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 four grandchildren ( 2 grandsons and 2 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.
	Tracy Barton: Marketing Coordinator Tracy moved here from Montgomery, AL and is a native of Tuscaloosa. She has been employed with Dr. Upton 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 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.
	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, cooking, Braves baseball and playing with her dogs.
	Kimberly Kelly: Sterilization Coordinator Kimberly who recently moved back to Tuscaloosa from Mobile, has been employed with Dr. Upton since the summer of 2008. Kimberly attended The University of Alabama and The University of South Alabama. Kimberly enjoys traveling, shopping, going to the beach and Alabama Football! ROLL TIDE!
	Kira Jones: Sterilization Coordinator 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!
	Jenny Sears: Clinical Assistant Jenny is a native of Tuscaloosa. She worked in pediatric dentistry for two years prior to being employed with Dr. Upton. Jenny is married to Mahlan Sears. They have three children- Savannah, Landon, and Hannah. She enjoys fishing and spending time with her family, including the newest member of her family...a dog by the name of Marshmallow.