Meet Dr. Dill And His Team

Mark S. Dill, DDS/Owner

Dr. Garey received her B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee. She has practiced in Portland, OR and Nashville, TN before coming back home to Chattanooga. She is also the Director of Dental Services at Orange Grove Center for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Dr. Garey is committed to providing the best dental care for her patients in a caring and empathetic environment, with continuing education in the latest technologies and treatments.

Dr. Garey is very interested in mission dentistry. She has participated in many local free dental days, rural area medical clinics, and medical mission trips to Brazil and El Salvador

Derek Pickett, DDS

Was born and raised in the Chattanooga area. He went K-12 at CSAS and graduated in 2012 from University Of Tennessee Dental School. He is very passionate about helping people with their smiles and overall dental health.

When not in the office, Dr Pickett loves exploring, hiking, playing soccer and spending time with his wife and 3 wonderful children. 

Taylor Watson, DDS

Dr. Watson was born and raised in Athens, TN. 

He Graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental school.

He is passionate about providing excellent dentistry to improve patients oral health and helping patients achieve a healthier and more confident smile. 

Prior to dental school he graduated from Cumberland university with a BS in Biology and Biochemistry.

 In his free time he enjoys running, working out and being outdoors with his dog.

Brittany is our Financial Coordinator and Registered Dental Assistant and has been with us since March 2008. She received her certification in 2007 through the Chattanooga State Technical Community College dental assisting program. Brittany served as president of the Chattanooga State Dental Assisting Society, and served as a member of the American Dental Assistants Association. She is a Registered Dental Assistant through the State of Tennessee, receiving extra qualifications in dental radiology, nitrous oxide monitoring, and sealant certification.

Brittany and her husband, Andy, were married in May 2008 and both from the Chattanooga area. They enjoy spending time with their daughter, Kinsley, and their dogs, Zoe and Sadie. They are members of Bayside Baptist Church. Brittany also enjoys shopping, traveling, RV life, TN football, and spending time with family and friends.

Toria, COO/Registered Dental Assistant

Toria is our office COO and a Registered Dental Assistant. She has been with us since 2009. She received her certification through the Chattanooga College dental assisting program in 2009. She is a Registered Dental Assistant through the State of Tennessee. She received extra qualifications in dental radiology and nitrous oxide monitoring, and currently serves on the Chattanooga College Administrative Board. She is also a member of the American Dental Assisting Association. 

Toria and her husband, Gary, have been married since April 2006 and currently reside in Georgia. They enjoy spending time with their sons, Kyle and Aiden. Toria and her family are members of Salem Baptist Church. She also enjoys camping, Georgia football, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Kristen, Administrative Executive

Kristen is our administrative executive and has been with us since 2011. Kristen and her husband, Jamey, have been married since November 2000. Kristen and her family are members of Bayside Baptist Church. They have 2 children, Kaitlin and Dillon. Kristen enjoys traveling, sports, fitness, and spending time with family and friends.

Jami, Lead Hygienist

Destinee, Registered Dental Hygienist

Destinee graduated from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry in 2016. She then earned her Associate in Applied Science degree in dental hygiene from Chattanooga State Technical Community College in 2019. She is certified in administration and monitoring of nitrous oxide and administration of local anesthesia. 

Destinee began her career with us and is making a positive impact on our patients by improving their oral health while also creating a welcoming and comfortable environment.

Destinee and her husband, Ian, have been married since April of 2020. They have a 6-year-old boxer pup named Martini. In their spare time, they love working out, spending time with their friends, and visiting family in Nashville. 

Jen, Registered Dental Hygienist

Jen was born and raised in the chattanooga area. Jen and her husband Bryan have been married since 2017. They enjoy spending time with family and friends. She also loves UT football, Atlanta Braves, Crossfit, and live music. She began her dental career 11 years ago as a dental assistant. In 2013 she became a registered dental hygienist graduating from Chattanooga State with her associates degree in applied science.

Jen is certified in nitrous oxide and administration of local anesthesia.

Jen became a part of our team in January 2020. She enjoys educating and encouraging patients through their dental journey, while providing patients the experience of good oral hygiene and the feeling of a great smile. She loves getting to know her patients and building long-term relationship.

Jordan, Registered Dental Hygienist

Jordan began her dental career in 2016 as a dental assistant. After 2 years of assisting, she decided to go back to dental hygiene school. In 2019, Jordan earned her dental hygiene degree and has been a part of our team since October 2020.

Jordan enjoys getting to know her patients and educating them on their oral health! 

When Jordan is not in the office, she enjoys reading, hiking, walking her dog, Luke and spending time with her husband, Coty. 

Amy, Sterile Tech

Amy was born and raised in the Chattanooga area. Her and her husband have been married 20 years. Together they have 2 children and also have 2 wonderful and adventurous  grandchildren. Amy and her family enjoy spending time out on the water, traveling and especially having family time. She loves working here at Nooga Dentistry and helping out in any way that she can.

GiGi, Chair Side Assistant/Sterile Tech

Gurleatha aka GiGi, She is a registered dental assistant. Gigi graduated from Miller-Motte Technical college in 2019. Gigi has her qualifications in radiology, nitrous oxide, sealant placement, and nitrous oxide. Gigi has been with us since 2019 after graduating. She loves making people smile and helping out in any way that she can in all areas of the office. Gigi has a little boy and his name is Masen and a little girl named Cali. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Kirby, Lead Dental Assistant

Kirby is a Registered Dental Assistant through the state of Tennessee. She has been with us since April 2018. She attended Chattanooga State Community College and received her Associate of Applied Science in dental assisting. She is a registered dental assistant through the State of Tennessee and is also nationally certified with the Dental Assisting National Board. Kirby received extra qualifications in dental radiology, monitoring nitrous oxide, coronal polishing, and sealant placement and received her Expanded Functions from the University of Tennessee. 

Kirby enjoys spending time with friends and family, Alabama football, shopping, traveling, and playing slow pitch softball.

Sydney, Registered Dental Assistant/ Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Sydney Kinser is from the Chattanooga area. She has been a Registered Dental Assistant for several years. She is also certified in Dental Radiology and Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and also received her expanded functions from the University of Tennessee. She enjoys seeing patients' reactions after helping change their smile. She loves her dog paisley and also enjoys spending time with her family & friends. She especially loves being at the lake and is obsessed with anything cactus

Chloe, Lead Treatment Coordinator / Registered Dental Assistant

Chloe has been in the dental field for several years, she loves meeting and getting to know her patients and helping them with their smiles. She loves watching her boyfriend play baseball and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has one fur baby named Dixie, that she absolutely adores.

Chloe graduated from Chattanooga State with certifications in sealants, dental radiology, nitrous oxide, and coronal polishing.

Kyla, Registered Dental Assistant / Expanded Function Dental Assistant

Kyla was born and raised in Lafayette, Georgia. She attended Dalton state college for 2 years and studied at North Georgia School of Dental Assisting and graduated in 2018. She is certified in the State of Georgia and registered with the board of Tennessee for dental assisting. She is certified in dental radiology and received her expanded functions from the University of Tennessee. Kyla has worked in Chattanooga for 2 years and has been at Nooga Dentistry since April of 2021. She loves spending time with her family, and her brother is her best friend. She loves to grill and do anything outside, especially kayaking and hiking.