Tasha
Office Manager
Registered Dental Assistant
Tasha has been in the dental field since 2007 and joined our practice in 2008. She began her studies at Temple Junior College from 2004 to 2005 before transferring to Texas State Technical College in Waco, where she earned her Dental Assisting Certificate in 2007. From the age of 16, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in dentistry, and she continues to love the multi-tasking demands of her role. Tasha finds joy in being part of each patient’s journey to a healthy, confident smile.
She is married to Derrick, and together they have two daughters, Bella and Ava. Bella is a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo, while Ava inspires her family daily as she thrives with Type 1 diabetes. Outside of work, Tasha enjoys cooking and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Michelle
Front Office
Michelle was born and raised in Bryan, Texas, and brings over 20 years of experience in the field of dentistry. With a strong background in Customer Service and Administration, she is passionate about ensuring patients feel comfortable, valued, and cared for from their very first phone call through the completion of their visit.
Michelle’s goal is to provide every patient with a positive experience, making them feel at ease throughout their dental journey. Outside the office, Michelle and her husband Joe enjoy cooking, fishing, and spending quality time with their grandchildren and family.
Valerie
Registered Dental Hygienist
Valerie attended Texas A&M University from 1983-1985 and transferred to the dental hygiene program at Baylor College of Dentistry for her Bachelor of Science degree. She has been with Cashion Dental since Dr. Cashion started his practice in 2004. Valerie brings to the office many years of experience and a commitment to building trusting relationships with our patients and a desire to provide exceptional care. When away from the office, she enjoys her 3 dogs and working on her 120-year-old house in Bryan. Valerie also has a professional pastry and baking diploma from a culinary school in NYC and loves baking for friends and family.
Peggy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Peggy was a dental assistant from 1994-1999. In 1999 she decided to pursue a career in dental hygiene. She attended Blinn College from 1997-2001 and graduated from the Blinn Hygiene program in May 2001. Peggy joined the Cashion Dental team in 2013. She has always loved working in the dental field and helping patients improve their overall health by improving their oral health. Peggy has lived in Bryan/College Station since 1977 and is a 1982 graduate of A&M Consolidated High School.
Angela
Registered Dental Assistant
Angela was born in Bryan, Texas and raised in a Marine Corps household in North Carolina. Angela has a passion for all things dentistry. She has proudly held the title of Registered Dental Assistant since 2011 and joined our practice in early 2022. Angela has an Associate Degree in Business Administration and Small Business Management from Blinn College. She dedicates her Saturdays to instructing the minds of the next great dental assistants for College Station Dental Assistant School. She finds tremendous joy in teaching what she loves doing! When she’s not doing dentistry, she enjoys hosting friends and family get-togethers at her home which she shares with her husband Justin and teenaged sons Avantes and Dylan.
