About Our Practice
Our office is conveniently located on 118 Hospital Street and is accessible via all major roads. The office is a stand-alone building across from the old hospital and is nestled within a scenic neighborhood. Most dental rooms have windows which enjoy natural sun light and calming outdoor views.
We are proud of our office, which fully utilizes state-of-the-art equipment. We have a modern sterilization system that surpasses OSHA requirements. The source of water for our dental units is distilled water (bottled water), which removes any chance of contamination from regular tap water that is used in most dental offices.
Our Mission
Our friendly and competent staff is dedicated to patient comfort and quality care. We provide the best and latest in dental technology and treatment options. We provide gentle, family-oriented dental care to the adults and children of this community. Our team emphasizes comprehensive quality care and preventive dentistry. With many dental offices to choose from, we consider it a compliment for a patient to come to us. As a result, we take it as a personal challenge to provide the quality and comfort which they deserve.
The best dental office I’ve ever been to. The staff are very friendly and attentive to your comfort and any other needs. It’s always a pleasure to get your teeth cleaned too!
Lori Longworth
Meet Our Doctor
Dr. Andrew Rivers is a Mobile, AL native. He attended his undergraduate studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX where he graduated Cum Laude. After college, Dr. Rivers was accepted to and attended the prestigious UAB School of Dentistry in Birmingham, AL. There he received a comprehensive dental education and was trained in the most advanced clinical aspects of the field, as well as winning awards in genetic research. Following his graduation, Dr. Rivers moved to NC to be closer to his family.
Dr. Rivers is the dentist representative for the Health Board of Davie County. He is also an active member of the esteemed Spear Study Club. He is a member of the Forsyth Dental Society, the North Carolina Dental Society, as well as the American Dental Association.
Pictured with him are his wife, Katie, son, Nolan, and daughter, Nora. Katie is a Pediatric Physical Therapist. The Rivers love to be outdoors and travel. Favorite past times include hiking, boating, or simply playing in the back yard with their dog, Charlie. Their favorite destination is Lake Martin, AL, the location they were engaged and later married.
A message from Dr. Rivers:
“I love dentistry and feel very blessed to be in this profession. I enjoy people and being able to help them gives me a great sense of reward. My practice philosophy is very simple. I approach each patient with complete honesty and conduct my work to the best of my abilities. I have always said that each patient is unique and their treatment should reflect that. A treatment plan should never be a “once size fits all” approach. My goal is to first get to know each patient and understand the vision they have for their teeth. We can then, together, move forward with making that vision a reality. We live in a small and tight knit community. If you were to ask around you would find that one of the common observation about our practice is the sense of family we have among the staff and our patients. We show patients the same dignity and compassion we would want for ourselves. By practicing these values daily, I can go home every day from work knowing I have done my best to make my patients healthy and happy.
There are numerous aspects of this profession that I love. Dentistry is a dynamic field. There is a constant evolution in materials, methods, and technology. I find it important to maintain a current knowledge of all these things. I do this by taking continuing education courses, participating in study clubs, and attending multiple seminars each year around the country.
Perhaps the thing that I love most about this field is the friendships that I have made and will continue to do so at your service.”
Assistant
Dental Assistan
Andrew Shimmer has more than 15 years of experience in IT development and marketing. He has successfully run companies specializing in
Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Ann is a highly skilled professional with over 10 years of experience in marketing. She has been rewarded by the Association of Marketing as one of the most successful directors.
Front Desk
Front Desk
For 13 years, Tomas has been taking a position of product manager at Quantum. He successfully launched several best-selling products. Now he is working on 3 new products.
Meet the Team
Ashley Goodnight
Office Manager
Ashley has been in the healthcare field for 20 years, and dental since 2015. In her free time she enjoys time with her husband and 2 sons, traveling, and crafts. She is passionate about oral health, and strives to provide the best patient care. She is very happy to be a part of the Rivers Family team!
