Meet the Team at Harris Dental Clinic

Kristi Grimes – Treatment Plan Coordinator

Kristi Grimes has worked at Harris Dental Clinic as a treatment plan coordinator for 10 years. Kristi’s favorite thing about Harris Dental Clinic is getting to know our patients and being able to help them accomplish their goals of achieving a happy and healthy smile. Kristi has 2 beautiful children. Kade (16 yrs. old) is an 11th grader at Cares School, and Rylee (14 yrs. old) is a 9th grader at West Jones High School. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, and playing with her 2 dogs (Wesley and Marley).

Heather Jenkins – Hygiene/Scheduling Coordinator

Heather Jenkins has worked at Harris Dental Clinic as the Hygiene/Scheduling coordinator for 5 years. Heather’s favorite thing about Harris Dental Clinic is the relationships that she has built with our patients. She has 2 children. Lindsey (24 yrs. old) is currently in the physical therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, and Michael (19 yrs. old) is currently in the lineman program. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her kids. One of Heather's favorite things that we offer at Harris Dental Clinic is treating TMJ symptoms with Botox.

Laurie Thornton – Registered Dental Hygienist

Laurie Thornton has worked in the dental field as a dental hygienist for 20 years. She has been employed at Harris Dental Clinic for 19 years. Her favorite thing about working at Harris Dental Clinic is the family-oriented atmosphere. She loves that the staff spend time together outside of the clinic. Laurie is married to Shaun, and they have 2 beautiful children. Halle Kate (16 yrs. old) and Jack (13 yrs. old) are both students at West Jones High School. Outside of work, she enjoys shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Robin Holmes – Dental Assistant

Robin Holmes has worked in the dental field as a registered dental assistant for 20 years. She has been employed at Harris Dental Clinic for 4 years. Robin’s favorite thing about Harris Dental Clinic is the way we care for our patients and the friendly and knowledgeable staff. She also loves cosmetic dentistry and changing people's lives with their smiles. Robin is married to Fred and has 3 children. Lyle (22 yrs. old) works at Lyle Machinery, Clay (10 yrs. old) attends East Jones Elementary, and Luke (8 yrs. old) attends East Jones Elementary. Outside of work, she enjoys camping and spending time with family and friends. They attend Mt. Vernon Congregational Methodist Church. 

Tori Taylor – Financial Coordinator

Tori Taylor has worked in the dental field as a dental assistant for 17 years. She has been employed at Harris Dental Clinic for 9 years. Tori’s favorite thing about Harris Dental Clinic is the relationships that she has built with our patients over the last 9 years. Tori has been married to Murray for 2 years. She has 2 children of her own and 1 stepdaughter. JJ (23 yrs. old) currently lives in Dallas, TX, and is employed at Southern Tire Mart. Tatum (13 yrs. old) is a student at Northeast High School, and Ashlynn (16 yrs. old). They attend Mt. Vernon Congregational Methodist Church. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and enjoys outdoor activities.

Emily Walters - Dental Assistant

Emily Walters has worked at Harris Dental Clinic for 2 months. Her favorite thing about Harris Dental Clinic is not only how much the doctors care about their patients but also how much they care about their employees. Outside of work, she enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Tracy Watts - Registered Dental Hygienist

Tracy Watts has worked in the dental field as a registered dental hygienist for 12 years. She has been employed at Harris Dental Clinic for 9 years. Tracy's favorite thing about Harris Dental Clinic is how our patients become like family. We work really hard to give personal time to each of our patients to ensure that all of their needs are met. Tracy is married to Dan, and they have 2 beautiful children, Vaeda and Evie. Outside of work, she enjoys playing with her two sweet girls, who bring endless joy and lots of giggles. She is also Dan's wife.