Mesa Arizona Family Dentistry - Derrick Dickerson, DMD - Meet the Team

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Deanna

Deanna's love for dentistry began in 1994 as a chairside dental assistant in Mesa. She continued on to graduate with highest distinction from Rio Salado School of dental hygiene in 2004, and joined the Dickerson team in August, 2009. She has felt at home ever since. She especially enjoys getting to know the patients and families she cares for and not just their teeth and gums!
As a native of the Chandler/Gilbert area, Deanna enjoyed the western way of life growing up, participating in rodeos. She, along with her husband and two children, now reside in San Tan Valley (Queen Creek). She enjoys being active and spending time at home with her family and animals.

Tiana

Tiana graduated from Rio Salado School of dental hygiene. She has been practicing hygiene since 2008 and absolutely loves it! She has been with Dr. Dickerson's office since February, 2010. She was raised in Gilbert where she met and married her high school sweetheart.They live in Gilbert with their daughter and 3 sons.

Tiana enjoys chocolate, spending time with her family, scrapbooking, traveling and cooking.

Jenny

Jenny is one of the rare Arizona natives! Her love of all things dental started when she had braces her senior year of high school. Upon graduating, she started in the dental field as a chairside dental assistant. She graduated from Carrington College Dental Hygiene program early 2015 and has been practicing ever since. She has been a part of the Dickerson team since June, 2016.

She and her husband live in Mesa with their three daughters. She spends her free time hanging out with her 5 sisters, cooking and camping.

Sharlie

Sharlie is excited to join her sister Tiana, as a part of the Dickerson team! She started her dental career at the end of 2017 and enjoys helping and getting to know her patients. She's a heat-loving Arizona native and loves being the favorite aunt to her six nieces and nephews.

She's always on the lookout for new restaurants to try and on weekends, enjoys having adventures with her friends and exploring the Arizona wilderness.

Mindi

Mindi graduated from Rio Salado College School of Dental Hygiene and is an Arizona native.  After watching her siblings all pursue careers in the dental field it didn’t take long for her to realize it was where she wanted to be too. As a mother of four children she loves working with our younger patients to help them build good daily habits. She enjoys getting to know her patients and building long lasting relationships. Mindi was raised in Mesa and met her husband while attending ASU.  In her free time, she loves spending it with her family traveling, watching football and spending time at their family cabin. 

Teagan

Teagan, is our office insurance coordinator and dental assistant floater. She is an Arizona native, born and raised in Mesa. She attended ASU and is a fan of all things maroon and gold. She spends her free time doing anything outdoors, painting or playing video games with her little brothers!

Cathy

Cathy our amazing dental assistant works closely with Dr. Dickerson making sure you are comfortable during your treatment.  Dentistry has been her passion for many years. Cathy is very health conscious and loves a good work out!  She also enjoys traveling, spending time with her grandchildren and watching football!

Christy

Christy, our office manager, is the newest member of our team and the first face you will see when you come to your dental appointment. Christy brings over 25 years of experience to our team. When she has free time she enjoys playing with her grandbabies, baking and cruising!