Meet Your Smile Team
Our team members at Dr. Marrio Smiles always practice excellent bedside manners, making you feel comfortable and safe during your appointment with our dentists. We are always wanting to help, and strive to remain professional and courteous at all times. We are here for you. Call us at 901-537-0077 for any questions regarding your dental care in Memphis, Tennessee with Dr. Marrio Thomas, Dr. Valentine Emechete or Dr. Terra Morris.
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Administration
Leslie S.
Administrative Director
Leslie graduated Summa Cum Laude from Christian Brothers University. She and her husband (Dr. Marrio) opened the practice in 2005. She loves what Dr. Marrio has built and admires his rapport with his patients: he is able to devote himself to providing exceptional dentistry while getting to know them while genuinely caring about their well-being. She likes that she gets to contribute her skills to the mission by making sure the practice has what it needs to perform. She liaisons with suppliers, contractors and agents providing services to us. She is also responsible for maintaining the office properties, graphic design needs and technology implementation. She is currently the project manager and designer for our renovation and expansion.
Leslie and Dr. Marrio have four grown daughters. She is a creative person who likes sewing, drawing, painting and any type of design. She is also a history and science enthusiast who is fascinated by how things are made and enjoys reading and learning new things.
Nita C.
Dental Operations Manager
Nita attended Rice College where she completed a degree in Business Management. She has also completed a series of CE courses in the same field from Pinnacle and MGE. She worked with Dr. Marrio for a number of years outside Dr. Marrio Smiles then joined The Smile Team officially in July of 2015. She loves what she does and treats every day as a Good Day to have a Good Day!
She sees how the office is transforming and growing and loves being a part of a good change. It is always satisfying to see a completed Dr. Marrio Smiles smile. Nita’s job is creating and implementing programs. She has over 30 years of experience in dental administration and has been given the most welcomed task of giving structure and daily guidance to assist in continual growth and prosperity within her grasp. Nita is married with two beautiful daughters and four wonderful grandchildren. She loves movies, plays, music, vacationing, spending time with family and SHOPPING!
Erika Webb
Assistant Manager | Insurance and Finance Coordinator
Lauren T.
Marketing Director
Lauren attended Tennessee State University where she was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She joined Dr. Marrio Smiles in 2020 and contributes through day-to-day marketing analytics and implementation. She enjoys the diversity and celebrated local culture at Dr. Marrio Smiles.
Keirra R.
Clinical Floor Coordinator | Lead Dental Assistant
In 2014, Keirra graduated from Concorde Career College as a dental assistant. Soon after graduating, she gained credentials in coronal polishing, sealants, nitrous oxide monitoring, Zoom Whitening, radiology, Ortho Archwire and as a CPR instructor. She joined the Smile Team in February of 2022.
She loves her team, patients and doctors and is the go-to person who makes sure patients are handled with care. She believes that great leaders do not set out to be leaders, only to make a difference; it is never about the role, but always about the GOAL! Keirra is married and has four children (one girl and three boys) and a four-year-old fur baby (dog). She loves to have fun with her friends and family.
Moncerrat C.
Assistant Clinical Floor Coordinator
I am a mother of two beautiful kids. I graduated with high honors from Concorde Career College. I’ve been a bilingual dental assistant for almost two years. My goal every day when I come to work is to make my patients comfortable during any procedure. I love what I do, and I love to see a patient leave with a smile after their visit.
Hygiene
Karen C.
Insurance and Finance Coordinator
Karen has been in the dental field since 2011 after she obtained her dental assistant license from Arkansas Dental Assistant Academy. She has been with us since November of 2023. She loves being a part of the dental field, helping patients and contributing by making sure account balances are current and that all team members are contributing accordingly to have a successful business day.
Gereka C.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Gereka completed her education in 2012 after graduating from Concorde Career College. She began working at Dr. Marrio Smiles in May of 2021 and likes being able to bring smiles to patients, as well as bringing their accounts up to date. Let us just say she is one of the reasons the lights stay on!
As far as her team members, she believes that talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. Gereka’s family is everything to her. She is a girl and boy mom and has been married to her wonderful husband, Korry, for three years and counting! She loves to cook, sing and dance, and loves being a wife and mom!
Kiara D.
Registered Dental Assistant
Kiara graduated from Concorde Career College as a lamp lighter with high honors. She started working here in September of 2023, and is a registered dental assistant and CPR certified. Her first language is Spanish, having been raised in Jalisco, Mexico; what she enjoys most about working here is getting to help Hispanics who do not speak English understand what is going on and answering their questions.
Kiara contributes to the success of the practice by doing her best, being a team player, showing up on time and being willing to come early or stay late to help out. She is married and has four dogs, and loves taking her dogs to the park in her free time.
Diaundra C.
Registered Dental Assistant
I am an honors graduate of the 2022 class at Concorde Career College and a member of the National Honor Society at ASU. I am Radiology and BLS certified. I joined Dr. Marrio Smiles in July 2024. I have tried to be a vital part of the team ever since with my bubbly personality and warm welcoming attitude. I am dedicated to making every patient feel comfortable and cared for during their visit.
I have a goal to complete my degree and get my Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. I take great pride in helping people and ensuring they leave the office with a brighter smile. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my son and family which keeps me grounded and inspires my dedication to providing exceptional care.
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