Meet Our Whitney Dental Team

Madison – Insurance Coordinator

Madison has been helping patients chairside for over a decade and now helps them get the most out of their dental insurance. Her favorite part of her career is being able to build relationships with patients and keep their smiles healthy. A graduate of Tarrant County College, Madison brings unparalleled hands-on experience to our practice.

Originally from Bedford, Madison’s family includes her husband, bonus daughter, and their two dogs. Whenever she isn’t at work, she enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her family, and watching her daughter play sports. A fun fact about Madison is that she has traveled to over five different countries!

Stormy – Scheduling Coordinator

Stormy’s favorite part of her job as a scheduling coordinator is being able to be the heartbeat behind a well-run team. She enjoys coordinating time, people, and priorities with efficiency and care, and she’s passionate about turning busy calendars into smooth, stress-free experiences for everyone. She attended TSTC’s dental program and is CPR-certified. She also has experience in schedule coordination, dental assisting, and IT technical support.

Stormy’s natural gifts as a scheduling coordinator translate perfectly to parenthood and her busy life outside of the practice! She owns her own baking business, Pebbles Sweet Treats, and enjoys spending time cheering on her son in sports and supporting his pursuits. She also enjoys going fishing, creating memories with her family, and of course, channeling her creativity through baking!

Krystle – Hygiene Coordinator

Krystle has been working in the dental field for over a decade. She specializes in bridging schedule coordination with creating a fantastic patient experience! Krystle graduated from ATI Career Training Center and has worked as a dental assistant as well as an office manager, providing her with a well-rounded perspective that helps her support the team at Lake Whitney Dental.

Originally from Arlington, Krystle is happily married and the proud parent of four wonderful children. Outside of the office, she enjoys being a sports mom and spending quality time with her family. You can find her appreciating the simple joys in life, like going on walks at the park and going to the gym.

Tori – Front Desk

Tori’s favorite part of her job is being a part of the process of helping and seeing patients meet their smile goals. Working at the front desk, she gets to schedule patients and be the first friendly face to greet them. Tori attended both McLennan Community College and Waco Dental Assisting School, where she earned her registered dental assistant license.

Tori’s hometown is Marlin, Texas. She enjoys watching movies and spending time with her boyfriend and two sons.

Diane – Accounts Receivable

Diane has been with Lake Whitney Dental for over 30 years of her 40-year career in the dental field! She enjoys helping patients find payment options that best fit their needs and budget.

Diane is from Hillsboro and has been married for over 45 years. She has nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and a great-grandson on the way! In her free time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.

Leona – Registered Dental Hygienist

Leona is dedicated to providing safe, comfortable, and high-quality care to her patients. Over her 25+ year career, she has remained committed to continuing education and excellence in dental hygiene, creating an environment where patients feel at ease and confident in their care. Leona graduated with her degree in dental hygiene from Temple College and has her certification in nitrous oxide as well.

Leona was born in England and raised in Whitney. She lives in the area with her beautiful family that includes her husband, four grown children, two bonus kiddos, and eight wonderful grandchildren. In her free time, you can find her serving in her church, raising animals on her farm, and following her family to any event they’re involved in.

Lauren – Registered Dental Hygienist

Lauren’s favorite part of being a registered dental hygienist is being able to interact with her patients and educate them on the importance of oral health. She attended Texas State Technical College for her RDA license and Temple College for her RDH license.

From Waco, Lauren’s family includes her two cats, two nephews, and her niece. She enjoys spending time with her family and hanging out with friends whenever possible.

Ellen – Registered Dental Hygienist

Ellen has over five years of experience in the dental field and attended Baylor University and Temple College, where she earned her dental hygiene degree. Her favorite part of her job is talking with her patients to better understand their needs and any anxieties so she can help improve their health and make them feel comfortable. Before becoming a dental hygienist, she was a sterilization technician and registered dental assistant, so she has a comprehensive skillset.

From Fairfield, Ellen has a dog and a cat, as well as two brothers and a niece and nephew that she adores more than anything in the world. In her free time, she loves reading both the classics and newer novels, hand stitching projects for friends and family, playing fetch with her dog, and spending time with her loved ones. An interesting fact about Ellen is that she used to twirl up to three fire batons in high school, and she even competed at the state level during an active tornado! 

Stephanie – Registered Dental Hygienist

Stephanie enjoys building long-lasting relationships with her patients and helping them smile again! She graduated from Midwestern State University and has her certifications in laser dentistry, nitrous oxide monitoring, and pit and fissure sealants. She has also worked in both pediatric and general dental settings, so she’s great with patients of all ages!

From Hurst, Stephanie’s family includes her husband of over a decade and their three dogs and two cats, who they love dearly. She enjoys going to sporting events, especially baseball and hockey games, and crafting. She’s also a big Swiftie!

