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.
Dr. Ross Fahey
Oral Surgeon
Meet Dr. Ross H. Fahey, who joined us in January of 2021!
Dr. Fahey graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 2014 and completed a four-year residency at Tufts University in Boston in 2018, specializing as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
When it comes to patient care, Dr. Fahey is committed to a high standard of quality surgical care with an emphasis on comfort, attention to detail, and safety. His clinical interests include third molar (wisdom tooth) surgery, implant surgery, minor and major bone grafting, pediatric oral surgery, and IV sedation.
Dr. Fahey and his wife, Daisy, most enjoy spending time with each other, their rescue dog Nessie, and with family in Tennessee and North Carolina. They are so excited to now call Middle Tennessee their home.
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, and then there is Peanut. Teresa is passionate about doing all she can to make our patients feel confident and comfortable receiving excellent patient care.
Ronda
Financial Operations Manager
Ronda has been married to Dr. Spivey since 1990 and has been helping out with the practice in various ways since 2003. Her current role as Financial Operations Manager began in 2020. 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.
Laura
Patient Care Coordinator
Laura was born and raised in the Murfreesboro area and joined our team in 2013. She has 2 beautiful daughters and a goldendoodle. She enjoys playing with her daughters, spending time with family and friends, being outdoors and shopping. She considers herself extremely blessed to be a part of a team that strives to make individuals smile.
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 kids 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
Hannah
Public Relations Coordinator
Hannah was born and raised in Murfreesboro. She went to MTSU and graduated in 2015 with a degree in Organizational Communication. She met her husband at MTSU and they now live in Franklin, TN. They have a Weimaraner named Izzy! Hannah loves being involved with her church, traveling, shopping, being active, makeup, and is also passionate about volunteering her time with a local non-profit. She joined our team in November 2019 and enjoys working with both our team at Murfreesboro Oral Surgery & Implant Center, as well as all of our referring offices across Middle TN! She is grateful to be a part of a team that strives to make individuals more confident in their smile.
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
Surgical Assistant
Amy joined the Murfreesboro Oral Surgery and Implant Center team in 2007. 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.
McKenzie
Surgical Assistant
McKenzie joined our team in 2016 as an experienced surgical assistant. She earned her Registered Dental Assistant certification from Remington College in 2010. Kenzie enjoys making her patients feel comfortable and at ease when anxious. Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys, and their sweet pups!
Bethany
Surgical Assistant
Bethany joined our team in 2020 as an experienced surgical assistant. She received her Registered Dental Assistant Certification at Remington College in 2018. Bethany has two beautiful daughters. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Some of her hobbies include staying active, shopping and crafting. Bethany has a passion for her patients and helps them feel relaxed and at ease while receiving care.