Meet Our Team
DR. MATTHEW DEVANEY &
DR. SCOTT VINES
Matt DeVaney, D.D.S.
Dr. Matt DeVaney was raised in Northern Guilford county and graduated from NW High School. He received his BS in Business from Wake Forest University before attending and graduating from UNC School of Dentistry in 1999.
Dr. DeVaney opened the doors of Oak Ridge Dentistry in 2001. His focus has remained providing the highest level of quality clinical treatment and service to the patients of DeVaney Dentistry while participating in the most challenging continuing education available.
His commitment to education and cosmetic dentistry was recognized when he was invited to be a visiting faculty member of the Spear Institute, ranked the #1 provider of advanced dental education by dentists. This honor is exclusive to Dr. DeVaney in the Triad area. Dr. DeVaney completed 216 hours of implant surgery training in 2013 at Triangle Dental Institute and is now a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also certified by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners to administer IV and oral conscious sedation and is a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS).
Dr. DeVaney utilizes a team of the best periodontist, orthodontist, oral surgeon and plastic surgeons in the Triad area to achieve maximum results. From a deficient chin to a gummy smile to undersized lips, your complex case can be resolved with fabulous results.
In his free time, Dr. DeVaney spends time with his children: Alexis, Chase, Chloe and Grant. He also enjoys a little physical conditioning, coaching his son’s football team, spending time in the NC Mountains and on his small farm in Stokes County.
Scott Vines, D.D.S.
Dr. Scott Vines earned his dental degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry and then completed a two-year General Practice Residency at the University of Texas Medical Center in Houston. Dr. Vines has been in private practice since 1998 until he recently joined Dr. DeVaney.
He is the type of person that upholds the professional ideals of quality care and has an intense concern for the welfare of his patients. Dr. Vines over the last twenty-one years has served on various committees and councils for both the State Dental Society as well as local Societies. He served on the Board of Trustees for the North Carolina Dental Society for eight years and was the Annual Session Chair in 2015.
He has been the President of both the Third District and the Rockingham County Dental Societies. He is a former board member of the University of North Carolina Dental Alumni Association Board of Directors. Before and while in dental school he was active in scientific research and has co-authored over 20 abstracts and papers. He is a member of the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry and the Federation of Special Care. He has Fellowships in the American Association of Hospital Dentist, the International College of Dentist and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
In our local community, Dr. Vines currently is the Chair of the Annie Penn Hospital Advisory Board. He served nine years on the Rockingham County Board of Health, he has volunteered monthly over the last twenty years at the Rockingham County Free Clinic. He has been the local coordinator for six NC Dental Society’s Mission of Mercy projects which provides free dental care to the adult undeserved population of our state. He and his staff have volunteered with the Give Kids a Smile program each year since 1998 and he also volunteered yearly for sixteen years with the Christina’s Smile mobile dental van.
Dr. Vines is married to Dr. Tiffany L. Roberson, a general dentist and former classmate. They have two wonderful sons, Connor and Brayden. He is the Scoutmaster at a local Boy Scout Troop, and has coached recreation soccer for the past five years.
Meet Our Team
Julie Huskinson, RDH
Office Manager / Dental Hygienist
Julie and Dr. DeVaney have worked together since 2003 and she started her career in Canada over 30 years ago as a dental hygienist. Her current role at DeVaney Dentistry is front office manager and dental hygienist. Julie is married to Rick and has two children, and three grandchildren.
Cady Finley
Dental Assistant
Cady joined DeVaney Dentistry in 2021 and has been working as a dental assistant for 12 years. She graduated from Guilford Technical Community College in 2010. Cady also received her phlebotomy certification in October 2021 and ACLS Certification in March 2022. She really cares for her patients and likes building relationships with them, watching them achieve their best oral health while creating a comfortable experience. Cady has two daughters, Madison and Rilynn and one cat named Shelby. She loves the beach and spending time with family and friends.
Brooke Moore, CDA
Dental Assistant
Brooke has been a dental assistant for 27 years, in 7 different states! She earned her RDA certification in 1996 from California, her EFDA in 2005 in Colorado, and most recently her CDA from 2021 in North Carolina, as well as her ACLS certification in March 2022. She returned to her hometown of High Point and joined DeVaney Dentistry in August 2021. Brooke is a commercial pilot and flew dental missions for Doctors without Borders, as well as helping establish the first dental clinic for members of the Boys & Girls Club in Corvallis, Oregon. She also helped establish the Smile Alliance Clinic in Kiev, Ukraine. Brooke enjoys scuba diving, hiking, kayaking and adventures, and she also teaches yoga at Humbled Warriors.
