Brooke is a graduate of Fairfax High School. She started out as a dental assistant 6 years ago and quickly learned she had a passion for Dentistry and helping others love their smile. Brooke expanded her knowledge and became a certified dental assistant with expanded function in removable and fixed prosthetics. She is also certified in Dental Insurance Coordination and has transitioned into the clerical side of Dentistry. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, cheering on the Chiefs and Royals and spending time with family and friends! Brooke’s favorite part of Dentistry is getting to know the patients and helping them love their smile while utilizing their insurance benefits. She loves working alongside Dr. Clark because of her attention to detail and the positive vibes with in our team!
Tiffany White – Registered Dental Hygienist
Tiffany has two sons and one daughter that she enjoys spending time with. She also loves boating at Table Rock Lake. She is most excited to expand her family with two new grand babies. Tiffany graduated with her Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from North Central Community College. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association. She loves working in the dental field because it gives her the opportunity to provide a valuable health care service while establishing trusting relationships with patients. Tiffany enjoys working with Dr. Clark because of her meticulous attention to detail and her creative approach to providing outstanding patient care.
Keri Haenni, EFDA – Registered Dental Hygienist
Keri graduated from North Central Missouri College with an associate degree in Applied Science Dental Hygiene and is also an Expanded Function Dental Assistant. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in dental hygiene online with the University of Minnesota Mankato. Keri is a founding member of AAOSH and active with MDHA/ADHA working to mentor others and improve working conditions for all hygienists. Keri lives in St. Joseph with her husband, Mark. Their children are all grown, but now they have two beautiful granddaughters to love and spoil. Keri volunteers time doing dental screenings and fluoride varnish treatments to elementary age children all around northwest Missouri as well as supporting Paint the Parkway Pink breast cancer fundraiser yearly. She enjoys reading and making people smile. Keri’s favorite part of dentistry is the fact that with every patient she treats, she has aided in improving their health and quality of life. What she loves most about Dr. Heather Clark is that she is up to date with knowledge and technology, and that Dr. Clark genuinely cares for everyone’s whole health and well-being while promoting healthy smiles.
Nancy Jennings – Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Nancy is a graduate of Central High School and has over 20 years of dental experience including Expanded Functions Training in Restorative and Prosthetics. Nancy is married, has two daughters and lives in St. Joseph. Nancy enjoys making crafts and quilting. Nancy loves working with the team at Clark Family Dentistry because of the Complete Health Dentistry model, the attention to detail as well as the fun and positive atmosphere.
Jordin – Dental Assistant
Jordin is pursuing her certification as an expanded function dental assistant has a background as a registered radiologic technologist. She lives in St. Joseph with her significant other, Zach, their 2 kids. Jordin is an active member of the Measly Mile Mafia running group and participates in many local out of state races. She is on a fundraising team and recently ran The Chicago Marathon for Ronald Mcdonald House Charity of KC. Like many others, Jordin suffers with dental anxiety. She changed her career path to dentistry to help others work through their own dental apprehensions. Jordin loves working at clark family dentistry because of Dr. Clark’s caring compassion for her patients staff.
Tessa – Registered Dental Hygienist.
Tessa graduated from Concorde Career College with an Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. She is a proud member of the American Dental Hygienists Association. She has lived in Saint Joseph her entire life and has a little girl named Teagan that is the light of her life. A few things she loves are playing with her dogs, spending time with her friends and family, and watching movies with her husband. Tessa has always had a passion for the dental field because she wants to help others love their smiles! She looks forward to helping Dr. Clark provide outstanding oral health care to our patients and community.
Emilie Day – Dental Assistant
Emilie is a graduate from Lafayette High School and also has an Associate’s Degree in Arts from North Central Community College. Emilie has had a passion for dentistry for years. Her ultimate goal is to be a Dental Hygienist. She enjoys expanding her knowledge in Dental Assisting as well as aesthetics. Emilie loves working with Dr. Clark because of the fun atmosphere and the close bond of the team. In her free time she likes to help others with interior design, read books, and spend time with her closest friends and family.
Lori – Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Lori has been a dental assistant for 20 years with experience in not only general dentistry but oral surgery also. In her free time she enjoys new adventures with her dogs or spending quality time with her grandchildren. Lori loves being a dental assistant and treating patients with the utmost respect and compassion. Whether the patient needs good conversation or someone to hold their hand through the anxieties, she is by their side. Lori enjoys working with Dr. Clark because of her fresh. innovative ideas to think outside the Box and personalize with each patient for their needs. She loves working at Clark family dentistry because it is a positive, fun atmosphere where the team is as close as family.
Makenzie Peterson – Administrative Team
Makenzie is a graduate of Savannah High School. She has 10 years experience in customer service and has been in dentistry for 5 years. Her main goal is to make the patient feel welcomed and valued along with achieving the patients dental wants and needs. Outside of work she loves spending time with her husband and son. She loves playing volleyball and enjoys outdoor events with friends and family. What she loves most about Dr. Clark is the way she connects with her patients not just as a dentist, but also on a personal level.
Wendy – Insurance Coordinator
Wendy has a passion for insurance. She began her career working with medical insurance in 1988. Her passion for being an advocate for the patient and getting unpaid claims processed has been her drive. She went on to earn her CPC (certified professional coder) where she was a member of the AAPC in 2007. In 2021, she decided she wanted to learn more and moved to the dental insurance world. Since 2021 she has been working with dental insurance and plans to earn her credentials with the ADCA. She currently lives in Weatherby, Missouri with her husband.