Wellness Family Dentistry

Meet the Team at Wellness Family Dentistry - Hohenwald

Erik Andersson, DDS

Dentist

Dr. Andersson is from Washington State. He obtained a biology and Spanish degree from Pacific Lutheran University and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the esteemed Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.

Following graduation, he spent the next four years associating in the Seattle, Washington area. Looking for a more rural community in which to raise their young family, the  Anderssons moved to Hohenwald, Tennessee in late 2010.

Dr. Andersson studies the newest and best modalities of care and treatment for his patients in restoring teeth, oral surgery, implants, crown/bridge, and pediatric care. "I really enjoy dentistry and strive to give my patients straightforward answers and solutions to their dental needs."

When Dr. Andersson is not practicing his passion in dentistry, he is dedicated to spending time with his four beautiful children, Valentina, Giovanna, Carmela, and Manuel. 

Locations for Erik Andersson, DDS

  • Wellness Family Dentistry - Hohenwald
  • Wellness Family Dentistry - Waynesboro

Ronald Hallmark, DDS

Dentist

Ronald Dale Hallmark was born in Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama, Ron's family moved to Memphis with their mom, dad, and sister when he was two years old. He grew up in the Memphis suburban and rural surrounding area. Education included school in Memphis and Horn Lake, Mississippi, then college in Mississippi and Memphis. Ron graduated from pharmacy school and practiced pharmacy during his continuing education at UTHSC Memphis. Dr. Hallmark started private dental practice at Hallmark Dental in January of 1977 in Germantown, Tennessee. Hallmark Dental was moved to Brentwood, Tennessee in 1994. Ron has two children as well as an extended family of two stepchildren, and four (soon to be five) grandchildren, along with his wife, Beth. Ron is semi-retired from Hallmark Dental and enjoys helping out in the middle-Tennessee area filling in at Wellness Family Dentistry and other dental healthcare locations. Ron and Beth like to travel, but usually stay close to home where they garden and tend their farm chores on their country farm in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Stephanie Fleming

Accounts Manager

Stephanie, who was born and raised in Hohenwald, joined Well Family Dentistry in 2017. She loves working with patients and has always enjoyed the field of dentistry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, exploring outdoors, reading, and baking.

Wendy Leegan, RDA

Scheduling Coordinator

Wendy was born and raised in Hohenwald. She obtained her Dental Assistant license in 2020 from the Dental Staff School of Tennessee. She has enjoyed learning and growing in her career over the years. In her free time she loves spending time with her husband and daughter. 

Holly Hinson, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Holly is our Registered Dental Hygienist. She is a graduate of Lewis Co. High School, class of 2008. Holly attended Wallace State Community College, earning her degree in Dental Hygiene. She was born and raised in Lewis county and attends church with her family at Flatrock Church of Christ. In her spare time, Holly enjoys spending time with family and friends, fishing and going to the races.

Ashley Giles, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Raised in Summertown, TN, Ashley attended Dental Hygiene school at Wallace State Community College and graduated in 2020. She enjoys working in dentistry because it allows her to help motivate people to value their oral health and achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles. She values her career and wants to ensure her patients are as comfortable as possible. When she is not at work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, son and miniature dachshund.

Ann-Marie Casteel, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Raised in Waynebsoro,TN, Ann-Marie attended Dental Hygiene school at South College and graduated in 2022. Her favorite part of working in dentistry is helping her patients achieve quality, comfortable care and ensuring they are happy with their smile. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and her Aussie doodle. 

Shannon Watkins, RDA

Dental Assistant

Originally from Perry County, Shannon received her training from the Dental Staff School of Tennessee. She loves helping her patients feel better about their smiles and in her free time, enjoys spending time with her children.

Rhonda Wix, RDH

Expanded Functions Dental Hygienist

Rhonda Wix is a small town girl from Hohenwald, TN who fell in love with dentistry.  She has developed her skills in dentistry from a sterilization tech to an expanded function dental hygienist.  Since earning a dental hygiene degree at North East in Booneville, MS she has continued to add credentials and certificates to her skill set.  These include local anesthetic administration, restorative expanded function, and prosthetic expanded function.  She is determined to help her patients by ongoing dental continuing education.  Rhonda takes pride in being part of an exceptional team of dental professionals devoted to dental disease prevention and improvement of dental health in the community.  When Rhonda is not brushing teeth she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and son.

Locations for Rhonda Wix, RDH

  • Wellness Family Dentistry - Hohenwald
  • Wellness Family Dentistry - Waynesboro

Katelyn Cloyd, RDA

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Katelyn is truly a hometown girl, being born and raised in Hohenwald, TN. Katelyn graduated from Lewis County High School in 2008.  She then went on to complete the dental assistant program at Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, TN, graduating from there in 2010. Katelyn has worked at Wellness Family Dentistry since 2011.  Since then she has received her expanded functions duties and very much enjoys the hands-on aspects of the job. She, her husband, Matt, and their children, reside in Hohenwald. Her family attends Central Christian Fellowship. Katelyn enjoys spending time with family, friends, attending the local sporting events and meeting new people.

Ron Porterfield, Health & Wellness Coach

Blog contributor.

Locations for Ron Porterfield, Health & Wellness Coach

  • Wellness Family Dentistry - Hohenwald
  • Wellness Family Dentistry - Waynesboro

Magna Porterfield, PhD - Psychologist

Blog contributor.

Locations for Magna Porterfield, PhD - Psychologist

  • Wellness Family Dentistry - Hohenwald
  • Wellness Family Dentistry - Waynesboro
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