Meet the Team

Kathy Thornton – Office Manager

As the office manager, I make sure the day-to-day running of the office goes smoothly. I also work at the front desk, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and making sure everyone has a good time during their appointment. It is very rewarding to watch the children grow up in our practice. They become part of our family, too!

My wonderful husband Adam and I have one daughter named Addison and two dogs named Powder and Lucy. I enjoy spending time with my family, working out, and telling silly jokes.

Danielle Hardy – Operations Manager

Pediatric dentistry can be very stressful for our young patients, but having two understanding dentists creates a wonderful working environment. It is my goal to make sure everything in the office runs as smoothly as possible. I love watching our patients grow up and hearing what they have to say. It’s so funny what they come up with and definitely keeps me laughing.

My partner's name is Jacob and I have one son, Jacob, a Boston terrier named Malee, and a hedgehog named Snoogie. I love anything outdoors from camping and fishing to running and all water sports. I’m also an avid animal lover.

Lisa Santos – Administrative Team

I work on the administrative team, and my job is to make sure everyone leaving our office has a thorough understanding of any future appointments they may need and help schedule those appointments. Checking our patients out is always fun because I get to hear news about their visit. I enjoy getting to be a part of changing children's smiles and their lives.

I have one child named Zadan, and I am engaged to a great guy named Brandon. I like to spend my free time fishing, shopping, and playing softball. I played fast pitch softball for 15 years and got to travel all over the country.

Donna Tydlacka – Administrative Team

I am one of the first people patients meet when they walk in the door. I work at the front desk, checking patients in and out, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments. Patients deserve to be treated the same way I would want to be treated, so I strive to be professional, friendly, and fun, especially with the kids. They have so much fun and so many stories to tell.

I am married to my wonderful husband, Joseph, and we have a beautiful daughter named Josie. Along with our two dogs, Max and Dixie, my house is always exciting. When I am not in the office, I go horseback riding, cook, and volunteer for the Red Cross.

Amber Barker – Registered Dental Hygienist

As a dental hygienist, I perform teeth cleanings and help educate our patients and their parents on proper oral hygiene care. It means so much to the kids when I treat them as friends, and they love to learn more. My favorite part of my job is helping scared kids overcome their fear and get excited to visit us.

My husband Jason and I have three children, Corey, Connor, and Carson. We also have a Jack Russel Terrier named Tuffy and a cat named Tasha. In my spare time I love reading, photography, and cooking. I spend most of my free time cheering for my kids during their various sporting events.

Jenny Gillis – Registered Dental Hygienist

I am a registered dental hygienist in our office, so I work with patients during cleanings and help them better their oral hygiene care for a lifetime of smiles. The best part of my day is when I can calm a nervous child down and see how thrilled the child is when treatment is finished. Our doctors are awesome at making every patient and their parents feel like a part of the family. I am so proud to work for Dr. Clark.

My husband, Tre, and I have two children named Jackson and Julia, who are involved in sports. I love cheering for them! During my leisure time, I enjoy water activities and traveling with my family and friends.

Elia Martinez – Dental Assistant

As an assistant I work closely with the doctors and hygienists in caring for our patients. I also get to help out with the awesome events our office hosts and participates in throughout the year. I want to do what is best for every child by making them comfortable and giving them a happy, memorable visit to our office. The doctors do a great job of making the office very positive and fun.

My husband Alex and I have a Pug named Sandy. When I am not working, you can usually find me baking, shopping, or spending time with friends and family. I am very social.

Heather Hernandez – Dental Assistant

As a dental assistant, I get to work closely with our doctors and with the children who come into our office. I am so lucky to work with so many wonderful kids and their families. They make every day exciting. I enjoy talking to them and building trust to make their appointments smoother and more relaxing.

My husband, Larry, and I have a dog named Chloe. I enjoy shopping and scrapbooking, but my not-so-secret love is cooking. I even have cookbooks that have been autographed by Food Network chefs like Bobby Flay, Giada DeLaurantiis, Mario Batali, Rachael Ray, and Paula Dean.

Melanie Gilford – Dental Assistant

As a dental assistant, I get to work with Drs. Clark and Reddy during procedures and help perform maintenance around the office. Working in our office is a great experience because I am still a kid at heart, and I make sure every patient leaves excited after their treatment.

I love spending time with my son, CJ, as well as shopping and scrapbooking. Our favorite thing to do is going to the movies and hanging out at Barnes and Noble.

Michelle Downs – Dental Assistant

Working as a dental assistant gives me a chance to meet so many wonderful kids and their parents not only in our office, but also around the community when I do school and daycare presentations. You have to get down on their level and talk to them, so they don't feel scared. Plus, they always have something to share! Our doctors are great with children and know just what to say to get them laughing.

I have two children, Madison and Kendall, and a dog named Candy. I love hanging out with my girls, shopping, and spending time on the water. My guilty pleasure is collecting Barbies!

Tina Jernigan – Dental Assistant

I work as a dental assistant helping the doctors and hygienists with current patients and welcoming new patients and parents to our office-educating them about nutrition and homecare. With our upbeat staff and fun-loving patients, every day is exciting. The doctors are professional, but they can be just as goofy as the patients they are helping.

I have a son named Bryce and a dog named Molly. In my free time, I exercise a lot and run marathons and fun runs. I also love learning about history and science.

Lori Montgomery – Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

I have the pleasure of creating our contests and designing promotional materials, and planning our various office events and gathering throughout the year. I get to meet so many fun people during our contests, and it is always exciting to call parents when their children have won. Drs. Clark and Reddy are wonderful with patients, and I jumped at the chance to work with them after my children had been patients here.

I have two children, Ryan and Cole, with my husband, Russ. I love watching my boys’ baseball games, running half marathons, and reading.

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Meet the Team