Arieal Rees

Arieal grew up in Glasgow, Ky. She joined Riley Dental Group in 2021, and is one of the best decisions that she made. Her favorite part about Riley Dental is seeing all our smiling patients, working with our sweet therapy dog Bennett, working with an awesome team, and the best boss Dr. Riley. She loves to help people…

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Jade Copas, EDDA

Jade started with Riley Dental Group in 2021. She did her training at TMIKY in 2017. She has been Expanded Dental Assistant since 2019 with on the job training. She is certified in Radiograph, and Coronal Polishing. She resides in Barren County. She was a 2017 graduate from Barren County. She enjoys being with friends, family, being on…

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Annie Thompson, EDDA, Receptionist

Annie Thompson

Annie is an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant. She has been assisting since 1998. She is cross-trained as one of our front Receptionist. Annie is married to Scott, they have 3 children, a son Kellen, and twin daughters Carlynn and Carys. In her time away from the dental office, she is an avid Kentucky Wildcat basketball…

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Jess Thomas, EDDA

Jess has been with Riley dental group since 2019. She graduated in 2015 from Assist to Succeed Southern Kentucky with full knowledge of Expanded Duties Dental Assisting. She is certified in Radiograph, Coronal Polishing, and trained IV placement. She is married to her wonderful husband Logan, and they have one son Grant. They enjoy spending time with friends,…

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Jenny Darst, Insurance Coordinator

Jenny Darst

In May 2013, Jenny joined the practice as a receptionist with previous experience in financial coordinating and assisting. She is a native of Cave City, KY. Jenny and her husband, Michael, have been married since 2000 and have two children, Ella and Louis. In her spare time, she enjoys attending her children’s’ sporting events as…

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Heather Hammer, COO

Heather grew up in Glasgow, KY. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Bart, since 1993. They have two children: a son, Tyler, who is married to Tessa Lindsey, and a daughter, Hadleigh, who married Josiah Moore and recently graduated from the University of Kentucky DPT program.  Heather began her career as an…

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Caitlin Miller, HR Coordinator

Caitlin has been a part of Riley Dental Group since 2020 first as a hygienist and now as the HR Coordinator. She is committed to fostering a positive and supportive work environment for all our employees. Caitlin grew up in Frankfort, Kentucky and attended college at Western Kentucky University. She graduated in 2017 from the…

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Mallory Taylor, RDA, EDDA

Mallory Whitinghill, RDA, EDDA

Mallory is a registered dental assistant and expanded duties dental assistant. She studied expanded functions at Kentucky Dental Academy of Elizabethtown and has been assisting since 2014. Originally a native of Edmonson County, she currently resides in Alvaton, and she joined Riley Dental Group in 2019. Mallory has an outgoing, energetic daughter named Madaline she…

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Lori Halter, Receptionist

Lori Halter

Lori is a Scottsville native and has been a dental assistant as well as office personnel since 2003. She joined Riley Dental Group in September 2019. She has three wonderful children, Caroline, Caden, and Christa. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends. Lori Halter, Receptionist

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Whitney Jones, EDDA, Receptionist

Whitney Jones

Whitney Jones is an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant. She has been assisting since 2016. Whitney joined Riley Dental Group in September 2019. She is crossed-trained in front administrative duties and currently oversees our Bowling Green office. In her free time Whitney enjoys reading, spending time with her daughter Bre’Lynn, riding her motorcycle, and traveling. Whitney…

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