Our Team Is The Heart of Smoky Mountain Dentistry
Meet Our Smile Squad
Our family of dental professionals is committed to providing top-notch dental care to patients in Waynesville, NC, and the surrounding areas. With deep roots dating back to 1976, we take pride in serving our community with a warm and neighborly approach, ensuring that every individual who walks through our doors feels valued and cared for. At Smoky Mountain Dentistry, you’re not just a patient; you’re family.

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Our Doctors

Dr. Elizabeth Ferguson
Dr. Elizabeth Ferguson was born and raised in Waynesville. She graduated from Tuscola High School. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she excelled in Art and Biology. After graduating with a degree in Biology, she worked at Duke University in genetic research before entering Dental School at UNC. While at UNC, Dr. Ferguson gained experience in all aspects of dentistry but excelled in cosmetic dentistry and prosthodontics.
While pursuing her dental degree at UNC, she met her future husband, Dr. Jed Lambert. They moved back to Waynesville and joined the practice of Dr. Milas Ferguson, making Smoky Mountain Dentistry a family affair.
Dr. Elizabeth Ferguson enjoys the outdoors, hiking and traveling. Her free time is spent on ‘Fergerbert Farm’, where she and her husband care for their collection of animals; 6 alpaca, 1 llama, 5 goats, 1 cow, 2 dogs and 2 cats! She too, like the rest of her family, is a huge Tar Heel fan!

Dr. Jed Lambert
While at UNC, Dr. Lambert gained experience in all aspects of dentistry, but excelled in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. He completes over 40 hours of continuing education annually, specifically in the areas of Implant Dentistry and CAD CAM Dentistry (same day crowns). Dr. Lambert is currently an adjunct faculty at the East Carolina School of Dentistry. He is a member of the Western North Carolina Dental Society, the First District Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Lambert enjoys the outdoors and along with Elizabeth, likes to spend time hiking and traveling. In his free time, you can find Jed on ‘Fergerbert Farm’ taking care of his many animals.

Dr. Charles Page

Dr. Caitlin Mehaffey

Dr. Jacqueline "Jackie" Velez
Her commitment to high-quality dentistry was evident when she received The Clinical Excellence Award in her graduating dental school class. This dedication to her craft stems from early experience in high school. Her interest in dentistry began with the completion of a dental assisting program at a vocational high school, where she was exposed to patient care, sparking her desire to make a difference in others’ lives through improved oral health. Patient-centered care has since been a hallmark in her clinical practice.
Dr. Jackie has crafted a professional career that inspires others. Dr. Jackie practices dentistry with heart, developing meaningful relationships with patients to personalize their care. Dr. Jackie is energized by the restorative aspects of dentistry and the puzzle solving aspects that exist with each case, bringing innovative solutions.
When she’s not practicing dentistry, Dr. Jackie prioritizes quality time with her family, immersing herself in nature, and looking for new adventures. Alongside her husband and energetic three-year-old daughter, she delights in North Carolina’s scenic hiking trails and uncovering new experiences together.
Our Hygienists

Amy Postell
Amy is a native of the Great Smoky Mountains. She is from Robbinsville, N.C., where she resides with her husband and two children. She graduated from Robbinsville High School in 1994. Amy continued her education at AB Tech in Asheville and graduated in 1997 with an associate degree in Applied science, and Dental Hygiene. She has 20 years of experience and joined our Smoky Mountain Dentistry team in 2008. In her free time, she simply enjoys life, family, and friends!

Miranda Ross Arrington

Donna Villazon

Christie Layman
I grew up in Waynesville and attended Tuscola High School. I graduated from Dental Hygiene School at Asheville-Buncombe Community College in 1992. I have been fortunate to practice dental hygiene in Haywood County for over 28 Years. I am grateful to be a part of the amazing team at Smoky Mountain Dentistry. Christie now resides in Clyde with her son, Walker, and fiancé, Rob.
And she is of course yet another Tae Heel fan at Smoky Mountain Dentistry!

Brittany Henson
Brittany is a native of Haywood County. She graduated from Pisgah High School. She then went to AB Tech where she received a certificate in Dental Assisting and then a Degree in Applied Science Dental Hygiene. Brittany spent several clinical rotations at Smoky Mountain Dentistry and was able to become a hygienist here in 2015 after graduation.
Brittany and her husband Noah have one little boy named Callahan. They enjoy farming and raising show goats. They have around 60 goats and one Australian Sheppard named Zip. In her spare time, Brittany enjoys traveling, crafting, horseback riding, singing, and helping with the youth group at their church.

