The Ken Copeland Family Dentistry Team

After finishing his undergraduate degree at James Madison University, Dr. Copeland (better known as Dr. Ken to his patients) graduated from the Medical College of Virginia Dental School at VCU in 1987. He then went into private practice with his father where he received an excellent background in performing the highest quality dental procedures with the latest technology. In 1996, Dr. Ken completed a year long miniresidency for the American Academy of Implant Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Ken moved to the Shenandoah Valley in 1999 and has been practicing dentistry here since then.

He is a member of Doctors Offering Oral Conscious Sedation and is a certified Invisalign provider. Dr. Ken is active in the Donated Dental Services program and volunteers at the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Free Clinic to provide dental treatment for those less fortunate. He and his wife Beth are very active in raising their children and in their church. He enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities in his free time including hunting, fishing, four wheeling, horseback riding, and scuba diving. Dr. Ken works hard to establish a rapport with his patients to make them feel comfortable with their decisions regarding their dental health and treatment as well. Patient education is an important aspect of our practice. Dr. Ken believes he has a great team of staff members who all work hard to provide excellent dental treatment to his patients
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Beth is our office manager and is Dr. Ken’s wife. She is responsible for making financial arrangements for patients and handling insurance issues. Beth graduated from West Virginia University with a Masters in Mathematics in 1997. She taught math at Turner Ashby High School for eight years before joining Dr. Ken’s staff. She also has experience working for a third-party ESOP administration company. When she is not at the office, she enjoys volunteering at her children’s schools, cooking, scrapbooking, playing with their 7 children younger, and completing Sudoko puzzles. Beth is CPR certified and enjoys attending seminars and workshops to learn more about the dental field and the latest procedures/technology. Beth, having been an Invisalign patient herself, is a major advocate of the benefits and ease of Invisalign. If you have questions regarding Invisalign, insurance coverage, or your account, Beth is always happy to help answer your questions. She will work hard to help you find a way to afford the care you need and deserve.

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Lori is one of our Patient Care Coordinators. She has been a part of Dr. Ken’s team since March of 2000. She takes care of scheduling appointments, answering phones, going over treatment plans, and helping patients better understand their insurance benefits. Lori loves being part of this wonderful staff and working with such great patients. She is a “people person” and loves getting to know her patients and building a “friendship” relationship with them. When you call our office, it’s a good chance you will be talking to Lori. If you get called “sweetie” or “honey” then you are guaranteed to be talking to Lori. Outside of the office, Lori enjoys spending time with her family and friends and going camping. Her top priority in her life is raising her son, Matthew, who is her pride and joy. Lori is exceptionally gifted at remembering patients and showing her genuine concern for them. If you need to schedule an appointment, give Lori a call.

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Lyndsay is one of our Patient Coordinators here at Ken Copeland Family Dentistry. She joined our staff in December 2007. Lyndsay graduated from Bridgewater College in May 2007, earning a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Organizational Management. In her spare time, Lyndsay enjoys planning road trips and traveling to as many places as she can! Her favorite place to be during the summer is at the beach, and during the winter she loves to hit the ski slopes. As a beginner to the dental field, Lyndsay is very eager to learn all that she can while she pursues her goal of one day becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist.

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Corrinne’s passion for dentistry began over 40 years ago. She has been a dental assistant for Dr. Ken Copeland since October of 2005. She has assisted in general practices (such as Dr. Ken’s), pedodontic practices, orthodontic practices, and oral surgery practices giving her a wide array of experience. Corrinne has been married for more than 38 years. She has a son and daughter and is the very proud grandmother of three grandsons. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking, photography, the outdoors, shooting sports, and spending time with her family. Corrinne is very skilled at explaining to patients how procedures are performed and letting them know what to expect during treatment.

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Sara joined Ken Copeland Family Dentistry in October of 2006 as a hygiene assistant to meet the increased need in our expanding practice. She is now working with Dr. Ken Copeland assisting him with his procedures. In 2001, she completed the dental assisting course at Massanutten Technical Center. Sara enjoys camping, scrapbooking, and spending time with her husband, taking her son to the park and camping. Sara has over eight years experience as a dental assistant. So if you have any questions regarding your recommended treatment or what will happen during a procedure, please ask Sara!

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Dawn is a Registered Dental Hygienist who joined our staff at Ken Copeland Family Dentistry in September 2007. Prior to that, she had worked with Dr. Ken since 2004 when he was employed at Copeland Family Dentistry. She is a local Valley girl who graduated from Spotswood High School in 1989 and received an Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene from Lord Fairfax via VWCC in 2002. Dawn is CPR and Radiology Certified. Prior to becoming a hygienist, Dawn worked as a Dental Assistant for 9 years. She has been married for over 15 years and has two children (a son age 13 and a daughter age 10). Dawn is very active and involved with her family. She loves skiing, walking, working out, and doing just about anything outside. Angela and Dawn have the same philosophy about oral hygiene and work together to help all patients feel comfortable and to assist them in maintaining their oral hygiene.

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Angela is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated from Virginia Western Community College with an applied sciences degree in 1996. She joined the team in February 2008. She has worked in both general and periodontal offices throughout Virginia. In addition to dentistry, she was actively involved in water rescue and a member of the Jefferson Area Council for National Disaster Relief. She is an advocate for continuing education and believes that there is nothing more valuable than knowledge. "Evolution is essential in every dental career. " Angela resides in Fishersville along with her husband of 8 years and her babies. (four rabbits and two parrotsat last count) She is into yoga, crafts, cooking, wine, and hanging out with good friends and family. She has studied spanish both in high school and college and although doesn't speak as well as she once did, enjoys using it in the office to help patients who otherwise might not understand.

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Shawna is a Dental Assistant in the Hygiene Department. She joined our team in July 2007. Shawna has 2 years of dental experience in a Pediatric Dentist’s office. She is CPR and Radiology Safety Certified. All aspects of the dental field appeal to Shawna. She loves to work in dentistry whether she is assisting with fillings, educating patients about proper oral hygiene techniques, or polishing a patient’s teeth. Married to a law enforcement officer for over 7 years, she has a beautiful son named Josiah. In her free time, she enjoys scrapbooking, shopping, watching football (FSU!), and gathering with her family. Her patience and caring personality help ease the anxiety of our young (and old) patients.

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