Our Doctors

Ernest N. Pennington, D.D.S

Dr. Ernest Pennington received his dental education from the University Of West Virginia School of Dentistry in 1976.

He's affiliated with several organizations, including the American and West Virginia Dental Associations and Kanawha Valley Dental Society. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Outside the office, Dr. Pennington enjoys coaching the office softball team, the Barracudas! He spends his free time traveling, listening to music, and spending time with his family and grand-dogs, Peggy and Stanley.

Stephen Graziani, D.D.S

Dr. Stephen Graziani graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2003. After obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, he completed his General Practice Residency at the Martinsburgs Hospital in WV.

He's affiliated with the American and West Virginia Dental Associations, as well as the Kanawha Valley Dental Society.

Dr. Graziani focuses in Root Canal Therapy, implant restorations, and Zoom Whitening. He spends his time away from the office golfing, snow skiing, competing in triathlons, and playing with his sons, Brayden and Brock.

Business Office

Rebecca Pennington, Office Manager

Becky graduated from the University of West Virginia in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a minor in French and English. She has been a member of the staff at Charleston Dental Associates since the doors opened in 1977. Becky enjoys traveling and shopping in her spare time.

Andrea Pennington, Marketing Coordinator and Office Administrator

Andrea graduated from Marshall University in 2004 with a degree in Advertising from the school of Journalism. Andrea also attended WV Wesleyan College and received her MBA in 2006. She has been on the staff of CDA since 2008. She likes spending time with her husband, John, and two Boston terriers, Stanley and Peggy, as well as teaching Zumba and ballroom dancing.

Melody Patton, Certified Dental Assistant and Patient Coordinator

Melody graduated from Putnam County Vocational and Career Center in 1998 with a degree in dental assisting. She has been on the staff of CDA, since 1999. Outside the office she enjoys four-wheeling, camping, and spending time with her daughter, Kayla.

Dental Hygienists

Bridget Ball, Registered Dental Hygienist

Bridget graduated from the University of West Virginia Dental Hygiene School in 2006. She has been at CDA since 2008. Bridget enjoys selling jewelry, WVU football, traveling, and her dog Maverick.

Della Burke, Registered Dental Hygienist

Della graduated from WV Institute of Technology in 2004 as a dental hygienist. She has been at CDA since 2009. Outside of the office, Della enjoys going to church and spending time with her three children, Logan, Halle, and Brianna.

Leanna Hoover, Registered Dental Hygienist

Leanna graduated from WV Institute of Technology as a dental hygienist and has worked at CDA since 1997. She fills in for our dental hygiene department part-time. She enjoys her two sons, Preston and Hayden, and their musical and sports activities.

Dental Assistants

Sherry Burns, Certified Dental Assistant

Sherry graduated from Carver Career Center in 1982 as a dental assistant. She has worked for CDA since 1994. Sherry enjoys playing scrabble, Frisbee golf, bowling, and her three children, Robbie, Sarah, and Daniel.

Trena Adkins, Certified Dental Assistant

Trena graduated from Carver Center in 2005 as a dental assistant, and has also worked at CDA since 2005. Trena enjoys spending time with family and her Yorkshire Terrier, Macie.

Debra Lesley, Certified Dental Assistant

Debbie graduated from Putnam County Vocational in 1979 as a dental assistant. She joined CDA in 2010. She enjoys horseback riding in her spare time.