Our Staff at Vero Beach Dental Care

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All our professionals at Vero Beach Dental Care maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest standards in dentistry.

Susan, Business Manager

The loveliest business manager there ever was, Susan hails from Whitesville, West Virginia. Susan has been with Vero Beach Dental Care since its birth, welcoming new patients and ensuring every patient is made to feel right at home.

Susan coordinates all insurance processing and assists patients in making financial arrangements for their dental treatment. Her compassion and bubbly personality help to make any paperwork as painless as the dentistry performed at Vero Beach Dental Care.

Abi, Office Manager

Bio coming soon…

Riki, Front Desk

Riki was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She moved to Florida in 2017 and lives in Sebastian with her husband, daughter and fur child, Apollo.

She loves the chaotic, busy softball life with her family and travels most weekends for it. If time ever allows, they are on their boat or at the beach soaking up the sun and sand. Riki has been working in the dental field since 2008. She truly enjoys what she does and is passionate about making your experience at VBDC as smooth as possible.

Taylor, Dental Hygienist

Taylor was born and raised in Melbourne Fl. She now is a proud resident of Vero Beach and is happy to call this beautiful city her home. Taylor graduated with her associates in arts at Eastern Florida state college in 2017. Going onto further her education at Indian River State College she earned her Dental Hygiene degree in May 2022. You will find that she is compassionate, able to put her patients at ease and ensures a positive dental experience. Taylor loves her career as a dental hygienist, being able to contribute to the oral and systemic health of all her patients.

Outside of work, Taylor loves to spend time with her family, friends, and fur baby outdoors; whether that be boating, sunbathing at the beach, or grabbing something to eat down by the river.

Lini, Dental Hygienist

Jacqueline ‘Lini’ was born in Vero Beach, and raised in Central Florida. Lini has been working in the dental field since 2013 and joined the team at VBDC in March 2025. She attended Santa Fe College in Gainsville, Florida, where she acquired her Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. Lini has many years of experience in Periodontal, General and Pediatric Dental Practice. She is committed to helping patients feel comfortable nad providing her knowledge and gentle skills to ensure her patients meet all their dental needs.

In her free time, she enjoys adventuring with her husband and three children.

Melissa, C.D.A.

Melissa was born in Massachusetts, but has lived in Florida since 1974. She resides in Ft. Pierce with her husband. They have two grown children and a new grandson. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Melissa earned her dental assisting certification at IRSC in 2003. She takes great pride in assisting Dr. Morgan and caring for our patients at Vero Beach Dental Care!

Ariana, C.D.A.

Ariana was born and raised here in Vero Beach. She earned her dental assisting certification at the Dental Assisting Academy of the Palm Beaches in 2022. She joined the VBDC team in May 2024. She appreciates the smaller town life.

One of her favorite things about Vero are the sunrises and sunsets, they are so beautiful. She enjoys trying new foods and spending time with her family.

Louis Clay, Office Mascot

Louis Clay joined the team in June 2017 and now gets to share the role as the meeter and greeter to all patients at Vero Beach Dental Care.

Louis will always greet patients with a smile and a tail wag and he will never turn down treats or a tummy rub!

When he is not at the office he enjoys long walks outside, chasing the ducks in his backyard and playing fetch with his favorite hedgehog toy!

Vero Beach Dental Care

1515 Indian River Blvd.
Ste. A140
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Office Hours

Mon
8:30am – 5:00pm
Tue
8:30am – 5:00pm
Wed
8:30am – 5:00pm
Thu
8:30am – 5:00pm
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