Karis Community Health

10/31/2025

Karis had a visit from the tooth fairy today! 🦷🧚✨

Our staff had a fun time dressing up today, especially Dr. Wentz and Dr. Nina! Don't forget the importance of brushing your teeth - especially during trick or treating season! 🎃🍬

10/31/2025

Fit check from our Dentists🦷✨ Our Dental team is having a ghoulishly fun time at work today! Thank you, Dr. Wentz & Dr. Verstrat, for always going above and beyond!

10/30/2025

Karis Board of Directors Highlight: Dr. Michael Weathersby. ✨🦷🩺

Dr. Weathersby is a founding Karis Board Member and has been crucial in guiding our mission and progress over the past 10 years. Outside of his work as an Orthodontist at Smile Doctors, Dr. Weathersby is a family-oriented father with a compelling vision for community change in the dental and healthcare field. Thank you so much, Dr. Weathersby, for your intentional leadership!

10/29/2025

Meet Stephanie Sanchez, one of our Registered Dental Assistants at Karis Dental! 🦷 🪥✨

Stephanie has worked at Karis for two years now, originally starting as an intern while finishing up her studies at Chattanooga State in 2023. Stephanie has a huge passion for the nonprofit field and the direct impact it can have on people. Her hard work and friendliness have made such a difference for not only our patients but also for our team. 💜

10/29/2025

Did you know that performing effective CPR can double or even triple survival chances after cardiac arrest? 🫀 🚨🆘 Here at Karis, our team is dedicated to regular training for even the worst-case scenarios. Our staff had a great time learning how to perform efficient CPR in emergency situations. Thank you to our talented instructor!

10/28/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🎗💗Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? It is essential to continue raising awareness about the importance of regular screenings and self-exams, which can save lives through early detection.

10/27/2025

A haunting night, filled with chilling costumes, spook-tacular dancing, and impactful giving. 💜🕸️ A THRILLING thank you to everyone who attended. Because of you, OVER $69,000 was raised, which will directly support our patients' essential dental and medical care. Each and every one's support sustains our mission by creating healthy smiles, restoring our community & saving lives.

A special thanks to First Horizon Bank for supporting us as the Presenting Sponsor during Volume 3 of the Karis Costume Ball.

10/27/2025