Meet the Dental Team – Temple, TX

Debra, Dental Hygienist

Debra’s career in dentistry spans an impressive 30+ years, having been part of our team for 16 of those years and counting. She attended dental hygiene school in El Paso, TX.

Debra and her husband Keith have two Maltese dogs. When they get the chance, they like camping in their RV. Debra also enjoys shopping and reading biographies.

Nora, Dental Hygienist

From Angels Camp, CA, Nora has been in dentistry since 1979 working as a dental assistant, receptionist, accounts/insurance manager, and Registered Dental Hygienist. She studied at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry, and is certified in laser dentistry. She loves to help improve patients’ quality of life and make a positive difference in her community.

When she isn’t at the office, Nora enjoys being with her husband and spending time with friends and family. She also likes sewing, gardening, refurbishing furniture, and going to the beach.

Heather, Dental Hygienist

Heather has been working as a dental hygienist for well over two decades and loves what she does. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree at Idaho State University as well as her certification in dental hygiene. Today, she enjoys building relationships with her patients and making them feel comfortable while getting their dental work done.

If she isn’t at the office, Heather is likely spending time with family and loved ones. She also enjoys crafting, sewing, swimming, reading, and listening to music. One fun fact about her: she sang in a women’s acapella quartet for 8 years performing regularly at church events!

Breanne, Registered Dental Hygienist

With over a decade of experience in the dental field, Breanne studied at North Central Technical College for her certification as a Registered Dental Hygienist. As part of the program, she became certified in local anesthesia and diode laser. The best part of her job is interacting with her patients and utilizing advanced dental technology to provide exceptional care.

Originally from Wausau, WI, Breanne enjoys being in nature, doing outdoor activities, and practicing self-care. Aside from the dental world, she received a personal training certification once and is now working on her paralegal certification!

Amber, Office Manager

Amber has been a part of the dental world for over 20 years. She started as a dental assistant before eventually becoming an office manager, and for her, it’s all about helping people smile again.

Amber is from Belton and loves to cook, spend time with friends and family, and walk her pups, Gentry and Georgia.

Brenda, Business Assistant

Brenda’s career in dentistry spans more than three decades so far, with nearly 20 of those years spent at our dental office. She’s passionate about assisting our patients, whether that’s by getting them out of pain or helping them achieve their best smiles. She studied at Temple Junior College and the Texas State Technical College.

Brenda has been married for 30 years and has two sons, one daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, and four bonus grandchildren. Aside from working at our dental office, Brenda also manages a dance hall and bar. She likes to spend what little free time she has on scrapbooking and piecing quilts. An interesting fact about Brenda is that when she was four years old, she was attacked by a mountain lion and survived!

Lisa, Business Assistant

Lisa has been working in the field of dentistry for over a decade in both medical front offices and periodontal offices. Born in Yellowstone County and raised in Brownwood, TX, she graduated from college in 1991 and achieved certifications in both Basic Life Support and Registered Dental Assistant. She loves meeting new people and helping their experience in the office to be as comfortable as possible. Outside the office, she loves being with her family and enjoying hobbies like gardening, fishing, BBQing, listening to music, and going to concerts!

Leah, Business Assistant

From Amarillo, TX, Leah enjoys meeting our patients and ensuring that their treatment plans meet their unique needs. She achieved her certification in CPR and moved up to Treatment Coordinator through on-the-job experience. She’s always eager to learn something new to make our office run as smoothly as possible.

Aside from dentistry, Leah loves spending time with her grandparents and her beautiful twin daughters. Her hobbies include painting, reading, and doing things outdoors.

Jenna, Registered Dental Assistant

A native of Salado, TX, Jenna loves helping people to love their smiles again. After graduating from high school, she went to study at Temple Dental Assisting School, earning certifications in coronal polishing, sealants, and nitrous oxide. Outside of the office, she spends much of her time with her husband and their two children. Other than being with family, she also enjoys shopping and getting her nails beautified!

Jennifer H., Registered Dental Assistant

Originating from Austin and Houston, Jennifer has over a decade of experience as a dental assistant. She studied Financial Services before attending the Training Center for Healthcare Careers. There, she earned advanced certifications in various areas such as Basic Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, nitrous oxide, coronal polishing, and sealants. If you don’t find her at the office, she’s likely spending time with family, reading, crocheting, or watching HGTV. She also loves being outdoors and doing fun things like camping under the night sky.

Aspen, Registered Dental Assistant

From Little River Academy, TX, Aspen has been in the dental field for over a decade. Graduating from Academy High School, she went on to study at Temple College for her Associate degree in Art before attending Everest College in Colorado Springs for dental assisting. The best part of her job: helping others improve their oral and overall well-being.

At home, Aspen loves being with her family and friends, hanging out with her dog, and hunting with her dad and brother. She finds spin class to be incredibly fun!

Celestina, Registered Dental Assistant

Celestina brings over five years of experience to our wonderful team, and she loves making her patients smile. She’s a graduate of Temple High School and Temple Dental Assisting School.

Originally from Temple, Celestina loves painting, drawing, and hiking.

Arleth, Registered Dental Assistant

Arleth is another important member of our dental team. She’s a graduate of Temple High School and earned her pre-dental biology degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2024.

Arleth is the oldest of three children, and her parents are from Mexico. In her free time, she likes to hike, volunteer at the hospital, and read. An interesting fact about Arleth is that she’s applying to dental school!

Sarah, Registered Dental Assistant

Sarah is originally from Tracy, CA, and she’s been part of the dental world for close to a decade. She attended the Temple Dental Assistant School, earning her certifications in dental assisting, coronal polishing, sealants, BLS, and nitrous oxide. Her favorite part of her job is connecting with patients and helping them achieve their best smiles.

At home, Sarah spends much of her time with her son and daughter. Other than cooking, she enjoys being a softball and Girl Scout mom as well as hanging out with her dog. One fun fact about her is that she “fell” out of an airplane on her 40th birthday!

Kayle, Registered Dental Assistant

Originally from Nolanville, TX, Kayle has been enjoying helping patients regain their oral health and their confidence. She studied at Temple Dental Assistant School for her certification, and she remains dedicated to expanding her expertise with continuing education.

Outside of the office, Kayle lives with her husband, their two children, two dogs, and one cat. Other than helping people with their smiles, she also enjoys baking, watching football, antique shopping, and being with her family.