Dr. Christopher Thurston

Dr. Christopher Thurston received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), where he has achieved Diplomate status.

Along with Dr. Brown, Dr. Thurston has had family members diagnosed with sleep apnea, inspiring them to become sleep dentists. Dr. Thurston and Dr. Brown started Sleep Better Abingdon to give patients another choice if they can't tolerate the CPAP and he has watched our dental team work and grow to ensure the success of our practive. Together, they hope to use state-of-the-art technology and techniques to give their patients a better night's rest.

When he isn't working or fishing, Dr. Thurston enjoys life in Abingdon, along with his wife, Virginia, and furry, four legged children.

Dr. Ronnie Brown

Dr. Ronnie Brown received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1969. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and is passionate about continuing education. In his own life, sleep apnea has hit very close to home, as both he and his wife have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Along with Dr. Thurston, Dr. Brown is excited to be able to offer an alternative to the CPAP for those patients that can't tolerate a CPAP or they may be a good candidate for an oral appliance.

Dr. Brown is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, where he has achieved Qualified status, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is committed to treating his patients with the highest standard to help them live a long and fruitful life.

When Dr. Brown isn't outdoors, he and his wife, Jeannie, enjoy spending time with their 6 daughters and their families.

Nickie Asher- Administrator

Nickie enjoys coming to a caring work environment that works to educate patients and help treat their sleep apnea. She creates systems to ensure that our patients are taken care of from the moment they schedule their appointment to when they're walking out our door to a better night's sleep. Nickie and her husband, Dan, enjoy spending time with their 2 children.

Amanda Martinez-Sleep Coordinator

From your first contact with Sleep Better, Amanda will greet you with a smile and answer any questions you may have about an oral appliance. She will file your insurance to help you get the maximum benefit for you sleep appliance. Amanda enjoys traveling and spending time with her 2 sons.

Shelby Dotson-Dental Sleep Assistant

Shelby educates our patients about their Obstructive Sleep Apnea and treatment options, assists our dentists with oral appliance fittings, appliance instructions, impressions, and ensures all our patients get the care they need. She loves making a difference in patients' quality of life and working with a great team! She makes sure our patients know everything they need to know throughout the sleep apnea treatment process. Shelby and her husband, Randon, enjoy spending time outdoors.