CROSS CITY DENTAL - Key Persons
Hi! My name is Brandy Smith, and I'm the receptionist here at Cross City Dental. I have two children, ages 2 and 6, and in my spare time, I like to go hunting and fishing. I have always loved any activities that are outdoors. I am extremely excited to work here and am happy to help and answer any questions you may have. Please call or stop by the office anytime you need help! I look forward to welcoming you to our friendly practice!
After graduating from Dixie County High School in 1986, I began the dental assisting program at Santa Fe College just three weeks later. I received my dental assisting certification in 1987 and worked for 2 years while attending hygiene school in Sante Fe. I went on to complete my Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1989. Now, I have been in the dental profession for over 30 years, and I've loved every minute of it! The challenges are worth the reward of sharing in my patients' achievements and calming their fears. My patients are my family, and I treat all of them as such.
I have spent my life in Cross City, and I count it as a blessing that I get to work in my hometown. Dr. Novikov and the staff at Cross City Dental are simply the best! I still, even after 30 years, look forward to coming to work every day because I enjoy our well-organized and state-of-the-art practice.
When I'm away from the office, I like to mostly spend time with my family. My husband Jody and I have 3 beautiful daughters and a courageous son. They keep me very active with sports, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and going to the beach (which is my favorite place). We also like to stay very involved in our church.
I first joined Cross City Dental as a dental assistant in 2015, and after leaving the practice for a little time, I came back to become the office manager in 2017. When you come to visit us, I'll be one of the smiles you see as you come through the door! I'm truly passionate about people, and I enjoy the relationships I'm able to form with our patients as I help them navigate through their insurance benefits.
I was born in Virginia and moved to Dixie County when I was a young girl. I graduated from Dixie County High School in 2004 and set my roots in Horseshoe Beach to start a family and my career in dentistry. In 2011, I began working at Cross City Dental. I really enjoy the opportunity to educate our patients about proper oral homecare, and I also like seeing them filled with joy after they have a great experience with us.
At home, I like to spend most of my time with my fiancé, John, and my young son, Wyatt. I live on a ranch with a bunch of animals, but my horses are my favorite. One of my biggest goals in life is passing my love of the outdoors and animals onto my son. And, I just recently started a new hobby: gardening! My thumbs are already turning green!