Our Team

Jessica has been with Contemporary Family Dentistry as a dental hygienist since 2008 when we opened. As the practice grew, she transitioned to clinic administrator in 2015. She attended Tuttle High School and was the valedictorian of the class of 2000. She earned her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene at the University of Oklahoma in 2004, where she was also valedictorian.

Jessica loves providing an excellent workplace and environment for our doctors and team members. This in turn, allows our team to provide the best possible care to our patients. She communicates, educates and motivates. She looks to the future to anticipate both opportunities and potential problems. She always stays one step ahead to ensure that things run as smoothly as possible. She has been blessed by Contemporary Family Dentistry and is excited for the future of the company.

Jessica has been married to her high school sweetheart for over 20 years. They have one son and two daughters. She is an active member of Tuttle Christian Church and spends her time going to baseball, volleyball, basketball and musical performances to watch her kids.

Kelly graduated high school in Lake City, Florida, and attended Florida Gateway College, where she studied business. She started in the dental field in 2015 and has more than 20 years in business management. She has had the opportunity to serve patients as a dental assistant, treatment coordinator and office manager. She became a part of our practice in 2019.

Kelly appreciates the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking, supportive company that realizes that its employees are its greatest asset. She strives to incorporate the wealth of knowledge and customer service experience that she has acquired to equip her team to serve our patients and their families.

Away from the office, Kelly enjoys spending time on the lake with her husband, Jason, and her girls, Brittany and Payton Grace, or just reading a good book by the pool. She also volunteers her time with local organizations.

“A beautiful day begins with a beautiful smile.”

AnneMarie earned her certified dental assisting degree from Moore Norman Technology Center. She earned her Associate of Applied Science at Oklahoma Community College. She is certified by the Dental Assisting National Board. She has been in the dental field since 2009 and a part of our office since July 2014. She respects the fact that, at Contemporary Family Dentistry, we stand by our vision and mission statement to provide quality dental care while cultivating relationships. She provides a warm and welcoming environment to patients who might otherwise feel anxious or concerned about paying for their treatments.

AnneMarie and her husband, Robby, have a son, Huck, and a dog, Nya. She likes to spend her spare time watching movies reading, crafting and baking.

“When things go wrong, don’t go with them.”

Gaila has been a part of Contemporary Family Dentistry since January of 2019. She is a graduate of Bridge Creek High School, the Mid-America Technology Center, DeVry University and Rose State Junior College. Gaila will tell you that she works with a great team of doctors and co-workers from whom she can learn and who push her to take on new and challenging opportunities, all while sticking to morals and core values.

Gaila is a smiling, friendly and familiar face to our patients. She is always willing to learn new things, values teamwork, and maintains a positive, goal-oriented, organized and enthusiastic attitude.

Gaila and her husband, Keith, have four kids, Brenna, Hailey, Joe and Harlee. They also have three dogs, Nova, Ivan and Sadie. Away from the office, she looks forward to camping, vacations, sports, crafting and anything to do with OU.

“You’re never fully dressed without a smile.”

Heather is a 2016 graduate of the Caddo Kiowa Technology Center and joined Contemporary Family Dentistry in April 2021. She keeps our schedule in order and helps our patients find the best day and time for their appointments. She loves how everyone at our office works together to make the day run smoothly and treats everyone like family. She also appreciates the fact that the office is only five minutes away from her home!

Heather has a beautiful daughter named Brooclyn and a spunky fur baby named Princess Pearl. She like to spend her free time hanging out with friends and family, going to new places, swimming, reading and trying new restaurants.

Cassie started working at our office in June 2022. She received her Property and Casualty License from the State of Oklahoma and her RDA from Oklahoma. Cassie loves her coworkers and the community her office serves. She has 25 years of dental experience — from assisting to front office — which helps the success of this office.

Cassie is married to her husband, Chris, and has three sons: Zachery, Jackson and Riddock. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, kayaking and hanging out in Bricktown.

Desiree is a Hydro-Eakly graduate who became a part of our practice in 2019. She appreciates the family-friendly atmosphere at our office. She and her husband, Calvin, have one daughter, Ella.

In her spare time, Desiree volunteers at the India Shrine Center, works in her yard, watches Ella play volleyball and enjoys archery.

“Don’t say something permanently stupid because you are temporarily mad.”

Rena has been with our office since May 2020. She attended dental assisting school at Moore Norman Technical Center and holds an associate degree in diversified studies from Oklahoma Community College. She is also a veteran who served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Air Force Reserves. She loves her co-workers, from the doctors, assistants and hygienists to the front office team — they are all wonderful and fun to work with!

