Meet Our Irving Dental Team

Katherine has been with the practice for about a decade and has over 15 years of experience in the dental field. The best part of her job is being able to make a difference for both her patients and the team every day. She enjoys creating an environment where patients feel comfortable, cared for, and truly listened to. She also strives to help the team grow and succeed together. It’s rewarding knowing that what she does goes beyond dentistry—together, the team builds trust and confidence and helps patients have a positive experience.

Katherine is originally from Trophy Club. She is married and has a young daughter. Their family wouldn’t be complete without their dog, Dolly. Outside of the office, Katherine enjoys life’s little moments. You can usually find her going to musicals, getting lost in a good book, or cooking something delicious! Some of her favorite memories are playing make believe with her daughter and going on nature walks with her family. She can also sing and went to school for musical theater!

Emily’s favorite part of her job is getting to work with amazing coworkers and dentists. She came to the office several years ago and has gained so much knowledge from the team.

Emily’s hometown is Irving. Her family includes her husband of 10 years and their daughter. They also have a baby boy on the way! Outside of the office, she enjoys spending quality time with the family, going to the gym, and traveling. She’s great at compartmentalizing!

Maggie enjoys being able to help patients and make a positive difference in their lives. She has worked in the dental field for nearly a decade, beginning her career in San Diego before moving to DFW.

Maggie, her husband, and their five guinea pigs moved to DFW about seven months ago! In her free time, she enjoys stalking the cemeteries, frolicking through the forest and making friends with woodland creatures, and watching horror movies and conspiracy theory documentaries. She also enjoys baking and reading, and sharks are her favorite animal!

Amanda genuinely loves helping people with their insurance and claims. She loves the numbers and technicality, and she enjoys helping patients find the best payment options that work with their budgets.

Originally from Garland, Amanda’s family includes her husband and their young, adventurous son. They also have two lizards that they call their reptile babies! In her free time, Amanda enjoys reading, playing video games, watching movies, and crocheting. She has about 500 books and is working on building her own library!

Amanda is 100% committed to putting others first. She is always helping patients and team members alike, but will always stop to make sure she has a friendly hello or positive word to give.

Rachel loves getting to greet and speak with patients every day. She enjoys a good laugh and building rapport with everyone who visits the practice, helping them feel comfortable and setting the tone for the rest of their appointment. Rachel attended Parsons School of Design and has two years of experience in the dental field.

From Dallas, Rachel’s parents and older brother and sister-in-law live in the DFW area, so they enjoy going on trips and having dinner together. In her free time, she enjoys capturing the world around her using photography and videography and working out. A fun fact about Rachel is that she has a great sense of style!

Cameron has been with our practice for over two decades (her entire career)! For her, the best thing about her job is getting to work alongside such an amazing team and take care of her wonderful patients. She attended Tarleton State University and University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, where she earned her dental hygiene degree and Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Cameron is originally from Bridgeport. She has two beautiful children and two fur babies. In her free time, she enjoys baking sourdough bread, bird watching, spending time with her family, fishing, and going to the lake. She can also play the piano and clarinet!

Lil has been a part of our team for over 15 years. Her favorite part of her career is getting to see different chapters of her patients’ lives throughout the years, all while helping them keep their oral health on track. She attended Baylor College of Dentistry, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.

Lil is originally from Brazil. Her family includes her husband and stepson, middle son, and youngest daughter. Outside of the office, you can find Lil doing laundry… just kidding! She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, fishing, and bike riding. One day, she would love to own a motorcycle.

Diane has been with the practice for a decade and has over 20 years of experience in the dental field. She enjoys welcoming new patients to the practice and helping them feel safe and comfortable. She takes her time to educate her patients to help them improve their oral health and obtain their dental goals. She has her Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Arlington and received her hygiene degree from Tarrant County College. She is certified in laser dentistry and completes continuing education every year to stay up-to-date with the latest technology.

