Administrative Team
Staci
I’m with the Front Desk Team and have been working at McDaniel Family Dental for 23 years. I have been working in the dental field since I was 18 years old; the best part is being able to help people feel better about themselves and seeing them get the care they deserve. I really love my job and the people I work with every day.
Ashley
I have been working on the Front Desk Team at McDaniel Family Dental for 12 years. My favorite part of working at McDaniel Family Dental is getting to know and helping our patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Robin
I have been working at McDaniel Family Dental for over 20 years and have been in the dental field for almost 30 years! I love working at McDaniel Family Dental because my co-workers and our patients are amazing. I also really enjoy working with numbers! Outside of work, you can find me reading, watching movies, trying new recipes, and hanging out with family, friends, and our four-legged kids!
Hailey
Hi, I’m Hailey. I have been working on our Front Desk Team for the last year. I have a Dental Assistant Certificate and prior to working at McDaniel Family Dental, I worked in a front office for three years. The best part about working at McDaniel Family Dental is that I get to meet new people and establish relationships with our patients.
Taylor
I recently started at McDaniel Family Dental, and I love it! I work with the Front Desk Team and enjoy getting to interact with and help my team and our patients. I love spending time with my family, and in my free time, I enjoy watching football and going shopping!
Mackenzie
I enjoy working at McDaniel Family Dental and look forward to being here for a long time! We have an amazing team, and I love how well we collaborate together as an office. I’ve spent over two years in the dental field and have a background in customer service. Outside of work, I love cooking and spending time with my family, especially my two dogs, Ollie and Parker!
Dental Assistant Team
Kara
I originally worked at McDaniel Family Dental for four years, took a break, and I have been back here for the last two years. I am a Dental Assistant and have worked in dentistry for 13 years altogether. When I’m not working, I play pool and kickball, and my husband and I enjoy food and travel. Exciting news, I’m currently pregnant with my first child and couldn’t be happier.
Maria
I have been working at McDaniel Family Dental for almost 12 years as a Dental Assistant. The best part of my job is helping patients get healthy and building relationships with them. In my free time, I like to hang out with my family, I have five-year-old twins! I also like going to the lake with friends, swimming, and riding bikes.
Jenna
I’m currently completing my undergraduate degree at UMKC, studying pre-dental. I have been working at McDaniel Family Dental for two years. I really enjoy working with our awesome team and seeing new smiles each day. In my spare time, I love to travel and explore new places. I also enjoy biking and running.
Wendy
I have been working at McDaniel Family Dental for three years. I have 26 years of experience as a Dental Assistant in orthodontics, pediatric, and general dentistry. My favorite part about working here is seeing a patient’s reaction when you give them their smile back.
McKenna
This is my first year at McDaniel Family Dental and I’m really enjoying working here! I attended an Accelerated Dental Academy where I became a Dental Assistant. I really like interacting with so many patients from all walks of life. When I’m not at work, I spend time with my family, go shopping, enjoy watching Netflix, and I love to go swimming.
Monique
I’ve been working at McDaniel Family Dental for almost a year. I have nine years of experience as a Dental Assistant. Being a Dental Assistant is my passion, I really do love everything about my job. I have a two-year-old that keeps me pretty busy when I’m not at work, and I’m also a proud aunt to three nieces and four nephews.
Dental Hygiene Team
Allison
I have been working at McDaniel Family Dental for six years as a Dental Hygienist. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from UMKC. I enjoy working at McDaniel Family Dental because I love building relationships with my patients, seeing them routinely, and helping them understand the importance of maintaining good oral health.
Janell
I have been a Dental Hygienist at McDaniel Family Dental for four years, and I love it! I graduated from the UMKC Dental Hygiene School in 2015. I also graduated high school right up the street from McDaniel Family Dental at Blue Springs High School (Go Wildcats!). Working at McDaniel Family Dental is great because I get to know and see all of my awesome patients and I get to teach them about how to keep their mouth healthy. More about me, I’m a crazy cat lady, lover of sweets and I floss daily!
Terrica
I have been working as a Hygiene Assistant at McDaniel Family Dental since 2018. I really enjoy working with such great team members who strive to give our patients the best care in a great environment. In my free time, I like shopping, watching movies, and spending time with my family.
Taylor
I just recently came back to work at McDaniel Family Dental and have been here for a total of four years. Before working at McDaniel Family Dental, I studied at the University of Nebraska and completed the Dental Hygiene Program at UMKC in May of 2015. I came back to McDaniel Family Dental because I love connecting with our patients. Not everyone loves coming to the dentist, but being able to brighten our patients’ day in the smallest way makes my day. I’m so happy to be back with this great team!
Diana
I have just joined the team and couldn’t be more excited! I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Witchita State University (Go Shockers) and followed Hygiene School at UMKC. My favorite part of working at McDaniel Family Dental is helping my patients achieve their dental goals and getting to know their families. I am adventurous and love travelling, scuba diving, and skydiving. Fun fact about me, I just got married earlier this year in April!
Jessica
I recently joined the McDaniel Family Dental team and am excited to meet and build relationships with our wonderful patients! I’ve been working in dentistry for over 10 years and graduated from Dental Hygiene school in 2017. Outside of work, I really enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. We are excited to announce that we are expecting a little boy this March!
