Our Dental Staff

Cheryl

Office Manager

Cheryl has been with Cloninger Dentistry since September 2001. She has worked both chairside and in the front office, and she enjoys doing both. She also holds a Radiation Certification from CPCC. Cheryl is always ready to lend a hand wherever needed to ensure the office runs smoothly and patients are well cared for.

She is married to Gary and has two grown children and five grandchildren: Heather and Jeremy Sapp (Cason and Ayla) and Bradley and Caitlin Morris (Lillie, Callum, and Esther Ann). In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, who are the light of her life!

Tonya

Front Desk

Tonya is one of our front desk receptionists. She has been in the dental profession since 2006. She moved to Cherryville in 2011 and began her career with Cloninger Dentistry. Tonya enjoys working with patients to ensure they are well taken care of. She is married to Randy and has three children and one grandchild, Kaitlyn, Hailey, Kemper and Carter. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping and crafting.

Kristel

Front Office

Kristel is one of our front office receptionists. She has over 25 years of experience in the medical and dental fields and has been with Cloninger Dentistry since 2019. Kristel enjoys making each patient’s visit as pleasant and welcoming as possible.

She is married to Brad and has two grown children, Brady and Matthew, and one grandson, Beckett (Brady and Kaylan). In her free time, she loves spending time with friends and family and watching baseball—especially when her boys are playing.

Kristin

Front Office

Kristin has been with Cloninger Dentistry since June 2024. She is an essential smiling face at our front desk. She has been in the dental field since 2017 and truly enjoys making sure each patient feels important an appreciated. She has a blended family with her husband troy. They have 3 grown children, Tucker, Emily and Kelly and 5 grandchildren, Aubrey, Paisley, Charley, Izabella and Aspen. In her free time, she enjoys camping, music festivals and spending time with family.

Kimberley

Dental Hygienist

Kimberley is a graduate of Cherryville High School. After graduating, she attended Central Piedmont Community College where she earned her dental assisting certification in 2001. After assisting for over 5 years, Kimberley decided to further her education in the dental profession. She attended Catawba Valley Community College where she earned her Associate degree in Dental Hygiene in 2007. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and educating them on the importance of their overall dental health. Kimberley is married and has two beautiful daughters, Kendall and Karsyn. She enjoys spending time with her family and any outdoor activities.

Jane

Dental Hygienist

Jane graduated from Catawba Valley Community College in 2002 with her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. She enjoys building a relationship with her patients to gain their trust for a more enjoyable dental visit. She has a blended family with her husband Daniel. They have four children. Joel, Alyss, Elena and Mark. During her free time she enjoys long hikes and being outdoors with her dog Luna.

Kim

Dental Assistant

Kimberly is a certified dental assistant. She has been working with Cloninger Dentistry since 2010. Kimberly enjoys helping all patients achieve happy, healthy smiles. She is married to Casey and has one son, Tucker. In her spare time, she loves fishing, swimming, hiking, working out and spending time with her family, friends, and her pets.

Shelby

Dental Assistant

Shelby is a registered dental assistant and has been working with Cloninger Dentistry since 2018. Shelby enjoys interacting with all patients. She is married to Joey and has one son, Owen. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, hiking and spending time with her family.

Brandy

Dental Assistant

Brandy is a certified dental assistant and has been with Cloninger Dentistry since 2020. Brandy enjoys working with patients. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her husband, Johnny and their family.

Tracy

Dental Assistant

Tracy joined our team in January of 2025. She has 3 years’ experience in the dental field. Her faith guides her in every aspect of her work, from providing compassionate care to her patients to maintaining a positive and uplifting environment for the team. Tracy has 3 grown children, Wesley, Jacob and Marissa and 1 grandson, Jasper. She is married to Scott and together they enjoy doing ministry outreach.

Ready to Experience the Cloninger Difference?

At Cloninger Dentistry, your smile is our top priority. Whether you’re new to Cherryville, a longtime patient, or simply looking for a dental office that treats you like family, we’re here to exceed your expectations.

Our Dental Staff

Cheryl

Office Manager

Tonya

Front Desk

Kristel

Front Office

Kristin

Front Office

Kimberley

Dental Hygienist

Jane

Dental Hygienist

Kim

Dental Assistant

Shelby

Dental Assistant

Brandy

Dental Assistant

Tracy

Dental Assistant

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