Sabrina grew up in Kannapolis, North Carolina and has been in Gastonia since 1988, when she married Dr. Artie Cooper. She graduated from A.L. Brown High School and UNC-Charlotte with a B.S. in Accounting and received her CPA Certificate in 1983.

Volunteer Activities/Service

• Two Dental Mission trips to Romania and one to Haiti as a dental assistant
•  Mentored students with the Gaston County School system
•  A member of Living Hope Church in Belmont where she enjoys helping with children’s ministry, playing the piano, and women’s Bible studies.

Hobbies

• Reading
• Gardening
• Playing the piano
• Cross-stitching
• Knitting
• Crocheting
• Relaxing at the lake
• Spending time with family and friends

Personal

• She has two daughters, Natalie Sneed (husband – Brent) and Dr. Courtney Cooper (husband – Ben), and three grandchildren.

Lindsey began her journey in the dental field in 2012, starting as a sterilization technician and gradually expanding her skills and responsibilities.  After a brief time assisting chairside, she found a strong interest in the clinical side of dental hygiene and transitioned into the role of hygienist assistant – a position she held and enjoyed for several years.  Driven by a desire to be cross-trained and better understand the full scope of the practice, she took on the role of Front Desk Coordinator and eventually grew into her current position as Office Manager at Cooper Family Dentistry, where she has proudly been since September 2024.  Her career path reflects her passion for dentistry, continuous learning, and providing outstanding care and service to both patients and team members.

Volunteer Activities/Services

• Actively assist with coaching and team support for her son’s baseball team, helping with practices, games, and team coordination.
• Involved member of the Parent-Teacher-Organization (PTO) at her child’s school, contributing to fundraising, and school community engagement.

Hobbies

• She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
• Loves relaxing by the ocean and taking trips to the beach.
• Values quality time with family and friends.
• Passionate baseball mom.
• Playing volleyball with friends for fun.

Personal

• Originally from Gastonia, NC, now proudly calls Clover, SC home.
• Graduate from Hunter Huss High School.
• Been with her high school sweetheart Jordan since 2005. They happily married in May 2015.
• Proud mom to one son, Parker, and a dog mom to Rufus.

Strengths in Dentistry

• Passionate about patient care, always striving to create a comfortable and supportive experience.
• Cross-trained in both clinical and administrative aspects of dentistry, offering a well- rounded perspective.
• Eager to grow professionally and continually seeks new ways to improve the practice and patient experience.
• Known for a warm, welcoming personality that helps put patients at ease.

Hannah has been working in the dental field since 2020. After a brief time in education, she quickly realized that dentistry is where her true passion lies.  She currently serves as a Front Desk Coordinator at Cooper Family Dentistry, where she’s been since April 2025.  She’s a proud graduate of South Point High School and loves being part of a profession that allows her to connect with patients, support their care, and be a welcoming face from the moment they walk in.

Volunteer Activities/Service

• • Serves as an active member of the Parent-Teacher-Organization (PTO) at her children’s school supporting school events, and parent engagement.
  • Volunteer Cheer coach for her daughter’s team, helping with choreographing routines, and fostering teamwork among student athletes.

Hobbies

• • Playing Volleyball with friends
  • Loves spending time at the beach with her kids.
  • Trips on motorcycle with her husband.
  • Loves spending time outdoors with her family.

Personal

• Lifelong resident of Gaston County.
• Happily married her husband, Jody in June 2018.
• Mom to one amazing daughter, Peyton, and two wonderful sons, Nathan and Jaxon.
• Family is at the heart of everything she does, and they inspire her every day.

Strengths in Dentistry

• Genuinely committed to patient care, with a strong focus on understanding and addressing individual needs and concerns.
• Naturally outgoing and personable, creating a comfortable and positive environment for patients.
• Builds instant rapport with patients – Never meets a stranger!

Donna has been with Cooper Family Dentistry since 1986 after graduating North Gaston High School in 1982, and Gaston College in 1984 with a Medical Assistant Degree.  Prior to working for Cooper Family Dentistry, she worked for Ashley Women’s Center, and for Service Merchandise as a Customer Service Representative.

Volunteer Activities/Service:

• Regularly participates in  “Toys for Tots” Christmas motorcycle ride
• Rides in motorcycle rallies to raise money for cancer patients.

