Our Staff

Brittany Lynn Practice Manager

With over 18 years of experience in all aspects of dentistry, Brittany’s clinical and administrative skills are essential to Drs. Scherder, Hedgepath, Rodriguez, Hussey and Horak’s thriving state-of-the-art dental facility serving the Naples area. She is an instrumental part of this successful and well-respected practice for over 18 years. Brittany works closely with our patients to ensure they understand their dental needs, achieve optimal dental health, and maintain a beautiful smile! Her knowledge and exceptional drive for professionalism are always present when you meet her. After nearly two decades in the dental field. Brittany continues to lead with passion, integrity, and a forward-thinking mindset, setting the standard for exceptional dental practice management and creating a foundation where both patients and team members thrive.

Throughout her career, Brittany has built and led the high-performing Bayview Dental team, implemented effective systems, and cultivated a patient-centered environment where trust, transparency, and excellence are paramount. She is known for her decisive leadership, strong organizational skills, and unwavering commitment to both patients and staff. By balancing operational precision with compassionate service, she ensures that every patient encounter reflects the values and quality of the practice. Brittany devotes an incredible amount of time, energy, and soul to ensuring that Bayview Dental Arts maintains its reputation in the community and continues to provide extraordinary care.

Experience & Education

• Facial Rejuvenation Training for Injectables – Assisting in both Botox and Juvéderm procedures
• CEREC Advanced Training – Scottsdale Institute
• Advanced Training & Certifications with The Scheduling Institute
• Over 10 years of direct chair-side Dental Assisting
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification
• Dental Radiology Certification from Nova University
• Advanced Orthodontic Training with Invisalign & Sure Smile
• OSHA / HIPAA Training / Certified
• Certified Biolase Laser Training
• Sprintray Digital Printing Technology

Ashley Marie Practice Relations Liaison

Ashley is a native to Naples, Florida! She began her career in the dental field in 2005 when she received her Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certification. Her extensive knowledge and experience in dentistry plays a vital role in our practice!

As our Practice Relations Liaison, Ashley is competent and dependable when reviewing treatment proposals and explaining dental procedures to our patients. She has assisted in General, Surgical, Endodontic, and Prosthodontic procedures with our doctors since 2012, ensuring our patients are comfortable from their initial visit through both simple and complex restorative cases.

Ashley’s dedication to superior patient care is evident and her hardworking and straightforward nature leaves both patients and her fellow team members at ease! Ashley does an amazing job, heavily contributing to back-office management. Her high level of organization and efficiency ensures proper training for all staff and encourages strong teamwork!

Experience & Education

• Over 15 years of direct chair-side Dental Assisting
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Certification
• Dental Radiology Certification
• CEREC/ CAD/CAM Advanced Training- Scottsdale Institute
• Advanced Orthodontic Training with Invisalign & Sure Smile
• Facial Rejuvenation Training for Injectables- Assisting in both Botox and Juvéderm procedures
• OSHA/HIPAA Training/ Certified
• Certified Biolase Laser Training
• Sprintray Digital Printing Technology

Maria Carmen Dental Assistant

Maria was born and raised in Naples, FL, and has been an active part of the dental field for over two decades! She began her dental career over 27 years ago with Dr. Allen Skinner, a graduate of Georgetown University School of Dentistry and her uncle. Working as a Dental Assistant with her uncle, she quickly became passionate about all clinical aspects of the dental field!

Maria is extremely devoted to providing exceptional dental assisting techniques while working with our doctors to ensure patient confidence and comfort! She has superior knowledge of procedures and experience in assisting to ensure the highest level of patient care possible. She strives to be surrounded by like-minded team members who also provide outstanding dental care. Her contagious smile and understanding nature make it easy for patients to feel at ease.

Experience & Education

• 27 years of direct chair-side Dental Assisting
• Associates in Biology- Collin County Community College
• CEREC Advanced Training- Scottsdale Institute
• Nitrous Oxide Monitoring- Baylor Dental School
• Advanced Orthodontic Training with Invisalign & Sure Smile

Amanda Marie Patient Relations Liaison

Amanda was born in Toronto, Canada but moved to Naples, Florida when she was just five years old and considers herself a true Neapolitan!

Patients love Amanda’s enthusiasm and appreciate her extensive knowledge in dental administration. As our Financial Specialist, her goal is to ensure that all of our patients understand their financial options and obligations when presented with their individual treatment proposal.

Amanda is an invaluable member of our team; she is focused on helping our patients achieve a picture-perfect smile! Her experience at BayView Dental Arts gives her the unique ability to be exceptionally kind and accommodating when scheduling appointments. When answering our phone lines, patients immediately notice her calming demeanor and positive attitude. Not only is she positive with our patients, but she is also an incredible source of positivity and inspiration within the practice!

Crystal Helene Lead Dental Assistant

Crystal has been a dedicated leader in the Healthcare industry for over 10 years, bringing poise and professionalism to her role as a Lead Dental Assistant. When you meet with Crystal, she has an inherent kindness and desire to help each and every patient with their specific needs!

