About Us

About Us

We Are Guthrie Dentistry

Guthrie Dentistry is a general practice in Bristol, TN made up of a three generation family team, Dr. Fred Guthrie Sr, Dr. Rick Guthrie Jr, and Dr. Van Guthrie III, along with Dr. Tyler Davis. With over 100 years of dental experience between the four of them. Guthrie Dentistry provides general, cosmetic, and family dentistry with procedures including cleanings, fillings, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, root canals, extractions, and other dental services. We aim to provide the best dental care possible to our community utilizing state of the art techniques and equipment.

At Guthrie Dentistry, our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth and adults by offering the highest-quality dental care in a private-office atmosphere. By providing a team of professional, highly educated, honest, compassionate and committed employees, we aim to improve patient health, appearance, self-confidence and overall quality of life.

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Meet the Dentists

Dr. Rick Guthrie

Dr. Rick Guthrie

Dentist

Dr. Frederick V. “Rick” Guthrie Jr., is a Bristol native. He is a graduate of Sullivan East High School, received his B.S. from the University of Tennessee, and earned his dental degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1987. He has served the dental needs of the Bristol area for thirty-five years in private practice along with his father, Fred Guthrie, Sr., and now his son, Van Guthrie III, who graduated from the UT College of Dentistry and joined the practice. At the state level, Dr. Guthrie served as a trustee on numerous councils and committees. Dr. Guthrie was most recently serving as the president of the Tennessee Dental Association through 2016-2017. Dr. Guthrie received the TDA’s most esteemed annual award, the Jack Wells Award in 2023. Nationally, Dr. Guthrie is a member of the American Dental Association, Christian Medical and Dental Association, with fellowships in the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy.  In addition to the TDA, Dr. Guthrie is President of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry Alumni Board, UT President Advisory Council and Delta Dental of TN Board. Dr. Guthrie also serves the Healing Hands Health Clinic of Bristol as a charter member and recent facilitator of the UT student rotation partnership. He is active in his church Addilynn Memorial UMC, and various community organizations. One of his passions is the relationship with the dental students and the New Dentist Committee of the TDA. He is a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, where he has served as Scoutmaster for many years and previously served as the East Tennessee Sequoyah Council President.

Rick and his wife, Cindy, reside in Bluff City, TN and are proud of their three children, Dr. Rachel Guthrie, Dr. Van Guthrie, and Ms. Sarah Guthrie, JD, CPA. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family, grandbabies, and friends and in the outdoors, taking care of their farm.

Dr. Van Guthrie

Dr. Van Guthrie

Dentist

Dr. Frederick “Van” Guthrie, III is a third-generation dentist who grew up watching his grandfather, Dr. Fred, and his father, Dr. Rick, working in the dental office. He is a graduate of Tennessee High School. He received his undergraduate B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee. He went on to graduate from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, TN.

After dental school graduation, he moved back to Northeast Tennessee and currently resides in Bristol, TN.

Dr. Van is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, as well the First District Dental Society. He volunteers for Believe in Bristol and is currently serving as president of the organization. He also volunteers his time at Healing Hands Health Center.

Dr. Van and his wife, Sarah, reside in Bristol, TN with their little boy, Jonah, and dog Nala. When Dr. Van is not working he enjoys spending time with family and friends. He enjoys traveling, hiking, running, golfing, snow skiing, and spending time on the lake.

Dr. Tyler Davis

Dr. Tyler Davis

Dentist

Dr. Tyler Davis is a native of southwest Virginia. He obtained his B.S. in Biology from the University of Virginia at Wise. After his undergraduate education, he obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia.  There he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. After graduation, he then attended a two-year residency in general practice dentistry at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

He now resides in Johnson City and loves getting to enjoy everything northeast Tennessee has to offer! He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Tennessee Dental Association, the First District Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Davis enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, golfing and spending time with friends and family.

Meet the Hygienists

Amber Haga

Amber Haga

Hygienist

Amber graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from ETSU in 2015. She is a Bristol native and has been a part of our team since 2022. Amber is very passionate about treating and preventing periodontal disease and promoting the link between oral and systemic health. When Amber is not working, she enjoys country concerts, spending time with her son, being outdoors whenever possible and cheering on the Vols.

Ashleigh Osborne

Ashleigh Osborne

Hygienist

I have been a hygienist for 28 years. Graduated from ETSU. I love my job because of the relationships I get to have with the patients. When not working I love being at home and enjoying time with my Husband and 2 Kids.

