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MEET THE TEAM
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
RENEE
OFFICE MANAGER
“I believe great communication and confidence in our team will always make our days run smoothly. Therefore, we’ll continue to thrive. My goal is to make sure our team is always happy and healthy!”
Renee has more than 35 years of experience working in the dental field. She started as a registered dental assistant and then worked as a treatment coordinator for many years. Within the last 20 years, she has started her management career. She contributed to both general and pediatric offices before finding her forever home here at Dentistry for Little Folks. When away from the office, Renee travels to Texas A&M to visit her son David and cheer on their sports teams. She also loves to spend time in her home or on her porch reading books and looking after her kitten, named Twilight!
Renee has more than 35 years of experience working in the dental field. She started as a registered dental assistant and then worked as a treatment coordinator for many years. Within the last 20 years, she has started her management career. She contributed to both general and pediatric offices before finding her forever home here at Dentistry for Little Folks. When away from the office, Renee travels to Texas A&M to visit her son David and cheer on their sports teams. She also loves to spend time in her home or on her porch reading books and looking after her kitten, named Twilight!
KATIE
HYGIENIST
“I really love helping our little folks form good habits and ways to help them work past their dental anxieties.”
Katie began working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2018. She is responsible for helping our little folks get their teeth cleaned and educating parents and patients on how to better care for their little smiles at home. Being a San Antonio native for 30+ years, Katie has met lots of great people, including her soon-to-be husband and son. When she’s away from the office, she loves to spend time with her parents and friends. She also enjoys cooking delicious recipes and watching TV shows while snuggling with her two fur babies, Brooke and Luke.
Katie began working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2018. She is responsible for helping our little folks get their teeth cleaned and educating parents and patients on how to better care for their little smiles at home. Being a San Antonio native for 30+ years, Katie has met lots of great people, including her soon-to-be husband and son. When she’s away from the office, she loves to spend time with her parents and friends. She also enjoys cooking delicious recipes and watching TV shows while snuggling with her two fur babies, Brooke and Luke.
SARAH
BILLING COORDINATOR
“I really enjoy seeing our patients grow from one visit to the next, and I enjoy working with a team that feels like family.”
Sarah has been with Dentistry for Little Folks since 2013! Although she holds a bachelor’s degree in education, Sarah is determined to meet the patients and their parents’ needs in billing. She is responsible for financial coordination, auditing, submitting pre-authorizations, appealing, posting claim payments, and helping our little folks’ parents or guardians with all their billing needs. Sarah is a mother of three! Much of her life revolves around her children and partner. She loves spending time with her family, whether it’s watching movies together, going to the gun range, or spending their time at church.
Sarah has been with Dentistry for Little Folks since 2013! Although she holds a bachelor’s degree in education, Sarah is determined to meet the patients and their parents’ needs in billing. She is responsible for financial coordination, auditing, submitting pre-authorizations, appealing, posting claim payments, and helping our little folks’ parents or guardians with all their billing needs. Sarah is a mother of three! Much of her life revolves around her children and partner. She loves spending time with her family, whether it’s watching movies together, going to the gun range, or spending their time at church.
JESSLYN
FRONT DESK ADMINISTRATOR
“I love working at an office that treats every patient and team member as family!”
Jesslyn has four years of dental experience. She started with our team in July of 2023 and has enjoyed every moment since then! She is responsible for verifying dental insurance and scheduling patients. She enjoys interacting with children and their parents. When Jesslyn is away from work, she loves to spend quality time with family. She also enjoys exploring new places to eat and reading romance novels.
Jesslyn has four years of dental experience. She started with our team in July of 2023 and has enjoyed every moment since then! She is responsible for verifying dental insurance and scheduling patients. She enjoys interacting with children and their parents. When Jesslyn is away from work, she loves to spend quality time with family. She also enjoys exploring new places to eat and reading romance novels.