Crystal has mastered the role of our lead dental assistant effortlessly. She embraces the most important aspects of her role ~ Communication, Clarity, and Commitment. Crystal also enjoys working with our team members by helping them to learn, develop, grow, and succeed.

She especially enjoys the opportunity to meet our vast array of patients from all over the world and help our providers change someone’s life with a new smile! She has assisted Dr. Robert Hedgepath for the past several years and continues to develop the necessary techniques required to assist such a perfectionist in his field. Her ability to seamlessly aid in both large and small cases allows patients to feel relaxed and satisfied with their treatment!

Experience & Education

• Dental Assisting Chair-Side
• Dental Radiology Certification- Nova Southeastern University
• CEREC Advanced Training
• Advanced Orthodontic Training with Invisalign & Sure Smile
• CPR/BLS Certified
• Facial Rejuvenation Training for Injectables- Assisting in both Botox and Juvéderm procedures
• OSHA/HIPAA Training/ Certified
• Certified Biolase Laser Training
• Sprintray Digital Printing Technology

Kharren Rana Patient Coordinator

Kharren was born and raised in the Philippines and migrated to the US in 2010. She spent many years on the west coast, near Seattle but moved to Naples in 2020 with her husband and daughter seeking warmer weather, sunny skies, and palm trees. She is an incredible team oriented, talented, kind, and consummate professional in her role as Patient Coordinator at Bayview Dental Arts.

When she joined our team in 2022, it became immediately clear that she has a true passion for helping patients with appointments and reviewing the practice schedule to ensure a seamless workflow. She is a natural communicator and ensures that each patient’s needs are met with complete satisfaction.

Kharren has the talent for establishing rapport and connection with people, ensuring positive patient interactions. All the while, she has a very fun sense of humor.

She holds a B.S. in Business Administration and has been recognized with many awards in her previous Dental Practices for Customer Service Excellence, of which it is very easy to see why when you interact with Kharren. In her free time, she is happiest spending time with her husband and daughter and staying active in Naples.

Lisa Ann Treatment Liaison

Lisa was born and raised in Massachusetts. She began her love of Naples in 2007 and moved here full time in January 2023. She has over 26 years working in the dental field. Having worked in a multi-specialty dental practice where she developed a passion for all aspects of the dental field and patient care. She enjoys working closely with patients to ensure they receive the best treatment and a consistently positive experience at each visit.

Lisa has completed numerous hours of continuing education to equip herself to best serve our patients, including with the prestigious Spear Institute. She also has extensive dental knowledge and enjoys the planning and coordination of treatment plans for our patients.

Lisa takes great joy and care to make patients feel at ease during their treatment experience, from the first visit to getting their beautiful new smiles. Her caring style and sense of humor will make your dental experience an enjoyable one. In her free time, Lisa enjoys golfing, bicycling, and spending time with her family.

Andrea Viviana Dental Assistant

Andrea is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, but she spent most of her adult years in Seattle, Washington! She recently relocated to Naples, Florida with her husband and decided it was time to continue her true passion in the dental field!

With over 30 years of dental experience, Andrea has gained the knowledge and experience necessary to provide our patients with exceptional care! She enjoys helping patients schedule their appointments and answering any questions they may have in a smooth, easy, and thorough manner! Andrea’s vast knowledge of dentistry enables her to explain complex case information with a clear approach to patients. With her eager, positive and enthusiastic personality, she provides first-class customer service that patients notice the instant they walk through our doors. She has had the splendid fortune of loving what she does, taking pleasure in learning new aspects of dentistry, and sharing that with our patients daily!

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three dogs and her two grown children who live in Washington and Colorado. She also looks forward to exploring the area around her new home in Southwest Florida.

Angel Rosario Dental Assistant

Angel was born and raised in Florida. She embarked on her dental career at Bayview where she has become extremely proud to be a part of such a dynamic team of professionals. She enjoys working in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation. Angel’s dream is to become a registered dental hygienist and is currently attending FSW towards that goal. Her versatility makes her a valuable member of our team.

In her free time, she loves family time and staying active and healthy with exercising and rollerblading.

Experience & Education

• Dental Assisting Chair-Side
• Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Trained Assisting
• Dental Radiology Certification- Nova Southeastern University
• CEREC/ CAD-CAM Advanced Training
• Orthodontic Training with Invisalign & Sure Smile
• OSHA/HIPAA Training/ Certified
• Biolase Laser Training
• Sprintray Digital Printing Technology
• Proficient in Zoom! In-Office Whitening

Wade Dental Assistant

Wade was born and raised in Wisconsin. He grew up around the field of dentistry, as his mom was a long-time Dental Assistant at a family practice for over two decades. Wade grew to learn the satisfaction that comes from being on a team and creating smiles. During his high school years, he gladly accepted a position to help around the dental office alongside his mom as a Sterile Technician. All the while, he was watching and learning from an exceptional team of professionals.

