Meet Our Staff

	Cindy, RDA In 1995 I started my career in the dental field. I have been working in this office since 2000 as a Dental Assistant. I have a special interest in Root Canal Therapy. I have 3 children and 1 grandchild. I love to camp and be outdoors.
	Lee Ann, RDA I was born and raised in Waxahachie, I have worked for Waxahachie Family Dentistry since 1999 as a Registered Dental Assistant. I enjoy caring for our patients in a fun and professional environment. I am married and have two children . I enjoy yard work and hanging out with my family.
	Angie, Projects Assistant/ RDA I am a Registered Dental Assistant. In 1999 I received my Dental Assistant training through the American Red Cross in Bamberg, Germany.  I have worked as a Dental Assistant in Germany, Pittsburgh PA.  and Chicago, IL. I am the Projects Assistant at Waxahachie Family Dentistry.   My interests include traveling, theater, organic gardening, water sports, and spending time with family and friends. I am married, and have two children and three grandchildren
	Rebecca, RDH I currently reside in Waxahachie and absolutely love it.  The outdoors, baseball, and traveling takes up the majority of my time outside of work. I received my biology degree from Blinn College in 2005; therefore I am an aggie fan.  I received my dental hygiene degree from Coastal Bend College in 2008.  I have also done research at North Carolina University in the Entomology department. I have been working as a Dental Hygienist as of 2008.  This career path that I have chosen is what I have always wanted to do.  I absolutely love it.  Great staff and wonderful patients, I couldn’t ask for anything better.
	Cynthia, RDH I graduated Dental Hygiene School at TCC/Hurst in 2001 and have been working a as a Dental Hygienist ever since.  I have been in the dental field since 1995.   I began working in this office in 2007 and have enjoyed seeing Waxahachie Family Dentistry grow and over the years I have really enjoyed getting to know all of my wonderful patients. I live in Midlothian and love the area.  I enjoy being a soccer mom for my daughter and I also enjoy being involved with my children and their school activities.
	Jenny, Insurance Coordinator I started working for Waxahachie Family Dentistry in 2010. As Insurance Coordinator, I provide the courtesy of verifying insurance coverage and eligibility. I’m the one to notify if any changes are made to your dental plan or when a patient is new to our office, I ensure the policy is effective and obtain a breakdown of benefits. I grew up in a small town in West Texas.  I married my high school sweetheart in 1997 and our family relocated to Waxahachie in 1999.  I have two boys and spend most of my extra time involved in Cub Scouts.
	Marsha, TRDA Expanded Functions Teeth and oral health has been an interest of mine since I was four years of age.   In 2007 I started my dental career by becoming a Texas Registered Dental Assistant and have acquired optional certificates in monitoring nitrous oxide/oxygen inhalation conscious sedation and pit and fissure sealant.  I am a proud member of the ADAA, TDAA, and DCDAS.  I am ambitious in continuing education, and am currently working toward national recognition as a D.A.N.B. (Dental Assistant National Board) certified dental assistant. I care for my patients and do my best to make them feel comfortable.  I strive daily to be a caring person, wonderful wife, loving mother and cherish every moment of my blessed life.
	Kristen, RDA I currently live in Waxahachie and I am very happy here.  I enjoy spending time with my sweet husband and my three wonderful daughters.  I think of myself as a very upbeat, positive person who loves life and tries to live everyday like it’s my last.  I started with Waxahachie Family Dentistry in 2010.  I am a registered dental assistant and have recently become certified for nitrous oxide monitoring. I strive to make our patients feel comfortable and at ease when they come to visit us.
	Elizabeth, RDH I graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in 1998 from Dental Hygiene School.  From there I began my work as a dental hygienist and have been caring for patients ever since.  One of my passions is travel, and in 2000 I was able to work as a dental hygienist in Zurich, Switzerland which gave me the opportunity to travel internationally as well as experience different cultures.   Upon returning to the states, I married my husband and we began our family.  I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, water and snow skiing and shopping.  We moved to Ellis County in 2009 and have really enjoyed getting to know the community and have made some amazing friends.  I began working at Waxahachie Family Dentistry in 2011 and enjoy working in this state of the art facility.  My main focus is on patient care and making the dental experience as comfortable and as healthy as possible.  Cyndi, RDH Hi - my name is Cyndi. I have a degree in Biology from TWU, and I became a dental hygienist in 1980. I continue to have a passion for dentistry and caring for my patients' dental health is still my top priority! Helping you understand the importance of your oral health and how it relates to your whole body wellness is what I do for our patients everyday.  I want my patients to understand why coming to the dentist isn’t just a cleaning. Helping you manage your oral health whether you are in for a routine visit or for something more serious such as Periodontal Disease is my passion. I will help you understand why your dental visits are so important. Midlothian has been home since 1997. My son and daughter are grown now and out of college but because of them I have become an avid college football fan (LSU-GEAUX TIGERS!). When not watching football on the weekends, I enjoy my pets (two miniature schnauzers and a cat), scrapbooking, crafts, reading, cooking, shopping and traveling.  I attend church at First Baptist in Midlothian and enjoy volunteering when I can. I look forward to meeting you! Brittany, Hygiene Coordinator Hi!  My name is Brittany! I am the Hygiene Coordinator for Waxahachie Family Dentistry.  As your Hygiene Coordinator I will make sure that your routine cleaning appointments are scheduled every 3 to 6 months.  You will also receive courtesy reminders and confirmation calls from me to help you keep up with your scheduled appointments.  I am the one that you will notify if you need to schedule or possibly re-schedule your dental cleaning appointments.   I have become very passionate about dentistry since getting involved in this profession in 2008 and have developed a special interest in Dental Sleep Medicine. I was born and raised in Waxahachie and I am not going anywhere! I love this area! I married my high school sweetheart in July of 2007. I have one son who was delivered on my birthday- I will never get a better birthday present than that!  