Our Team
Melissa
Melissa
Orthodontic Assistant
As our financial coordinator, Melissa has helped us provide perfect smiles without breaking the bank. She loves to find the right payment plan for each family’s budget and lifestyle, and she’s made a lot of great friends in the process.
Melissa loves traveling, going to the gym, gardening, anything beach related and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Laura
Laura
Orthodontic Assistant
Patient care is Laura’s top priority as an orthodontic assistant, and she makes sure each visit is a positive experience. Laura is always amazed to watch someone’s smile change and confidence grow. She started at Buttram Orthodontics in 2001.
She enjoys going to the beach, golfing, and saltwater fishing. She has been married to her husband kent for 29 years and they have 2 kids, Nick and Haley, and 4 grandchildren, Bryndon, Caiden, Cole and Brock.
Kristina
Kristina
Orthodontic Assistant
Kristina, who’s worked at Buttram Orthodontics since 1997, enjoys her job because she connects with patients every day. She loves seeing their joy when they reach the milestone of getting their braces off and is honored to have a role in such an important part of their life.
Kristina loves how friendly and outgoing our office is. When she’s not there, she’s home with her husband David and her dog Charley. She can also be found at the beach, traveling, or anywhere outdoors.
Stephanie
Stephanie
Orthodontic Assistant
Stephanie has been our records coordinator since 2001. She loves seeing the before and after results of our wonderful patients and getting to know them and their families. Outside of the office, Stephanie enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and camping. She's been married to her husband Anthony for 29 years, they have 2 children, Kaleigh & Kristian and 3 grandchildren, Gavin, Baylor and Addison.
Andrea
Andrea
Orthodontic Assistant
Andrea has been a dedicated member of our team since 2018, serving as both an orthodontic assistant and treatment coordinator. She loves helping patients through every step of the smile journey, and her favorite part is when a plan comes together for the perfect smile reveal. At home, Andrea stays busy with her husband, Ryan, teenage son Ethan, along with their two cats and poodle. In her free time, she enjoys reading, movies, and gaming.
Devin
Devin
Orthodontic Assistant
Devin has been an important part of our orthodontic team since 2016.Watching smiles transform and seeing her patients' reaction to their new smile is what drives Devin.
She enjoys being on the water, spending time with her daughter, Aubree, and doing DIY projects at her home.
Kendall
Kendall
Orthodontic Assistant
Kendall has been an orthodontic assistant since 2023. She enjoys her job because she can connect with patients and watch their smiles change.
Kendall loves going on the boat and traveling. She also enjoys spending time with her dogs, Benelli & Stoeger and her family.
Katherine
Katherine
Scheduling Coordinator & Marketing Coordinator
Katherine has been with our Buttram Orthodontics team since 2021. Katherine believes that changing your smile can change your life and she enjoys that she gets to be part of that process.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, and their dogs, Bocepheus, Nugget and George. She also enjoys curling up with a good book, going on the boat, and traveling.
Emmalee
Emmalee
Orthodontic Assistant
Emmalee began her journey with our team in 2025 as an intern and quickly grew into her role as an orthodontic assistant. In that time, she’s become a valued part of our team. Her favorite part of the job is seeing people smile. When she’s not in the office, you can find Emmalee at the racetrack cheering on her fiancé, enjoying the beach, or spending time out on the water.
Kourtney
Kourtney
Scheduling Coordinator
Meet Kourtney, our Scheduling & Records Coordinator, a member of our team since 2024. She loves being part of smile transformations—especially the small changes that make a lasting impact. When she’s not at the office, Kourtney enjoys spending time with her son, Brooks. Whether she’s at the baseball field cheering him on, exploring the outdoors, camping, or relaxing at the beach, she loves being outside and soaking up the sunshine.
Jeanne
Jeanne
Scheduling Coordinator
Jeanne is one of our scheduling coordinators with over 20 years of experience in the dental field and more than 10 years with our team. She loves meeting new patients and helping them feel welcome from the moment they walk through our doors. Outside the office, Jeanne enjoys spending time with her three grandbabies, gardening, shopping, and being with her family.
