

Dr. Townsend Brown, Jr.
Dr. Townsend Brown, Jr. is a native of Virginia
Beach, and graduated from Washington and Lee University and Georgetown
University School of Dentistry. Upon graduating, he served in the U.S.
Navy Dental Corps in Norfolk, Virginia, and aboard the USS Nimitz. He
completed his specialty training at the Medical College of Georgia
School of Dentistry in Augusta, Georgia.
Dr. Brown has been practicing Pediatric
Dentistry in Virginia Beach since 1981. He became Board Certified in
Pediatric Dentistry in 1986. Dr. Brown serves as the Division Director
of Dentistry at the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters,
Norfolk, Virginia. He also serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric
Dentistry at MCV School of Dentistry, Richmond, Virginia.
Dr. Brown and his wife reside in Norfolk with
their two golden retrievers. They have two sons and one
daughter. In his free time Dr. Brown enjoys cycling, tennis and
traveling with his family.
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Kimberly
Beckner ~ Practice Administrator
Kimberly is our Practice Administrator. She started her
career in the dental field as a dental assistant in 1992
and joined Dr. Brown’s dental team in October, 2003.
Having experience in both clinical and business area of
dentistry make Kim an excellent resource for parents and
any questions they may have. Kimberly is originally
from Pennsylvania. She currently resides in Chesapeake
with her husband and their two boxer dogs. In her spare
time she enjoys playing golf and spending time with her
friends and family.
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Maria Rasmussen ~ Accounts Coordinator
Maria is our Accounts Coordinator. She has been in the
dental field since 2004 and joined Dr. Brown’s dental
team in October, 2007. She will handle any problem with
insurance claims and discuss treatment plans with
parents. She will also coordinate the Conscious
Sedation appointments. Maria is originally from
Maryland and currently resides in Virginia Beach. In
her spare time she enjoys inline skating and
racquetball.
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Yvonne Kramp ~ Patient Coordinator
Yvonne is our Scheduling Coordinator ready to greet you
with a smile. She joined Dr. Brown’s dental team in
October, 2007. She is responsible for scheduling
patient appointments and will handle any scheduling
concerns. Yvonne is a native of Virginia Beach and a
proud Virginia Tech graduate (Go Hokies !!) She
currently resides in Virginia Beach with her husband and
their twin children.
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Donna
Ricapito ~ Dental Assistant
Donna is a Dental Assistant who joined Dr. Brown’s
dental team in October, 1982. She is one of the most
outgoing of our wonderful team. She will greet your
child with a very warm welcome and make you and your
child feel right at home! She is a native of New York
and currently resides in Virginia Beach with her
husband. When not working she enjoys going to the beach
and spending time with her family and friends.
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Cindy
Morrison ~ Dental Assistant
Cindy is a Dental Assistant who joined Dr. Brown’s
dental team in August, 1993. She truly enjoys making
each and every child feel good about seeing the dentist
and loves teaching them the importance of good dental
health while making each visit fun. She is a native of
Idaho and currently resides in Virginia Beach. In her
spare time she enjoys spending time with her family,
going to the beach and exercising.
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Eunice Scott ~ Certified Dental Assistant
Eunice is a Certified Dental Assistant who joined Dr.
Brown’s dental team in April, 1996. She enjoys giving
each child personal attention and educating them about
the importance of good oral hygiene. She currently
resides in Chesapeake. In her free time she enjoys
outdoor activities and exercising.
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Lindsey Byerley
~ Dental Assistant
Lindsey is
a dental assistant who recently joined Dr. Brown's
dental team in January, 2009. She brings with her ten
years of experience in the dental field. Her vivacious
personality and sense of humor are great assets in
working with children. She wants everyone to have lots
of fun during their visit with us !! Lindsey speaks to
preschool children teaching them the importance of good
dental health. She is a native of Louisiana and currently
resides in Virginia Beach with her husband and daughter
Avery. In her spare time she loves spending time with
her family and friends.
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Latesa Chavis ~ Dental Assistant
Latesa is a dental assistant
who recently joined Dr. Brown’s dental team in
April, 2009. Latesa chose to work in the pediatric
dental field because she enjoys educating children
on the importance of a healthy smile and good dental
health. Latesa resides in Norfolk with her husband
and her four children. Life outside work revolves
around the children’s various school and sports
activities. In her spare time she enjoys shopping,
traveling, reading and watching her favorite TV
shows.
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