NIKOLE
FRONT DESK ADMINISTRATOR
“I love children! I love to see them smile. When they look nervous while checking in to their appointment, I enjoy talking to them and trying to ease their minds.”
Nikole has been a part of our team since the beginning of 2023. She has three years of experience in the dental field and is extremely confident and compassionate when engaging with our little folks and their parents. She is responsible for greeting and checking in our patients, scheduling appointments, answering our phone calls, and sometimes helping verify dental insurance. If Nikole is ever away from the office, it is most likely because she is traveling the world! She also enjoys morning hikes, reading wellness books, and spending quality time with her family.
Nikole has been a part of our team since the beginning of 2023. She has three years of experience in the dental field and is extremely confident and compassionate when engaging with our little folks and their parents. She is responsible for greeting and checking in our patients, scheduling appointments, answering our phone calls, and sometimes helping verify dental insurance. If Nikole is ever away from the office, it is most likely because she is traveling the world! She also enjoys morning hikes, reading wellness books, and spending quality time with her family.
HEATHER
LEAD REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
“I come to work every morning excited, knowing I’ll see precious smiles that are super contagious!”
Heather has been in the dental field for over 10 years and joined our team in 2022. She holds certifications in radiology, nitrous oxide, sealants, and coronal polishing. Working with the doctors and patients, she provides both hands-on care and lots of patient and parent education. Heather is a mother of two, whom she adores very much! During her time away from the office, she loves to spend time with her family and friends and enjoys being outdoors.
Heather has been in the dental field for over 10 years and joined our team in 2022. She holds certifications in radiology, nitrous oxide, sealants, and coronal polishing. Working with the doctors and patients, she provides both hands-on care and lots of patient and parent education. Heather is a mother of two, whom she adores very much! During her time away from the office, she loves to spend time with her family and friends and enjoys being outdoors.
RANDA
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
“I love seeing our little folks grow with each appointment and reminding them not to forget about their brushing and flossing!”
Randa started in the dental field in 2022. She joined DFLF in the fall of 2023 and is excited for this new journey in her life. She is attending school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology. When away from the office, Randa spends a lot of her time painting, crocheting, and gardening! She also enjoys helping her younger siblings with their soccer technique, especially since she played soccer herself for 8 years.
Randa started in the dental field in 2022. She joined DFLF in the fall of 2023 and is excited for this new journey in her life. She is attending school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology. When away from the office, Randa spends a lot of her time painting, crocheting, and gardening! She also enjoys helping her younger siblings with their soccer technique, especially since she played soccer herself for 8 years.
DELANA
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
“I’m passionate when it comes to making sure children feel comfortable in the dental chair and making sure they leave with a smile on their face!”
Delana, our youngest Registered Dental Assistant, graduated from Dental Assistant School and joined our team in October of 2023. She is sweet and friendly, always interacting with the children and their parents and making sure they feel welcomed and comfortable. Delana is an art enthusiast and a big movie buff. She loves watching movies while she paints, sculpts, or even while making jewelry!
Delana, our youngest Registered Dental Assistant, graduated from Dental Assistant School and joined our team in October of 2023. She is sweet and friendly, always interacting with the children and their parents and making sure they feel welcomed and comfortable. Delana is an art enthusiast and a big movie buff. She loves watching movies while she paints, sculpts, or even while making jewelry!
BAILEY
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
“I truly love getting to know about your little folk!”
Bailey has been in the pediatric dental field since 2021 and is currently pursuing a career as a dental hygienist. She helps assist all our little folks during their visits and helps them with tips on how to maintain good oral hygiene. Bailey is originally from Dallas, GA and moved to San Antonio in 2020. She is a military spouse and during her free time, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her husband and their two dogs.
Bailey has been in the pediatric dental field since 2021 and is currently pursuing a career as a dental hygienist. She helps assist all our little folks during their visits and helps them with tips on how to maintain good oral hygiene. Bailey is originally from Dallas, GA and moved to San Antonio in 2020. She is a military spouse and during her free time, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her husband and their two dogs.