Jama – Orthodontic Assistant

Jama has been our orthodontic assistant for over 10 years now, but she has been in the dental field for over three decades! Her favorite part of her career is changing patients’ smiles and helping build their confidence and self-esteem. She attended ATI Technical School, where she received her registered dental assistant license. She also has over 18 years of previous experience working in pediatric dentistry.

From Grandview, Jama and her husband are the proud parents of adult twins, one who is attending Tarleton State University’s kinesiology program, and the other who is a Lineman for Hilco Electric Coop! In her free time, she loves to visit the beach.

Jodie – Registered Dental Assistant

Jodie has been a registered dental assistant at Lake Whitney Dental for over a decade now. Her favorite part of her career is being able to watch the change that great dental care can have on a patient’s life, health, and confidence. Jodie went to RDA school at Everest College, where she graduated as a Valedictorian of her class in 2015. She specializes in removable prosthetics, overdentures, and All-on-4 dental implants, as well as chairside assisting. She also has her certification in nitrous monitoring, coronal polishing, and CPR.

From Blum, Jodie has two amazing daughters and a son-in-law, as well as two grandchildren that she adopted in 2025! She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, dancing, and fishing whenever the littles aren’t keeping her busy with their sporting events.

Kyla – Registered Dental Assistant

Kyla has been a trusted dental assistant at Lake Whitney Dental for over 10 years. One of her favorite parts of her job is helping patients feel relaxed and comfortable during their dental visits. She enjoys being able to reassure nervous patients and make their experiences positive. Kyla attended TSTC, where she earned her registered dental assisting license, as well as her certification for nitrous oxide monitoring. She also regularly participates in continuing education to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements.

From China Spring, Kyla is a wife and proud mom to a son with two dogs and two goldfish! Whenever she isn’t at the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors, whether that’s fishing or checking on the cows at the farm. Her son plays sports, so she and her husband are usually at events cheering him on.

Brittany – Registered Dental Assistant

Brittany has over a decade of experience in the dental field and is a graduate of Hill College and Everest College, where she earned her certifications in sealants, coronal polishing, nitrous oxide, and CPR. Her favorite part of her job is getting to help patients achieve their smile goals and feel comfortable.

From Hillsboro, Brittany and her husband have a teenage daughter. Together, they enjoy taking trips to the mudpark, watching her daughter play sports, and taking mini weekend vacations with the family. A fun fact about Brittany is that she loves turtles!

Karina – Registered Dental Assistant

Karina is a graduate of the Texas Academy of Dental Assisting and brings over a decade of experience to our team at Lake Whitney Dental. Her favorite part of her job is that she’s able to help translate and educate her Hispanic community in their own language, providing a higher quality of care. She has experience with general dentistry, dental implants, and orthodontics.

From Hillsboro, Karina and her husband have been married for over 10 years now. Together, they have three beautiful children. They spend most of their weekends at the baseball or soccer fields and attending church. Karina also enjoys running and reading in her free time.

Lyndsey – Registered Dental Assistant

Lyndsey enjoys building relationships with her patients and helping them feel comfortable at the office. She also loves working with anxious patients to help them overcome their fears while creating healthy smiles they love. Lyndsey graduated from Weatherford College and has her certifications in nitrous oxide and CPR.

Originally from Rio Vista, Lyndsey is a proud mom to three beautiful babies and is happily married to a lineman. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading and spending time on the boat with her family. An interesting fact about Lyndsey is that she has a twin brother!

Marti – Registered Dental Assistant

Marti has been on our team for several years, but her career in the dental field spans over three decades! She’s passionate about taking care of her patients’ dental needs and educating them about the importance of good oral hygiene habits and health. She’s a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and has an extensive clinical foundation. She has also earned her expanded function certifications and has worked in the Graduate Prosthodontics Program at the Baylor College of Dentistry.

Marti is from Mannford, Oklahoma, and has been married for over 15 years. She and her husband have a beautiful blended family with six children and 13 grandchildren! Now that their kids are grown and raising families of their own, they keep their home and hearts full by spending plenty of time with their two dogs. Marti enjoys gardening, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren in her free time.

Heaven – Registered Dental Assistant

Heaven’s favorite part of her job is having the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ oral health and confidence. She attended the dental assisting program at Concorde Career College.

Heaven was raised in Whitney and has lived in the area with her family for over 20 years. Whenever she isn’t at the practice, she enjoys crafting, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.

Cassady – Registered Dental Assistant

Cassady attended Waco Dental Assisting School and has over five years of experience in chairside assisting and patient care. Her favorite part of her career is helping patients achieve healthy smiles.

From Joshua, Cassady is married and has two beautiful girls. She likes to run, cook new recipes, and go shopping in her free time. An interesting fact about Cassady is that she loves all things true crime!

Rylee – Sterilization Technician

Rylee attended Hill College and loves working alongside such a wonderful team. Originally from Blum, she has a young daughter with whom she loves visiting new places. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, getting her nails done, and baking cakes!