Meet the Team

Melissa is a certified dental assistant with 37 years of experience, including 20 years spent chairside assisting Dr. Dannelly. She now supports Dr. Dannelly and his patients in an administrative and financial capacity, coordinating patient insurance benefits and financing options.

A highly capable team member, Melissa also serves as our insurance administrator and office manager. While no longer directly involved in patient care, Melissa maintains her CPR certification and greets every patient with warmth, ensuring they feel comfortable. Her extensive knowledge of the dental office and the Easley community has made her an invaluable part of the Hi-Tech Family Dentistry team.

Melissa resides in Easley and enjoys spending time with her grandkids when she’s not in the office.

Keri is a certified dental assistant with 26 years of experience, including 7 years at Hi-Tech Family Dentistry. She graduated from the Greenville Technical College Dental Assisting Program in 2000 and holds both her X-ray and CPR certifications.

Known for her friendly and outgoing nature, Keri ensures that every patient feels well cared for. She lives in Easley with her husband and son and enjoys spending time with her family, participating in outdoor activities, and relaxing at the beach when she's not at the office.

Janet is a registered dental hygienist with 28 years of experience, 21 of which have been spent with the Hi-Tech Family Dentistry team. She has worked with Dr. Dannelly both as a certified dental assistant and a dental hygienist.

Janet graduated from Tri-County Technical College with a Dental Assisting degree in 1994. After working as a dental assistant for Dr. Dannelly, she returned to school to earn her Dental Hygiene Associate Degree, graduating with honors in 2007.

Janet is licensed in local infiltration anesthesia and holds certifications in CPR and nitrous oxide. As the lead hygienist at Hi-Tech Family Dentistry, Janet brings a smile to every patient she treats. She lives in Pumpkintown with her husband and two children, and enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as volunteering with her church.

Julia is a registered dental hygienist with 8 years of experience at Hi-Tech Family Dentistry. She earned her associate degree in Dental Hygiene from Greenville Technical College and holds certifications in nitrous oxide monitoring, infiltration anesthesia, and CPR.

Julia is a compassionate professional who provides the best possible care for each patient while ensuring a comfortable environment. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors.

Emily is a registered dental hygienist with 9 years of experience. She graduated from Greenville Technical College with an associate degree in Dental Hygiene in 2017 and holds certifications in nitrous oxide monitoring, CPR, and infiltration anesthesia.

Emily is a compassionate professional who educates her patients about their oral health. She lives in Anderson with her husband, daughter, son, and four dogs. In her free time, she enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends and cheering on the Clemson Tigers.

Kristi is a certified dental assistant with 26 years of chairside assisting experience, 16 of which have been spent with the Hi-Tech Family Dentistry team. She graduated from the Greenville Technical College Dental Assisting Program in 1998 and holds certifications in nitrous oxide and CPR.

Kristi is a friendly and outgoing professional who provides exceptional care to our patients. She lives in Easley with her husband and child. Outside of the office, Kristi enjoys singing in her church choir, part-time catering, and spending time with her family.

April is a certified dental assistant with 25 years of experience at Hi-Tech Family Dentistry. She graduated from the Tri-County Technical College Dental Assisting Program in 1995 and maintains certifications in nitrous oxide and CPR.

April is a personable and caring professional who ensures every patient feels welcome. She resides in Pickens with her husband and has two grown children and two granddaughters. In her free time, April enjoys spending time with family and friends and being outdoors.

Sherry brings 22 years of experience to the team. She earned her Dental Assisting degree from Tri-County Technical College in 2003 and later completed her Dental Hygiene Associate's degree at Greenville Technical College while working as an assistant. Sherry is certified in nitrous oxide sedation and CPR.

One of her favorite aspects of dentistry is building relationships with patients, meeting new people, and following their progress throughout her career.

Sherry is excited to be working in her hometown of Easley, where she was born and raised. Outside the office, she enjoys making memories with her two children, Ellie and Griffin, camping, spending time with family and friends, attending church events, and cruising.