Meet Our Team

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• Deadra (Dee) Laxton - Dental Assistant
  Dee joined Dr. Vaughan’s practice in June of 2008. She has had two years’ experience in assisting prior to joining Dr. Vaughan’s practice. Dee is certified in the following: Dental assistant expanded duties, coronal polishing, is a certified Nitrous oxide monitor, CPR, and ACLS. She lives in Ronceverte with her husband Brian of 26yrs, they have 2 sons Josh and Sam and 2 grandsons. She loves spending time with family and friends, riding SXS, and watching the West Virginia Mountaineers play ball.

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• Kelly - Dental Assistant
  Kelly joined the Dr. Vaughan Family Dentistry team in June of 2024, bringing her compassionate care and experience to the office. Originally from Ronceverte, she has called Morgantown, WV, home for most of her adult life. Before joining our team, Kelly worked at Monongalia General Hospital in the specialized field of Compounding IV Chemotherapy, gaining invaluable experience in healthcare. Passionate about continuing her journey in the medical field, Kelly is on track to become a Registered Nurse upon graduating from nursing school in 2026.
  
  A lifelong animal lover, Kelly has a special place in her heart for dogs and enjoys spending time with them whenever she can. She’s also an avid outdoor enthusiast who loves to explore nature, whether that means hiking in the mountains or relaxing on the beach. Traveling is another one of Kelly’s passions, and she’s been fortunate enough to combine her love of adventure with service, participating in numerous mission trips. She has traveled to the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf (CCCD) in Jamaica and more recently to Puerto Rico with Praying Pelican Ministries, where she helped bring hope and support to communities in need.
  
  Family is at the heart of everything Kelly does, and she treasures the time spent with her niece and nephew, making memories that will last a lifetime. Whether she's exploring new places, helping others, or spending quality time with her loved ones, Kelly embraces the beauty of God's creation and the joy of giving back.

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• Sherri - Dental Assistant
  Sherri joined the Dr. Vaughan Family Dentistry team in February 2024, bringing her passion for service and warmth to the office every day. Outside of work, she’s deeply involved in her church community, where she finds inspiration and connection. When the warmer months arrive, you’ll find her elbow-deep in landscaping projects, transforming her garden into a beautiful retreat. In the colder months, she loves curling up with a good book and a hot cup of tea, savoring the peaceful moments. Sherri is also an avid home chef, constantly experimenting with new recipes and delighting in the art of creating decadent desserts. Above all, she cherishes spending quality time with her family, making memories and sharing laughter.

Front OfficeTeam:

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• Anna Olsen - Finance Manager
  Anna joined Dr. Vaughan's practice in February 2011 with one years previous dental experience. Anna comes to us from Carson City, Nevada. She has had an exciting career as a secretary. She worked for Department of Taxation, Department of vital statistics was the executive secretary with the Nevada emergency management homeland security. Anna her husband Dion were married in 1985 moved their family to Caldwell, WV from Nevada in August of 2009 and moved back to Carson City, NV in July 2014 for Dion's job. She has contined working for Dr. Vaughan's office from her home. They have 3 grown children 2 granddaughters, Krista, Dion, Tawnya the two granddaughters Brylee our newest addition Kynlee..Anna enjoys crafting, camping, gardening, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play, two labs Bodie and Bella spending her spare time with her family and friends.

Dental Hygiene Team Members:

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• Dina Agnone Vaughan, BSDH, MS-Registered Dental Hygienist
  Dina is the wife of Dr. Vaughan and has practiced with him since their marriage in 1997. She is originally from Rome, NY and moved to WV in 1994 to become an assistant professor in Dental Hygiene at WVU. She has an associate of science degree in dental hygiene from Broome Community College in Binghamton, NY, a bachelor's of science degree in Dental Hygiene from WVU and a Master's degree in Community Health Education from WVU. She certified in Nitrous Oxide monitoring, administration of local anesthetic and has her general supervision permit. Dina and Dr. Vaughan have two children, Kara who attends Greenbrier East High School and Evan who is a student at Eastern Greenbrier Middle School. Dina is a Basic Life Support CPR instructor and served on the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners from 1997-2007. She was initially appointed to the board by the Governor in 1997, and has fulfilled two consecutive five-year terms. Dina served as secretary of the board twice, and ended her 10-year service as President. She is the first female and the first dental hygienist to hold this position in the history of the Board. She also serves on 3 regional clinical boards-Northeast Regional Dental Board (NERB), Southern Regional Testing Agency (SRTA) and American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) where she is involved in the examining of dental hygiene students on regional boards. Dina is a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the American Association of Dental Examiners. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Her hobbies include golfing, crafts, cooking, bowling and watching football.

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• Crystal McClaughtery, RDH-Registered Dental Hygienist
  Crystal joined Dr. Vaughan's practice in June of 2006. She graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology with an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene in May, 2006. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and while in school she taught oral health education at Page Elementary. Crystal is originally from Beckley and currently lives in Summers County in the Sandstone area. She is married to Frankie and they have two sons one daughter, Coen, Frankie and Ava Elise. She enjoys the outdoors with her husband and kids. They like to fish and camp and spend time on trails four wheeler riding.

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• Kara Vaughan
  Kara is a student at Kent State University and is majoring in Fashion Design with minors in Art History and Marketing. She plans on pursuing a career in sustainable fashion and intends on bettering the planet through her work. She is the daughter of Dr. Joseph and Dina Vaughan and works at their dental practice over the summer. Kara enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, gardening, and spending time on the lake. Some of her other interests include drawing, embroidery, playing piano, painting, bible studies and fitness.