About our Practice

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Hi, I'm Leslie Edwards Coker! After 42 rewarding years in dental hygiene, I retired to spend more time with my grandchildren. However, I quickly realized how much I missed working with patients and the wonderful doctors and staff, so I returned as a part-time employee.

I grew up in Hendersonville and moved away in 1980 to pursue my career. I returned in 2003 with my husband and two daughters, and during that time, I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Randal Weis. In my free time, I love spending time with my grandbabies and family, as well as enjoying activities like walking and biking.

If you're reading this, you've made an excellent choice for your dental needs at Vibrant Dental! I'm here to help you achieve and maintain a healthy smile.

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Hi, I'm Tara, and I'm the new Office Manager at Vibrant Dental! I was born and raised in Brevard, North Carolina. I now live in the beautiful Lake Toxaway area with my husband, Tanner - my middle and high school sweetheart. I began my career in the dental field after graduating from A-B Tech in 2019, working as a Dental Assistant for the past six years alongside Dr. Valdes in Brevard. During that time, I also earned my Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Western Carolina University graduating in December 2024. While l've truly enjoyed my time as an assistant, l'm excited to take on this new role and grow in my career by supporting our patients and team in new ways as Office Manager. Outside the office, you'll usually find me exploring new coffee shops, hunting for treasures while thrifting, hosting game nights, or spending quality time with friends and family. I love traveling, especially anywhere tropical. I have a full collection of seashells from all the beaches l've visited. I'm grateful for the opportunity to grow with this incredible team and continue making a difference in our patients' lives.

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Aloha! I'm Mandi. My family and I moved here from Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i. We like to say we moved from one paradise to another. We love the ocean, the mountains, and spending time together as a family. My husband, Nathan and I have two amazing kids. We also have two dogs- The one eyed Blue Kai and Otto and two cats-King Spartacus and Queen Bea. After graduating College I traveled the world and have such a love for people. On island I was a professional photographer for many years and absolutely loved my clients. I look forward to building those same relationships with the great people of North Carolina.
I am so humbled and blessed to work alongside such genuine and caring professionals here at Vibrant Dental. I assure you, you’ll be in good hands here.

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Hi, my name is Megan. I was born and raised in Western NC. I have been married for 11 years in August. We have a blended family with 6 kiddos and now 2 beautiful grandbabies as well! I enjoy traveling, music, art, helping others, and spending time with my loved ones. I recently became a member of the Vibrant Dental team and am grateful to be able to be part of an office that genuinely cares about their patients and can't wait to see what the future holds.

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Hi, I’m Michele! I’m a Dental Assistant here at Vibrant Dental. Originally from Buffalo, NY (Go Bills!). I love helping people feel confident in their smiles. When I’m not working, you can find me outside with my husband and our dogs or checking out new local restaurants and shops. I am also a Licensed Aesthetician since 2014.

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Hi, I'm Lauren, and I'm a hygienist at Vibrant Dental! I graduated from WCU with a BS in Biology in 2010. I married my husband, Hunter, and we had our 3 children. I stayed home with them for years. Eventually, I decided to go to AB Tech for Dental Hygiene, and I graduated in May of 2025. I'm a perfectionist who puts my all into everything I commit to, and I took finding the best practice to work at as seriously as I take providing the best care for my patients. I'm very excited to be a part of this team! I'm a nerd who loves science, books, video games, and hiking and living in the mountains with my family. I have over a hundred houseplants!