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Our Assistants

Melissa Warren, CDA

Bremen Location

Melissa Warren, CDA 

Meet Melissa Warren, a dedicated dental assistant at West Georgia Family Dentistry since 2015.  With passion for dental care, she takes pride in assisting Dr. Rider and ensuring patients receive top-notch treatment.  Melissa's expertise includes dental radiology and expanded duties, making her an invaluable member of the team.  Beyond the dental world, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, exploring new cuisines and spending time with her family and friends.

Kamea Russell

Douglasville Location

Kamea Russell , CDA

Kamea joined our team in July 2023 after graduating from West Georgia Technical College; where she received her certificate in dental radiology and expanded duties for dental assisting.  She is excited to be part of our team, and she enjoys assisting Dr. Leithner. Kamea is very enthusiastic about contributing to a positive patient experience and ensuring the smooth operation of our dental office. 

Kamea lives in Douglasville with her grandparents and her daughter.  When Kamea isn't at work she enjoys going for walks, spending time outside, cheering on the Atlanta Falcons, going out to eat, trying new foods and spending time with her friends and family.

Maddie Majors

Douglasville Location

Maddie Majors, CDA 

Maddie joined our team in August of 2022.  She is the lead assistant for Dr. Prior, and she is certified in dental radiology and expanded duties for dental assisting.  Maddie loves helping patients understand their treatment and is always finding ways to help put her patients at ease and feel more confident about their smiles.

Outside of work Maddie enjoys volunteering at her church, being outdoors and spending time with her friends and family.

Addy Parker

Douglasville Location

Addy Parker , CDA 

Addy started with West Georgia Family Dentistry in October of 2022.  Addy enjoys being the lead assistant for Dr. Leithner.  Wanting to follow in her grandmother's footsteps, she graduated from West Georgia Technical College in July of 2022 and became certified in dental radiology and expanded duties for dental assisting.  She finds joy in having a direct positive impact on people's lives, helping them improve their health and feel better about their smiles. 

Addy grew up in Paulding County and currently lives in Villa Rica with her grandmother.  In her free time, she enjoys taking her dog for long walks, traveling, spending time with her friends and family and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs.  Go Dawgs!!

Shelby Harvey

Bremen Location

Shelby Harvey, CDA 

Shelby started with West Georgia Family Dentistry in 2023 and couldn't be more excited to join the team.  She enjoys getting to know and help our patients in any way she can. Shelby married her husband, Darrin, in March of 2023.  She spends most of her free time on the lake with her husband and fur babies.  When she isn't on the water, she loves spending time with family and friends.  She also enjoys traveling, going to breweries and attending concerts.