About Us
Candler

Dr. Jason Bodnar received his undergrad at Pittsburg University and went on to Nova Southeastern University for his degree in Dental Medicine. He has been with Cataloochee Dental Group since 2005. He practices at all four of our awesome locations in his tireless pursuit of building a life resume that will even have the gravedigger sad to see him go. Dr. Bodnar is energetic and very active. He is an avid runner, competing in many marathons including the Boston Marathon. You can catch him in any of our locations injecting his passion for helping others get the smile they deserve.

Dr. Erin Mehaffey is a native to Western North Carolina. She takes pride in customizing dental treatment to care for each individual’s needs. She grew up in Clyde, and she graduated from Tuscola High School. She received her undergraduate and Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Eastern Carolina University. She loves hiking, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

Amanda is one of our Dental Assistants. She has been an assistant for over 15 years. She takes pride in creating a relationship with her patients to make them feel more comfortable in the chair.  Amanda is married and has two kids she loves spending her time with. She loves traveling to new places, but the beach is her favorite. Amanda is a sport enthusiast and loves photography.

Jessica is our front Office Coordinator. She is a native to Candler, and she is married to her husband, Drew. She has two daughters, Kinlee and Saylor. She loves going to Clemson football games and spending time with her family. Jessica loves anything outdoors and working out. She loves to travel to new places and loves the lake.

Jordan is one of our Hygienists. She has worked with us since 2015, and has had many job titles. Jordan has had many titles from front office assistant, treatment plan coordinator, dental assistant and now a hygienist.  Jordan recently married her best friend, Noah. She loves cats, mornings and being outside. Her favorite place to be is at her camper at the lake. Jordan loves music and singing in her church’s worship band.

Tiffany is one of our Dental Assistants. She joined us in the spring of 2020. She is a sweet and kind individual, and takes pride in making patients feel more confident in themselves and their smile. Tiffany is married to her husband, Gunner and has one fur baby, Stump. Her favorite place to be is at the lake. Tiffany’s hobbies include gardening, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing.

Dr. Kayla Campbell Westhusing was born and raised in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. She graduated from Tuscola High School. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill majoring in Chemistry. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from East Carolina University where she graduated with honors. After dental school, Dr. Westhusing completed a residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry through East Carolina School of Dental Medicine. She is trained in all aspects of general dentistry with an emphasis in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Westhusing enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor activities including hiking and jogging.