’s day. Dr. Woods has worked hard to cultivate an atmosphere where God is honored and family values are celebrated, and that permeates throughout the office. I’m honored to be part of such an awesome team!

Tell Us About YourselfI moved to Statesville and married my husband, Brian, in 2014. We blended our families and together have 4 children, and now a grandchild. We love sharing a good meal with family and friends and just spending time together with the kids.

When Did You Join Our Team? September, 2024

When Year Did You Start Working in the Dental Field in General? 2024

What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? My favorite part of my job is seeing how happy the patients are with their new beautiful smiles!

Why Do You Love Working With Dr. Woods & The Rest Of The Simply Southern Smiles Team? I love the family atmosphere and being able to be part of this incredible team!

Tell Us About Yourself I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Jeff for 23 years. We have a beautiful daughter Elise,
who attends Central Michigan University. We recently moved to North Carolina from Michigan where I worked in the Medical Field for over 20 years. I enjoy spending time with my husband, my Scottish Terrier Harry and rooting on the Detroit Lions.