
	Brian P. Groeschel is the general manager of Reimels Dentistry and moved here from Columbia, SC with his wife, Amanda, to help open the practice. Brian graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Business Management and a BA in Spanish, and has an MBA from Southern Wesleyan University where he graduated magna cum laude. He loves to travel to exotic places and has lived in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. He’s a huge sports fan who often plays pick-up basketball, but has recently been spending most of his spare time training to run a marathon.
	Tori Ambs recently joined our team as the clinical coordinator. We are so happy that she decided to move back to the Charlotte area after living in Indiana for several years (she grew up in Mint Hill). Tori graduated from Ivy Tech Community College as an expanded functions Certified Dental Assistant and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. She loves spending time with all of her friends and family, but especially her son, Brenden, and fiancé, Chris. She also likes to run and read when she has the time.
	Beth Pietsch, our patient coordinator, has the friendly voice you will most likely hear when you give us a call. She is originally from the San Francisco area, but moved here as a teenager. She graduated with a BS degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and spent seven great years teaching 2nd grade at one the area schools. Beth enjoys spending time with her boys, Charlie and Corbett, and her husband, Ryan, hanging out on the lake with her family and cheering on the Carolina Panthers. She enjoys getting to know the patients at Reimels Dentistry and is thrilled when her former students walk through the door.
	Johnnie C. Brigman, our dental hygienist, has over fourteen years of experience in the dental field. She is an active member of NCDHA (North Carolina Dental Hygiene Association), and the ADA (American Dental Association). Johnnie’s superb skills also allow her to be an examiner for the dental hygiene boards in North Carolina and Mississippi with CITA (Council Interstate of Testing Administrators). She is always taking classes to stay up to date with the latest medical and dental advances. In her spare time she loves to work out at the gym, do yoga, travel the world with her new husband Kirk (engine tuner for #18 car of Joe Gibbs Racing), and spoil her two kids (actually cats) Crash and Precious.
	Carrie Miller, our lead dental assistant, has been with us from day one and worked with Dr. Mike for two years before we opened our doors. She graduated from the NC Dental Assistant training school in 2003 and has spent her time since working in pediatric and general dentistry. Carrie was born and raised in Charlotte. She is the wonderful mother to Jasmin and Peyton, and they can usually be found on the softball field, camping, or if Carrie gets a good book, she may not be found at all.
	Nancy Hammond, dental assistant, “loves the dental office because she has a passion for people”, which is evident in her warm smile. She graduated from Med-Help training school dental program and has many years of valuable experience. She and her husband, Jerry, made NC their new home when they moved here three years ago from northern California. Her pride and joy are Brian, an artist (his art can be seen adorning our office walls) and Fine Arts major, and Shelby, a student at Hopewell high school. Nancy loves traveling, cooking and family get-togethers.

Both doctors are committed to lifelong learning as a way to offer you the best dental care possible. While in the Air Force, Dr. Mike was able to complete additional training in restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and periodontal procedures, incorporating them into his practice. Recently he completed the Hunt Implant Continuum and is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Other training have included a month-long course in periodontal surgery, a month-long course in implant surgery, the Nash Institute Cosmetic Continuum, and Invisalign. Recently Dr. Katie completed Invisalign Certification I and II and TMD courses at The Dawson Academy. Other courses include the Nash Institute Cosmetic Continuum, implant courses at The Perio Institute, Invisalign, and numerous courses on occlusion. Their extensive training, combined with the most advanced dental equipment and materials available, gives them the ability to maintain the highest quality of care for their patients. The doctors are members of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Greater Charlotte Study Club/Seattle Study Club.

The Reimels like to stay active any way they can, which is usually chasing after their three young kids, Annie, Drew and Lilly. Dr Katie also enjoys travelling, dancing, theatre, and more recently, yoga. Dr. Mike is a huge basketball fan and still has his own dreams of going pro himself.

Dr. Katie Reimels received a B.S. in Comprehensive Science from Villanova University, where she graduated cum laude and earned a D.D.S. degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore. There she was inducted into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society and was awarded a scholarship from the United States Air Force. Upon graduation, she was stationed at Bolling AFB, Washington DC, where she completed a one year Advanced General Dentistry Residency and then moved to Pope AFB in Fayetteville, NC.

Dr. Mike Reimels received a B.S. in Chemistry from Niagara University, where he graduated magna cum laude, earning University Honors and the Merck Organic Polymer Award. He earned his D.D.S. degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dr. Mike was awarded a scholarship from the United States Air Force and upon graduation was stationed at Pope AFB, Fayetteville, NC, receiving Officer of the Quarter honors.