Hobbies

• Trips on motorcycles all over the country (California, Niagara Falls, New Orleans, Maine and South Dakota)
• Loves spending time at her beach house at North Myrtle Beach
• Enjoys spending time with family and friends

Personal:

• Lives in Gastonia, NC
• Married to Ralph “Bucky” Trimnal since April, 1988.
• Has no children but has 21 nieces and nephews

Strengths in Dentistry

• Has an extraordinary talent for remembering faces and names.
• Pleasant disposition and welcoming personality.

Savannah lived in Gastonia before moving to Kings Mountain. She has worked as a dental assistant since 2020 when she received her dental assisting certification from NCDATS and Coronal Polishing in 2023. She has worked at Cooper Family Dentistry since February 2024.

Volunteer:

• Member of Legacy Church in Gastonia

Hobbies:

• Going to the beach
• Babysitting her nieces and husband’s siblings
• Playing with her kitten, Duke
• Spontaneous daytrips

Personal:

• Spending time with Chase, her husband

Strengths in Dentistry

• Savannah takes pride in her work and strives to provide the best care possible for her patients. She is compassionate as demonstrated by her concern for her patients’ comfort.

Crystal has lived in Bessemer City, North Carolina all her life and has worked in the dental field since 1988. She has worked at Cooper Family Dentistry since 1998. She received her certification in radiology at Central Piedmont Community College in 1988 and her certification in Coronal Polishing at York Technical College in 1998.

Volunteer Activities/Service:

• Working on the NC Baptist Men’s Mobile Dental bus.

Personal:

• Married to Roger Seagraves, her high school sweetheart, since 1989
• One son, Roger lll and daughter-in-law, Jaclyn
• Granddaughter Blakely, who is the light of her life

Hobbies:

• Spending quality time with her granddaughter, Blakely
• Going to the beach and mountains
• Cruising the Caribbean
• Riding motorcycles
• Jeepin’

Strengths in Dentistry

• Crystal is talented in performing expanded assisting duties and takes pride in the quality of her work and strives to please her patients. She loves getting to know her patients on a personal level and making them feel at ease during treatment.

Mandy has worked for Cooper Family Dentistry since 1988 where she has grown to love her many patients. Her goal is not only to provide patient education, but also to make all patients feel comfortable, relaxed, and truly cared for! Many of her patients have become her very best friends. She was born and reared in Gastonia and graduated in 1988 with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Central Piedmont Community College.

Hobbies

• Loves to read
• Enjoys spending time with her family and three grandchildren

Personal:

• She has been married to her awesome husband, Gary, since 1988 and has two wonderful children, Morgan and Grayson, and they reside in Gastonia.

Strengths in Dentistry

• Mandy not only is an excellent hygienist but she also truly cares about her patients personally on a much deeper level.

Lindsey has worked for Cooper Family Dentistry since November 2011 and is a native of Gastonia. She received her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory in 2011. Lindsey received two awards in Dental Hygiene School; the NC Dental Hygiene Academy of Advanced Studies Award, and the Student Choice Award.

Volunteer Activities/Service:

• A Member of Temple Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Clover, SC

Hobbies

• Spending time with friends and family

Personal:

• Lives in Gastonia.
• Married to Ernie since May 17, 2003.
• Has one daughter, Aubrey, born July 27, 2012

Strengths in Dentistry

•  Lindsey has a hunger for learning new and better ways to serve her patients and enthusiastically embraces new techniques and procedures that are so important for excellence in our profession.

Nikki has worked for Cooper Family Dentistry since August, 2013. She is a graduate of Highland School of Technology High School in the Dental Academy Tract in 2005. She graduated from Gaston College in 2010 with an Associate Degree in General Education, and from Catawba Valley Community College in 2013 with an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene.

Hobbies:

• Loves the outdoors, the beach, mountains, and hiking
• Spends time with her family

Personal:

• Formerly a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Rite Aid in Dallas since 2004.
• Member of Victory Hill Baptist Church in Dallas.

Strengths in Dentistry

• Nikki provides patients with great dental care and teaches them how to maintain and improve their oral health. Using her expertise as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, she has a vast understanding of medications and their interactions with each other.