Meet The Staff
Dr. Mark Knollman was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1976, while in high school, he was an exchange student in the Black Forest, Germany. He received a BA in chemistry from the University of Missouri-St. Louis before embarking on his dental education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Asheville, NC, having similarities to the Black Forest, became his personal and professional home in 1988. After seven years as an associate, he left a group practice in 1995 and became the first dentist in the area to incorporate digital technology: having digital radiography and fully networked operatory workstations. In 1997, Dr. Knollman began his journey at the Pankey Institute. The Pankey/Dawson philosophy influenced the design of his office constructed in 2002 incorporating state-of-the-art technology. His favorite hobby is traveling with his family, wife-Lisa, daughter-Emily and son-Christopher. 
Christine Curvey, CDA attended dental assisting school at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. She graduated in 2000 as a Certified Dental Assistant. She began working with Dr. Knollman in June 2000. Christine is married to John and they have 3 daughters. Outside of the office, Christine enjoys attending sporting events, scrapbooking, and family outings.
Brandy Pittman, CDA chose dental assisting as her career and attended Western Piedmont Community College. In 1998, she graduated as a Certified Dental Assistant. She has been employed with Dr. Knollman since January 2001. Brandy is married to Brad and they have 3 children and a bulldog, Georgia. She enjoys shopping, going to the movies and traveling.
LaShay Hunt, RDH graduated Dental Assisting school in 1998 and received her Dental Hygiene degree in 2000 from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. LaShay has worked part-time with Dr Knollman since March 2009. She is married to Rodney and they have two boys. LaShay loves spending time with her family and friends.
Sherri Capel, RDH graduated from dental hygiene school in 1993 from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. She has been with Dr. Knollman since March 2011 as the office administrator. She is married to Barry Owens and has a 16 year old daughter, a 13 year old son, and a black lab named Riley. Sherri enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, fly fishing, camping, anything outdoors, sports and silversmithing.
In the Spring of 2010, Terri joined Dr. Knollman's team. She graduated with a degree in dental hygiene in 2002, she moved to Asheville in 2008. Terri enjoys spending time with her family and friends.