Dental hygienists, Tricia Stanley and Jeanie Holliday are co-founders of Chrysalis Oral Health Care Alliance (COHCA). Their passion and determination to deliver oral health care to the underserved population of Middle Tennessee is as deep as their roots in dentistry.
With a combined 40 years of oral health experience, the two met while working at the same private practice in Nashville. Their work was rewarding and their patients were well cared for.
However, they often wondered about those they were unable to care for-those without a “dental home” or who lacked access to care. Who was educating them? Who was providing treatment to them? How could they, as two hygienists, service such a large underserved population?
Jeanie and Tricia also knew that the lack of oral health care could lead to life threatening conditions. Their thoughts and concerns for underserved populations continued to grow. They decided it was time to take action.
In 2017, Jeanie and Tricia launched Chrysalis Oral Health Care Alliance (COHCA), giving them a vehicle to deliver their compassionate and patient-centered service beyond the doors of private practice. They designed COHCA to succeed through experience, creativity, and vision. Above all else, these two are fully invested in it with giving hearts that will not stop fighting for the underserved to have access to oral care.
As early as elementary school, Dr. Patel knew he wanted to be a Dentist. He was finally able to achieve his goal in 2014 when he graduated from Temple University Dental School.
He is skilled with same day crowns, root canal therapy, laser dentistry and sleep apnea orthotics. He continues to expand his knowledge into
other specialty areas of dentistry (implants, TMJ therapy, orthodontics and botox).
His affinity for the dental field was not entirely due to teeth but also his interest in meeting new people and building patient relationships. Dr. Patel is a kind
and compassionate dentist who has a heart to serve the disadvantaged community.
Additionally, his strong sweet tooth made his knowledge in dental care a necessity. Dr. Patel moved to Nashville in the summer of 2015.
His wife is currently a resident at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
Chrysalis’s leadership consists of clinical and business minded hygienists. With Jeanie’s thirty plus years of extensive clinical background, she will serve as the Secretary of Chrysalis and will hold the title and responsibility of Clinical Director. Tricia has both a clinical and administrative business background and will serve as the CEO and Operations Director for Chrysalis. Together, Tricia and Jeanie have both the knowledge and experience to lead Chrysalis forward in the community.
The Board is comprised of healthcare administrators and business experts who will provide knowledge and support on a regular basis to the patient centered programs being delivered. An Advisory Board, consisting of six to ten members of the community, will be formed to serve as an advisory counsel to the board of directors. A local Dentist who shares in the mission of Chrysalis will serve as the Vice President and will hold the title and responsibility of Dental Director.
