Meet the Team

“As an orthodontist, I have the greatest job in the world: making people smile for a lifetime. I get to hang out with kids, teens and adults. I get to know each of them well, watch them grow, and see their confidence and self-esteem soar.”

“Creating lifelong, beautiful smiles is a true passion I am able to achieve every day as an orthodontist. It is extremely gratifying to have the opportunity to make such a profound impact on my patients’ lives. I truly enjoy forming relationships with my patients and watching their transformation from the beginning to the end of treatment.” — Dr. Nick Pappas

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION

Dr. Pappas grew up in Poquoson and attended the University of Virginia for his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in biology. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Virginia Commonwealth University.

After dental school, Dr. Pappas was commissioned as an officer and dentist in the United States Air Force. During his service with the Air Force, he completed a one-year advanced education general dentistry residency at David Grant Medical Center and Travis Air Force Base in California. Dr. Pappas served three years as a general dentist in the United States Air Force before completing his orthodontic residency and Master of Science at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Pappas has a passion for learning. He consistently works to stay on the cutting edge of information, techniques and materials used in the practice of orthodontics. He and his staff spend a great deal of their professional time perfecting their orthodontic skills and keeping current with the latest orthodontic innovations through continuing education programs and orthodontic seminars.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Association of Orthodontists
• Virginia Dental Association
• Southern Association of Orthodontists
• Peninsula Dental Society
• Virginia Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Pappas is also a Board Certified orthodontist with the American Board of Orthodontics, one of only a handful in the Hampton Roads area with that distinction. Board certification confirms an orthodontist’s personal commitment to providing lifelong, high-quality patient care. Fewer than 30% of orthodontists are board certified.

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

Dr. Pappas has a loving wife, Kelly, who also helps with the family business. He has a son, Shepherd, a daughter, Thompson, and rescue dog named Chapman. His parents, sister, niece and nephew all live locally as well.

In his spare time, Dr. Pappas likes to play pickleball and tennis, eat Chipotle burritos, search for his golf ball in the woods and spend time with his friends, family and dog.

Dr. Pappas also enjoys giving back to the community through the Mission of Mercy projects, for which he has traveled to underserved areas of Virginia, as well as to rural communities in Jamaica and Honduras, to provide dental care.

Tammy has over 20 years of experience in orthodontics. She enjoys seeing our patients achieve beautiful new smiles!

Tammy and her husband live in Gloucester and they have two daughters and four grandchildren. She likes to spend time painting, fishing and boating.

Everyone at our office has made her feel like part of the family from the first day that she walked through the doors, and she really enjoys helping every patient find their perfect smile. It brightens her day to work with such an amazing team and wonderful patients. She likes the way Dr. Pappas shows his appreciation for his team, which makes for an exceptional work environment. She has learned the value of kindness, teamwork and communication and is eager to learn more and improve her work every day. One of the things she loves to do at our office is full bandings, and she also looks forward to seeing the smiles on our patients’ faces.

Bekah’s family is her whole world. She and her husband have one son and a cat named Bailey. She likes to spend time Cricut® crafting and cooking. On the weekends, she and her family enjoy going to museums and forts.

Kelly graduated from Morrison Education Center in 2014. She loves the positive work atmosphere at Pappas Orthodontics and how everything is always organized and structured, allowing patients to be confident in their smile. Kelly helps our office by welcoming new patients, advising and educating them on recommended treatment plans and helping them feel comfortable. She lives with her grandparents and has a cat named Lacey. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys serving at her church, walking, being outdoors and reading. She appreciates the simple joys in life.

Casey joined our practice in May 2023, and brings with her a great sense of humor that makes our patients and her coworkers smile. She is a Richmond, VA, native and lived all over the country during her husband’s time in the U.S. Coast Guard before deciding to settle down in Yorktown. She found her passion and purpose in the orthodontic field and cannot imagine doing anything else.

Casey married her high school sweetheart, Brandon, and together they have two kids, two dogs and a cat. Outside the office she loves reading, attending her children’s sporting events and rollerblading as a family on the weekends.

Callie graduated from Shepherd University with a degree in mass communications and journalism. She joined our team in October 2023, and brings a smile to work with her every day. She loves being part of a practice that laughs together all day long and genuinely enjoys each other’s company.

Callie is the oldest of four siblings and is grateful that most of her family lives relatively close. She and her son are happy to call Yorktown home. When not in the office, she can be found boating or at the beach any chance she gets. Callie is also an avid reader and enjoys workout classes, yoga, dancing and whatever adventures her son dreams up.

Liz enjoys working with each of her coworkers, as each of them possess a unique positive attitude with patient care. In her position as New Patient Coordinator, she likes meeting all the new patients and their families. Liz enjoys ensuring they leave with all the knowledge they need for successful treatment and being a part of their excitement.

Liz has a son and a daughter. Her husband is active duty Navy (three years to go! woot woot!). She loves being outside and on the water. Liz has achieved her group fitness certification, and enjoys teaching classes in her free time as well.

Emma graduated which her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech. She helps out wherever she is needed in our office, either by sterilizing stations, working at the front desk or just helping with random chores that need to be completed – anything to make the day as smooth as possible for everyone. Emma loves seeing all the new faces in our practice every day and following the progression of each patient from start to finish. Seeing their smiling faces after finishing treatment makes her day worth it!

Emma has a 2-year-old cat named Raspberry who has been her bestie and her alarm clock in the morning since graduating college. If Emma is not reading or looking for something new to read, then she is most likely somewhere shopping. She also loves to travel and visit the cities her friends from college have moved to.

Morgan graduated from Menchville High School in Newport News. She loves each of your work peers, and loves seeing the end result when our patients are done with their treatment. Morgan enjoys building relationships with our patients and learning about their hobbies – since we spend over a year with our patients it makes everything feel more like a home when they come in to our office.

Morgan has a fur baby named Shooter, who is a white labrador retriever. She enjoys hunting, and turkey hunting is by far her favorite type of hunting. Outside of hunting season, Morgan can be found soaking up the sun on the beach or on a boat catching fish. Morgan’s favorite color is green and she is a huge South Caroline Gamecocks fan. She also used to play softball!