About Us &
Who We Are

At Aspire Dental Group, our experience, unrivaled technology, and caring service provide a comforting experience to our patients that is hard to find in other dental offices. Our goal is to always deliver extraordinary care to every patient. We will go the extra mile for you 6 days a week!

Very few dental offices around the country have an in-house crown and bridge laboratory. This means that Aspire Dental Group has a full-time ceramist that allows us full control over the fit between our lab products and your existing teeth. You can count on not only a more streamlined and faster production schedule, but overall savings for our patients who utilize dental components built by the lab. Our highly skilled ceramist will craft custom dental restorations that are perfect for your teeth, ensuring you a smile that you will love.

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Mini Implants

Mini dental implants are about half the size in diameter of a regular dental implant.

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Crown & Bridge

Providing beautiful, durable dental restorations that look natural and last for many years.

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Extractions

An extraction means to have a tooth removed, usually because of disease, trauma or crowding.

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Dentures/ Partials

If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile.

Meet The
Dental Team

Our doctors have over 45 years of combined dental experience

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Rameek McNair Dentist

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Megann Tanksley Practice Administrator

Years At Practice:

11 Years

Professional Background:

Certified dental assistant with expanded functions

What Do You Enjoy Most About Dentistry?

The joy of changing someone’s entire world by their smile alone.

Personal Interests:

Being with my husband and two boys, baseball fields, being a mama.

Favorite Quote:

“It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our lives that matter”
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Ashley Welder Implant/TX Coordinator

Years At Practice:

3 Years

Professional Background:

Bachelors degree in business admin with minor in health from the Warrington College of Business – University of Florida.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Dentistry?

The people we meet each day and changing people’s quality of life for the better.

Personal Interests:

In my free time I love spending time with my family. we are always at a dance studio or ball field in this season of life, but when we are not we love traveling and making memories.

Favorite Quote:

“The mindset you carry shapes the life you create”
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Lori Young Insurance/TX Coordinator

Years At Practice:

9 Years

Professional Background:

I’ve worked in the field since 1998. I worked for private practice, state health depts, and orthodontics. Prior to dental I worked at other medical practices.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Dentistry?

I love working with patients as they become like family and close friends. Seeing their smiles change and creating the confidence they lost is heart touching.

Personal Interests:

In my free time I love spending time with my family. My grandson is my life, and my children run close second. Cheering on the Florida Gators, shopping and spending time with my friends are some of my hobbies.

Favorite Quote:

“Don’t threaten me with a good time.”
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Mandy BridgesTreatment Coordinator

Years At Practice:

4 Years

Professional Background:

Licensed cosmetologist, 15 years of customer service experience

What Do You Enjoy Most About Dentistry?

helping people get the treatment they need and being able to work in an office setting with a good work life balance.

Personal Interests:

Traveling and seeing new places, spending time w/ friends and family and making core memories.

Favorite Quote:

“Be the reason someone smiles today”
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Katie Smith Insurance Coordinator

Years At Practice:

2 Years

Professional Background:

RHIT, CCA credentials

What Do You Enjoy Most About Dentistry?

Seeing patients happy with their smiles.

Personal Interests:

I love watching football and baseball, golfing with my husband and daughter and am currently in nursing school.

Favorite Quote:

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”
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Lisa Shay Dental Assistant

Years At Practice:

5 Years

Professional Background:

42 years in the dental field w/ experience in every aspect of dentistry.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Dentistry?

Creating beautiful smiles with the doctors, it’s very rewarding.

Personal Interests:

I love chickens, camping and hanging out with my kids, my dogs and husband.

Favorite Quote:

“You’ll never work a day in your life if you enjoy what you do.”
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Amber Paulsen Dental Assistant

Years At Practice:

1 Year

Professional Background:

AA in Business.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Dentistry?

This office stands in the gap where other dentists do not. I love making a difference in the lives of my patients. We are changing lives and improving smiles.

Personal Interests:

I love to cook and spend time outside swimming, kyaking, fishing, working in my yard. I am a 1st time home buyer.

Favorite Quote:

Isaiah 12:2, Romans 10:9-14
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Christy Bennett Hygienist

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Donna Wingate Hygienist

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Jason Adams Lab Technician

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Rebecka Griffin Receptionist

Why Should You
Choose Us

Our doctors have over 45 years of combined dental experience

Experience

Our doctors have over 45 years of combined dental experience ensuring our patients are always in good hands.

Buffered Anesthetics

Only seven percent of dental offices buffer their anesthetics. This is less painful compared to traditional acidic injections.

Laser Dentistry

Our patients’ comfort is always top of mind. Our laser allows us to provide more effective and comfortable treatments.

Insurance Flexibility & Financing

Coverage is available to nearly all of our patients. We accept most major insurances and have flexible financing options.

Cindy S.

I went to Aspire Dental Group for a check up and a tooth issue. I was greeted by this sweet young lady who took my x-rays, information and prepared me to see the Dentist. It was very relaxing and I was put at ease by everyone there! I am no longer dreading going back to the Dentist!!!! % thumbs up!

Kyle R

The entire staff makes you feel welcome and at ease. I have been dealing with Donna since I started in 2019 and she is wonderful. Everyone there is friendly and takes away any fear you have of going to a dentist.

Patty S

Aspire Dental Group are wonderful! They are caring and compassionate. I hadn’t been to the dentist in years. My teeth aren’t rotted away, but they are less than perfect. Dr Mcnair and his team were non-judgmental, warm, friendly and very patiently explained things every step of the way. I will definitely be returning!

Mark T

Excellent staff. I have been a patient for years. Dr. McNair is excellent. I always get compliments on the restorative cosmetic work he performed. Christy is an excellent dental hygienist. I actually look forward to my dental visits. I am a physician and can go anywhere. I highly recommend Aspire Dental Group.

Working Hours

Monday
9AM-6PM
Tuesday
9AM-6PM
Wednesday
9AM-6PM
Thursday
9AM-6PM
Friday
9AM-2PM

Have Any Questions?

Aspire Dental Group

A team of dental experts working to ensure you receive the best treatment.

Office Hours
Monday
9AM-6PM
Tuesday
9AM-6PM
Wednesday
9AM-6PM
Thursday
9AM-6PM
Friday
9AM-2PM
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