Meet the Team
Providing the “Best Oral Surgical Care Possible!”
Our Surgical Assistants have over 90 years combined experience!
Dr. David Spivey
Oral Surgeon
Dr. Spivey received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Hendrix College in 1987 and his DDS degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry in 1992. He completed a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UTHSC in 1996 and attained board certification from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2002.
Dr. Spivey and his wife, Ronda, have been married for over 30 years. They have three grown children: Kathryn Paige is a Veterinarian, Hannah is a graduate student at Boston University pursuing a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology, and Reed is an Equities Research Analyst for a private investment bank in Little Rock. Dr. Spivey is an active member of First United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro and also volunteers his time with Interfaith Dental Clinic and Boy Scout Troop 398. He is a member (and former President) of the Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club. In his spare time, Dr. Spivey enjoys hiking, camping, canoeing, and playing golf. He and Ronda also love to cook together and travel.
Teresa
Office Manager
Teresa has lived in Murfreesboro since 1972 and calls it her home town. She received her bachelor’s degree from MTSU in Marketing and Business Management, and received her CDA to expand her knowledge of the field. She has 2 wonderful children, both married, and is expecting her first grandchild. Teresa is passionate about doing all she can to make our patients feel confident and comfortable receiving excellent patient care.
Ronda
Marketing Coordinator
Ronda has been married to Dr. Spivey since 1990 and has been helping out with the practice in various ways since 2003. She currently serves as the office Marketing Coordinator. Ronda received her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Hendrix College in 1989 and her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Nashville School of Law in 2019. She is currently a Licensed Attorney in the State of Tennessee. She and Dr. Spivey have three grown children: Kathryn Paige is a Veterinarian, Hannah is a graduate student at Boston University pursuing a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and Reed is an Equities Research Analyst for a private investment bank in Little Rock.
Ronda is an active member of First United Methodist Church and serves on the Stones River Advisory Council and Development Board of Project Transformation Tennessee. She is also a member of the Murfreesboro Breakfast Rotary Club. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, reading, sewing, and working crossword puzzles, as well as traveling with Dr. Spivey.
Suzanne
Records Manager
Suzanne’s joined our practice in 2014. She works part time as our Records Manager and also helps with the front office. She is happily married and has 2 children, and 2 dogs. In her spare time she enjoys taking her kids to various sports, photography, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Tiffany
Patient Care Coordinator
Pam
Patient Care Coordinator
Pam joined our team in 2023. She received her Associates of Applied Science Degree as a Registered Dental Assistant at Daymar Institute in 2010. She is happily married and has two grown sons, Kavan and Devin. In her free time she enjoys grilling out, going to new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends. Pam enjoys greeting every patient with a smile and making sure they feel welcomed!
Rachel
Surgical Assistant
Rachel has been with Murfreesboro Oral Surgery since 1996. She received her Registered Dental Assistant certification at the Tennessee Technology Center in 1993. She completed her Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia certification in 1997. She has two wonderful daughters. Her hobbies include watching NBA basketball, whitewater kayaking various rivers and rafting the Ocoee River. Rachel enjoys meeting patients and helping them feel comfortable while receiving care.
Charla
Surgical Assistant
Charla began her career with Murfreesboro Oral Surgery and Implant Center in December of 1997. She received her Registered Dental Assistant certification at Tennessee Technology Center in Murfreesboro in September of 1997. She completed her Oral and Maxillofacial anesthesia assistant certification in 1999. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and 3 beautiful children. She loves listening to patients, which helps them have a great experience.
Amy
Implant Coordinator
Amy joined the Murfreesboro Oral Surgery and Implant Center team in 2007 as a Surgical Assistant. In 2021, Amy took on a new role in the practice as Implant Coordinator! She received her Registered Dental Assistant and Certified Dental Assistant training and certification in 2006. She then went on to complete her Oral and Maxillofacial Anesthesia Assistant certification in 2008. Amy has a wonderful husband, Jason, and a son, Arthur. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, live music and outdoor adventures. Amy loves the challenge of making a nervous patient feel at ease.
Dana
Surgical Assistant
Dana joined our team in 2022 as an experienced surgical assistant. She was born and raised in Memphis, TN. Dana is faithful in serving God and others. She is a mother to 2 amazing sons, Justin and Ashton., and has 2 awesome fur babies, Gumball & Pretzel Kisses. She is devoted to family faith and Fendi!