Meet Our Dental Team – Grapevine, TX
The Perfect Blend of Clinical Expertise & Fun
Our team consists of four dental assistants, two full-time dental hygienists, and two phenomenal front office staff. With countless decades of collective experience beneath their belts in the dental field, they’re able to provide exceptional care from when you’re filling out your new patient paperwork to the moment you leave our office. We invite you to get to know the friendly faces that make our Grapevine dental practice so amazing by reading about them below.
Tanya, Dental Office Manager
Tanya has over two decades of experience as an office manager. One of her favorite parts of the job is finding ways to help our patients smile, such as by building relationships with them. She’s always happy to answer any questions or resolve any concerns you might have so that you can enjoy a positive visit.
Tanya has two sons, Noah and Tyler, whom she loves spending time with. She also enjoys live music, reading, shopping, and country dancing.
Missey, Registered Dental Hygienist
Missey worked in the field of general cosmetic dentistry for over 20 years, and she also has 4 years of experience in pediatric dentistry. She has been trained in oral myofunctional therapy as well as CO2 laser therapy. She considers it a privilege to be able to build relationships with so many incredible patients and their families.
Missey has been married for over 20 years and has two beautiful girls named Bailey and Ryley. When she has the chance, she likes to spend time with her family, read, volunteer, and watch musical theater. One interesting thing about her is that she has red hair and blue eyes – the rarest combination of hair and eye colors on the planet!
Kristianna, Registered Dental Hygienist
Kristianna was an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant for two years before she made the switch to being a dental hygienist. She went to Carrington College for dental hygiene school. She enjoys working with patients, whether that means helping them feel comfortable, educating them about their dental needs, or just getting to know them.
Kristianna is currently married to her husband Christian, whom she often plays tennis with. She loves oil painting, reading, going on hikes, and eating great food!
Rachel, Front Desk Assistant
Rachel is from Castle Rock in Colorado. She feels that the best part of her job is having the chance to see how happy patients are after their treatment, whether that involves a routine cleaning or having crowns and/or fillings placed.
Rachel is the youngest of six siblings. As a native of Colorado, she likes to go hiking and explore new places. She also loves doing DIY projects for her home and spending time with her new baby.
Trish, Registered Dental Assistant
Trish has been in the dental field for well over 35 years. She is a Registered Dental Assistant in Texas, and she worked as a Certified Dental Assistant and Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in Ohio. She loves seeing the happy faces of patients every day.
Trish is married to her loving husband Scott. She also has a son named Zachary and a daughter named Erica. Her hobbies include working out, traveling, reading, and cooking.
Chris, Registered Dental Assistant
Chris’s hometown is Ventura, which is also where he went to college. He is an avid diver, and he also likes to go traveling and spend time in his garden when he has the chance.
Kendra, Registered Dental Assistant
Kendra earned her RDA certification at the University of Arlington-Texas, and she is currently planning to go into hygiene school. She loves getting to see patients walk out of our practice with genuine grins on their faces once they have been able to achieve the smiles they’ve wanted for years.
Kendra is the second oldest among her siblings. Her three sisters all live in different states pursuing careers in a variety of fields. When she’s not at the office, Kendra loves outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and camping. Her other hobbies include video games, reading, cooking, movies, and board games.
Nancyri, Registered Dental Assistant
Nancyri says that there is much more to being a dental assistant than assisting! It allows her to have so many rewarding moments, and nothing makes her happier than giving someone the confidence to smile again. She loves the variety that comes with each day, patient, and case. She attended DFW Dental Assisting School and is certified in nitrous oxide monitoring.
Originally from Los Angeles, Nancyri is the youngest of three and the only girl in the family. After growing up in California, she moved with her family to Roanoke and has been in Texas ever since. She is a big fan of daily naps, but she also enjoys going to the gym and playing with her two puppies, Gucci and Molly.