In my time away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family and our 2 dogs. We love being outdoors, traveling and doing pretty much anything as long as we are together. We are members of The Avenue Church. I have a great family life, a wonderful church and the perfect working environment. I love it here at Waxahachie Family Dentistry and I know you will too! I look forward to meeting all of you. Dakota, Social Media and Marketing Specialist I graduated from Dallas Baptist University in May of 2013.  I have a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in MISM (Management Information Systems) and Finace. I love my position at WFD as the Social Media and Marketing Specialist because I actually get to use the techniques I’ve been studying about in school. I have always been interested in the way businesses use social media to stay in contact/connected with their customer base.  What a fun way to get to know our patients and let our patients get to know us! My hobby and my passion are horses.  I began riding when I was only 9 years old and started to train horses when I was 13 and became an Assistant Instructor at age 15. As an adult I now train and instruct on my own.  I will become a Natural Horsemanship Instructor by the summer of 2013.  I am also a Therapeutic Riding Instructor and have been since 2010. In the future I will be pursuing my Advance Riding Certification. I really have enjoyed interacting with all of you on FB and Twitter.  It’s a fun way for us to hear from our patients. Thanks for being involved with us we look forward to keeping in touch online and seeing you around town at local events. Krista, Dental Hygiene Assistant, RDA I graduated from Concorde in Arlington as a Registered Dental Assistant in October 2010.  I worked as a Hygiene Assistant for 2 years before becoming a part of the Waxahachie Family Dentistry team.  I am Nitrous Oxide certified. As a Hygiene Assistant, I assist our Dental Hygienist with their patients.  It will often be me who is going to call you back to the hygiene suite.  I will get you settled in and comfortable for your appointment.  Many times I will be the one who takes your r x-rays.  You will also see me working closely with your Dental Hygienist charting for you and assisting them during certain routine procedures.  When I am not actively involved with our patients I am cleaning rooms, and preparing for the next one.  I love what I do and think I am very passionate about it. I currently live in Waxahachie with my husband and 3 dogs.  I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping and traveling when I can. Leanna, Dental Assistant My husband and I moved to Texas in 1997 from Pueblo,CO and we currently live in Cedar Hill. We love going on road-trips throughout the beautiful State of Texas and especially enjoy visiting all the historical landmarks.  Our road-trips have been even more fun and eventful since we added our two beautiful daughters and handsome little boy....and I can't forget our sweet dog, Mollie. They keep us very busy! We are also very active in our church and love helping in children's ministry. I became a dental assistant in 1996 and shortly after moving to Texas I became certified in Nitrous Oxide Monitoring and Radiation, as well as becoming a Registered Dental Assistant with the State of Texas. I worked for Dr. Haney for several years while my husband went to SAGU. I was so blessed to be able to join Waxahachie Family Dentistry in 2012. We have the best doctors and staff, and of course the best patients! I have always enjoyed the dental field and have a special interest in nutrition. I recently took a course on how vitamins affect our oral health, and I truly believe the old saying, "You are what you eat"!  I enjoy being part of a great team at Waxahachie Family Dentistry that can help guide patients back to better oral health and wellness. Candace, Treatment Coordinator I began working with Waxahachie Family Dentistry in October 3013. I bring 14 years of experience to Waxahachie Family Dentistry. I am the Treatment Coordinator for Waxahachie Family Dentistry. I am her to assist with detailed information about your treatment, insurance estimations, finances, and schedule any appointments necessary for your oral health. My main goal is for you to understand your treatment and benefits before you leave our office. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office and ask for me. I am here to assist you. I am currently attending Navarro College to pursue my degree in Nursing. When I am not working or going to college, you will see me around town with my husband and our son. My family is my biggest supporter. We love to attend the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Mavericks games. I like to say that I am Dirk's #1 fan!!! I absolutely love what I do, and I look forward to meeting all of our patients here at Waxahachie Family Dentistry! Kathy, Patient Care Coordinator My job here is to make you feel welcomed and at home while visiting us here at Waxahachie Family Dentistry. I will take care of you from the time you check in, to when you check out and make your next appointment to see us. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and help you with anything from filling out health history forms, updating insurance, scheduling appointments, and offering you drink while waiting or help you to your car when leaving if needed. I started working here August 2013 and consider Waxahachie Family Dentistry my second family. I love what I do every day, helping patients by answering questions or just there to listen. Most of all I love the friendships we build with our patients. I grew up in Midlothian where my parents still live. Now I live in Maypearl with my husband and our 2 sons. We enjoy spending time with family and friends, we love camping, fishing, church, drag racing out in the country with no traffic noise. We also love sitting outside on our deck looking at the bright stars at night. Most of all we enjoy watching my youngest who is in kindergarten play sports and see him smile. Tamera, Dental Assistant  I have been a dental assistant for 13 years. My real passion is the in office one visit crown. It's great to be able to give our patients a permanent porcelain crown in one appointment, we realize how busy our patient's lives are and how valuable their time is to them. On a personal note, I've been married for 23 years and have 3 wonderful sons. I enjoy cooking, gardening, fishing and painting.