Sabrina Moore
Front Desk Receptionist
Sabrina is dedicated to promoting smiles and optimal oral health, Sabrina is an accomplished dental receptionist with a proven track record in delivering compassionate care. After almost 4 years of assisting, she decided to transition to the front desk, which she loves. In her free time she enjoys spending time with loved ones, outdoor activities, and playing with her fur babies.
Carla Kluttz
Hygienist
My name is Carla Kluttz. I live in Rowan County. I have been a dental hygienist for 25 years. My husband I have 2 sons, a daughter-in-law, and a beautiful grandson.I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, going cruising, and Crafting. So happy to be a part of the Rivers Family.
Kayla Raisbeck
Hygienist
My name is Kayla and I've been a dental hygienist here since 2019. A few of my favorite hobbies include traveling to new places, going to concerts, spoiling my golden doodle, Kobe, and spending quality time with my family and friends. My favorite part about being a dental hygienist is helping people improve their self confidence by giving them the smile they deserve!
Amanda Barnette
Hygienist
I'm Amanda Barnette. I am a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and have practiced dental hygiene for 20 years. I have been a Davie county resident since 2006. My husband and I have two lovely daughters and a playful goldendoodle. I love music and being active outdoors!
Antonia Montano
Dental Assistant
Antonia Montano has been with Dr. Rivers since completing the Dental Assisting Program at DDCC in 2022. Dentistry is her passion, and providing quality care to her patients is her #1 priority. She enjoys quality time with her 2 Dobie babies, family and friends.
Hannah Morgan
Dental Assistant
Hannah Morgan is a Davie County resident. Some of her favorite things to do are hanging out with family and friends, going to the mountains, and listening to Morgan Wallen. I'm committed to patient care, and am so very glad to be a part of the Rivers Family Dentistry team!.
Rose Counts
Dental Assistant
My name is Rose and I am on my 14th year at this office. I absolutely love my job so I feel that I'm never really working! My goal is to make each patient feel both comfortable and at ease. I'm a WV girl, and yes, we invented the toothbrush!
Amanda Barnette
Hygienist
I'm Amanda Barnette. I am a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and have practiced dental hygiene for 20 years. I have been a Davie county resident since 2006. My husband and I have two lovely daughters and a playful goldendoodle. I love music and being active outdoors!
Donna Shore
Receptionist
My name is Donna. I've lived in Mocksville most of my life. I'm married and have a son and two fur babies.
Rose Counts
Dental Assistant
My name is Rose and I am on my 14th year at this office. I absolutely love my job so I feel that I'm never really working! My goal is to make each patient feel both comfortable and at ease. I'm a WV girl, and yes, we invented the toothbrush!
Kayla Raisbeck
Hygienist
My name is Kayla and I've been a dental hygienist here since 2019. A few of my favorite hobbies include traveling to new places, going to concerts, spoiling my golden doodle, Kobe, and spending quality time with my family and friends. My favorite part about being a dental hygienist is helping people improve their self confidence by giving them the smile they deserve!
Amy Wood
Hygienist
Hi, I'm Amy Wood. I've been a hygienist in this building for 24 years. If you schedule with me, you may hear me gush about my 4 year old granddaughter or one of my fu-babies as well as my current DIY home projects. I'm originally from the Eastern part of the state so my husband (Davie native) and I also love to escape to the coast.
Donna Rouse
Dental Assistant
Hi, I'm Donna Rouse, a lifelong Davie County girl. My dental career started back in 1977 w/ Dr. Prillaman and though I've worked at other offices, over 4 decades later I feel like I'm back home and glad to be here at Rivers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. I hope to be here until I retire.
Destiny Calloway
Receptionist
My name is Destiny and I am new to the dental field as well as Rivers Family and Cosmetic Dentistry! Asking questions is something I might be seen doing around the office. I do this to learn new things that help me offer exceptional care to patients. I am happy to call Mocksville my home! I have lived here my whole life. When I’m not at work you can find me walking trails with my fur baby, somewhere in a kitchen or relaxing with family and friends.
