Our Staff

Brittany Lynn

Practice Manager

With over a decade of experience in all aspects of dentistry, Brittany’s clinical and administrative skills are essential to Doctor's. Scherder, Hedgepath and Carrigan’s thriving state of the art Dental facility serving the Naples area. She is an instrumental part of this successful and well-respected practice.

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.

Brittany sets the foundation to provide exceptional patient care in the practice by skillfully selecting a strong team of individuals to lead. Implementing the use of the latest technologies in the industry and promoting constant change to improve and better herself and her staff. She 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

Ashley Marie

Lead Dental Assistant

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 back office!

As our Lead Dental Assistant, Ashley is competent and dependable when reviewing treatment proposals and explaining dental procedures to our patients. She has assisted in General and Prosthodontic procedures with Dr. Robert Hedgepath 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 straight forward nature leaves both patients and her fellow team members at ease! Ashley does an amazing job assisting Dr. Hedgepath chair-side while 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 Advanced Training- Scottsdale Institute
• Advanced Orthodontic Training with Invisalign & Sure Smile
• Facial Rejuvenation Training for Injectables- Assisting in both Botox and Juvéderm procedures

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

Financial Specialist

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 also an incredible source of positivity and inspiration within the practice!

Crystal Helene

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 Dental Assistant. When you meet with Crystal, she has an inherent kindness and desire to help each and every patient with their specific needs!

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 year 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

Andrea Viviana

Patient Coordinator

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 answer 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 patient's notice the instant they walk through our doors. She has had the splendid fortune of loving what she does, takes pleasure in learning new aspects of dentistry and shares that with our patients every day!

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

Jasmine Rose

Patient Coordinator

Jasmine was born and raised just outside of Boston in the famous town of Plymouth Massachusetts, where Christopher Columbus landed on the Mayflower. She moved to Naples in 2015 leaving the cold winters behind and falling in love with Southwest FL.

Jasmine is one of the first faces you will see at Bayview Dental Arts. She spent many years in the hospitality industry where her welcoming personality and friendly smile was continuously recognized by customers and patients. She brings that same warmth and friendly energy to her Bayview Dental Arts role. The team welcomed Jasmine in 2021 and she continues to provide patients with her friendly and professional qualities. She has become an expert in treatment coordination, insurance explanations and assisting patients with their appointments and scheduling needs.

Jasmine captures on film the many events and social activities for the Bayview Dental Arts social media outlets. Her creativity and fun personality help to make Bayview Dental Arts such a fun place to come.

When not working, Jasmine loves to spend time with her husband and is preparing to welcome her first baby in the fall of 2023.

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 most happy spending time with her husband and daughter and staying active in Naples.

Lisa Ann

Treatment Coordinator

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.

Sandra Marisela

Dental Assistant

Originally from Mexico, Sandra relocated to Florida in 2005! She and her husband traveled to many different states as he served in the United States Military until 2013. Sandra was intrigued by the dental field and joined BayView Dental Arts in 2015. She enjoys expanding her knowledge in dentistry and loves working at Bayview Dental Arts!

Sandra is currently the head of the sterilization and inventory program at BayView Dental Arts. As a clinical assistant, Sandra is thorough and attentive to detail. She ensures the health and safety of our patients and staff by maintaining a sterile environment for our providers! Our staff especially appreciates her help and efficiency when preparing rooms and setting up all necessary equipment for upcoming procedures!

Claudette Renee

Dental Assistant

Born in Indiana, Claudette moved to New York and obtained her Degree in Nursing. Over time, she realized the dental field was her true passion. She received her certification for dental assisting at Hudson Valley CC where she was given the President’s Award for Excellence.

Northern winters prompted her to relocate to sunny Florida in 2014. She attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Miami due to her love for cooking. She continued her dental career and joined the Bayview Dental Team in 2022.

Claudette’s number one priority is to give the best quality care to each patient she gets to know. From the moment they meet until the patient leaves, she makes sure they are comfortable throughout the appointment.

In her free time, she continues to enjoy her love of cooking and spending time with her family.

Serena Travia

Dental Assistant

Serena is a native Floridian, having graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Business. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in biomedical sciences. She loves the dental field so much that she plans to enter dental school to earn her dental degree and become the Dentist she has always imagined.

Serena has been an integral part of the back office since 2022 in her role as Dental Assistant. She is quick to adapt to changes and is fully prepared to have the treatment rooms ready. She is passionate about all aspects of dentistry and loves assisting. In addition to her duties as a dental assistant, she assists in any role needed to make sure patient comfort and care is achieved.

Serena has a compassionate nature and volunteers as the President of Saving Smiles at FSU. In the free time she manages to squeeze in with her busy schedule, Serena loves reading, traveling, and learning a new language. Currently she is learning both Italian and French.

Morgan Ann

Dental Assistant

Morgan was born and raised in Naples. She is our friendly and annual summer intern. She is currently studying Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami. Her plan is to enter dental school to obtain her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree as her passion for the dental field started young.

Morgan is responsible for assisting our lead Dental Assistant. Her exceptional attention to detail and dental assisting skills help to make each day in the back office run smoothly.

In her free time from studies and work, she enjoys sewing, painting, and walking on the beautiful beaches of Naples.

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.

Shalinda

Dental Support Liaison & Assistant

Shalinda was born and raised in Florida. She has worked in Customer service for several years in the healthcare field and she loves the day-to-day patient interactions and is excited to be a part of the Bayview Dental team. Shalinda enjoys helping patients schedule appointments and answering any questions that arise. She is happy to be assisting our lead dental assistant with all aspects of the day to day operations of our back office. From a young age, the dental field has always been a dream for Shalinda, and she is currently attending FSW College to begin dental studies. In her free time, she loves art and videography, capturing the beauty of life in Southwest Florida. She savors her family time and celebrates her Haitian roots. Shalinda is also fluent in Creole.

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!