Meet the Team

Kristy Sheppard

DENTAL ASSISTANT / RDH / OFFICE MANAGER

Kristy has been working with Dr. Dudney since 1985 and loves working for a boss that provides personalized care for each patient. As Dr. Dudney’s assistant, Kristy loves dentistry and the joy of her job is helping people smile again.

Born in Bourne, Massachusetts, Kristy saw the world as the child of Air Force parents. According to Kristy, “I always knew I had to use my God-given talents to improve people’s quality of life. Dr. Dudney challenges me to be “ever better” as together we provide the best in dental treatment options for our patients. Kristy is happily married to Jerry for over 35 years and together they have two children, Grace and Joshua and a new grand baby named Joseph. She loves spending time at the beach with family and friends and always makes the most out of each day given.

Temple Baugh

RDH / DENTAL ASSISTANT

Temple has been with Dr. Dudney since 1988. As well as being a licensed dental hygienist, she also assists Dr. Dudney when needed. “I knew that my life’s work must involve helping others and building lasting relationships. I value the relationships I have with my patients.”

Temple has two children, Brady and Charli-Ann.

Tina Posey

FRONT DESK

Tina has been in the dental field for more than 30 years. Her vast experience with dental insurance and scheduling is a great asset to Dr Dudney’s practice and the patients they serve.

Her face might look familiar to you, as she started here in 1993 and then life took her elsewhere but she is happy to be back with Dr. Dudney.

“ I have always enjoyed being able to help patients and love seeing the change a new smile brings to a patient’s self-confidence.” states Tina.

Tina grew up in McCalla and is married to her husband Tommy. As a blended family they have four children, a grandson and granddaughter. While away from the practice Tina enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Ashlin Robbins

HYGIENIST

Ashlin Robins has been working with Dr. Dudney since 2017. Ashlin is a graduate from Wallace State Community College where she earned her license in dental hygiene. Prior to attending Wallace State she received a bachelor’s degree in biology from UAB. “I love the fact that everybody at the office is like a big family. I was welcomed in with open arms by the team and our patients.”

Ashlin grew up in Alabaster and has been married to her husband Craig for eight years They have two boys Gates and Miles, and added twin girls in 2023, Palmer and Madden. Ashlin enjoys spending time with her family.