Our Staff
A Warm Welcome To Our Clinic
Our patients are our priority. Dental care and people you can count on.
Dr. Joe Vescovo grew up in Memphis, TN. He attended Christian Brothers High School, where he graduated in the top ten in his class. He was active with football as well as wrestling and theater. Dr. Vescovo pursued his undergraduate studies at Rhodes College and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. During his time at the university, he played football, was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and was very active at the McCoy Theater.
Dr. Vescovo received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. While in school, he was a member of the American Student Dental Association. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Memphis Dental Legion. He is married to Kristen Andrews Vescovo of Oviedo, Florida. Dr. Vescovo enjoys spending time with his family, acting, and UT football.
Meet Our Team
JANIE SERDA
Janie has been a dental assistant since 2018, when she graduated from TCAT Memphis. While studying there, she interned with Vescovo Family Dentistry. Upon graduation she was offered the position to be one of Dr. Vescovo’s assistants. Janie loves being outside and spending time with her family and friends.
LAURA BARNETT
Laura Barnett is a Registered Dental Hygienist that is licensed in the administration/monitoring of Nitrous Oxide. Laura is CPR certified and maintains 15 or more hours of continuing education studies each year. Laura is a lifelong Memphian who attended Christian Brothers University and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where she received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. After taking a break from dental hygiene to raise her college aged triplets, Laura is happy to be back working. She enjoys forming relationships with her patients and making sure their dental experience is anxiety free.
MEAGAN OSWALD
Meagan Oswald is a Registered Expanded Functions Dental Assistant and has been with the practice since 2012. She is a graduate from Tennessee Technology Center and is CPR certified. Her goal is to make every patient feel at ease when coming to the dentist. She is from the Memphis area and now resides in Tipton County. Meagan is married, has two children, and in her spare time she loves taking vacations and spending time with her family.
KATIE MCMILLIN
Katie McMillin has been with our office for many years. She has fluctuated from being a dental assistant to Front Office Administrator. Katie is a wife and a mother of two girls and a boy. She enjoys traveling, kayaking, and being outdoors. She will gladly help you with any questions regarding your account or insurance. Her goal at the office is to make sure every patient leaves happy.
ROBIN WALTERS
Robin Walters is a front office administrator. She moved to Memphis in 2007 and joined our team in 2017. She is an avid supporter of Autism awareness, and also has 6-year-old little boy. Robin enjoys trivia, crafts, baking, and true crime documentaries. Her face is the first one you will see when you walk in our office and she is always happy to answer any questions you have about appointments and insurance.
LAUREN MILLER
Lauren Miller is a Registered Dental Hygienist who is also licensed with administration of local anesthesia and administration/monitoring of nitrous oxide. Lauren is CPR certified and always maintains 15 hours or more of continuing education studies each year. She attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where she received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She enjoys outdoor activities and exercising. Mostly, she enjoys her job and wants all of her patients to feel comfortable and secure. Lauren is laid back and get along with everyone.
DOROTHY
Dorothy is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2014. She is certified in the administration of local anesthesia as well as the administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide. Dorothy is also CPR certified. Some of her hobbies include spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and eating! She is very easy going and hardworking. She maintains at least 15 hours of continuing education courses every year to help improve her knowledge and skills in order to take better care of her patients!
DENITA KNEELAND
Denita Kneeland is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Dental Assistant. She is licensed with administration of local anesthesia and administration/monitoring of nitrous oxide. She is also CPR certified and actively maintains over 15 hours of continuing education credits each year. In 2016, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Memphis. You will find that she has a passion for Dental Hygiene, strives to build rapport with her patients and provides quality dental care. She is also a proud mother to four children (triplet daughters and one son) and enjoys spending time with her family/friends, listening to music, and going on nature walks in her spare time.
Vescovo Family Dentistry
Vescovo Family Dentistry, welcomes patients of all ages from toddlers to seniors. We treat all of our dental patients like family. Dr. Joseph Vescovo is excited to provide the Arlington community with excellent dental care ranging from preventative cleanings to complex care including crowns, prosthetics, and periodontics.