Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Misty Palmer, RDH
Misty brings a gentle and highly competent value to our dental hygiene department. Trained in the benefits of conservative dental hygiene treatment, we all gain from her talents and marvel at the results she can obtain through her conservative and effective methods. Misty has a reassuring and gentle manner. Her patients compliment her on her soft, gental approach, and her understanding of their needs and how to treat them. Misty works in close harmony with Dr. Tidwell on Periodontal cases, and her insight is considered highly valuable by the team. She has a wonderful "way" with children, and can turn the appointment into such a happy visit they cannot wait to return to her.
Michele Guiberson, Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Dental Implant Placement Surgical Assistant
Clinical Manager
Michele has been serving our community with Dr.Tidwell for over 18 years as a dental assistant. In that time she has become highly proficient and a valuable asset to our patients. Her abilities in cosmetic and surgical dentistry are exemplary. Michele is often complimented on how well she works with the Doctor during procedures. The orchestration is smooth, making the procedures efficient and accurate. Michele's added duties as clinic manager assure a clinic that is in compliance and is state-of-the-art. She has taken special courses and understands all facets of medical clinical requirments very well. Her expereince and abilities give our patients a calming and reassuring feeling. Her engaging laughter and kind manner sets a wonderful mood in our office.
Staci VanLoo, Expanded Function Dental Assistant
Dental Implant Team Coordiantor
Staci brings a talent to our team that benefits our patients in many ways. Her abilities chair-side are impeccable, and her talents as a surgical assistant give the patients a high confidence. Staci truly cares about her patients, and it shows. Staci's added responsibility as Implant Team Coordiantor suits her well. With the advanced special training she has received she is well versed in the implant arena, and willingly shares her expereince with others. Staci is the Director of an Implant Study Club, a group of dentists working together with Dr. Tidwell to learn more about the placement of dental implants. She is highly respected for her abilities in the field.
Staci has a gentle and understanding approach with children. Her laughter is contagious, and the families in our practice enjoy her sense of humor.
