Staff Biographies
STACIE BRADFORD
Stacie is our senior clinical technician, having been with us since 1995. There is nothing in the clinic that Stacie cannot do but she continues to keep an open mind, learning and growing when new challenges present in the form of new and better techniques and materials. To her great credit, Stacie has completed the extremely difficult written examinations to become a CERTIFIED ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT. Many, many patients through the years have specifically requested that Stacie care for them as they’ve proceeded thru their orthodontic correction-a great testament to her caring nature. Stacie is married to Ben (she finally convinced him to have ortho treatment in 2006) and they have a son, Cameron. Just ask Stac about Cameron, Ben or their pets and the conversation is on! We are so blessed to have this skilled, caring professional as part of our team.
JESSICA LEWIS
Jessica is another of those highly skilled clinical pro’s who wears numerous hats. She joined our practice in 2001, having completed DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATION at West Kentucky Vocational/Technical School and having extensive experience in a General Dental office. In addition to the unique skillset of Orthodontic Assisting, Jessica also fabricates beautifully fitting retainers daily, handles the massive task of clinical supplies inventory, and prepares all new patient and debond (after treatment) letters for Dr. Brantley’s signature. She has recently taken the huge, voluntary step of successfully completing her examination to become a CERTIFIED ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT. This process is extremely challenging and difficult, testing the skills and extensive knowledge of our clinical personnel-we are very proud of this accomplishment. Jessica and her husband, Chad, reside in Metropolis.
PATTY PACE
Patty brings an extremely diverse work experience background to our practice. This includes DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATION at West Kentucky Vocational/Technical School followed by experience in a number of dental offices, both in the clinic and in front office duties. Her skills include all clinical procedures in our practice along with extensive duties in the front office-she is likely to be the person handling the insurance needs for most patients, for instance. Patty also has remarkable computer skills, often being the person who corrects small glitches in our comprehensive, state-of-the-art orthodontic computer hardware/software system. In this day and age, all businesses need at least one employee with these skills. Patty is our floater, working with equal competence both in the front (business) office as well as the clinic which is very unique and valuable to our daily operations. She has two lovely daughters, Tiffany and Jordan.
JENNIFER LARRISON
Jennifer is another of those rare individuals who can simply handle any challenge presented to her in the clinic. She, like Jessica, has achieved both DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATION AND CERTIFIED ORTHODONTIC ASSISTANT status. Jennifer has also completed extensive training in DENTAL HYGIENE. She is our resident specialist in infection control procedures, conducting our annual review in prevention of cross-contamination and OSHA regulations put in place to protect our patients and staff. She takes this duty extremely seriously, keeping our clinic shipshape in this area, along with the entire staff. Jennifer brings great energy to our practice, having extensive cyber-skills and always anxious to master any new or different clinical procedure, technique or material to better serve our patients. She also has the specialized task of DIGITIZING OUR CEPHALOMETRIC X-RAYS, thereby generating vital information to confirm Dr. Brantley’s treatment plans. She and her husband, Rob, have two beautiful children, Olivia and Alex. By the way, if it seems that Jennifer and Jessica are a bit blunt with one another from time to time, it’s because they are SISTERS. We are so blessed to have them in our clinic.
TRACY DYKE
Trying to come up with a one word summary of Tracy’s work ethic, it would have to be ORGANIZED. This lady brings such warmth and empathy to her job but also great focus regarding the huge responsibility of NEW PATIENT COORDINATOR. Tracy has now been with our practice for several years and has grown exponentially in her skills-she is always eager to take on new challenges. Early in her training, Tracy became CERTIFIED IN RADIATION SAFETY which allows her to take and process radiographs on her new patients as well as in her duty as RECALL SYSTEM COORDINATOR. She also stepped out of the box and learned the very difficult job of taking and loading clinical photographs into our Dolphin Imaging System. This has tremendously smoothed the entire new patient experience, allowing Tracy to be the one contact person for a new individual visiting our office for the first time as well as for those (often younger children) who return a few times over 1-3 years prior to their orthodontic correction. This continuity is vital to an enjoyable experience for these patients. Tracy served as APPOINTMENT COORDINATOR early in her time in our office which has greatly enhanced her understanding of the overall patient flow “big picture”. Tracy and her husband, Danny, have three energetic boys, Lane, Lance and Landon.
TERRI WILLIAMSON
Once you meet Terri, you will not forget her. This lady has worked with us at different times for years. Terri simply has the most effervescent personality you are ever likely to encounter. This makes her perfectly suited for the extremely important position of PRIMARY APPOINTMENT COORDINATOR. This position is extremely challenging, often requiring her to multi-task, perhaps answering the phone while she appoints one patient and greets another, getting them successfully signed into our office computer system. In this regard, Terri holds the position of first office contact for the majority of our patients as well as final patient contact as patients/parents complete their experience for that day, perhaps confirming their next appointment, their account status, providing school excuses and the like. Terri seems to complete these challenging tasks almost effortlessly-she makes it look much easier than it is. Terri has had EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN DENTAL OFFICES through the years. She is a natural for this job and we are so blessed that she re-joined our practice in 2007. If you want to strike up a conversation, just ask Terri about any of her ANIMALS BUT PARTICULARLY HER HORSES. Terri and husband Roger have successfully raised two wonderful children, Robyn and Matthew.