Dr. Sudha Gutti
Dr. Sudha Gutti graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2010.She is a member of the American Dental Association, Alabama Dental Association, and the Birmingham District Dental Society.Prior to dental school, Dr. Gutti worked as a software engineer in India after obtaining a Bachelor’s of Technology in 2001. Dr. Gutti has been married to her husband, Sri, for nine years. Apart from being a dentist and a business owner, she is also the mother of three beautiful children. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, helping her husband with his business, gardening, reading and playing with her children.
Jackie Kelley – Office Manager/Financial Co-ordinator
Jackie began her dental career in 1988 with a dental practice in Virginia. She started out as an assistant and eventually moved to the front desk where she found her passion for insurance billing. Jackie moved to Alabama to be closer to family and later met and married the love of her life, Terry. Jackie and Terry live in Cordova where Terry is the pastor of Sleepy Holler Independent. Jackie enjoys drawing, painting and playing RPG video games in her spare time.
Abby Garcia – Dental Assistant
Born and raised in Texas, Abby moved to Alabama at the age of 14. She has always had a passion for the importance of good dental health. As a child Abby enjoyed dentist trips and dental checkups. Growing up, Abby wanted to be a part of a dental team that made sure people had great oral health. Abby believes that by taking care of your dental health, you will have much more to look forward to in life. With all this in mind, becoming a dental assistant was natural and perfect career path for her. In free time, Abby enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music and shopping. Abby is fluent in Spanish and will be our liaison to the Spanish speaking greater Hispanic community.
Sheena Blaxton – Hygienist
Sheena, our dental hygienist, started off her college career at the University of North Alabama majoring in Biology. Pursuing her dream to be a dental hygienist, she later transferred to Wallace State Community College to obtain Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. Sheena hails from Alabama’s Renaissance City of Florence. In her free time, Sheena enjoys spending time with friends and family, working out, and visiting her family in Florida. She has an adorable two year old orange tiger cat named Milo. Sheena loves her job; takes special interest in speaking with her patients, providing them with calming pain free experience. Furthermore, Sheena strives to educate her patients on optimizing their oral health.
Karen Atkinson – Receptionist and Appointment Coordinator
Karen was born and raised in Locust Fork, AL. She graduated from Locust Fork High School and then attended Wallace State Community College, where she obtained her Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy. After practicing Respiratory Therapy for 10 years, she is now transitioning into the field of Dentistry. With her years of experience working with ill patients, Karen brings her compassion for patients’ well-being to our practice. She will most likely be the first voice you hear and first face you see at Comfort Plus.
Karen has a precious little boy named Sam, who is her pride and joy. During her free time, she loves spending time with her friends and family.
