Dental Staff
Dentist in Fletcher, NC
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Hayley DeWalder - Dentist
Dr. Hayley has been practicing dentistry in the Asheville, Waynesville, and Hendersonville area since 2006. She and her husband, Justin, live in Fletcher with their 2 daughters. Dr. Hayley received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology (2001) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (2005) degrees from West Virginia University. She also completed a one-year residency for general dentistry at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, West Virginia where she treated children and adults in both an office setting and hospital sedation cases. She has a gentle approach to help even the most anxious patients. Her compassion and understanding will help assure as pleasant a dental experience as possible
Melody B. Worley - Patient Care Coordinator
Melody has been a part of Fletcher Family Dentistry for over eight years. As patient coordinator she greets existing patients and welcomes new ones, ensuring that you feel like part of our family. She is always happy to help in any way she can. Being a native of Henderson County she loves where she lives and family is most important to her.
Where were you born? Hendersonville, NC
Where did you grow up? Tuxedo, NC
What was your favorite TV show as a child? Gilligans Island
Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Yes - Fisher Price school house.
Do you prefer cats or dogs? Dogs
Peach or blackberry cobbler? Peach
Where would you like to retire? Anywhere warm and sunny!
If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Machete, tarp, and duct tape.
Benjamin Buchanan - Office Manager
Benjamin joined Fletcher Family Dentistry in the spring of 2014. He joins our team with over 6 years of dental experience including front desk and is a certified x-ray technician. He graduated from UNCA with a BS in Biology. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, gardening and the outdoors. He will make sure that your experience as a patient is everything you expect from your family here at Fletcher Family Dentistry.
Where were you born? Warm Springs, GA
Where did you grow up? Sylva, NC
What was your favorite TV show as a child? Scooby Doo
Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Legos
Do you prefer cats or dogs? Both
Peach or blackberry cobbler? Peach cobbler
Where would you like to retire? Mountains
If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Duct tape, floss, twinkies.
Jo Sexton, RDH - Dental Hygienist
Jo received both her Dental Assisting degree (2004) and Dental Hygiene degree (2006) from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. She has worked in the dental field for fifteen years. A large and important part of the care she provides is patient education and preventive home care. Jo is a native of Henderson County. She and her husband, Tim, have two sons. They enjoy family time and keeping up with their sons' activities.
Where were you born? Fletcher, NC
Where did you grow up? Hendersonville, NC
What was your favorite TV show as a child? The Goonies
Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Baby Doll
Do you prefer cats or dogs? Dogs
Peach or blackberry cobbler? Peach
Where would you like to retire? Beach
If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Chocolate, Revlon Lip Conditioner, Potatoes
Tracey Fisher, RDH - Dental Hygienist
Tracey graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1993. She has over twenty years of experience cleaning teeth and always tries to give good advice to keep patients updated on methods of oral hygiene or offer suggestions for things to do at home to maintain good oral health. Tracey was born and raised in Henderson County. She and her husband, Greg, stay very busy with their two children and all of their sports activities.
Where were you born? Hendersonville, NC
Where did you grow up? Mills River, NC
What was your favorite TV show as a child? The Love Boat
Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Cabbage Patch Doll
Do you prefer cats or dogs? Dogs
Peach or blackberry cobbler? Blackberry (with ice cream!)
Where would you like to retire? Lake with mountains
If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Floss, light/lantern, blanket
Julia Johnson, CDA II - Dental Assistant
Julia graduated from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in 2009, where she received her degree as a Certified Dental Assistant. She enjoys working in dentistry and supporting the dental team. Julia will go out of her way to make sure patients are comfortable. She is a native of Rutherford County. She and her husband, Wesley enjoy spending time with their adorable little boy. Also, they enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Where were you born? Rutherfordton County
Where did you grow up? Forest City
What was your favorite TV show as a child? The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Nintendo
Do you prefer cats or dogs? Dogs
Peach or blackberry cobbler? Peach
Where would you like to retire? Somewhere that's always warm and near the water
If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Matches, floss, and a blanket.
Samantha Boyer - DA I - Dental Assistant
Samantha "Sammie" joined our team in 2017, she is a certified x-ray technician. She enjoys working in dentistry and helping out where she is needed. Sammie will always make sure the patient is comfortable and happy. She lives in Gerton, NC where she enjoys spending time with family, freinds, and dogs. She enjoys hiking, fishing and camping in the great outdoors.
Where were you born? Gainesville, FL
Where did you grow up? Seaside Heights- New Jersery
What was your favorite TV show as a child? Dinosaurs
Did you have a favorite toy as a child? Bicycle
Do you prefer cats or dogs? Dogs
Peach or blackberry cobbler? Blackberry
Where would you like to retire? By the lake in the mountains
If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring? Fire Starter, floss, machete