Meet Our Caring Dental Team
At Nokesville Family Dentistry, our team is the heart of everything we do. Led by Dr. Lauren Simon, our dedicated professionals work together to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel like family. Each team member brings unique skills, experience, and a genuine passion for helping people achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.
We're honored to serve families throughout Nokesville, Bristow, Gainesville, Manassas, and the surrounding areas. Call 703-594-2151 today to schedule an appointment and experience the Nokesville Family Dentistry difference. We can't wait to welcome you to our dental family!
Valerie
Practice Manager
Valerie attended both Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA and George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, focusing on psychology and social work. She worked in healthcare for six years prior to entering the dental field in 1995. Valerie joined our practice under the previous owner in 2013 and remained at Nokesville Family Dentistry after Dr. Simon purchased the practice in 2016. She loves being part of a practice that knows everyone by name and where no one is a number, and where we strive to build excellent personal relationships with all our patients. Valerie has an excellent understanding of how dental insurance works and does her best each day to educate our patients as well as her team members. Her goal is to help give the best estimates possible, despite how difficult it can be to obtain clear coverage information from the dental plans. She has seen how much insurance companies have changed over the past few years as they have reduced the amount of information they share with the dental office. Valerie married her husband, Mike, in 1995. They have three sons and one grandchild, as well as a German Shepherd named Rocky.
Emily
Treatment Coordinator
Emily joined our team in April 2024. She loves helping patients feel comfortable, informed and cared for from start to finish, and can always be found supporting both patients and her fellow team members by helping make treatment and insurance processes easier to understand. Outside the office, Emily is a mom of two children and two dogs who keep her busy and entertained. In her free time, she enjoys music, spending time outdoors and making memories with her family.
Katherine
Treatment Coordinator
Katherine joined our team in May 2024. She has a dental assistant certification and attended college for two years in a dental hygiene program, but has currently paused her education until her daughter is older. Katherine helps ensure our patients have a positive experience, explaining their financial options and assisting them in scheduling their visits to [practice_name]. She loves being part of a team that is so dedicated and caring towards patients. Katherine married her childhood sweetheart, who she met when they were both 12 years old. They now have one daughter together. When not in the office, she enjoys painting, swimming and being outdoors. Psalm 23 is one of her favorite Bible verses!
Marissa
Registered Dental Hygienist
Marissa graduated from Howard Community College in Maryland in 2020 with her degree in dental hygiene, receiving multiple academic scholarships throughout the program. She joined [practice_name] in March 2021. Marissa loves getting to know our patients and their families personally, and works hard to make patients feel more comfortable coming to the dentist and taking the fear out of dental visits. She helps patients feel heard and understood, and tailors dental education to meet their specific needs. Marissa is married to a firefighter, and they have two daughters and two German Shepherds. When not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and baking.
Trista
Registered Dental Hygienist
Trista attended Northern Virginia Community College, graduating in 2016 with her Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene. She also attended Old Dominion University, graduating in May 2025 with her degree in Healthcare Services Administration. She joined our team in August 2021. She believes we have the best team and patients, and works hard to educate patients on good oral hygiene. Trista is a great team player, maintaining good communication and a kind, caring and gentle attitude. Trista and her husband, Doug, have been married for 20 years. He recently retired from the navy, and they have three children together. Trista loves animals, and they have a Rhodesian Ridgeback, a cat and a bearded dragon. She also enjoys being outdoors, hiking, running and gardening.
Aimee
Registered Dental Hygienist
Aimee graduated from Florence Darlington Technical College in South Carolina in 2013 with her Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene. She continued her education at Western Governors University, graduating in 2025 with her Bachelor of Science in Management. She joined [practice_name] in January 2024. What Aimee loves most about being part of our practice is serving the community that she lives in and working with a team that is more like family. She shows up each day with a positive attitude and is dedicated to being a team player. Aimee married her husband, Justin, in 2017, and they have two children together. When not in the office, she enjoys being outdoors, working out, and attending her kids' activities and sports.
Heather
Dental Assistant
Heather is a 2020 graduate of DATS Dental Assisting School. She joined [practice_name] following her graduation, also accepting a teaching position as a lead instructor. Heather helps each patient who visits us feel valued and understood. She believes a confident smile can transform lives, and is dedicated to helping her patients achieve that transformation. One of the aspects Heather loves most about our team is the opportunity to work closely with individuals and families, and she takes pride in being part of such a supportive environment. Heather lives in Jeffersonton with her amazing husband and two dogs, who enjoy working and exercising together.
Savannah
Dental Assistant
Savannah began her career in the dental field right out of high school and learned as she went. She joined our team in May 2023, and enjoys the family feeling of our practice. Savannah works hard to enhance patient experiences by maintaining a welcoming and calm environment, explaining procedures and aftercare, and increasing patient understanding and trust. Her goal is to help create positive experiences that lead to patients continuing to return to our office. The best part of her job is making a real difference in the lives of her patients and knowing that we played a key role in improving their health and confidence. Savannah is married and has one daughter and two dogs. When not in the office she enjoys spending time with family and friends and going 4-wheeling.