Meet Our Dental Team Corinth

Nikki, Insurance Coordinator

A native of Pittsburg, California, Nikki began her career in the oral health field as a dental assistant. She eventually switched to working in the front office, which was a smooth transition thanks to her previous administrative experience. She’s proud to work with such a fantastic group of women, and she always looks forward to helping patients with their dental benefits.

Nikki is a special needs mom with two wonderful boys. She has a fraternal twin sister who looks nothing like her! When she’s not at our office, you can often find her spending time with her boys; she likes to take them swimming and baking.

Esther, Clinical Manager/RDA

Esther is from Grand Forks in North Dakota. She actually received her dental training in the United Kingdom. In Texas, she is a board-registered dental assistant who has earned nitrous certification. Having spent more than 35 years in the dental field, she has been trained in dental sleep therapy, TMD treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and clear aligner therapy. Getting to interact with patients is one of her favorite parts of the job.

When she’s not at the office, Esther likes to make cards, t-shirts, and balloon art.

Tiffany, Front Desk

With over a decade of experience in the dental field, Tiffany enjoys meeting new people and helping others to make their visits a positive experience. She attended the High Tech Institute in Las Colinas, TX, graduating with her certification in dental assisting, and she worked as a chairside assistant for 6 years before moving to the front. She has experience in general dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery, and endodontics.

At home, Tiffany is a mother of two grown children, and she loves spending time with her family and friends. Aside from dentistry, she’s a total bookworm and can usually be found curled up in a corner with a book. She also loves cooking and is a part-time certified nanny—and she’s consistently worked with children since she was 18 years old!

Dani, Dental Hygienist

Originally from Collinsville and currently residing in Ponder, Dani has a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. She has well over a decade’s worth of dental experience. She is proud to currently be working at Loretto Family Dentistry and loves the positive work environment.

Dani has a husband, a daughter, and a bloodhound. She likes to spend time with her family, and she often watches movies and goes outside. When she has a spare moment, she enjoys baking, cooking, and crafting.

 

Jacquie, Dental Hygienist

Jacquie is a native of Titusville, Pennsylvania. She has more than two decades of dental experience, most of which was in private practice. She has completed advanced courses on full-mouth rehabilitation at Roseman Dental School. She loves having the chance to speak with so many different patients and learn more about them and their families.

Jacquie is married to Simon. Together, they have three boys and two dogs. Outside of the office, Jacquie spends a lot of time taking care of her family and attending Gracepointe Church in Denton; she also enjoys reading when she has a spare moment.

Kristy, Dental Hygienist

Kristy’s hometown is Flower Mound. She earned her associate degree in dental hygiene at the Lamar Institute of Technology. She has spent over 14 years working in the general dentistry field in the North Texas area, which has allowed her to help many of her friends and loved ones with their smiles. She fully embraces the chance to teach her patients more about oral health and how it can affect them.

Kristy has a husband named Bryce, two boys named Brenner and Brooks, and three dogs named Luke, Nelli, and Smalls. She also has a twin sister who happens to have boy/girl twins! When she’s not on the job, she spends a lot of time watching her boys play baseball. Her other interests include traveling and spending time outdoors.

 

Susan, Dental Hygienist

Originally from Plano, Susan attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center and earned a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She considers developing relationships with patients and showing them ways to achieve optimal oral health to be her favorite part of the job.

Susan is married and has one daughter, and she has a fraternal twin sister. Outside of the dental office, she frequently spends time gardening, practicing yoga, and reading.

VALERIA, DENTAL HYGIENIST

Valeria is originally from Venezuela! After studying at Taft College in California, she attended Texas A & M College of Dentistry as well as the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene. Following graduation, she worked in pediatrics for three years (she loves working with kids!), and she now has nearly a decade of experience under her belt. An aspect of her job that continues to be rewarding is getting to know patients and helping them smile with confidence.

Valeria married her high school sweetheart, and they have two Golden Retrievers at home, Milo and Rickie. Family is very important to her, so she spends plenty of time with them when she isn’t at our office. She also enjoys using her free time to read, go on hikes, and listen to music!

Hailey, Dental Assistant

 

Hailey grew up in Denton, TX, and she’s been part of the dental world for half a decade and counting. The best part of her job is building relationships with her patients and her coworkers. She attended the Texas Academy of Dental Assisting, and she has experience in both general dentistry and oral surgery.

Outside of the dental office, Hailey enjoys reading, attending car shows, and cuddling with her pet dog, Ludo. She also loves doing tricks on her motorcycle!

Nelia, Dental Assistant

 

Nelia is originally from Wilsonville in Oregon, which is the state where she completed a nine-month dental assisting program. She loves getting to see the results of a patient’s smile transformation, and she does all she can to help our practice maintain a calming atmosphere.

Nelia has three siblings, and she currently lives with her older sister. Outside of the office, she spends a lot of time in nature, often taking walks and runs. She also likes cooking, crafting, and simply spending time with her friends and loved ones. She has traveled to Kenya on two separate occasions and hopes to visit again in the future.

NICHOLE, DENTAL ASSISTANT

Originally from Vadnais Heights, MN, Nichole studied at Herzing University in St. Louis Park, MN. With over a decade of experience under her belt, she has a certification in Basic Life Support, nitrous oxide, coronal polishing, X-rays, dental sealants, cord packing, and many others that she’s earned over the years. The best thing about her job is having the chance to make our patients feel comfortable and welcome during their appointments. Seeing them walking out of our office with greater confidence and a healthier smile means a lot to her.

Aside from dentistry, Nichole enjoys her free time with her family and loved ones, and she likes being in Texas! She loves being with her children, going to cheer practice and football games, and watching hockey and football. She and her husband enjoy finding random series to binge together, and they also like playing competitive pool occasionally. Her favorite place in the world is the Minnesota State Fair, and she’s also obsessed with Halloween!

Sam, Dental Assistant

 

Hailing from Carrollton, Sam attended the DFW Dental Assisting School. She has a dental assisting license and has completed a Digital Smile Design course. She treasures the opportunity to bond with patients and help them feel more comfortable in the dental chair.

Sam has two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister. She also has a cat named Milo. Her hobbies include drawing, painting, making clay sculptures – basically anything artsy.