Dyersburg
A Knowledgable, Proven Dentist Office
Dr. Mark Harper and Dr. Kate Whitby, uses innovative techniques and provides effective preventive care to avoid oral disease. They also dedicates much of their time to continuing education so that their staff can continue to provide the latest and most effective care. Through rigorous training and thorough research, Dr. Harper and Dr Whitby are able to offer root canal therapy, snoring appliances, dental implants, and a full range of general, cosmetic, restorative, and sedation dentistry treatments to patients of all ages.
Our Trusted Dental Team

Mission
Our mission is to make each patient feel like our office is an extension of their home. We are able to do this because of our training, experience, and compassion. Together, we are able to offer comprehensive dental services in a punctual and timely manner so you can make the most of your visit and get back to your normal schedule. Our quiet and secluded location, combined with our over 20 years of providing conscious sedation dentistry, allow patients to remain relaxed and comfortable whether you are receiving a cleaning and exam or undergoing a more extensive procedure like dental implants.
Knowledgeable and Compassionate Staff
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Each member of our dental staff is a registered assistant, and our office staff has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the latest in technological advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Charlotte Cove
Charlotte has been a certified dental assistant since 1985. She is also an expanded functions dental assistant. She has been employed with Elite Dental Care since 1993. She resides in Lauderdale County. Charlotte is married and has one son. She enjoys singing, swimming and spending time with her son.
Jennifer Wood
Jennifer is a native of Dyer County and has been employed with Elite Dental Care since November 1990. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys shopping and swimming. She is a registered dental assistant and is currently patient coordinator for the office.
Laura Dennison
Laura resides in Lauderdale County with her husband. She enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends and shopping. Laura received her associate degree in allied health from Dyersburg State Community College. She then continued her education at UT Memphis, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene in 1977. She has been employed with Elite Dental Care since 1991. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association.
Cara Ross
Cara is a native of Dyer County. She graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1997 and then attended the University of Tennessee at Martin before continuing her degree at the University of Tennessee at Memphis. Cara was a 2002 graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. She has been employed with Elite Dental Care since 2002. Cara and her family reside in Dyer County. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, the outdoors and Cara especially likes going shopping.
Karen Tickle
Karen has been with the practice since 1980. She holds credentials as RDA, CDA, EFDA and CDC. She is currently the insurance coordinator in the practice. Karen is originally from Lake County. She is married with 2 daughters and lives in Dyer County.
Stephanie Jones
Stephanie is a native of Dyer County and has been employed with Elite Dental Care since September 2006. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Stephanie is an expanded functions dental assistant.
Amanda Funderburk
Amanda has been married to her husband Jason for 13 years. They have a 10 year old boy and 6 year old girl. They attend Dyersburg Church of God and have served as the Youth leaders for over 3 years and are privileged to work with the teens in our community. She enjoys spending time with her family and watching her kids play multiple sports. She has been in the dental field for over 12 years and has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2012. She is the Hygiene Coordinator for Elite Dental Care of Dyersburg since May. Amanda says "I love my new work family and I am blessed to be part of the Elite Dental team!"