Ben Adams, DDS
Dr. Adams is a native of New Smyrna Beach and feels privileged to have the opportunity to serve the community where he was raised. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida, he attended the prestigious University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where he graduated in the top third of his class. Dr. Adams has practiced Family and Cosmetic Dentistry for 5 years in South Carolina and Florida. He has spent time in an underserved children's only clinic, as well as volunteering his time with the Good Samaritan Dental Clinic in Orange City. Dr. Adams lives in New Smyrna Beach with his wife and three children and is a lifetime member of Sacred Heart. He also enjoys surfing, golfing, fishing and spending time with his family and friends here in beautiful New Smyrna Beach.
Organization memberships: American Florida Central, SEV Chamber of Commerce, Charities and causes he supports: Autism Speaks, Cudas Unhooked, Give Kids a Smile, Children's Homes Society, Mended Little Hearts of Volusia County, Southeast Volusia YMCA
Organization memberships: American Florida Central, SEV Chamber of Commerce, Charities and causes he supports: Autism Speaks, Cudas Unhooked, Give Kids a Smile, Children's Homes Society, Mended Little Hearts of Volusia County, Southeast Volusia YMCA
Kassy Ingram, DMD
Dr. Kassy Ingram is the associate dentist of Ben Adams DDS. She obtained her
undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Biology. She then spent
the next 4 years completing her doctorate at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental
Medicine. Her last 2 years of clinical experience have afforded her with the opportunities of
working in community based underserved clinics, infectious disease clinics, hospital based as
well as foster home centered pediatric clinics, and special needs clinics where she treated both
the developmentally and physically delayed. Dr. Ingram was born in Puerto Rico and raised in
central Florida. Her bilingual upbringing has granted her the capacity of broadening her patient
care to both English and Spanish speakers. She is a wife and a mother to two little girls. She
loves spending time back home close to family and friends.
Dr. Kassy Ingram is the associate dentist of Ben Adams DDS. She obtained her
undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, majoring in Biology. She then spent
the next 4 years completing her doctorate at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental
Medicine. Her last 2 years of clinical experience have afforded her with the opportunities of
working in community based underserved clinics, infectious disease clinics, hospital based as
well as foster home centered pediatric clinics, and special needs clinics where she treated both
the developmentally and physically delayed. Dr. Ingram was born in Puerto Rico and raised in
central Florida. Her bilingual upbringing has granted her the capacity of broadening her patient
care to both English and Spanish speakers. She is a wife and a mother to two little girls. She
loves spending time back home close to family and friends.
Meet Our Staff!
Shelly, Registered Dental Hygienist
Shelly graduated from Pensacola Junior College in 1988 certified in Dental Hygiene. She joined our office in September of 2012. Shelly has been married for 30 years and is a mother of two. When Shelly is not working she enjoys spending time with her family and horses.
Susan, Registered Dental Hygienist
Susan graduated from Daytona State College in 2001 and is certified in both Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene. Susan additionally attended the University of Florida where she received her certification for dental anesthetics. She joined our practice in the summer of 2017. Susan is a wife and a mother of two boys. When Susan is not working she enjoys being a health coach as well as an outdoor enthusiast.
Karen, Registered Dental Hygienist
Karen graduated from Santa Fe Community College in 2002 certified in Dental Hygiene. Prior to becoming a RDH she graduated from Daytona Beach Community College as a certified Dental Assistant. Karen joined our office in May 2017. She is married and a mother of two. Karen enjoys many activities, but spending time with her family and friends is what she finds most rewarding.
Beth, Registered Dental Hygienist
Beth graduated from Northeastern University and Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in 1976. She has cared for patients from this dental practice for 18 years. Beth is a wife and mother and has a blended family of four children. Her favorite pastimes include cruising and cooking.
Brittany, Dental Assistant
Brittany joined our office in October 0f 2021. She is a mother of three. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and shopping.
Danielle, Dental Assistant
Danielle graduated from Daytona State College with her associate degree and is a certified dental assistant. She started with our office in August of 2019. A mother of two young children she loves to be with her family and dogs outdoors and reading.
Hillary, Dental Assistant
Hillary joined our office in April of 2013. She is a wife and a mother of two. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and cheering on her cheerleader and little catcher from the stands.
Tracey, Dental Assistant
Tracey has been a dental assistant for 17 years. She has been caring for patients at this very practice for 10 of those years. Tracey is a wife and a mother of three. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, loving on her animals, and watching college football.
Sarah, Front Desk Receptionist
Sarah joined our office in February of 2017. She is the warm voice over the phone and the welcoming face you will see as you walk into our office. She is a mother of two boys. When she is not working, she enjoys going to the beach, kayaking, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Dusty, Office Manager
Dusty graduated from Daytona State with her associate degree in 2006 and joined our practice as the office manager in 2012. As an office manager she is the behind-the-scenes coordinator of all things which enable the office to run smoothly. Dusty is a wife and a mother of one daughter. When she is not working, she enjoys a busy life filled with family and friends.
Shelly graduated from Pensacola Junior College in 1988 certified in Dental Hygiene. She joined our office in September of 2012. Shelly has been married for 30 years and is a mother of two. When Shelly is not working she enjoys spending time with her family and horses.
Susan, Registered Dental Hygienist
Susan graduated from Daytona State College in 2001 and is certified in both Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene. Susan additionally attended the University of Florida where she received her certification for dental anesthetics. She joined our practice in the summer of 2017. Susan is a wife and a mother of two boys. When Susan is not working she enjoys being a health coach as well as an outdoor enthusiast.
Karen, Registered Dental Hygienist
Karen graduated from Santa Fe Community College in 2002 certified in Dental Hygiene. Prior to becoming a RDH she graduated from Daytona Beach Community College as a certified Dental Assistant. Karen joined our office in May 2017. She is married and a mother of two. Karen enjoys many activities, but spending time with her family and friends is what she finds most rewarding.
Beth, Registered Dental Hygienist
Beth graduated from Northeastern University and Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in 1976. She has cared for patients from this dental practice for 18 years. Beth is a wife and mother and has a blended family of four children. Her favorite pastimes include cruising and cooking.
Brittany, Dental Assistant
Brittany joined our office in October 0f 2021. She is a mother of three. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and shopping.
Danielle, Dental Assistant
Danielle graduated from Daytona State College with her associate degree and is a certified dental assistant. She started with our office in August of 2019. A mother of two young children she loves to be with her family and dogs outdoors and reading.
Hillary, Dental Assistant
Hillary joined our office in April of 2013. She is a wife and a mother of two. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and cheering on her cheerleader and little catcher from the stands.
Tracey, Dental Assistant
Tracey has been a dental assistant for 17 years. She has been caring for patients at this very practice for 10 of those years. Tracey is a wife and a mother of three. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, loving on her animals, and watching college football.
Sarah, Front Desk Receptionist
Sarah joined our office in February of 2017. She is the warm voice over the phone and the welcoming face you will see as you walk into our office. She is a mother of two boys. When she is not working, she enjoys going to the beach, kayaking, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Dusty, Office Manager
Dusty graduated from Daytona State with her associate degree in 2006 and joined our practice as the office manager in 2012. As an office manager she is the behind-the-scenes coordinator of all things which enable the office to run smoothly. Dusty is a wife and a mother of one daughter. When she is not working, she enjoys a busy life filled with family and friends.