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Rachel Johnson — Rachel Johnson Dentistry in Murfreesboro, TN

Dr. Rachel Johnson, Dentist, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a huge LSU Tigers fan. Dr. Johnson completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Mississippi Medical School in Jackson, Mississippi. She has been practicing here in Murfreesboro, Tennessee since 2006 and is an active volunteer with Interfaith Dental. She completed her implant training with Dr. Michael McCracken at the Alabama Implant Education center in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Johnson and her husband are busy raising three young and very active boys. In her "spare" time, she enjoys all things outdoors and loves SEC football. Dr. Johnson is also a big fan of music and the arts.

Dr. Ashley Whetsell, Associate Dentist, is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a proud graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Following graduation, Dr. Whetsell completed a rigorous, oral surgery based general practice residency in Morgantown, West Virginia. Furthermore, she was trained by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics to administer dermal fillers and Botox for facial esthetics and orofacial pain. Dr. Whetsell married her dental school colleague and sweetheart, Kevin, Memorial Day Weekend 2018. They have two yappy, rescued Yorkshire terriers, Abu and Raksha. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Whetsell enjoys traveling, being active outside with her family, listening to the live music Tennessee has to offer, and attempting to cook her mother-in-law’s authentic Indian dishes. Dr. Whetsell is enthused to provide an exceptional patient experience with the ultimate goal to restore a comfortable, functional and beautiful smile for all the patients she treats in Murfreesboro.

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Front Office Staff

Samantha, Office Manager, joined our team in April 2017. She has been in the dental field since 2009 after earning her dental assistants certificate at Tennessee Technology Center. She enjoys helping patients understand and maximize their insurance benefits. When away from work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children.

Sara, Insurance Coordinator, Murfreesboro local who loves to serve others. In her free time she like to spend time with family/friends and volunteer at her local church in the nursery & the media team. She is excited to start a new journey at Dr. Johnson’s office where she’ll be happy to serve all patients with a smile and a warm welcome.

Our Hygenists and Dental Assistants

Devon — Rachel Johnson Dentistry in Murfreesboro, TN

Binita, dental hygienist since 2014, received her Bachelors in Science from ETSU in 2011. She resides in Smyrna currently, but grew up in Nashville since 1996. She enjoys spending time outdoors, being around family and friends, and traveling with her husband. Fun fact- she is Indian but was born in Africa.

Stefanie, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, is an alumni of Middle TN State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She received her associates degree in dental assisting from Daymar Institute and her expanded functions from The University of TN, Memphis. She is a native of Estill Springs TN, and currently resides in Rockvale TN with her husband and two children. She enjoys family time, being outdoors, running and playing golf.

Stefanie — Rachel Johnson Dentistry in Murfreesboro, TN

Christina has been a dental hygienist since 2015 and is certified to administer nitrous oxide and local anesthesia. She is a native to Tennessee and currently resides in Murfreesboro with her husband and two children. Her family enjoys traveling, Braves baseball, and all things Disney!

Kacey, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, has an Associate of Science Degree in Teaching from Motlow State Community College. She went on to pursue a career in dental assisting and graduated from Tennessee College of Applied Technologies in 2019. She received her expanded functions from the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 2021. She is originally from East TN and is currently living in Fosterville TN with her husband. She enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and volunteering in the children’s outreach ministry at her church.

Janelle, Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, is a Southern California native who made her home in Middle Tennessee in 2016. She has been in the dental field since 2010. When she is not at work Janelle enjoys attending concerts, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.