We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our treatment team is a well trained assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

	Amy Walker: Laboratory Technician Amy has been in the orthodontic field since 1969 chair side assisting and and lab work since 2001. She has been employed with Dr. Upton since 2000. Amy and her husband William have been married since 1971 and have a son and a daughter that are both married and have blessed them with five grandchildren ( 2 grandsons and 3 grandaughters). Amy and William attend Shiloh Baptist Church. Amy enjoys shopping, traveling and especially grandmother time!
	Debbie Clements: New Patient Coordinator Debbie, who moved back to Tuscaloosa from Brandon, MS., has been employed with Dr. Upton since 2004 and married to Jimmy Clements since 1993. Jimmy works at B.F. Goodrich and operates his own insurance business. Debbie and Jimmy have two children, Logan, and Ally. They are members of Valley View Baptist Church. Debbie enjoys shopping, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
	Kim Ross: Financial Coordinator Kim is a native of Tuscaloosa. She has been employed with Dr. Upton since November of 2004. She has three children- Sarah, David and Daniel. Kim enjoys shopping, reading, spending time with family and friends and Alabama Football, ROLL TIDE!.
	Kathryn Jones Clinical Assistant and Inventory Coordinator Kathryn was born and raised in Los Angelos, Ca and attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Northern Ca.) where she earned her B.S. in Early Childhood Education. She is married to Peter who is the Director of Research and Development at Phifer Wire Products. They have four children, Kira, Todd, Kurt and Casey. They love to water ski as often as possible at Lake Tuscaloosa. In her free time she loves to read, garden and spend time with family, friends and her pets!
	Angela Sabo: Clinical Assistant Angela Sabo is a native of Tuscaloosa. She and her sons Jon and Brett moved back from Valdosta Georgia in 2006 where Angela worked for a General Dentist for 5 1/2 years. Angela enjoys working at Riverview and meeting new people. Angela and her sons attend New Beginnings Worship Center and they enjoy hunting, fishing and other sports.
	Kimberly Ridley: Sterilization Coordinator Kimberly, a native of Tuscaloosa, has been employed with Dr. Upton since the summer of 2008. Kimberly attended The University of Alabama and The University of South Alabama. She is married to Lance Ridley and has a son, Sam. They attend First Weslyan Church and enjoy spending time with family and Alabama Football. ROLL TIDE!
	Kira Jones: Clinical Assistant Kira was born in California and moved to Alabama in 1998. Kira graduated from the University of Alabama in May of 2009 with a degree in Finance and Real Estate with a minor in Economics. Kira has been employed with Dr.Upton since June of 2009. Kira loves spending time with family, friends and her pets!