Meet the Staff

Our staff is dedicated to helping our patients have a good experience. All of our team is certified in CPR and First Aid as well as participating in yearly OSHA and HIPAA training.


Millie Pace

Millie is Dr. Golden's chairside assistant. Millie graduated from Oconee County High School, attended Georgia Southern University and graduated from Lanier Technical Institute. She has worked in dentistry for over twenty years and joined Dr. Golden in early 2016. Millie shares Dr. Golden's goal of successful outcomes for their patients.

Debbie Free

Debbie is the sterilization and infection control technician and joined the practice in mid 2016. Debbie graduated from Oconee County High School. She has worked in dental settings for forty years. Debbie has one adult daughter and two grandchildren

Kathi Van Wicklen

Kathi is our front office coordinator and joined our practice in September 2019. After graduating from the University of Georgia, she decided to stay in Athens and raise a family. She joins the dental field family after working in healthcare since 1995.