We’re Not Your Typical Orthodontic Practice
Our dedication to your health and wellness extends beyond excellent dentistry! Farming Smiles by Panucci Orthodontics was established by Dr. Donna Panucci to provide a relaxing environment where patients can exhale and enjoy nature while receiving state-of-the-art orthodontic treatment.
Meet Our Herd
Dr. Donna Panucci
Dr. Donna Panucci is a nationally recognized orthodontist, lauded for her innovative clinical and management methods, as well as providing a superlative level of patient care and service. As an advocate of holistic health and wellness, she treats the whole person, carefully considering how she may elevate the entire orthodontic experience to one that improves an individual’s overall health, happiness, and confidence. Donna has been invited to share her ideas with other orthodontists, their team members, and orthodontic students across the United States, as well as Canada, Germany, and Australia.
“My dream is to help everyone I meet become happy, healthy, and whole.”
Donna grew up in Dunbar, WV, where she played softball, volleyball, and tennis at Dunbar High School. After graduating Valedictorian in 1984, she went to West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV to earn her dentistry degree, which she did in 1991, finishing as the top graduate (summa cum laude) in her class. Then, Donna moved to Richmond, Virginia, and obtained her orthodontic specialty certificate at the Medical College of Virginia.
Donna started her first orthodontic practice in South Charleston, WV, happy to return to her home state to work and raise her family. In just a few years, however, she outgrew the office she acquired from her very own childhood orthodontist, and set about building a new state-of-the-art facility nearby. The growth continued, and Panucci Orthodontics established a satellite office in Gallipolis, Ohio. Farming Smiles is Donna’s latest adventure, where she’ll combine all her loves—orthodontics, nature, and nurturing her patients’ overall health and wellness.
Dr. Panucci has another empowering passion that she loves to share with her patients and the community. She is a certified Eden Energy Medicine practitioner, offering wellness workshops and retreats to assist others on their journey to optimal health. Donna passionately teaches the many ways to balance the energies of the body which in turn promotes physical, mental and emotional well-being. She founded a Non-profit organization, The Blue Ray Chapel of Hope, dedicated to empowering adults and children through expanded awareness and knowledge of the mind, body, spirt connection. In addition, Donna supports health care today by serving on the Board of Trustees for Thomas Memorial Hospital and Thomas Hospital System in South Charleston, WV.
When she’s not at work creating smiles and healthy patients, Donna loves spending time outdoors with her daughter, Tannah, and sons, Banyon and Jameson. The entire family enjoys hiking, farming, and relaxing together around a nighttime campfire. The Panucci farm is also home to many animals, including six dogs—Maggie, Yogi, Sonny, Koda, Snowy, and Brennan. It’s a full house, for sure, but one with lots of love.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- American Association of Orthodontics
- Southern Association of Orthodontics
- West Virginia Association of Orthodontics
- West Virginia Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Thomas Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees (2014 – present)
- Thomas Hospital System Board of Trustees (2016 – present)
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Honor Dental Society
Sue Hanen
Sue began her career in the orthodontic industry managing and orchestrating a successful orthodontic office in Seattle, Washington for over 18 years. She then took her expertise on the road and became the most sought after orthodontic systems specialist in the industry, focusing on the importance of excellence in every facet of the patient process. Sue is excited to bring her wealth of knowledge and passion for a joyous and fulfilling patient experience to Farming Smiles!
Jamie Gardinier
Office manager
Jamie and her husband Tom have 3 beautiful children, Peyton, Bryce, and Hailey. She enjoys supporting her children in sports and 4H as well as giving back to the community. In her free time, Jamie enjoys exercising, horseback riding, and spending time outdoors with the family. After staying at home to raise her children for the past six years, Jamie is excited to share her background in organizational administration in support of Dr. Panucci’s vision of bringing an amazing smile-making experience to Monroe County, WV.
Mary Ann Beasley
Sterilization/Records Specialist
My name is Mary Ann Beasley and I am the Records/Sterilization Specialist. I enjoy being a part of our team of smilemakers. My passion is spending time with my two beautiful grandchildren and creating amazing meals for my friends and loved ones!
Olivia Utterback
Orthodontic Clinical Specialist
There are hundreds of languages in the world but a smile speaks them all. -unknown
Striving to help others in anyway has always been a goal of mine. What better way then to help you have that perfect smile. At Farming Smiles we’re not just co-workers, we’re family! Hi! My name is Olivia Utterback, I was born and raised in beautiful Monroe County, West Virginia. Ive worked as a dental assistant for the past 7 years but orthodontics is where I see my future. Away from the office I love being outdoors, fishing, hunting and spending time with my family and friends. Mother of two precious kids, Kaydance 5 and Braxton 2. My kids are my life!
Kim McClung
Orthodontic Clinical Specialist
Kim and her husband are proud parents to their beautiful children Madisyn, Morgan, and Mace. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and caring for her dogs Zoey, Mina, Mack, and Milly. Kim completed dental assisting but decided to make a change and has been a nurse for 8 years. Although Kim takes great pride in caring for her nursing patients, orthodontics has always been her passion. Kim is a proud member of the farming smiles team and wants to continue creating smiles and positive experiences for her orthodontic patients.
“If you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.”
Frank Gagnier
Operations Manager
I’m Frank Gagnier. I was born and raised in the state Maine. I lived many years in Florida with my wonderful wife Susan. We have 4 children, 6 grandchildren. Sue and I are now here on the Ranch living a dream and enjoying this beautiful state of West Virginia. Aside from working with the animals, I am an avid golfer and always look forward to my next round of golf.
Autumn Manley
Orthodontic Clinical Specialist
Bio Coming Soon!
Kim Gillespie
Orthodontic Clinical Specialist
Bio Coming Soon!