Dr. Dana Kim

Owner

Dr. Dana joined our Tender Care team in October 2013, she grew up in South Jersey (across the river from Philadelphia) and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012. She is fluent in both English and Korean (conversational). She is a mother of 3 children and loves reading long novels, and taking walks with her children in the woods. Dr. Dana enjoys working with all the awesome patients and happy, wonderful co-workers here at Tender Care.

“I enjoy getting to know a child and helping them to overcome their dental fears by showing them how brave they can be. Kids are just so funny and honest. I love that!”

Rachel Dougherty, R.D.H.

Hygienist

Rachel joined our hygiene team in October 2015. She enjoys hiking, biking, snowboarding, and spending time with friends, family, and pets. She is currently our lead hygienist.

“I love being able to put a nervous and anxious patient at ease and make their trip to Tender Care enjoyable and educational.”

Melanie Benjes, R.D.H.

Hygienist

Mel is a Registered Hygienist that joined our hygiene team in October 2014. When Mel is not here cleaning teeth, she is at Gracie’s Guys and Gals Dance Studio teaching children to tap. She enjoys spending time with her family, her dog Finley, and her husband.

“I love working at Tender Care because the staff is so friendly and I love interacting with the kids.”

Audra Keeler

Office Manager

Audra started working in the dental field in 1999 and began her journey with Tender Care in 2010. She has a broad knowledge of dental insurance, dental claims, policies, and billing. She is the mother of five, so working with children comes very natural. When she is not at Tender Care, she enjoys spending time with her family and singing with her band for her adoring local fan base.