Our Staff

Dr. Jared & Dr. Karina Ottley, DDS

Dr. Karina was born and raised in San Diego, California. After graduating from Torrey Pines High School, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri to attend the UMKC (Kangaroos!!!) 6-yr BA/DDS dental program.
Dr. Jared was born and raised in Milton, Florida. He graduated from Milton High and then also moved to Kansas City to attend the 6-yr BA/DDS dental program.
After graduating from dental school in 1999, they joined the Army. Their first duty station was Ft. Lewis, Washington, where they completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program. After Ft. Lewis, they moved to Vilseck, Germany for a two year tour. It was two years full of travel and excitement. They both agree it was an honor to serve their country and truly admire the men and women that serve and protect the freedom of the United States.
Dr. Jared and Dr. Karina were married in April of 2000 in San Diego. They are the proud parents of two boys: Avery, born in November 2002, and Andrew, born in December 2004.

They are both members of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Orthodontic Society, Florida Dental Association as well as local dental societies. They are committed to excellence and have received over 500 hours of continuing education each in the past four years. Dr. Karina says the most exciting part of dentistry for her is seeing the change in a person after she gives them the beautiful, bright, and healthy smile they always wanted. Dr. Jared says it is helping guests overcome their fear of dentistry. "When a guest comes to our office shaking, and leaves with a hug and smile, that's what makes my job so rewarding" says Dr. Jared. They say "if your smile isn't becoming to you, then you should be coming to us."

Dr. Jonathan Ottley, D.M.D

Dr. Jonathan was born in Pensacola, Fl. and raised in Milton. After
graduating from Milton High School, he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville and received his BS degree in both Microbiology/Cell Science and Zoology. Dr. Jonathan continued his education in Gainesville, attending the University of Florida College of Dentistry.
Since graduating dental school in 2004, he has completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in Miami, Fl. After living in Miami for a year, Dr. Jonathan could not wait to return home to the Panhandle to be with his family and friends.
Dr. Jonathan is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and local dental societies. He is committed to providing quality dentistry at a fair price, and says "the most rewarding part of dentistry is the relationships I develop with my patients."

Heidi - Dental Hygienist

Our dental hygienist, Heidi, was born in Korat, Thailand and moved to the U.S. shortly thereafter. Having a father in the military has meant Heidi has lived in Nevada, Germany, New Mexico and finally here in Florida. Heidi has lived in the local area since 1988 (longer than the Winn-Dixie and McDonalds!). She graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Pensacola Junior College in May 2000, and obtained her Florida Dental Hygiene License in August 2000. In May of 2002, Heidi received her Associate of Arts degree from OWC. She enjoys scrapbooking, time with her husband and walks with her dog Coco. Heidi is committed to making your dental visit a pleasant and comfortable experience. Heidi's Motto: Remember, floss is not the enemy!

Dyanne - Insurance Coordinator

Dyanne Upton was born and raised in St. Joseph, Michigan, where she met and married her husband, Bill (he was raised in Pensacola). They have two children; one is a chocolate lab named Snicker and the other a miniature poodle named BiGi. They moved several times with Bill's job, living in Walla Walla, Washington, Pocatello, Idaho, and Neenah, Wisconsin. After three years in Wisconsin (three cold years), they had a mid-life crisis and decided to leave their jobs, sell their home, put their furniture in storage, purchase a motor home, and see the USA for a year. Living in a motor home, they learned to survive in a small space with 2 adults and 2 dogs and still got along. They visited friends and relatives all over the United States, as well as experiencing so many sites and tastes of our wonderful country, like the giant redwoods in northern California and fresh caught lobsters in Maine. After the year was over, they chose to live in Gulf Breeze as they loved the weather here and the water. Their wandering days are over with and they no longer have the urge for wheels under their feet.

Renata - Clinical Assistant

Renata was born and raised in Poland. She moved to the U.S. in 1989, where she met her husband Chuck. They married in Ft Walton Beach in the summer of 1990 and now have two beautiful children, Nolan and Lauren. Having a husband in the Air Force meant moving a lot. They have been stationed in Little Rock, AR; Langley, VA; Ellensburg, WA; Keflavik, Iceland, and now Eglin AFB. Rentata received her dental assisting training and certification from the Red Cross dental assisting program at Langley AFB, Va.
Renata really enjoys being a dental assistant, and in her spare time she creates flower arrangements. Her hobbies include reading books and watching soccer.

Lyndsi - Front Desk Administrator

Lyndsi was born and raised in North Little Rock, AR. After graduating high school and attending the University of Central Arkansas for two years, Lyndsi completed a degree in biology in May 2005 from Southern Nazareen University. Lyndsi moved to Navarre to be with her boyfriend who is stationed at Hurlburt Field for the next five years. They enjoy working out, playing volleyball, eating at McGuire's Irish Pub, and laying out on the beach. Lyndsi has always had an interest in the health sciences field, which is what brought her to Ottley Smiles. She looks forward to coming to work everday because she likes the work she does and is surrounded by the most kind-hearted people she knows.

