Meet Our Team
Michelle Burton
Office Manager
Michelle serves as our Office Manager and is also a Registered Dental Assistant, having graduated from the Daymar Institute in 2008. She brings a diverse range of experience, supported by her associate degree in office administration. Her primary focus is on ensuring patient care and satisfaction, overseeing daily business operations, and helping patients develop financial plans. Known for her warm heart and great sense of humor, Michelle easily connects with our patients. She is married to her husband, Al Burton, and is a proud mother to four children - Kyle (35), Anthony (31), Arianna (30) and Kam (27). Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and shopping. Originally from Oak Harbor, Ohio, Michelle is a passionate sports fan, especially cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes in football and baseball.
Heather Parker
Dental Hygienist
Heather is a Licensed Dental Hygienist with 30 years of experience in the dental industry. She is trained in CPR/BLS, Nitrous Oxide monitoring, and administering local anesthesia. Committed to ongoing education, Heather attends continuing education courses annually. Patients appreciate her enthusiasm, and the staff values her cheerful demeanor and dedication—
she’s a favorite among patients visiting our office. Outside of work, Heather and her husband Chris sing in their church choir and enjoy spending time outdoors on their family farm. She cherishes moments with her three children—Emily (33), Seth (22), and Lane (17)—and loves watching almost any college sporting event.
Stacy Bowling
Dental Hygienist
Stacy is a licensed dental hygienist with 28 years of experience. During the first six years of her career, she worked in a periodontal practice, where she performed all post-surgical follow-up maintenance cleanings for patients. She stays current with required certifications, including CPR/BLS, chemical dependency training, and OSHA standards. Currently, she is certified to apply sealants and monitor nitrous oxide levels. Stacy has been married to Tony Bowling for 26 years, and they have two children: Shelby, age 23, and Wyatt, age 19. She is an active mother, attending Shelby’s volleyball matches and Wyatt’s baseball and basketball games. The family has been members of Yellow Creek Baptist Church for fourteen years, where Stacy helps teach the high school Sunday school class alongside her husband. The family shares a passion for classic cars and trucks, often spending quality time together working on restoration projects.
Elizabeth Hudson
Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Elizabeth is our versatile lead dental assistant with over 18 years of experience in the dental field. Originally from Erin, TN, she continues to enjoy life on the Hudson farm. She earned her RDA certification from Tennessee Technology Center in July 2002 and received her EFDA certification from the University of Memphis in 2005. Elizabeth is married to her best friend, Scott Hudson, and is a proud stepmother to two wonderful children, Dylan and Katie, as well as three beautiful grandchildren. She values caring for her family, participating in outdoor activities, traveling, and sharing joyful moments that bring smiles to her face.
Ashley Ferguson
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ashley earned her degree from UTHSC in Memphis, TN, and has been practicing dental hygiene for sixteen years. In 2018, she and her husband Zach relocated to Clarksville while he was serving in the United States Air Force. They are proud parents of two boys, Asher and Walker. In her free time, Ashley loves shopping, cooking tasty meals, and staying active through exercise. She has enjoyed building relationships with her patients at Grace Dental and is committed to providing them with the highest quality care.
Anna Wells
Financial & Patient Coordinator
Anna relocated to us from Alaska, where she spent nearly 30 years immersed in the rugged beauty of the northern wilderness. She experienced everything Alaska has to offer—from fishing in the scenic, icy waters to riding snow machines across frozen glaciers that overlook the stunning blue waters of the northern Pacific Ocean. She has been passionate about the dental profession from a young age and completed her career in Alaska as the office manager of a small, privately owned dental practice. In addition to managing front office duties, she warmly welcomed new patients, ensuring their experience began with kindness and understanding. Anna has been part of Grace Dental for two years. Originally from Tennessee, her return was a natural choice as a devoted nature enthusiast and rock collector, with a heartfelt desire to help her community. She has embraced our beautiful state, becoming a passionate Titans fan and exploring local waterfalls and historic towns. She is a proud mother of a son and a daughter and now enjoys being a grandmother to four grandsons and a new granddaughter. Always wearing a welcoming smile, Anna greets everyone with genuine care and concern, ready to support you on your dental journey.
Kellie Knickrelm
Registered Dental Assistant
Kellie resides in Clarksville and hails from Illinois. She has dedicated 30 years to working as a dental assistant in general dentistry. Kellie is passionate about making patients feel comfortable and consistently aims to foster a calm, soothing environment during dental visits. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her four children, two grandsons, and a granddaughter, who is on the way.
Beverly Atkins
Registered Dental Hygienist
Though Beverly has retired from daily practice, she remains a cherished part of our Grace Dental family. Known for her gentle touch, warm smile, and genuine care for every patient, Beverly built lasting connections with both patients and staff. We’re proud to continue honoring her on our team page as a reminder of the kindness and dedication she shared with our office for so many years.