Caroline Phillips
Caroline is one of our fabulous hygienists born and raised right here in Haywood County. She studied Dental Assisting at AB-Tech and loved the dental field so much she went back and continued her studies in Dental Hygiene finishing with her associate degree and continuing to receive her bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene at East Tennessee State University. When Caroline isn’t taking care of her patients and educating them on ways to obtain great oral health she is spending time with her large extended family, hiking the beautiful mountains of WNC, camping, shopping, or gardening! With 9+ years of experience in the dental field, Caroline is a jack of all trades. She says that she loves to be a part of the SMD team because she gets the opportunity to provide oral health for the people in her community. It makes her relationship with her patients more personal. Seeing someone she knows brightens her day!

Jordan Ruff
Jordan is native to Haywood County, where she still lives with her husband Noah, their little boy, Hank, and Hank’s pet cat, Kitty. Jordan brings 10 years of experience in the dental field, two of them working as an assistant and 8 as a hygienist. Jordan started her dental education with dental assistant as well and loves it so much she returned to AB Tech and continued her studies in dental hygiene. When Jordan isn’t behind the chair taking care of our patients smiles you can find her hanging with her family, camping at the lake, singing in her church’s worship band, or hanging outside. Jordan says she loves being a part of the SMD family because it “feels like home”.

Melanie Goolsby
Bio Coming Soon!
Our Dental Assistants

Ramona Vazquez
Ramona has been married for 34 years and has one daughter, 30, and two beautiful granddaughters, 4 years old and 9 months old. Several years ago Ramona and her husband relocated to Western North Carolina and now reside in Maggie Valley. They love living in the mountains and enjoy outdoor sports like hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and whitewater rafting. Ramona has been with Smoky Mountain Dentistry since 2008 and loves every minute of it!

Stefanie McClure

Hanna Fisher

Adriene Lindstrom
Although Adriene loves hiking and spending time outdoors in WNC, she loves to travel (especially to the beach) and spend time with friends and family.

Brooke Moore

Alex Proben

Lindsey Parris

Tiffany Harris
Tiffany joins us with 6 years of dental experience, receiving her x-ray certification from AB Tech in 2017. She has worked hard to learn the ins and outs of the dental world. Tiffany was born and raised here in Waynesville and still resides here with her husband, Gunnar, their baby girl, Kallie Rae, and their 2 fur babies, Stump and Ackley. When she’s not assisting Dr. Mehaffey with transforming smiles, you can find her spending time with her family, camping, traveling, being outside, and gardening.

Natalie Shuford

Becca Israel
Outside of greeting our patient families that she gets to help every day Becca loves to spend time outside traveling, hiking, and going on adventures with her family. Becca says her favorite part of working at Smoky Mountain Dentistry is helping our patients navigate the dental waters with ease and of course, working with her bestie- Emily.

Janet Villagomez

Zakarie Thompson
Our Front Office Team

Michelle Wolff Campbell – Office Manager

Emily Carpenter -Treatment Coordinator

Anita Sneed
In her spare time, Anita loves to spend time playing and snuggling with all her grandbabies. You will often catch her showing off their photos and exclaiming ‘Love those grandbabies!”. She also loves to ride motorcycles with her hubby, travels with her sister, and is active in their church. Anita says her favorite thing about working at Smoky Mountain Dentistry is taking care of our patient family and of course… the office puppies!

Gina Cogburn

Aubry Smathers
Bio Coming Soon!

Veronica Smith
Bio Coming Soon!
Hall of Fame

Dr. Milas Ferguson (Retired)
Dr. Ferguson misses his patients and friends, but his granddaughters and fishing are keeping him busy and out of trouble.

Patty Ferguson (Retired)

Dr. Rebecca Ferguson Duncan

Rhonda Schandevel (Retired)
I spend my time painting furniture, cleaning (there isn’t a surface in our home that has not been touched), working in our yard, cooking (which I have become quite accomplished at), and I’m learning how to sit down with Jeff and our sweet puppy Eleigh, and simply BE!
All in all, I’m just trying to keep my hands so busy that my heart will not hurt as bad!

Doris White Cathey (Retired)
P.S. I forgot to mention I’m also devoting one day a week to my little antique booth at Maddie’s on Main.