Kim Smith
Insurance Coordinator
Kim currently lives in Siler City, NC with her son, Wrenn. She has been with DeVaney Dentistry for a year and a half, but has over 25 years experience in the dental field. Her focus has been insurance for the majority of that time. Kim enjoys traveling with her son, reading, spending time with family and naps.
Michelle Phillips, RDH
Marketing / Dental Hygienist / Accounting
Michelle has been a dental hygienist for 20 years, and has spent 10 of those years at DeVaney Dentistry. Her current role is more administrative with minimal time performing dental hygiene. Michelle lives in Level Cross with her husband and daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to watch her daughter play volleyball, and enjoying all of her animals!
Shasta Darrow
Concierge of the Office
Shasta has been with DeVaney Dentistry going on five years now, however Shasta has been in the dental field for 25 years. Yes, 25 years! She started her career in assisting, and halfway through moved to the position of “concierge of the office”. Shasta is a Native Texan, however lived in Florida for 16 years before moving to North Carolina about five years ago. Shasta has a beautiful daughter Kourtney, and her husband of 20 yrs, Joe. During Shasta’s free time, she and her family enjoy camping and going to the coast for fishing.
Tina Hewitt
Treatment Coordinator / Brassfield Office Manager
Tina started her dental career as a dental assistant in 2008. She has been with DeVaney Dentistry for years. Her ultimate goal is to ensure our patients have the best experience and get the care they need and deserve. Tina lives in Greensboro with her wonderful husband, her beautiful daughter, four dogs and two cats. They love to chase waterfalls and camp every chance they get!
Vickie Griffin
Scheduling Coordinator
Vickie joined DeVaney Dentistry in September 2021. Her dental career began as a Certified Dental Assistant and spans over 30 years. Vickie lives in Mayodan with her husband, son and their two dogs, Halle and Jack. Outside of work, you may find her in some gym watching her son play basketball.
Susan Edwards
Patient Care Coordinator
Susan grew up in Bladen county and currently resides in Kernersville with her husband and their two boys, Nathan and Mason. Susan received her dental assistant certificate in 2009 and joined DeVaney Dentistry in 2021. While Susan is a dental assistant, she found her true passion up front as one of our Patient Care Coordinators. In her off time she enjoys spending time with family and exploring the outdoors.
Maria Swift, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Maria Swift is one of the Registered Dental Hygienists at DeVaney Dentistry. She began her career in dentistry in 1987 as an oral surgeon’s assistant. She went back to school and has been practicing as a dental hygienist since 1994, and has been with DeVaney Dentistry for 12 years. Maria is married to Bob Swift and blessed with 2 sons, both out of the house pursuing their own careers. When not busy visiting families, Maria likes to cook for her husband, work outside in her yard or just enjoy a nice walk with her dog Cooper at the park.
Kelly Marshall, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Kelly grew up in Summerfield, NC. She has been in dental hygiene for 12 years and worked for DeVaney Dentistry for the past 2 years. She and her husband and two children now reside in Stokesdale, NC. Kelly loves serving her local community and taking care of our wonderful patients. She loves spending time with family and friends!
Elizabeth Riley, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Liz graduated from the University of Maryland Dental School in 2002 and has been a hygienist for 20 years. She joined DeVaney Dentistry in December 2021. Liz is passionate about providing optimal care to her patients while educating them on their oral health and how it is related to their overall health. Sheis married and they have three wonderful children and two dogs. When not working, Liz enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Amanda Dunkelberger, CDA
Dental Assistant
Amanda is one of our certified dental assistants who is also certified for IV sedation and phlebotomy. You are most likely to see her caring for patients during their IV sedation appointments. Amanda has a broad spectrum of skills but especially enjoys walking our anxious patients through fixing their dental needs through the sedation process. Whether it’s a simple filling or major surgery like a sinus lift, Amanda will help guide you through the process that works best for your needs. She has been in dentistry for 13 years and the last 6 years she’s been with DeVaney Dentistry. Amanda is local to Kernersville where she lives with her husband John and their two children. When Amanda is outside the office, you will find her spending time with her family outdoors. They like escaping on the weekends to Lake Hickory and enjoying the water and fishing.