Donald R. Ratliff
Born and raised in Johnson City, Dr Ratliff graduated from ETSU with a degree in Biology. He then attended and received his dental degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He served in the US Navy for 3 years stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. With the Marines he served in Northern Iraq after Desert Storm. Also in North Carolina he met his future wife Libby. Thinking of finding a place to put down roots brought him back home to Johnson City. They have a daughter that attends Indian Trail Middle School.

The enjoyment of serving others is at the core of what makes Dr. Don Ratliff tick. Dr. Ratliff volunteers at the local free dental clinic and travels with his church to provide care to the needy outside the country.

Dr. Ratliff and his wife took a leap of faith in 1994 and started a dental practice on Sunset Drive. In 2001 he moved down the street to a bigger space here at 1303 Sunset Drive, Suite 1. Here, he enjoys helping people young, old, and in between with their dental needs whether basic or complicated.

Laura Minton RDH, BS (Dental Hygienist)

I have been a practicing hygienist for over 20 years. I am currently attending graduate school working on my masters degree. My future goal is to teach dental hygiene as well as continuing in private practice part time. I am married with 3 sons and enjoy gourmet cooking, gardening, and painting in my spare time.

The favorite part of my profession is meeting new people and providing optimum oral healthcare for them.

Jeania Davis RDH (Dental Hygienist)

Hello, my name is Jeania Davis. I have been employed with Dr. Ratliff since June 2006. I graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1989 with an Associates degree in Dental Hygiene. I live in Kingsport with my husband and six children. I do my best to live by the golden rule each day treating every patient with kindness and respect. I pride myself on having the reputation of being very thorough yet extremely gentle in my technique. I believe what is best for the patient is always first priority!

Rita Jobe RDA (Dental Assistant)

I have been happily married for 25 years and I have 2 beautiful daughters. My family and I have lived in Jonesborough, TN for the past 20 years. In our spare time, we enjoy horseback riding and spending time with our dogs.

I have worked as a Registered Dental Assistant for 23 years. I joined Dr. Ratliff's team in May, 2005. I consider myself a lucky person to have found a profession that I enjoy. It is rewarding to work with patients and to educate them on ways to improve their smiles. I feel that a healthy, beautiful smile is an asset in building ones self esteem and self worth. I am glad to be part of a team that cares about all of our patients and strives to give the best treatment possible.

Donna Skidmore RDA (Dental Assistant)

I am a registered Dental Assistant who has been helping restore smiles for over 25 years. I received my training at University of Louisville Dental School in KY. While I have lived in many places, I am pleased to call this beautiful northeast corner of TN my home.

I have been with Dr. Ratliff's team for about 2 and a half years now. My husband and I are active members at Central Baptist Church. I have been on three Medical/Dental Mission trips to Mexico sponsored by my church as Dr. Ratliff's assistant. I am also a member of The Civic Chorale which performs in the TriCity area. I have three gown sons, but alas no grandchildren. However, just give me a chance to tell you about my "grand puppies".

My approach to dentistry has always been to treat my patients with the respect and care I would want if I were the patient.

Christy Kibelbek (Receptionist)

I have been married for eight years and have two wonderful children. Our family moved here from Florida and we are really enjoying being here in Tennessee. As a family we love to be outside spending time with our animals.

I have been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2000 and enjoy working in both the clinical and administrative aspects of dentistry. Since joining Dr. Ratliff's team in 2007, I have had the pleasure of working with a team that knows putting the patient first is most important. I believe as a dental office we strive to make each visit for every patient a wonderful experience.

Angie Edwards (Receptionist)

I am married with one beautiful daughter. I enjoy spending time with my family and the simple things in life.

I started as a dental assistant 12 years ago. I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Ratliff 10 of those years where I work in the front office. I really enjoy getting to know the patients and becoming part of their family. I believe that patient care and understanding comes first. Together, we always find a way to get the dental treatment done, whether it is full mouth reconstruction or simple maintainence visits.