When hiring team members we look for intelligent, friendly people who work well with others and comfort patients with care and kindness. Our team is comprised of talented, hard working people who strive to understand our patients’ needs while treating them with respect and kindness.
Because our team members play such an integral role in the successful treatment of our patients, we include them in every aspect of the practice. Every morning we meet to discuss treatments for all of our patients, and review new developments in the dental field. Every month we have a team meeting over lunch, and the dentists teach staff members about new techniques, medications and treatments, as well as discuss clinical and staff issues requiring the understanding of the entire team. In addition, all staff members attend regular continuing education programs both locally in Kansas City and in other major cities like Chicago or New York. We spare no expense to ensure our staff is qualified to provide the best dental care available.
Front Office and Business Staff
Debbie: Front Desk Office Manager
Debbie is our Front Desk Office Manager, and a certified notary public. She possesses the uncanny ability to know almost all of our patients by name upon sight. She is often overheard chatting with patients about dental and personal issues, but maintains the efficiency necessary to accommodate a large number of patients, and manage a busy front office. These unique qualities allow her to aid each patient in a personalized manner.
Debbie has worked in dentistry for 30 years, and in our practice for 20. She was a dental assistant until six years ago, so she commands knowledge of both the clinical and business aspects of our practice. Outside of her professional life, Debbie has been a devoted wife for 30 years and is the proud mother of two successful adult children.
Stacey: Assistant Manager
A great muti-tasker, Stacey works in both our front and back office. She schedules appointments, plans treatment, and handles patients' accounts. When she isn't making people smile, Stacey enjoys weight lifting to stay fit. She and her husband relax by spending time with family and friends.
Dawn: Front Desk Assistant
Dawn earned her degree in medical billing and coding before joining our team. She performs many front-office duties that keep the office running smoothly. From scheduling and insurance prequalification to accounts receivable and treatment plan follow-up, our patients are in good hands with Dawn in the office. In her spare time, she enjoys the great outdoors, hiking, camping, horseback riding, and four wheeling.
Clinical Staff
We employ five dental hygienists and three dental assistants. Their efficiency, skill and calming presence is imperative to the success of our practice.
Kelly: Registered Dental Hygienist
Kelly is a Dental Hygienist blessed with the gift of motivating our patients to take an active role improving their oral health. She earned a Bachelor of Science in allied health administration from the University of Kansas Medical Center, and has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 18 years. She is the mother of two young children, and an avid tennis player.
Nathan: Registered Dental Hygienist
Nathan, one of our Dental Hygienists, is best described as a perfectionist. His unrelenting drive to be the best at what he does is an invaluable asset to our practice. When others grow weary, Nathan is there to insist upon excellence. He earned a degree in dental hygiene from Johnson County Community College, and then gave 11 years to the U.S. Army Reserve working as a dental assistant and hygienist. He currently works as a faculty member at the Johnson County Community College in the Dental Hygiene Program, and exceeds the average in his personal life as a tri-athlete, artisan and mountain climber. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and son.
Jen: Registered Dental Hygienist
Jennifer Johnson graduated from Wichita State University in May of 2000. She cleans patients' teeth, provides periodontal therapy, and she also teaches patients how to optimize their oral homecare routine. If you have questions about your oral health, dental procedures, or products that will help you maintain a healthy smile, Jen has answers. After work, she enjoys photography, scrap booking, and spending quality time with her son, family and friends.
Karen: Registered Dental Hygienist
Karen graduated from Missouri Southern State University in 2003 and currently holds membership in the American Dental Hygienist Association. She finds joy in helping our patients claim gorgeous smiles and healthy mouths. Karen also likes getting to know our patients on a personal level and building long-term relationships with them. She and her husband, Cliff, have a mini longhaired dachshund named Bailey. On the weekends, Karen likes to golf, garden, and take walks with Bailey.
Dominique: Dental Assistant
As a dental assistant, Dominique works chairside with Dr. Pass. She earned her dental assisting certificate at Penn Valley Community College and also attended Johnson County Community College. Dominique holds membership in the American Dental Assistants' Association (AADA) and likes to stay informed on the latest innovations in the dental field. Since she was a child, Dominique has studied dance, and she plays piano quite well. She also enjoys spending time with her daughter.
Isabella: Dental Assistant
Isabella spent eight years working in an oral surgeon's office, and her experience translates to our office. She assists the dentist while keeping patients comfortable and confident in the dental chair. Away from work, Isabella enjoys time with her 12-year-old son and friends. She always has a smile on her face and a song in her heart.
Lori: Registered Dental Hygienist
Lori has been in dental hygiene for 22 years, and she's been with Dr. Taylor for a decade. She earned her degree in dental hygiene from Wichita State, along with a marketing degree from Emporia State and an information technology degree from DeVry. She loves the laughter in our office, as well as our team members and patients. After work, Lori likes to watch old movies.
6811 West 121st Street - Overland Park, Kansas 66209 - Phone (913) 491-6663 - Fax (913) 491-2975
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