Amber McCrea is our Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. She graduated from Ozark Technical Community College in Springfield, MO, with her certificate in Dental Assisting. Although a native to Kirksville, MO, she resides in Maysville, MO, with her husband Clint and their two dogs, Cash and Tilly. She enjoys helping out on the farm, baking, reading and being outdoors. What Amber loves about dentistry is the ability to improve patients' smiles and help make a difference in their lives. Amber admires Dr. Clark for always having her patients' best interest at heart and for her attention to detail.
Stephanie Edwards is our Treatment Coordinator. She graduated in 2000 from the UMKC/Penn Valley Dental Assisting program with her certificate in Dental Assisting. She lives in Kidder, MO, with her husband and daughter. Her favorite things outside of work are traveling, fishing, watching football, and spending time with her family. Building relationships and seeing patients' confident smiles are just a few reasons why Stephanie loves working in dentistry. Stephanie enjoys working with Dr. Clark because she treats every patient like she is treating family, as well as her gentle chairside manner.
Cortney Burns, a native of Savannah, MO, is our chairside dental assistant. She graduated from Concorde Career College. Cortney loves to spend time with her husband, Lloyd and their cat, Yoda! She enjoyes going to their family cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks in the summertime, being outdoors and anything that involves creativity, planning, baking and spending time with family and friends. What Cortney loves most about dentistry is making a difference in peoples lives. A healthy smile is important for eveyone. Dr. Clark is great as what she does: Making patients feel welcome and comfortable while genually caring about their oral health as well as overall health.
Mallory Creal is our Chairside Dental Assistant. A lifelong native to St. Joseph, she enjoys spending time with her parents, Steve and Julie Creal, sisters, niece and nephews, and large extended family. She graduated from Central High School, studied at Missouri Western State University and Concorde Career College, where she received her certificate in Dental Assisting. She continues to further her knowledge and education in dentistry with numerous continuing education courses. Mallory strives to help educate patients on the importance of a healthy mouth and good oral hygiene and their effect on the overall health of the body. She has a great knack for working with children and helping every patient get the smile they desire. Mallory's favorite thing about Dr. Clark is her genuine care for each and every patient.
Sharon Gough is our Appointment Coordinator. She comes to us with many years of healthcare and dentistry experience. She lives in Kidder, MO. with her husband, granddaughter, and 2 dogs. Sharon enjoys spending time with family, sewing and anything to do with the outdoors. Making new friends and seeing patients happy smiles is the reason Sharon loves dentistry. Sharon's favorite thing about working with Dr. Clark is her caring nature.
Brittani Gillmore is our Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated with her Bachelor's of Sciene in Dental Hygiene from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and continues for further her education through attending continuing education courses. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienist's Association, the Missouri Dental Hygienist's Assocation, and the Greater Kansas City Dental Hygienist's Association. Brittani enjoys reading, playing sports, going for long walks and spending time with her fiance, family and friends. Helping improve patient's lives through a healthy smile and educating patient's on the importance of their oral health are just a few reasons why Brittani loves working in Dentistry. Brittani's favorite think about working with Dr. Clark is her dedication to patients and helping them achieve and maintain a healthy mouth.
Laura Thames is our Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, NE. Continuing Education courses are important to Laura to keep up with the new information and technology in the field of dentistry. Laura enjoys exercising, being outdoors, watching baseball and spending time with her boyfriend, family and friends. Connecting with patients and helping them achieve a happy and healthy smile are of the many reasons that makes Laura love her Dental Hygiene career. Laura enjoys working with Dr. Clark because she is a dentist that loves what she does and never cuts corners when it comes to patient care and their comfort.