Meet Our Caring Team
Office Manager
I got into dentistry by chance. I was looking for a change in my career, and I came to love it and have never left.
The best part of my job is working with such a fantastic team and all of us sharing the same goal day-to-day, namely, making sure children and their parents have the best experience at our office.
Outside of the Office:
Our family goes to Table Rock Lake as much as possible. We are an active family, so we spend a lot of time at the gym or playing basketball and softball. We value our family time and spend as much of it as we can together making lasting memories.
Fun Fact:
The best quote I’ve ever heard was by Fred Devito: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.”
Insurance Coordinator
We live in a town called Mount Hope just outside Wichita, KS – we absolutely love living in a small town. I have a strong faith that Jesus is my savior. His love and forgiveness gets me through the day and helps keep me positive.
When I started in dentistry, I knew very little about the industry and nothing about insurance. However, I quickly learned to love it and enjoy increasing my knowledge every day.
One major passion of mine is helping people. I genuinely believe we provide the best care to our patients and, on the billing end, we try to be very thorough in what we bill and pay close attention to the details. I work hard to help all patients can maximize their insurance benefits.
Outside of the Office:
Spending time with my family and friends is what I love to do in my spare time! A family board games/food day is something we try to do monthly.
Fun Fact:
An iced americano from Starbucks is my FAVORITE pick-up!
Insurance Assistant
I am originally from Girard, KS, and have two kids. I chose dentistry because I enjoyed the awesome atmosphere at the Children’s Dental Professionals, LLC office.
Since joining the team, I have enjoyed working with our outstanding doctors and love the opportunity to collaborate with my co-workers. I simply love working here and am excited to care for your kiddo’s smile.
Outside of the Office:
I love to travel and spend time outdoors.
Fun Fact:
Top of my bucket list is to travel to Paris.
Patient Coordinator
I have more than a decade of experience in the dental field. What initially drew me to dentistry and keeps me here is the opportunity to help people and make a difference every day.
The best part of my job is my daily interactions with children. They always have something funny or sweet to say. It brings me such joy and entertainment to be a part of so many kid’s lives.
Outside of the Office:
My favorite thing to do in my free time is to be outside. My family is very active, and we love to ride bikes, kayak, canoe, camp, hike, and enjoy the sunshine!
Fun Fact:
The theme song of my life is always changing. My family and I enjoy being goofy, and we make songs up together all the time. Whatever silly thing we might be thinking can quickly turn into a tune at our house.
Patient Coordinator
I love helping patients achieve a healthy and beautiful smile! I think my warm personality and being very sympathetic is of value when working with our patients and parents.
I love the friendly and fun atmosphere at Children’s Dental Professionals, LLC. Our doctors truly value all of our team on a professional and personal level!
Outside of the Office:
I enjoy running outside when the weather is nice, traveling, and watching Kansas City Chiefs games (Go Chiefs!).
Fun Fact:
My favorite quote: “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.”
I chose dentistry because I found a real interest in teeth and learning about oral health. Since entering the industry, I have endeavored to make each visit fun and have enjoyed working with kids. I also love our team and working at Children’s Dental Professionals, LLC.
Outside of the Office:
My three boys play soccer, so we spend a lot of our free time at the soccer fields. Other than that, I enjoy being outdoors with my kids and traveling.
Fun Fact:
I want to skydive!
I love being able to make others laugh, and I like helping people in life. I choose dentistry because its a way to help others, especially kids. I wanted to make sure I could help kids conquer any fears they may have, mainly because I was afraid of the dentist as a child.
The best part of my job is being able to help a child have a better experience by being silly, telling jokes, and making them laugh.
Outside of the Office:
I love doing arts and crafts and playing sports with my kids. I also enjoy watching movies, especially scary movies. I enjoy going to theme parks and riding rollercoasters.
Fun Fact:
I’d like to take a family trip to Rome.
Why did you choose dentistry?
As a child, I struggled at every dentist appointment and never wanted to go. As I grew up, I became very interested in oral health and I could never understand why I had such a negative view of the dentist. I chose the dental field to help others overcome their fears and realize just how fun it can be!
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is making sure every kid has had a positive experience and leaves happy.
What aspect of your personality adds the most value to the office?
I am a team player and very eager to help around the office.
What do you do outside of the office?
Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and family. I am creative and also love to craft.
Share an interesting fact about yourself
I am shorter than most of my patients!
Why did you choose dentistry?
I chose to work in the dental field because I have always enjoyed helping others and I love being around kids.
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is being able to make the dentist office fun for our patients. It is very fulfilling to have kids come in that are excited to be at the dentist.
What aspect of your personality adds the most value to the office?
I have always been a bubbly person who enjoys being around other people. I am a huge people person.
What do you do outside of the office?
Some of my hobbies include fishing, hunting and spending time with my family, especially my son.
What’s one item on your bucket list?
