Meet our team
Implant & General Dentistry is proud to have such a strong dental team that is committed to helping adults and children attain optimal oral health for a gorgeous smile. We always strive to be attentive and compassionate when it comes to developing personalized treatment plans and educating our clients on how to best care for their teeth.
Melinda Deakins – Office Administrator
Melinda Deakins has been an integral part of our team since 2001, bringing with her more than 24 years of dental expertise. As our office administrator, she is your primary point of contact for scheduling dental treatments and implant surgeries. In addition to her administration expertise, Melinda is a registered and certified dental assistant, allowing to provide knowledgeable support and answer (many) dental- related questions. Melinda and her husband, Chris have been married 20 years, and have two children, Hailey and Colton. Outside of the office, they enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling together.
Alison Malone – Hygienist
Alison is a registered dental hygienist who has been a valued member of our team since 2006. She graduated from UT Memphis in 1999 and has been passionate about helping patients ever since. Alison and her husband, Clay, enjoy spending time with their two children, Halle and Hunter and their boxer dog, Brinley. Halle attends MTSU and Hunter is a student at Siegal High School. Alison loves her work family, enjoys building relationships with each patient, and is dedicated to keeping our patients smiling!
Jamie Nevill – Hygiene Coordinator
Jamie graduated from Vol State in 2011 as a registered dental assistant. She joined our team in 2016 and assisted Dr. Flipse chairside until 2017 when she took the position as our hygiene and insurance coordinator. She is the main contact person when calling to schedule hygiene appointments. She loves spending time with her family, being outdoors, and traveling to new places.
Seidina Brown – Dental Assistant
Seidina Brown is one of our dental assistants. With over 25 years of experience, she isn’t new to the dental profession. Seidina is also our office OSHA coordinator. So, that means she makes sure our office meets the highest safety standards. Seidina has one daughter named Alexia and a furbaby (Chloe) who she adores. Seidina and her daughter enjoy watching movies during the winter and going to the lake in the summer! In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and anything outdoors.
Jada Buckingham – Dental Assistant
Jada Buckingham, one of our dedicated dental assistants, joined our team in 2022. With her passion for patient care and attention to detail, she helps ensure every visit is as comfortable and seamless as possible. Jada combines her passion for patient care as a dental assistant with her studies in biochemistry at MTSU, working toward her dream of becoming a dentist. Outside of work, Jada enjoys running and spending time with her boyfriend, Hunter. They have been together five years and have a dog named Blaze. Together, they love exploring the outdoors and staying active.