Diane is from Arlington and has two brothers. She has been surrounded by boys her whole life! She ended up marrying her husband, who is now living his dream of being surrounded by amazing girls, including their dog, Mochi, and their two sweet daughters. In her free time, Diane enjoys cooking, running, yoga, doing puzzles and crafts with her daughters, traveling, and going to concerts. She can cook with anything left in the fridge on a whim and can juggle almost anything (except sharp things!).

Thu has been working in the dental field since 2009. She loves feeling like she’s just talking to her patients and cleaning teeth on the side! However, the most rewarding part of her job is helping her patients ease any anxieties they have and get their smiles to a healthy point. She attended Texas A&M as well as Baylor College of Dentistry – Caruth School of Dental Hygiene. She also has personal experience needing a lot of dental work, so she’s very empathetic and understanding of her patients’ unique situations.

Thu’s hometown is Arlington. Her family includes her husband and their young daughter, and she has a large extended family that she adores! Most of her family lives in DFW and Denver, which she considers her second home. Outside of the office, Thu considers herself a foodie. She has been snowboarding for over 15 years, enjoys traveling, and loves spending time with her friends and family. She considers herself the “tooth whisperer” because she has had so much dental work done, and she is incredibly gentle with her patients.

Leisa has been in the dental field for over 40 years and is a foundational part of our practice. She is glad to transition into an administrative role where she can support her fellow hygienists as Hygiene Coordinator. She attended UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, where she earned her dental hygiene degree. However, before that, she worked as a dental assistant for a decade.

Originally from Baton Rouge, Leisa grew up in Conroe and shares her life with her husband, two sons, and granddaughter. Outside of the dental office, she enjoys spending time outdoors playing tennis, pickleball, golfing, or hiking. Music is a big part of her life as well, especially playing the piano. She deeply cherishes her family and feels grateful to be surrounded by a large circle of wonderful friends who enrich her life. An interesting fact about Leisa is that she played the keyboard in live bands as a teenager and never learned how to read music. She plays entirely by ear, which has made music a personal, creative outlet in her life!

Tori has been with our practice for several years and is blessed to work with a team that cares so much about her work and life successes. They truly have the best teamwork. She attended the University of North Texas and Texas A&M, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She is certified in laser dentistry and nitrous oxide.

From Odessa, Tori is married and is expecting a son soon! Her fur animals includes six cats and two turtles. Tori and her husband enjoy going to live sporting events whenever they can. She has been in dance since she was young and danced professionally for a period of time after college; dance has always been a passion of hers. A fun fact about Tori is that she was in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2015!

Kaitlin enjoys having the opportunity to connect with people every day and values taking the time to build strong relationships with her patients. It’s incredibly rewarding to her to help her patients understand their oral health better and see them feel more confident in their smiles. She attended Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and has experience working with patients of all ages and with a variety of dental needs.

Kaitlin’s hometown is Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Her family includes her husband, two cats, and they will be welcoming their first child soon! Outside of the office, Kaitlin enjoys staying involved in her church community leading their bible study and youth group. She also enjoys traveling, working out, trying new coffee shops, and attending as many Aggie football games as possible! An interesting fact about Kaitlin is that she can do a backflip (not at the moment, because she’s pregnant!).

Beatriz has been in the dental field for over a decade and has always had a passion for helping people feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in their smiles. She loves that every patient is unique and enjoys getting to know them, learning their stories, and finding ways to make their dental experience a little more comfortable. As a mom of three, caring for others comes naturally to Beatriz, and she loves bringing that nurturing side of herself into her work. She truly enjoys learning from her patients and takes pride in making every person feel heard, comfortable, and well cared for.

Born in California and raised in Texas, Beatriz is a proud Texas girl, and family means everything to her. She married her high school sweetheart, and they have been together for 15 years and married for 10. Together, they have three children, Damian, Giuliana, and Julian, who keep their family busy with sports and activities. Outside of the office, Beatriz loves spending time with her family, cooking, staying active, and working out with her husband. She loves their busy, close-knit family life and making memories together, whether they’re cheering the kids on at their games or enjoying time at home. They also have a Bull Terrier named Cali, who is very much part of the family. Beatriz has a soft spot for a beautiful smile and believes there’s nothing better than helping someone feel confident enough to show theirs off!