Mary Ann Maples

Mary Ann Maples

Hygienist

I enjoy hiking, biking, gardening and spending time at the beach. But my most favorite thing is spending time with my 3 grandchildren. My Husband and I have made our home here in Bristol for the past 42 years, after graduating from ETSU. I enjoy working with our patients to provide the education and dental care they need for a lifetime of healthy and happy smiles.

Ashley Arnold

Ashley Arnold

Lead Hygienist

Ashley was born and raised in Richlands Va but she called the tri cities home now for the last 25 years. Ashley graduated from ETSU with a bachelors in science and dental hygiene in 2007. She was employed by Dr Glen Vance from 2007-2021, until he retired. Ashley came to work for Guthrie Dentistry in 2021. Ashley has 2 children, Marley and Brodie. When she isnt working, she is a busy mom who enjoys watching her kids participate in Dance, Cheer, Baseball, Basketball, and Golf. Ashley loves to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Margaret Beeler

Margaret Beeler

Hygienist

Margaret is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and has worked for Guthrie Dentistry for 18 years. She recently scaled back to work part time and is enjoying her new found leisure. Currently, her favorite pastimes are spending time with her grandson, cooking, and researching trip ideas or actually traveling. If you are in her chair, she would love to hear about any recipes or travel experiences you would like to share. Margaret considers her strength to be in patient education. She wants every patient to be aware that good dental hygiene is the best defense against dental disease and that begins with proper instruction on the care of teeth and gums. When you know better, you do better.

Rachel Hunt

Rachel Hunt

Hygienist

Rachel graduated from ETSU in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. I’m married and have a dog named Penny. In my free time I love playing slowpitch softball and hiking! I have loved working here for Dr Rick and the main thing I love about my job is creating bonds with my patients and helping them achieve the best oral care and confidence in their smile!

Meet the Administrative Staff

Nicole Littleton

Nicole Littleton

Scheduling Coordinator

Nicole has been with Guthrie Dentistry since 2021. Nicole brings over twenty years of dental scheduling experience to our office. Nicole currently lives in Bristol with her family. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her Husband, Dustin, and their 4 children, Ethan, Kaden, Kiley, and Everett!

Stephanie Gragg

Stephanie Gragg

Financial Coordinator

Stephanie has been with the practice since 2023. She graduated from Sullivan East High School and currently lives in Bristol with her husband, Rocky and 2 sons, Brayden and Weston. Stephanie’s children keep her pretty busy outside of work with multiple sports and activities. She loves to spend her down time traveling with her family and enjoying the lake/outdoors with the whole family. Stephanie and her family are a big baseball family and they love to cheer on the Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves!

Brianna Sink

Brianna Sink

Hygiene Coordinator

I started working for Guthrie Dentistry in 2021 as the Hygiene Schedule Coordinator. I truly enjoy working for this practice and love the friendships I have made here! I love mountain biking, working out, and camping in my spare time. Most of all I love spending time with my fiancé, our son, and our two dogs!

Erikka Shuttle

Erikka Shuttle

Practice Administrator

Erikka has been a dental assistant since 2012 and she joined our team in 2015. She started as a scheduling coordinator and is currently our practice administrator. Erikka currently lives in Bluff City with her husband, Tyler and 2 sons, Griffyn and Isayah. When Erikka is not working she is staying busy with her children and all their activities. In her downtime she loves to spend her summer nights and weekends on the lake!

Meet the Assistants

Angelica Waugh

Angelica Waugh

Dental Assistant

Angelica has been a dental assistant since 2016 and joined our practice in April of 2019. She is a Tennessee High School graduate and resides in Bristol with her family. Her big personality keeps our team and patients smiling and laughing. Angelica enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeremiah and daughters, Neela, Braelyn and Eliana. She also enjoys shopping and taking naps.

Octavia Shelton

Octavia Shelton

Sterilization Technician

My name is Octavia and I have been with Guthrie Dentistry since October 2023. I have a husband who I have been with for 22 years and married 8 out of those years. We have two handsome boys Davarion who is a sophomore in college and Deonta who is a junior in high school. In my free time, you can catch me watching my youngest play high school and travel basketball, traveling the world, relaxing by the beach, and spending time with my family.

Mel Weaver

Mel Weaver

Position