South Mountain Family Dentistry

Dr. James Scheller is a Hickory, North Carolina native with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry at Chapel Hill. Dr. Scheller has years of experience in his private dental practice treating both children and adults of all ages. He has received many compliments from our Patients about his great sense of humor and fun personality. As a dentist at South Mountain Family Dentistry, Dr. Scheller specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry. He...Read More is a member of the American Dental Association and is very proactive with continuing education. He appreciates the key role new technology and advancements play in providing optimal diagnosis and treatment of every patient’s dental needs. Dr. Scheller is focused on offering the highest quality dental care in a relaxed, comfortable environment that’s fully equipped. Outside of the South Mountain Family Dentistry office, Dr. Scheller is a huge UNC Tar Heel fan who enjoys golf, running and spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their three children. He is an active member at his church and is passionate about giving back to the community with a focus on youth. Read Less

Dr. Hamren was born in Anaheim, California. After turning one, his family moved to Utah where he was raised along with his four brothers and three sisters. He always had an interest in dentistry, but as a child assumed his teeth weren’t perfect enough to ever become one. Luckily he convinced himself otherwise! After serving a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the hollers of West Virginia, he returned home where he met and married his wife Brianna. Dr. Hamren...Read More graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah with a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science. Dr. Hamren and his young family then moved to Florida where he attended LECOM’s School of Dental Medicine. He joined the Viewmont Family Dentistry team in 2019 after graduation. Dr. Hamren and his wife take joy in the beauty and variety of North Carolina and each season here. They love the welcoming and kind community of Hickory and are grateful for the many friends that have become family. Dr. Hamren is a busy father of five, with three boys and two girls. When he isn’t in the office, you can find him coaching his kids’ sports teams, playing outside with his family, cooking new creations, or researching and pursuing a new hobby. He enjoys games of all kinds – video, computer, boardies, and the ones he makes up to entertain his wife and kids. Dr. Hamren is grateful to be part of the Viewmont team and Hickory community. Read Less

Crystal is a native of McDowell County, NC. She has over 20 years of professional experience having been employed and managing local dental practices. She believes it is so important to brush your teeth, take care of your oral health, and thank your dental hygienist as a smile is your own unique accessory and pearly white teeth make it even more beautiful. Outside of the office, Crystal enjoys staying in shape, being active, and spending quality time with her husband Andy, friends, and their lit...Read Moretle dogs “Honey and Mr. Pickles”. She and her husband will be doing a lot more traveling in the next year to new places and we know she is very excited about their new ventures. Read Less

Summer was born and raised on the coast of southeast Georgia. Where she stayed until attending Dental Hygiene at Georgia State in Atlanta. Right after graduation she moved to North Carolina. She has a true passion for patient care and education. It is very important to Summer that each patient feels as comfortable as possible in her chair and leaves the office with a positive experience. When Summer is out of the office she enjoys spending time with her husband Nick, and two children; Jackson ...Read Moreand Juliet. Her favorite place to be is on the lake with her family, boat cruising, wakeboarding or just soaking up the sun! Read Less

This is our long term dental assistant, Stephanie. She has been working here since before Dr. Scheller bought the Viewmont office in 2013. Stephanie is married to her husband, Lance and they have a little girl named Lexi. Stephanie’s passion is helping patients and seeing them smile at the end of the appointment. Fun fact about Stephanie, she loves spending her free time going shopping.

This is Kayla, our dental assistant who works side by side with Dr. Hamren. She takes a great pride in helping our patients create a smile they love. Kayla loves spending time with her husband, Chris and her daughter, Paxton. Kayla has a passion for running and will be in her first half marathon this year.

Yulisa started her career here working as our sterilization technician and did on the job training. She is our bilingual translator and enjoys helping patients achieve the smile they want. Outside of the office, Yulisa will be traveling or spending time with her family.