Sara - Dental Hygienist

Sara was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. After graduating from Woodham High School in 2000, she attended the Dental Hygiene Program at Pensacola Junior College and received her Florida dental hygiene license in July of 2005. To acknowledge Sara for her clinical services and skills, she was presented the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award in May 2005 by her hygiene instructors. When not at work, Sara enjoys going to the beach, shopping, and being with family and friends.

Celeste - Office Manager

Celeste has lived in Gulf Breeze since 1985. She enjoys
going to the beach, modeling for Island Styld, and going to tribal
ceremonies. Celeste also thrives on spending time with her siblings and nieces. Among other things, she is a world traveler. Celeste has been with our office since March of 2004. She plans on attending both college for her CPA degree and "Families First", a program to help her eventually become a single foster parent for children with terminal illness. Most of all, she loves her job at Ottley Smiles!

Rachel - New Patient Coordinator

Rachel was born and raised in Harlingen, Texas. After graduating from Harlingen High School, she attended UT Pan American in Edingurg, TX. Shortly after, she was married to John and moved away to follow him through his active duty journey in the US Air Force. Rachel has three children: 13 year old twin girls Jiovannah and Rachelle, and 6 year old son Trey. They were relocated to Hurlburt Field from a 4 year tour in Okinawa, Japan and now live in Navarre.
Rachel is a certified dental assistant. She attended Pima Medical Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated in 1995 with her National Board Certification. Rachel has been certified since 1995, and she has her National Board Certification for Radiology. Rachel has been to many continuing education classes to keep up her skills. She is a member of the American Dental Society, and was awarded the Achievement Award from the US Army in Okinawa, Japan. Rachel is now employed with Ottley Smiles Dental Center as our "New Patient Coordinator". She is eager to meet each and every new patient that comes through the door.

Amy - Dental Assistant

Amy was raised in Chattanooga, TN. She attended Florida State University for 2 years and met her husband Justin there. He joined the Army and they were stationed for 4 years in Fayetteville, NC. During that time Amy received her dental assisting training at E.W. Woods Career Training Center. Justin and Amy moved to Navarre in 2006 shortly before the birth of their wonderful son Jackson. Amy is very excited about working at such a state of the art practice and can not wait to meet all the patients!

Casey - Dental Hygienist

Casey is a 24 year old Northwest Florida Native. She graduated Pace High School in 2001. GO PATRIOTS! She has been in the dental field for over 8 years and graduated hygiene school in 2004. She was married 5-5-05 at 5:55 to her soul mate Bob. They had a beautiful baby girl on 7-16-07 named Ava. Casey also has her real estate license and finishing her B.S. in business management. She is very excited about working at Ottley Smiles because it is a state of the art practice and has a great staff. Most importantly it is only 10 minutes from home!

Christy - Dental Assistant

Christy has been a native of Pensacola for 32 years. She has been assisting or 6 years. She enjoys everything about assisting especially
orthodontics. Her hobbies include fishing-which she was able to do on a professional level in 2007, on the FLW red-fish circuit. In 2008 she will be competing in various FLW and IFA events. She is living her dream! Between dentistry and fishing she couldn't ask for anything better. She says, " above all I get to share it with her boyfriend Chase, and she is the happiest person in the World."

Becki - Financial Coordinator

Becki was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas. She has an older brother and two loving parents. She graduated from Texas Tech University in 2005 with a bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and a minor in Psychology. She met her husband Stephen in college, and after 3 years of dating they married on May 26, 2007, in Austin, TX. They moved to Florida in 2006 with their two dogs Kaya and Bailey. She is currently attending hygiene school, anticipated graduation date is May 2010.

Chris - Scheduling Coordinator

Chris was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She moved to Navarre in 2003 after living in California for five years. She has three beautiful children and now that they are in school, she decided to get a part-time job. That is what brought her to Ottley Smiles Dental Center. She loves the team and the patients. She states, " this is an AWESOME environment."

Rae - Scheduling Coordinator

Rae was born and raised in Orlando, FL where she met her husband, Stephen. They married there in June 2003. She then moved to GA for 1 year, where her husband was stationed with the USAF. In 2004, they received orders to move to England. They spent 3 years in Norfolk, England where they enjoyed traveling around the country visiting castles and other historic sites. They also traveled to Turku, Finland and Majorca, Spain on vacation. In 2007 they received orders to return to the states, where they are currently stationed here in Navarre. While the are very happy to be back in their home state of Florida, they do miss the European lifestyle. Rae enjoys going to the beach, 4 wheeling, and hanging out with friends on the weekends.

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