Rena married her husband in 2006, and they have two amazing boys. She enjoys reading and traveling to new places.

Kelsey earned her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification from the Moore Norman Technology Center and has been certified by the Dental Assisting National Board. She became a member of the team at Contemporary Family Dentistry in May 2020. She is flexible and always tries to squeeze patients into her schedule. She enjoys the fact that patients and team members are all treated like family. She loves the fact that we can use CEREC technology to make same-day dental crowns in our office. Kelsey is married and has one daughter.

Victoria graduated from the American Trade Institute in February 2009 with a 4.0 grade point average and joined our team in January 2021. She likes the family atmosphere at Contemporary Family Dentistry and the spirit of teamwork in our office. She takes the time to get to know our patients and is a multi-tasker, helping out where she can and building patient rapport.

Victoria has a daughter and two sons and likes to spend her spare time drawing, reading and watching scary movies.

“Why spend your time looking back when you have so much to look forward to?”

Angela has been with us since April of 2022. She loves the welcoming and appreciative attitude of the team at our office. She applies her current skills to improve our patients’ smiles and continues to learn new skills and treatments.

Angela has been married to her husband, Chuck, for more than 28 years, They have two daughters and one granddaughter. Away from the office, she looks forward to cooking, shopping, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family and granddaughter.

Maria completed the dental assisting program at the Francis Tuttle Technology Center in May 2022 and joined Contemporary Family Dentistry shortly after graduation. She is a team player who is always willing to lend a hand and is open to learning and adapting to changes. She loves the family atmosphere at our office.

Maria is a mother to two boys and one girl. Her kids are rays of sunshine in her life and keep her busy. She spends her free time with her family or at the gym.

Kelsi graduated from Rose State College in 2007 and joined our practice in January 2011. She loves working with great, caring doctors and a team that gets along well and feels like family. She also loves how she works at a patient-centered practice. Kelsi helps our office be successful by caring for patients and wanting them to have optimal dental health. She has enjoyed working in this awesome community for 12 years and looks forward to many more years.

Kelsi has been married for 14 and a half years. She has four boys and one girl. Outside of work, she enjoys working out and playing sports with her kids.

Melissa is a 2005 graduate of Rose State College and joined our office in August 2012. She loves working in an office that she is proud of and will tell you that we have the best dentists and team and the latest technology. The office is like a second home to her, and she enjoys coming to work every day.

Melissa and her husband live in Newcastle with their two children. Katelyn is a middle school cheerleader and Camryn plays volleyball. Melissa’s family loves spending time together, going on vacation and to the lake.

Before she joined Contemporary Family Dentistry in 2020, August was one of our patients, and she feels like she has grown with the practice. She is proud to be a part of our fantastic team. She grew up in the Bridge Creek community and graduated from Bridge Creek High School in 1996. She earned a bachelor’s degree in commercial interior design from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2001. She also earned her associate degree in dental assisting in 2013 and a degree in dental hygiene in 2015 from Rose State College.

August’s husband, Chad, is a firefighter for Oklahoma City and they have one daughter, Brooklyn. She likes to travel to any beach, spend time with her family and fly with her father.

Carly holds an associate degree in business from Cameron University and a bachelor’s in dental hygiene from the University of Oklahoma. She serves as a member of the board of the Oklahoma Dental Hygienists Association. She likes being part of a team that is more like a family and the fact that the dentists value the employees. She believes in building true relationships with her patients and helping the practice achieve long-term success.

Carly married her husband, Wyatt, in August 2012. They have two kids, Londyn and Kasyn, along with two dogs, Vegas and Zoey. In her off-hours, she likes spending time with her family, including her parents, siblings and their children. She also loves trying new food.

Hanna is a graduate of the Rose State College dental hygiene program and joined our team in June 2020. She values the small-town feel and family environment at Contemporary Family Dentistry. She is married and has one daughter and two dogs. In her down time, she likes to spend time with family, watch movies, swim and grill.

Brooklyn originally joined our team as a dental assistant in 2016. She went back to school and returned to our office as a dental hygienist in 2022. She is a graduate of Bridge Creek High School and earned her dental hygiene degree at Rose State College. She loves being close to her hometown and being able to treat her friends and family. Brooklyn works to build relationships with her patients to make their visits enjoyable.

Brooklyn is a member of Life Church and looks forward to spending time with her friends. She will tell you that she tries to golf, but if she is not having a good game, she prefers to watch from the golf cart. She also enjoys watching and making TikToks, catching up on her favorite shows on Netflix or Hulu, trying out new restaurants, or just taking a good nap.