OUR TEAM
Dr. Tara Ericson
D.D.S.
Dr. Tara Ericson was born and raised in Western North Carolina, attended college in Chattanooga, TN and traveled to Southern California to attend dental school at Loma Linda School of Dentistry. She has been living and practicing in Knoxville since 2010 and enjoys treating families and patients of all ages.
She has a passion for volunteer work and has traveled the world on Dental/Medical mission trips and volunteers locally at the Volunteer Ministry Center. She loves spending time with her husband Joshua Boaz, a native of East Tennessee, and their beautiful baby Bennett.
Dr. Jay Desvaux
D.D.S.
Jay S. Desvaux, D.D.S., has been in practice over 40 years. Dr. Desvaux received his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee School Of Dentistry in Memphis. He is a member of the American Dental Association and Tennessee Dental Association. He also enjoys any outdoor activity, whether it be hiking the Appalachian Trail or going to the lake for some R&R with his grandchildren.
Angie
Registered Dental Assistant / Front Office
Angie has been a registered dental assistant since 1989, and with Dr. Desvaux since 2008. She feels that our office is a joy to work for because the staff is like family. Her goal is to provide each patient with individualized care and treat them in a warm & friendly way. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband & their 2 sons. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, anything outdoors and time with friends.
April
Insurance Coordinator / Front Office
April has worked in the Medical / Dental field since she was 18 years old. She and her husband Shawn have 3 lovely kids, and when she isn't working she loves to spend time at the lake with her family and friends. April also enjoys cooking and appreciates the joys life brings one day at a time. She loves to meet new people and treats each patient with kindness and love as if they were part of her own family.
Morgan
Registered Dental Hygienist
Morgan Benton has been a registered dental hygienist since 2012. She was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. and has a true passion for taking care of each patient’s oral health needs and calming any dental anxieties patients have. She also really enjoys getting to know each patient and building relationships with them and their families. Outside of the office, Morgan and her husband Justin love to spend their time traveling, boating on the lake, exploring the Smoky Mountains and being with family and friends.
Janet
Registered Dental Hygienist
Janet graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. degree in dental hygiene in 1980.
She has practiced hygiene for over 40 years and have been with Dr. Desvaux since 1991. She enjoys forming great personal relationships with her patients, while helping them promote the best oral health possible.
Keeley
Registered Dental Hygienist
Keeley has been in dentistry over 20 years, and with Dr. Desvaux since 2008. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Honors Associate Degree from Roane State. She has experience in everything from fillings, root canals therapy, extractions, crown and bridge, implants, sinus lift surgery, to tissue grafting. She and her husband Wes have 2 kids, Brianna and Christian. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports, and singing on the worship team at her church.
Sheila
Registered Dental Assistant
Sheila has been with our office since 2008, assisting Dr. Desvaux. With her 20 plus years of dental experience and gentle personality, she is able to put even the most nervous of patients at ease. Outside the dental office, Sheila enjoys camping, canoeing, and time with her family.
Amy
Registered Dental Assistant / Expanded Function CDA
Amy has been in Dentistry for since 1986. She truly enjoys helping restore teeth and giving people their smile back! She is so excited to be a member of this awesome dental family. She and her husband Jimmy have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Outside of the office she enjoys time with family, boxing, motorcycle riding and gardening.
Karen
Registered Dental Hygienist
Karen has enjoyed working with Dr. Desvaux for 28 years and serving our family of patients. From an early age, she has had a passion for health care. Growing up in Knoxville, she attended the University of Tennessee and the hygiene school at East Tennessee State where she completed her B.S. degree. After graduation, she and Jim married and raised 3 children. After work, she spends time with family and friends, church, tennis and travel.
CONTACT US
Our Address
6311 Kingston Pike suite 27W
Knoxville, TN 37919
beardenfamilydentistry.com \\ 865.588.7862
Opening Hours
Monday – Wednesday 8AM – 5PM
Thursday 8AM – 2PM