Meet the Team
Our Warm and Friendly Dental Team
In order to provide the highest level of service, we have selected a team that is not only competent, but unusually warm and friendly. People like this are not easy to find. We are very fortunate to have built such a quality team. You’ll notice the difference on your first visit!
Amy
Front Desk Manager
Amy grew up in Upstate NY and has lived in Smithville for 17 years now. She and her husband, Greg, have two daughters and have been married for 22 years and counting. When not at work, she enjoys rushing around to get to all of the girls’ sporting events, boating, and just spending time with family and making new memories.
Meghan
Front Desk Assistant
Meghan grew up in Edgerton, MO and is eager to work in the dental field. She is very excited to start her dental career at Garrison Family Dentistry and continue to learn and grow with this office! In her spare time, you will find her hanging out with family and friends. She enjoys spending time with her husband and son, going to sporting events and spending time together.
Angela
Certified Dental Assistant
Angela has been assisting for us since 2004. Her favorite things about working here are the fun atmosphere, amazing patients, and her coworkers. During her time off, she enjoys going to her children’s sporting events, horseback riding, and spending quality time with her family.
Annalisa
Dental Assistant
Annalisa is bilingual and has worked as a dental assistant since 1995. She became a valued team member of the Garrison team in 2014. The thing she loves most about working in the dental field is helping patients feel more at ease with their treatment. Annalisa is a “foodie” who loves spending time with her family.
Amanda R.
Certified Dental Assistant
Amanda joined the Garrison Family Dentistry team in 2014. She is a foodie who enjoys spending time with her family and taking her fur baby Mabel on walks. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, and exploring the KC area.
Ashley
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ashley earned her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Wichita State University and joined the Garrison team in 2018. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, showing horses, running, hunting, and doing DIY projects with her fiancé, Kyle.
Sheila
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sheila is our newest hygienist at Garrison Family Dentistry, but she brings over 20 years of dental experience with her. She enjoys educating her patients on their oral health while getting to know them on a personal level. Outside of work, Sheila and her husband can often be found fishing in Branson or traveling to new places.
Amanda N.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Amanda earned a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). She has been part of the Garrison team since 2012. In her free time, she enjoys boxing, running, and spending time with her husband, Noah, and their two daughters.
Becky
Registered Dental Hygienist
Becky joined the Garrison Family Dentistry team in 1998. She graduated from Johnson County Community College. She loves her job because she likes making a positive impact on her patients’ lives. Outside of work, you can find her enjoying her family, reading, paper-crafting, and spoiling her grandson.