Meet the Team
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As a lover of art and science, Dr. Holt is highly trained in aesthetic dentistry and enjoys reconstructing smiles as a work of art. She is also committed to educating patients on the link between oral health and systemic health and the science behind it. She enjoys working with both children and adults alike in both the Altoona & Huntingdon locations.
In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, and sculpting. Dr. Holt also enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, and kayaking with her husband, Michael. She loves to spoil her two cuddly pugs, Vinnie and Molly. Dr. Holt looks forward to treating every patient like family and spreading the philosophy of holistic care.
Dr. Dominic Sabatini is an internationally recognized leader in the dental field. He has placed and restored thousands of dental implants with the highest success rate and performs the surgical aspects of the Prettau Zirconia Implant Bridge. Dr. Sabatini received a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sabatini is dedicated to providing the best dental experience for his patients in State College, Pittsburgh and Naples, FL. Beyond his reputation as being one of the area's leading implant and cosmetic dentists, he is also dedicated to patient comfort and treating his patients with state of the art procedures. With over 1000 hours of documented continuing education hours, Dr. Sabatini is committed to excellence for his patients. Surgical training has included educational hours at, The Misch International Implant Institute, The University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, The Dominican Training Institute and The Prettau Zirconia Implant Bridge Course. 
Shilo VanHart
Owner/CEO & Marketing Coordinator
Shilo, Dr. Hartman's business partner & daughter, has worked in many different areas of the practice over the years. During high school and college she worked in the front office as the scheduling coordinator and also assisted the doctor with treatment chair side as an assistant. She holds a B.S. degree in Human Resource Management from Messiah College. In October 2005, Shilo returned to the practice as the Administrative and Financial Coordinator. She enjoyed assisting our clients with financial arrangements so they could receive the treatment they need to optimize their dental health. She enjoyed managing all of the business, administrative and bookkeeping responsibilities of the practice. In 2016, Shilo bought into the Huntingdon practice and became Dr Hartman's business partner. Later that year, Shilo decided to expand Total Health Dentistry and acquired the additional locations in Altoona & State College. Shilo is now enjoying the challenge of traveling between the 3 locations managing operations, hiring, providing training & coaching and helping with client services as needed. She manages all of the marketing and continues with administrative & bookkeeping responsibilities.
Shilo is an avid equestrian and enjoys time riding & competing with her horses. She enjoys living on her farm in the McAlevey's Fort area with her husband, Buddie; sons, Ryker and Soren and daughter, Aria. Together they enjoy camping, riding horses, playing with their Bernese Mountain dog Tucker & Dalmatian Zadar, traveling, motorcycles, serving in childrens ministry at their church and spending time with family.
Darlene Riling
Financial & Scheduling Coordinator
Darlene joined the Total Health Dentistry team in October of 2007 as the Scheduling Coordinator in our Huntingdon location. In this role, she schedules appointments for patients, assists with questions about services, and works in other areas of client satisfaction. She enjoys that this position allows her the opportunity to inspire patients to achieve the level of dental and overall health that we all strive for. Darlene lives outside of Huntingdon with her husband Mark. Together they love spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Cyndy Taylor
Treatment Coordinator
Cyndy joined the Total Health Dentistry Team in November 2013 with five years previous experience as a dental assistant in our Huntingdon & Altoona locations. She started her career as a dental assistant after 18 years of homeschooling her two sons, Adam and Jason. Cyndy is a certified therapist in TruDenta TMJ/head/neck pain therapy. She has taken it upon herself to become very well educated in Healthystart childrens orthodontic appliances as well as in designing same day CEREC crowns. She is eager to see patients experience total health and wellness through improved dental health. Cyndy and her husband Ray reside in Hartslog Valley in Huntingdon. She enjoys gardening, scrapbooking and activities with the family dogs.
