Meet Our Staff

Crystal Hewitt – Office Manager

Crystal Hewitt has been in dentistry since 1998, starting out as a Dental Assistant then becoming an Administrator. She has been with Third Creek Dentistry since 2014 as their Office Manager & has taken her duties to heart. She feels that they have the best team & patients around. She is proud to be working with a great doctor that patients admire. Her enjoyment here comes from being a part of bringing back smiles to patients by explaining & discussing their treatment plans with them & finding convenient payment options for them. Her greatest blessings are her two children & three grandchildren.

Jennifer Pennington – Dental Hygienist

Jennifer is a registered dental hygienist who has worked with us at Third Creek Dentistry since May of 2015. She graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2013. She then decided to continue her education & graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene in 2016. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association & enjoys providing patients with the highest level of care. Jennifer is extremely proficient at digital x-rays, gum disease therapy & preventive dental hygiene. She enjoys educating the public on the importance of good oral health in conjunction with their overall health. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys running, reading & spending time with her family & two dogs.

Megan Moore – Dental Hygienist

Megan joined the Third Creek Dentistry team in January 2018. She graduated in 2000 from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in dental hygiene. As a registered dental hygienist, she enjoys building relationships & educating patients about the value of maintaining oral health. Megan’s passion is shared by her sister, who is a dentist in Pennsylvania, & their mother, who also has a background in dentistry. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons & two dogs at the baseball field.

Ashley Furr – Front Desk

Ashley joined the practice in June, 2012, and has been in dentistry for over 12 years. Although she is trained & qualified as a dental assistant, Ashley prefers to assist patients at the front desk. Her training as a dental assistant allows her to clearly explain treatment plans & answer patients’ questions. She is always available to assist with insurance concerns & scheduling appointments. Her down-to-earth personality & friendly demeanor help to create a welcoming & comfortable environment to patients. Ashley is a native of Salisbury & enjoys spending time with her husband & son.

Lori Mills – Dental Assistant

Lori is an integral member of the Third Creek Dentistry team & is one of our exceptional assistants. She became a dental assistant in 1987 & has been working with Dr. Rasbornik since 2012. She likes the challenge of general dentistry & the variety of patients & procedures. She absolutely loves working at Third Creek Dentistry & instantly noticed the tight-knit relationship between patients & staff. Lori enjoys educating patients & treats them with gentleness, kindness & compassion to ensure that their dental experience is positive. She looks forward to caring for our family of patients for many years. During her leisure time, Lori enjoys boating, scrapbooking & spending time with family & friends.

Deanna Helms – Front Desk, Registered Dental Hygienist

Deanna completed a Dental Assisting program at Rowan Cabarrus Community College in 2002 & has been working in the dental field ever since. In 2005, she completed the Dental Hygiene program at Guilford Technical Community College, where she was recipient of the Golden Scaler Award & Lamp of Knowledge Award. She joined Third Creek Dentistry in July 2019, & while she currently works at the front desk, you may also see her in the back filling in for our hygienist. She loves interacting with patients & providing them with the care & knowledge to maintain their dental health & smile. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time at the beach or mountains with her husband, Brandon, son, Colton, & dogs, Bayley, Bella & Hershey. She also loves to cook, do crafts & make people laugh. Deanna & Brandon spend most of their time at the baseball field watching their son.