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Meet Your Expert Dentist Team in Midlothian, VA

Chris Wolberg

DDS - Dentist

Dr. Chris Wolberg is an expert dentist in Midlothian, VA. He believes in the power of education and providing each patient with the information they need to make decisions about their oral health. He is passionate about giving options and focuses on personalized care. Education: Virginia Tech - biochemistry, chemistry and horticulture degree GO HOKIES! Virginia Commonwealth - DDS

Fun Fact: Eagle Scout and speaks Spanish!

Emily

RDH - Hygienist

Fun Fact: Before becoming a dental hygienist, Emily worked as a bench chemist!

Jayne

Financial Coordinator

Fun Fact: Grew up in VA Beach and enjoys going there for her favorite Mexican restaurant La Herradura!

Hannah

Assistant

Fun Fact: Has lived in New York City and speaks Korean!

Kathryn

Scheduling Coordinator

Fun Fact: Loves to run and favorite time to run is in the hottest part of the day!

Emily M.

Assistant

Fun Fact: was almost on America's Next Top Model!

Joslyn

RDH - Hygienist

Fun Fact: Wants to own a Christmas Tree farm one day and serve hot cocoa!

Maha

Assistant

Fun Fact: Loves Cheesecake and eating at Cheesecake Factory! Loves to travel home to Egypt when she can!

Stephanie

RDH - Hygienist

Fun Fact: Loves Dairy Queen ice cream! Fav blizzard - S'mores or M&M!

Dr. Chris Wolberg

Chris Wolberg

DDS - Dentist

Dr. Chris Wolberg is a 2016 graduate of VCU Dental School. He attended a one-year hospital residency in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he learned various skills to expand his abilities. He is able to perform most extractions and root canals that his patients may need. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry but is especially passionate about the health of his patient’s gums and bones. He and his wife, Joslyn, have a goldendoodle named Della. They enjoy being at the river, beach, or mountains – and enjoy all that Richmond has to offer. A native of Alexandria, Virginia, and a graduate of Virginia Tech, Chris has always called Virginia home.

Stephanie

Stephanie Moody

RDH - Hygienist

Stephanie was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She attended Old Dominion University and received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2005. Stephanie joined Dr. Mera and team in 2006 and strives to make each and every patient have a welcoming, educational, and pleasant dental experience. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Kim Tennison

Hygienist

Kimberly graduated from Western Kentucky University (Dental Hygiene, BS). She received her license to practice in Virginia in 1995. Kimberly was born and raised in South Korea and is very passionate about the importance of dental hygiene in patient care. She strongly believes that it is a first step in our overall health and well-being and her responsibility to not only provide treatment but also to educate her patients on the importance of self-care. Actively involved in her local church, as well as many social programs; including Feeding the Homeless in Monroe Park and CARITAS. I believe it is important to give back to our local community. In her spare time, Kimberly enjoys gardening and walking. Kimberly is married and the mother of two beautiful children.

Angel Gray

Assistant

Maha Farouk

Assistant

Angel Smith

Assistant

Janye

Financial Coordinator

Dr. Vera Tarasidis

Vera Tarasidis

DDS - Dentist

Dr. Tarasidis grew up in Radford, Virginia. After graduating from the University of Richmond, she attended the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry where she earned her DDS degree in 1987. Dr. Tarasidis also attended the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery where she earned her Certificate in Advanced General Dentistry in 1988. She loved the Richmond area and returned to Midlothian, Virginia, where she has enjoyed serving her patients and their dental needs ever since. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Southside Dental Society, and the American Association of Women Dentists. She and her husband, Scott, have three sons, who attended Midlothian High School and are pursuing college and graduate studies. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Tarasidis enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, and ultimately spending time with her family, including long walks with the family dog, Ajax.

Sheena

Sheena MacKenzie

Scheduling Coordinator

Sheena is the first friendly face you will see upon entering our office! A native of Scotland, Sheena joined Dr. Mera’s office in 2005. She considers her work at our office her “perfect job” because she loves to meet and chat with people. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, especially her three grandsons! Sheena also enjoys traveling and trying out new recipes on the family. Our patients love to linger at our front desk to listen to Sheena’s accent!

Ana

Ana Guerrero

Insurance Liason

Born in Puerto Rico and having lived in Richmond for 34 years, Ana is fluent in English and Spanish and has worked at our office for 17 years. Ana is married to Joe Guerrero, and they have one daughter, Elisa. After retiring as a medical technologist from the Veterans Administration in Louisville, Kentucky, she was introduced to the art of Porcelain Painting, which she has enjoyed as a student and later as a teacher. Ana enjoys spending time with family and friends, is active in her church, enjoys traveling, watching football, and watching and attending baseball games.

Joslyn Wolberg

RDH - Hygienist

Janye Langille

Financial Coordinator