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 graduated from Vo-Tech School in Dental Assisting. She has worked in orthodontics since 1969 chair side assisting and performing lab work. She has been employed with Dr. Upton since 2000. Amy and her husband, William, have been married since 1971 and have two children, Tyler and Amberley. Tyler and his wife Pam have blessed them with three wonderful grandchildren. Amberley is married to Kerry Clark. Amy and William are members of Shiloh Baptist Church. She enjoys cross-stitching, smocking, shopping, traveling and spending time with her family.
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.
Jamie Evans: Clinical Assistant

Jamie has been employed with Dr. Upton since 2004. Jamie and Nick were married in Aruba in June of 2006. Jamie and Nick welcomed a precious son named Miller in December of 2007. Jamie loves being a Mom and also taking care of their four dogs, Tipper, Baxter, Zoe and Lucy.
Tracy Barton: Marketing Coordinator

Tracy moved here from Montgomery, AL and is a native of Tuscaloosa. She has been employed with Dr. Upton for since 2004. Tracy is married to Russ Barton, who is an engineer with CH2M Hill. Tracy and Russ have been married since 1987 and have four children – Adrian, Rachel, Brett and Jackson. They are members of Taylorville United Methodist Church. Tracy is glad to be back home in Tuscaloosa, especially since she is a big Alabama Football fan! She enjoys shopping, reading and spending time with her loved ones.
Kim Ross: Financial Coordinator

Kim has been employed with Dr. Upton since November 2004. married to Gerald Ross since 1987. They have three children – Sarah, David and Daniel. They are members of Capstone Church and enjoy camping and fishing as a family. At home, Kim enjoys working in the yard and shopping with her daughter.
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 Dentiist 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.
Dianna: Appointment Coordinator

Dianna has been employed with Dr. Upton since September of 2007 as the Appointment Coordinator. She has been married to Jimmy since 1983. They have a daughter, Misty. They attend Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Away from work Dianna enjoys reading, Braves baseball and playing with her dogs, Lucky and Dutchie.