We put your needs first to achieve fast treatment with great results. We go above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to the patient experience!
Several staff members have been with us for more than 20 years, and most have been with us more than five years. Our clinical team is Expanded Duty Certified, certification in Dental Radiology Health and Safety, and CPR. We stay abreast of the very latest in orthodontic technology by attending the Georgia Association of Orthodontists annual meeting.
Front Office Staff
Rena Ash
Rena has been with Sosebee and Britt for 2 years, she has 3 beautiful children and is newly engaged to her soulmate. Rena is a follower of Christ, and thanks him every day for all her blessings.
Melissa Elkins
Melissa has been with Sosesee and Britt Since 2004. She enjoys seeing the transformation of patients smiles. In Melissa’s spare time she enjoys cooking and spending time with her lab Champ. Melissa also enjoys watching college football. Roll Tide!
Lilliane Bird
When I am not in the office, I am currently studying at the University of North Georgia to be a dental assistant. When I have free time I enjoy baking, going to the mountains, hanging out with friends and family and teaching kids at Sunday school. I am a member at Nueva Vida Church.
Haleigh McDougle
Haleigh has been with our office since 2011 & loves working here. She is married to her high school sweetheart Jared & they have one son Jase. In her spare time you can find Haleigh at the ball field watching her son play football or baseball, as well as cheering on her UGA Bulldogs & Carolina Tar Heels; she is a huge college sports fan! She enjoys working with the two most talented Orthodontists around & seeing the smiles they deliver to our patients each & every day. Haleigh feels so blessed to be a part of the BEST Orthodontic family!
Stephenie Fite
Stephenie has been with Sosebee & Britt Orthodontics since 2013. She is married to Richie. They have 2 kids, Stella (age 9) and Gunner (age 2). She was born in Missouri but moved to Georgia with her parents at the age of 2. She enjoys vacationing to Disney World with her family, visiting the mountains and the beach as well as enjoying Lake Lanier in the summertime. She loves working at Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics because of the amazing doctors and staff who have all become family. She also enjoys getting to know the patients and their families, building lasting relationships.
Kayla Munoz
Kayla has been with Sosebee and Britt since 2022. She has 3 children who are her everything. They enjoy trips to Disney. Kayla is originally from Main but moved to Georgia when she was 13. She enjoys living in Georgia. Go Dawgs!!
TC Team
Hannah Thomas
I have been in the dental field for 7 years! I graduated from the University of North Georgia with my Associates in Psychology. I received my Dental Assisting Certification from Gwinnett Dental Career Academy and later received my Expanded Functions in orthodontics. I love making patients feel like family at their visits and feel confident with their new smile! In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family/friends and going on day trips.
Emi Lopez Garza
Emelin is the treatment coordinator for Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics. She has been working here since 2019.
Emelin is married to Eduardo. They have 3 children and a fur baby named Princess. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Emelin enjoys building relationships with patients and their families. Her favorite part of her job is seeing patient’s transformations before and after treatment with Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics.
Stacy Kidd
Stacy is a Hall County native. She resides in Lula/Gillsville with her husband (Bryan) and son (Karter). Stacy is a previous orthodontic patient of Dr. Sosebee. Stacy became a certified orthodontic assistant in 2002. She joined the Sosebee and Britt team in January 2013, as their treatment coordinator. She loves helping patients obtain their perfect smile.
Support Team
Sherry Mays
Sherry joined the practice in 1998. She has played many roles such as certified chair side assistant, front office concierge and currently is the Field Marketing Representative. She loves people and enjoys seeing the transformation of their smile.
She is married to Charlie and they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. They are members of Chestnut Mountain Church and are avid Georgia Bulldawg fans.
Becky Foster
I have been with S&B for 29yrs where I am blessed to be their Practice Director.
I am married and have 2 kids, Adam and Haleigh. My precious grandkids, Sean, Ava & Jase call me Nana.. or.. Nanny if they are really wanting something. When I’m not working, I love spending time with my family, going to St. Augustine Beach, cheering for UGA “Go Dawgs” and going to Church at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Lula. I am also a Leukemia survivor by God’s Grace.
Elizabeth Grimes
Elizabeth started working at Sosebee and Britt in 2020. She is married and has a daughter and loves spending time with family and friends.
Kari Gruhl
I have been an orthodontic assistant since 2018. I love being able to change peoples smiles everyday and making my patients feel more confident! I enjoy shopping and spending times with family and friends.
Peni Durham
Hi my name is Peni and I’m a Georgia/Atlanta native. My career in Orthodontics spans 40 years, receiving an Associate’s Degree in Dental Lab/Business. My first job was with an established Lab in Atlanta, then a start up Orthodontic Lab that is now one of the largest Orthodontic Labs in the nation, located in Cumming, Ga. I became curious how the appliances I was fabricating worked and decided to do an internship in an orthodontic office. What I learned in that year was challenging and exciting, I was hooked! I enjoy working with all our patients adult, teens & children. My experience includes working with special needs patients, training at Emory University to help educate teens for inclusive classes with those on the autism spectrum.
I live in Demorest, have 2 adult sons, Dru and Dustin, a sweet cat and dog. I love the mountains and beach, traveling to both during the year. This chapter of my career with Sosebee & Britt Orthodontics I am pleased to work with the finest Doctors and staff! I look forward to meeting and guiding you through your orthodontic journey!
Brittany Robb
I have more than a decade of experience in dentistry and recently made the switch to orthodontics! Meeting new people and creating genuine patient relationships is the best part of my job. I am married to my husband, Cory. We have two beautiful kids and a dog. I love spending time with my family and doing anything outdoors.
Clinicans
Becky Gentry
I am a mother to 2 daughters and Nana to twin boys. Jesus is my Savior.
Shelby Allen
I have been with Sosebee and Britt for 4 years! I just recently got engaged and I love spending time with my family and friends!
Sarah Clark
Sarah has been with Sosebee and Britt since January 2017. Her favorite thing about her job is seeing patients beautiful smiles at the end of their orthodontic treatment. Sarah is married to her High School Sweetheart, Jordan and we have two little boys Luke and Jett. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family and creating memories with her sons.
Pam Mitchell
Pam has been a Certified Orthodontic Assistant with Expanded Duties for 15 years. She is the proud mother of 3 grown children. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, singing and thrifting. Pam finds this career very gratifying as she observes such big transformations in her patient’s smiles throughout treatment.
Janie Major
I have been married and an orthodontic assistant since 1983. I have 1 son and love seeing my grandchildren as much as possible. I love to crochet stuffed toys for them.
Ashley Fredrick
Braces changed my life. It’s very rewarding to be a part of the changes in smiles everyday. My favorite smiles belong to my beautiful partner and our three amazing children. I have been with the Sosebee and Britt team since 2017.
Yvonne Pedraza
I have been with Sosebee and Britt for 25 years. I was born in Brownsville, TX. I am married and have 2 children and 6 grandchildren. I enjoy going on vacation. I like going to church.