He became on-the-job trained and certified in Wisconsin in 2015. He moved to Naples 3 years ago and fell in love with all that Southwest Florida has to offer. He joined the Bayview Dental Arts team in December 2022.

He enjoys working in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation. His flexibility and caring chairside manner help make every patient’s experience an exceptional one. In his free time, he loves traveling with his beautiful fiancée, fishing, and playing his favorite sport, ice hockey, in a local league.

Lidia Francisca Sterilization Technician/Dental Assistant

Lidia is a native Floridian and loves Naples. She has been an important part of the back office since 2023 in her role as Sterilization Technician/Dental Assistant. She is quick to adapt to changes and is fully prepared to have the treatment rooms ready. She is eager to learn more certifications in her role as a dental assistant.

Lidia has a gentle, calming nature and is currently taking classes in Theology at Elim University of Theology. She also volunteers with the Children’s Program at her church. In the free time, Lidia is passionate about photography, she loves to go to the beach with her daughter, enjoys biking, and soaking up all the outdoor activities Naples has to offer.

Kristina Dental Assistant

Kristina is a native Floridian and loves her community in Southwest Florida. From a young age, she watched her dad run a successful dental laboratory and assisted him in his studio as he created beautiful dental restorations for many local dentists.

Her passion for the art of dentistry grew and she decided to become a Certified Dental Assistant so she could work chairside watching smile transformations. Kristina has become an integral part of Bayview Dental Arts as a Dental Assistant.

She is highly experienced in restorative and implant dentistry. She is passionate about all aspects of dentistry and loves assuring that patient comfort and care are achieved. Kristina has a compassionate nature and volunteers many hours, especially in Disaster Relief Centers when the need arises. In her free time, she is a talented artist in painting and sketching. She truly appreciates her time with family and friends and enjoying the beauty of Naples.

Mariana Isabel Dental Assistant

Mariana was born in Venezuela but was raised from a young age in Naples, Florida. She previously worked in customer service for several years where she was recognized for her exceptional skills and attention to detail. From a young age, the dental field has always been an interest of hers. She joined our practice in early 2024. She assisted our lead dental assistant with all aspects of the day-to-day operations of our back office. Mariana quickly excelled and is now a very skilled chair-side dental assistant. She works alongside the doctors as they deliver exceptional dental care, ensuring patient comfort throughout their visit.

In her free time, she loves the beach, going to the gym, and savors her time with family and friends.

Experience & Education

• Dental Assisting Chair-Side
• Dental Radiology Certification- Nova Southeastern University
• CEREC/ CAD-CAM Advanced Training
• Orthodontic Training with Invisalign & Sure Smile
• OSHA/HIPAA Training/ Certified
• Biolase Laser Training
• Sprintray Digital Printing Technology
• Proficient in Zoom! In-Office Whitening

Sev Valet Attendant

Sev has been a part of the BayView Dental Arts team for over 10 years! He has developed relationships with many of our patients over the past several years who know him by name and feel confident that their vehicle will be well cared for during their dental visit. His presence is vital to the ease of our patient experience!

Ciera Patient Coordinator

Ciera is one of our friendly and professional Patient Coordinators who possesses a strong background in dental customer service. She began her career in the dental field in 2012, gaining valuable experience supporting patients through scheduling, inquiries, and daily office operations. After taking a brief leave to focus on raising her son, Ciera returned to the dental industry with renewed dedication and passion for patient care.

Known for her warm personality and excellent communication skills, she is committed to creating a welcoming, organized, and positive experience for every patient from their first call to their final visit.

In her free time, Ciera enjoys family time with her husband and son. They love to kayak, go to the beach, and spend vacation time in Romania with her in-laws.

Kim Patient Coordinator

Kim was born and raised in California where she started her career in dental assisting and customer service over 30 years ago. She moved from the west coast to Naples 10 years ago and worked in the Sarasota area in a well-established dental practice.

She joined the Bayview Dental Arts team in a part-time position where she thrives in customer service. From verifying insurance benefits to submitting claims and assisting patients with reimbursement, Kim is here to make the insurance side of dental care easy to understand.

Outside the office, Kim enjoys playing pickleball with her husband, collecting antiques, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Gabriela "Gabby" Patient Coordinator

Gabby is originally from Chicago where she spent over 15 years in retail customer service for a luxury brand. She relocated to Naples for sunshine and joined the Bayview Dental Arts team in early 2025.

As a front desk Patient Coordinator, Gabby is the friendly voice helping patients feel welcomed and supported from their very first interaction. She ensures appointments are scheduled smoothly and efficiently while keeping each experience stress-free and positive.

Gabby enjoys long walks, trying new cuisine, traveling with her husband, and spoiling her cat, Gioia.

Carlos, Sofia & Cosette Sterilization Technicians

The Bayview Dental Arts Sterilization team plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of safety and infection control. Responsible for proper cleaning, sterilization, and organization of dental instruments and equipment, they ensure every procedure is performed in a clean, safe, and compliant environment.

Their attention to detail, teamwork, and behind-the-scenes dedication are essential to the smooth operation of the practice and the quality care our patients expect.