I have always wanted to visit Greece. I think Santorini is so beautiful and I hope one day I can visit it.
What is the best quote you’ve heard?
“I like to think that you took the sourest lemon that life has to offer and turned it into something resembling lemonade” – This Is Us
Clinical Supervisor
I’ve always had a passion for the health industry, and as a child growing up, my favorite place to go was the dentist office. As a child, I was inspired by my hygienist, who was always very friendly and had fun ways of trying to get me to care more about my oral health.
When we started clinical rotations in dental hygiene school, pediatrics was my absolute favorite. From then on, I knew I would work in pediatrics after graduation. Kids make you smile with their witty and honest personalities; there is never a dull moment. They make you realize how simple it is to be happy, and you feel like a kid again in those moments.
I am blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of doctors, co-workers, and bosses. These people truly are my “second” family. I already gushed about how much I love children before, but again I love the kids!
Outside of the Office:
Outside the office, I am always with my husband and two children. We love the zoo, Tanganyika, parks, swimming pools, and going to the gym. The kids are just now starting to explore sports, so I’m sure more fields and gyms are in my near future. We love to be active and social. We enjoy grilling and entertaining friends and family at our home as often as we can.
Fun Fact:
My favorite quote: “Life is like a box of chocolates, never know what you’re going to get.” – Forest Gump.
I am very caring and compassionate. I want every experience to be as positive as possible for each patient, and I work hard to understand how the patient is feeling to ensure they know I care.
Outside of the Office:
I love my family, and my boys keep me very busy. In my spare time, I enjoy watching and playing sports. I also enjoy working on home improvement projects.
Fun Fact:
My hero is my mom. I appreciate her so much! I have nothing but positive memories from my childhood, and my mom is a huge part of that.
Since entering the dental field, I genuinely enjoy talking with our patients and parents about everything from praise for a job well done to recommendations for improvements.
Outside of the Office:
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I like going to movies, listening to music, reading, and watching or playing sports. I love to make memories and scrapbook them too.
Fun Fact:
My theme song for my life would be “If Today Was Your Last Day” by Nickelback.
Why did you choose dentistry?
Ever since I was younger I knew I wanted to be in healthcare with my end goal working in pediatrics. While attending Wichita State University, I felt an instant connection with Dental Hygiene and knew that having the privilege to help and serve others through educating them about their oral health was a passion of mine. I have been extremely blessed with the opportunity to work at Children’s Dental Professionals, LLC and be part of such an awesome, talented, and caring team!
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is being able to help every kid feel more confident about their smile and watching them leave with an amazing experience.
What aspect of your personality adds the most value to the office?
My openness and high willingness to help others at work and always doing so with a smile on my face!
What do you do outside of the office?
I love to be outdoors whether it is going on walks, runs or the gym. I love traveling to new places and enjoying the little moments in life with my boyfriend, family, and friends.
Share an interesting fact about yourself
Fun Fact I am 4’10, therefore the majority of our patients are taller than me!
Why did you choose dentistry?
I’d like to think that dentistry chose me. I have always been interested in working in healthcare and have had my heart set on working with children since I can remember. It was really my mom who guided me in the direction of dentistry and God who opened the doors for me to be where I am today. It has truly been my dream job.
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is interacting with our patients. Children are genuine, brave, and silly! Each of them have a unique personality that make every day different than the last. We truly do celebrate the little things every single day and each visit is special.
What aspect of your personality adds the most value to the office?
I am energetic, creative and love to teach kids about their oral health. I know I have a chance to help each child find a sense of happiness and success every day. Behind the scenes, I love using teamwork and knowing I can find leadership and encouragement at every turn with the amazing team we have.
What do you do outside of the office?
Outside of the office you’ll find me on a volleyball court! I coach volleyball throughout the year and participate in leagues to stay active. I have a wonderful family that keeps me busy and many nieces and nephews to love on! I am excited to, one day, start a family of my own!
What is the best quote you’ve ever heard?
My favorite quote is: “You can do anything if you’re willing to give up the belief that you can’t.”
Why did you choose dentistry?
I always knew I would do something with science and when I went to college I realized how much
I loved to talk and make relationships with people. I thought that dentistry was a wonderful balance of science and talking. After deciding on dentistry I got a job in an office to gain some exposure, and the rest is history! I fell in love with everything about it.
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is getting to make children smile all day long. If I can make a kids day a little brighter and their trip to the dentist a little better, that is my dream day!
What aspect of your personality adds the most value to the office?
As a dental hygienist I try my best to make each patients visit to the office as welcoming and
happy as it can be. My goal is to always be cheerful and thoughtful when providing care and creating the best experience possible.
What do you do outside of the office?
Outside of the office I mostly like to read, spend time with family, hangout with my puppy or gardening! My husband and I enjoy cooking for family and friends, going to try out new sports, or golfing together.
Share an interesting fact about yourself
I have traveled to many countries in Europe, and plan to visit many more over the years!
