Vandervoort Family Dentistry

About Us

Meet the Team

They build lasting relationships, bring genuine personality to their work, and share a deep connection to the Tuscaloosa community.

The team

The team that helps turn great care into a great experience.

  • Michelle Cunningham, Office Manager

    Michelle Cunningham

    Office Manager

    Michelle joined the dental field by chance, and she's been a familiar face at our practice since 1999! She is our magic behind the scenes and is in charge of managing the practice's day-to-day operations and everything in between. She loves details!

    She's also exceptionally talented in creating rapport with our patients and ensuring they thoroughly understand their treatment and financial options.

    Michelle's free time is spent with family and friends!

  • Penny Neel, Treatment Coordinator

    Penny Neel

    Treatment Coordinator

    Penny's been working with us since 2021, and she helps our patients navigate their payment options and fit their treatment comfortably into their budgets. She appreciates working with such a friendly team that gets along so well!

    When she's not at the dental office, Penny loves to hunt, fish, and spend time with her husband, Chris and two boys Lawson and Jase. A fun fact that people may not know about Penny is that she grew up playing baseball with the boys!

  • Jordan Jones, Appointment Coordinator

    Jordan Jones

    Appointment Coordinator

    As our Appointment Coordinator, Jordan enjoys connecting with patients and helping each day at our office run seamlessly. She genuinely loves what she does and takes pride in creating a welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors. Outside of the office, Jordan loves traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.

    Fun Fact: She is the oldest sibling and has two younger brothers!

  • Emily Skelton, Dental Hygienist

    Emily Skelton

    Dental Hygienist

    Emily started in the dental field in 2014 as an assistant. She became a hygienist in 2019 and has been with our dental practice since 2022. Her primary goal is to ensure that her patients feel comfortable in the dental chair by providing gentle, painless care.

    When she's not caring for patients, Emily most enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, her family keeps her sane. When not with her family, Emily enjoys baking and reading. A fun fact that people might not know about Emily is that she listens to heavy metal music!

  • Marlena Champion, Dental Hygienist and Assistant

    Marlena Champion

    Hygienist / Assistant

    Marlena has been in the dental field since 2018. Her favorite part of the job is providing exceptional patient care in such a fun working environment!

    Marlena loves spending time being outdoors and spending time with her husband and two kids, McKinnley and Easton.

    A fun fact about Marlena that people might not know is she's a bookworm when it comes to romance & true crime stories.

  • Ansley Hobbs, Dental Assistant

    Ansley Hobbs

    Dental Assistant

    Ansley has been in the dental field since 2022 and enjoys helping create a welcoming and comfortable experience for every patient. She loves being part of a team that works together to provide great care.

    Outside of the office, Ansley enjoys hunting, traveling, reading, and spending boat days with her husband, Payne, and their red Golden Retriever, Goose. A fun fact about Ansley is that she's all about helping people feel confident, whether it's through a healthy smile or a great spray tan.

  • Bailey Stephens, Dental Assistant

    Bailey Stephens

    Dental Assistant

    Bailey enjoys working directly with patients and our dentists. As an assistant, she gets to be a part of their smile transformations and witness the joy and confidence a beautiful smile brings. She takes pride in educating her patients to help them improve their oral health. She also enjoys helping patients conquer their dental fears by giving them a wonderful experience.

    When she's not caring for patients, Bailey loves stand-up comedy, photography, spending time outdoors, and being on the water.

  • Christian Clements, Dental Assistant

    Christian Clements

    Dental Assistant

    Christian has been in the dental field since 2016. She was inspired to pursue a career in dentistry after having anxiety at the dentist as a child, and having a kind dental assistant help alleviate her fears. Now, she enjoys doing the same for her patients, helping them feel comfortable in the dental chair.

    When she's not at the dental office, Christian enjoys reading, attending Alabama gymnastics meets and Alabama football and softball games, traveling, and shopping. A fun fact that people may not know about Christian is that she coaches gymnastics.

Our culture

“Our team strives for excellence through unbending ethical standards and our commitment to changing lives by genuinely caring for others — and we also try to have some laughs and a little fun while we’re at it.”

Come meet us.

The best way to know if a practice is right for you is to sit down with the people. We’d be glad to meet you.