Jennifer Fernandez
Jennifer is our Business Administrator and Dr. Fernandez’ wife. She graduated from Duke University in 1994 and earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary in 2004. Jennifer has been working behind the scenes with the practice since the beginning, and has gradually become more visible in the office. She enjoys number crunching and talking to people. In her spare time, Jennifer loves to be outside with her family on the boat, at the beach, or on top of a ski mountain.
Adriane Nimmo
Adriane began working with our practice in January 2021, first as a dental assistant and now also contributing as our Treatment Coordinator. With a background in dental assisting since 2014, she has developed a passion for providing exceptional care to her patients. Adriane takes great pride in her ability to help patients feel relaxed and comfortable during their visits.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her husband, three dogs and their newest pride and joy – son, Connor. Whether it's going for family walks, playing with their pets, or creating cherished memories together, Adriane values the time spent with her loved ones.
Amanda Butcher
Amanda has been a valuable part of our front desk team since November 2021, successfully navigating her new career in dentistry with grace and enthusiasm. With her growing knowledge of insurance and patient scheduling, and strong organizational skills, Amanda has become a tremendous asset to our team. Her contagious smile and laughter light up our office and brighten our patients' days as they walk in.
Beyond her professional achievements, she is a proud mother of identical twin boys and two beautiful girls, which she considers one of her greatest accomplishments. In her free time, Amanda loves to explore the beach and mountains, and she also cherishes moments of relaxation at home with her two adorable kittens, Willow and Winnie.
Julie Butler
We welcomed Julie to our front office staff in June of 2022. She moved to the area from Northern Virginia. Before her fresh start in dentistry, she worked for many medical offices performing office administrative, prior authorization, medical coding, and claims processing services. Her medical experience has translated well into the dental field. Julie excels at multi-tasking, preparing financial estimations, schedule management and assisting our patients in a friendly and calm manner.
She is a professional singer and previously performed as lead showband vocalist for Carnival Cruise Lines. Julie traveled the world performing music and finally returned to settle down here in Chesapeake, Virginia. She is happily married to her wonderful husband, Connor, and a cat mom of two! Julie loves being part of this fabulous team and loves seeing all of our wonderful patients every day in the office!
Morgan Altemara
Morgan joined our team August of 2023. She has been an assistant since 2017 and absolutely loves patient care and giving patients a smile they love. Since starting here as a dental assistant she has also become our sleep apnea coordinator. In her spare time she enjoys reading with her cat snuggled on her lap.
Jennifer Wroton
Jennifer joined our team as a Dental Assistant in December of 2023 with 23 years of dental experience under her belt. Throughout her dental career she has worked in various dental specialties from general dentistry to surgical assisting.
You can often find her cracking jokes with patients and making them laugh to put them at ease in the dental chair. She enjoys spending time in the sun with her two beautiful children and traveling when her busy schedule allows.
Jami Schuster
Jami brings a wealth of dental experience to our office, starting her career in dentistry in 1982 and joining our front desk team in December 2023. She pursued her education at the College of The Albemarle and DeKalb Community College, where she studied business administration. Her passion for patient care shines through in everything she does, as she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that patients feel comfortable and valued, always with a smile on her face!
Outside of her professional life, Jami cherishes time spent with her loving husband, three bonus children, and grandchildren. As a family-oriented person, she believes that family is the key to happiness. Together, they enjoy a variety of activities, including cooking, boating, camping, and taking tropical vacations, creating joyful memories that strengthen their bonds.