Peter Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

Kelly-Jo was born in Worcester, MA and lived in Ohio, Hawaii, and New Mexico while her father was in the Air Force. She is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University. Kelly-Jo started in the dental field in 2010. Kelly-Jo joined our team in March of 2018 and she has been helping patients get care they always thought was financially impossible. For her there is nothing more rewarding than seeing the smiles, tears and hugs from patients we’ve helped.

When she is not in the office, Kelly-Jo loves traveling with her husband and puppies in their camper. Her favorite quote is from Winston Churchill: “Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.”

Joanna grew up in a small town in Southern Ohio, and moved to the Independence area in 2009. After working in the dental field for almost 20 years, she joined Peter Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in October of 2019. She most enjoys getting to know our patients and helping them understand their dental needs. One of the most rewarding parts of her job is helping a fearful patient become comfortable in the office, allowing them to complete their treatment.

When Joanna is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 23 years, their two wonderful daughters, and friends and family. They also love spoiling their two fur babies. One of her favorite quote is: “Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” ~ Jackie Chan

Kelly joined the practice in December of 2014. She grew up in Alexandria, where she still lives with her husband and two girls. Her favorite part of working at PFD is seeing everyone going above and beyond for our patients, to ensure they have a positive experience.

Out of the office Kelly enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite quote is from Audrey Hepburn: “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, ‘I’m possible.” 

Caitlyn grew up locally in Northern Kentucky. She lives here in Independence, KY with her husband and two children. Caitlyn has been in the dental field for several years, however, joined our office in 2016 as a hygienist. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati. Her favorite part about being a hygienist is getting to know her patients and making dental appointments a positive experience for them. Her goal is to make people love coming to the dentist.

Outside of work, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with her family, trying new places to eat and being outdoors. One of her favorite verses to live by is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. “

Alex joined our team in February of 2021. She graduated from the University of Louisville in 2018, with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She grew up in Burlington Kentucky but moved to Independence in 2019. She enjoys getting to know her patients and making them feel comfortable in the dental office. Outside of work, she enjoy going shopping for antiques and spending time with her family. One of her favorite quotes is “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” ~Helen Keller

Jessica is from Fort Thomas where she attended Highlands High School. She graduated from Lincoln College of Technology with a Dental Assisting Certificate. She started her career in the dental field in January 2012 and joined our office in December 2014. She received her EDDA certification is 2018 She loves to help patients conquer their fear of the dentist. She also enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors. Her favorite quote is from Napoleon Hill, “If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.”

Christy was born in Northern Kentucky. She is married and has one little girl named Navada. She has been a dental assistant for 4 years, obtained her expanded duties certification in 2021, from the University of Louisville. She enjoys beingable to connect with a patient and help them with their dental needs. Outside the office she loves being outdoors.  

Sean grew up in Independence, KY graduating from Simon Kenton High School.  He joined our team in July of 2022 as a dental assistant and sterilization technician.  His favorite part of his job is seeing our patients leave with a happy and healthy smile.  When he is not in the office he enjoys golfing. His favorite quote is by Nelson Mandela: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”