Dawn Greene 
Treatment Coordinator
Dawn joined the Total Health Dentistry Team in June 2017. She graduated with honors from the dental assistant program at York Technical Institute May 2017. She travels to all three of our office locations and has the advantage of working with all of our doctors. Dawn resides in Hollidaysburg with her fiancé, Matt and their beautifully blended family- Lyndsay, Kaden, Devon and Benjamin. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, refurbishing furniture, cooking and baking in her spare time. She values her relationships with her patients and strives to give them the very best care with an open and honest relationship. To be able to work in an environment with such a high quality of care for the patient where the patient is truly valued and cared for is something she feels very grateful for.
Dana Knott
Insurance & Scheduling Coordinator
Dana joined the Total Health Dentistry team in 2020. She works in all 3 of our locations. She is happy to schedule appointments for patients, assist with questions about services, and also help coordinate the insurnace benefits for clients & their treatment. Dana lives in the Altoona area. She enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs and her family that also live in the area.
Lexi Rusk
Treatment Coordinator
Lexi has been a medical assistant for 12 years and has decided to expand her career to dental assisting with us! Lexi joined Total Health Dentistry in April 2021 and works in our Huntingdon location. She is certified in phlebotomy & looks forward to educating patients on the many dental health care options available. Lexi lives in Huntingdon with her husband Steve and likes to travel. She enjoys spending her free time with her family of 5 children & 7 grandchildren. Lexi has a kind and caring spirit to help put you at ease getting your dental treatment and she looks forward to meeting you!
Abbey Ryan
Treatment Coordinator
Abbey joined the Total Health Dentistry team in June 2021 and is a certified chairside assistant caring for patients at all 3 of our locations. During highschool she completed 3 years of Dental Assisting at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center. Abbey cares most about bringing optimal comfort, care and trust to each patient she sees. She understands the importance of patient trust and relationships to ensure excellent quality care. Abbey is from the Altoona area and in her spare time she likes to watch movies, shop and spend time with family and her pets. She is honored she has the opportunity to work in an environment where she can help and serve others and looks forward to assisting with your dental care!
Rebecca Lichty 
Registered Dental Hygienist
Beckie joined Total Health Dentistry in March 2020. With more than 30 years experience in general dentistry, she enjoys educating her patients to help them achieve optimal dental health. She is highly educated in Periodontal Therapy practices and strives to learn biological dentistry practices as she spends time with us here at THD. Beckie graduated with an Associates of Arts Degree from Allegany College of Maryland in 1990. She obtained her local anesthesia license from Montgomery Community College in the spring of 2016. She has practiced within the Tri State area, WV, MD and PA and most recently moved "back home" from Carlisle to be closer to her family. Beckie has six kids: Justin & his wife Olivia, Travis & his wife Sarah have her only grandchild Kiara. She has twin boys, Dameon and Donavin, Tristan and daughter Callista who still live at home. She enjoys spending time with her family, sewing, quilting and swimming. Beckie's entire family has pitched in to help renovate her grandparents home where she and the kids will reside in Glasgow, PA.
Cindy Trenger 
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cindy joined Total Healthy Dentistry in June 2020 with 28 years of clinical dental hygiene experience and works in all 3 of our locations. She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in dental hygiene from Allegany College of Maryland in 1992 and went on to obtain her local anesthesia license through HACC. Cindy was a Dental Assisting Instructor at YTI from 2013 to 2015. She really enjoys the rapport with patients and is thoroughly engaged in patient education. She is always eager to answer any questions her clients may have. Cindy resides in Altoona with her husband, Frank and their boxer, Maxx. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at her camp in Glendale year-round with her husband and their blended family of 3 grown children; Taylor, Jacob & Alexis. Her hobbies are camping, campfires and golf cart sightseeing rides.
Jaimie Kessel
Registered Dental Hygienist
After working with our team as a temporary placement hygienist for a year and a half, Jaimie has joined the Total Healthy Dentistry team permanently in January 2022. Jaimie will primarily be working in our Altoona location with occasional days in our Huntingdon location. She graduated with a degree in dental hygiene from Allegany College of Maryland in 2015 and has alot of experience having worked at many different offices as a temporary placement hygienist. Jaimie and her husband, Brandon, enjoy living in the Osterburg area.
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” — 3 John 1:2
