Award Winning Team

Meet The Award Winning Dental Team

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Cindy

Office Manager

I began working for Dr. Kirk in 1999. As the Office Manager at Joplin Family Dental, I have the honor of working with an amazing team of people. Our goal is to help our patients be comfortable while they are here. Our patients love that we offer sedation as an option for their appointments!

Following an initial evaluation appointment, patients return for a consultation appointment. I discuss Dr. Kirk ’s recommendations and options. I enjoy educating patients about their dental health. I will listen and answer questions about your personalized treatment.

In my free time I love spending time with my family and especially my five grandchildren! I also enjoy being outside in my yard and garden because I love flowers and plants.

 
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Cindy was named the 2013 AADOM Office Manager of the Year

(American Association of Dental Office Managers)

In 2014 Cindy devoted many hours of continuing education to graduate as a FAADOM Fellow

(Fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Management)

We are thrilled Cindy received these prestigious honors and is our office manager!

Meet Our Dental Team

Business office Team

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Erin Sage

I graduated from MSSU in 2001 with a BA in Speech Communications. I have been working at Joplin Family Dental for 23 years as a Patient Care Coordinator. It is very rewarding to see patients put their trust in our dental office and leave with a beautiful healthy smile.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband Justin and our 3 boys Collin, Finn, and Mason and our daughter Claire. We enjoy traveling together, golfing, and our lake days.

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Cheryl Gilbert

Hello! My name is Cheryl Gilbert. I have been in dentistry for over 40 years. I am a certified dental assistant, a certified orthodontic assistant. I also have my fellowship from the American Association of Dental Office Management.

I have been the treatment coordinator at Joplin Family Dental for the last 3 years. I have loved all aspects of dentistry. I enjoy watching everyone get the smile they want and deserve.

I have an amazing husband and 3 grown children and 9 grandkids. I love hanging out with my family and going to all the grandkids sporting events. I enjoy crafting and travel.

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Lindsay Merrill

I’ve been with Joplin Family Dental for 17 years. I worked for several years in the clinical department as a dental assistant before transitioning to the front office where I now specialize as an insurance/business coordinator. I love being able to help patients achieve the smile they have always dreamed of! I’ve been married to my husband Josh for 13 years and we have 4 kids, 2 sons Parker and Kruz and 2 daughters Jaeda and Lynae. I enjoy cheering my children on in all their sporting events, CrossFit and being outdoors. I’m very blessed to be a part of Joplin Family Dental
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Brianne Eaton

I have worked at Joplin Family Dental since January 2023 but have been in the dentistry field for 18 years prior to that.

I truly enjoy being a part of such a wonderful family here and meeting and getting to know all of you!

I have two children who keep me pretty busy between school activities and athletics. My favorite thing is to be in the stands, cheering my children on in their activities.

In my spare time with my family we enjoy fishing, hunting, shed hunting, and spending time with friends.

I am grateful and blessed to be a part the Joplin Dental family!

Dental Hygiene Team

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Bethany Schroer, RDH

Born and raised in Joplin, MO.

Went through the Joplin Area Catholic Schools from preschool to 12th grade. After graduating high school, worked in orthodontics while attending MSSU, graduating from the dental hygiene program in 1999. Joined Joplin Family Dental in 2011. Passionate about getting to know our patients and making sure they receive quality dental care to maintain their dental health for their lifetime. She likes to stay current in dentistry through continuing education, with the MDHA annual meeting being her favorite to attend.

Mom of a 15 year old son, Greyson. In my free time I enjoy cooking, reading, traveling and being a soccer mom.

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Julie Striegel, RDH

My name is Julie and I’m a registered dental hygienist. I’ve been with Joplin Family Dental for almost 17 years. I love helping patients achieve beautiful healthy smiles! My husband Tim and I live in Carl Junction with our 3 boys Nathan, Ivan and Chet. I love to travel and stay busy running kids around different activities!
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Lisa McDermott, RDH

I grew up in the four state area  my husband and I have two children and 3 grandchildren.

I am a registered dental hygienist and have been for 22 years graduating from Missouri Southern State University and licensed in the state of Missouri.

Helping patients have a beautiful healthy smile is my passion,  I consider myself very lucky to meet so many wonderful people in my career.

I enjoy the ever-changing technology in dentistry and strive to stay current. Person excellence and making our patient experience in our office the best it can be is my personal goal. Changing a patient's smile can be life changing and is very rewarding.

In my down time I enjoy painting, hiking, biking and learning to cook new foods.  My husband and I love to travel as much as we can and spend most of our free time at Table Rock Lake!

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Beckie Forest, RDH

I am a Registered Dental Hygienist. I graduated from MSSU in 1982. I have worked at Joplin Family Dental for 27 years. I enjoy helping our patients have beautiful, healthy smiles! I enjoy learning and finished my BS degree in 2013. Overall health is important so I got a Health Coaching Certification in 2022. I have two grown children and four grandchildren. I love to travel, be outdoors, and spend time with family and friends.

Assistant Team

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Susan Conely

She has been a dental assistant for 31 years. And has been with Joplin family dental for 24 years. She is married, has 5 kids and 5 grandkids. In Her free time she likes to spend time with her family, reads, loves to go to moves and crafting.

Susan knew in the 6 grade that she wanted to be in the dental field. She is passionate about helping people to achieve the smile they have always wanted.

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Sheranda Davis

I joined the Joplin Family Dental team in 2020, but have had the honor to work and assist Dr. Kirk since August of 2016. I have been a dental assistant for 7 years and recently became certified through DANB. My favorite thing about dentistry is helping my patients gain back their confidence through a beautiful smile.

I love spending time with my family, especially my new nephew. I enjoy cooking and baking for others, reading, making shirts and anything that tests my creativity.

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Devon Newcomb

My name is Devon Newcomb, I moved to Joplin at the beginning of 2011. I am originally from Turlock, CA. Dentistry has always been something I have been interested in. I graduated from the Franklin Tech Dental Assisting program in 2013, and have been assisting ever since.

I have had the honor of working for Joplin Family Dental for the Last five and a half years. I have learned so much, and grown as an assistant with the help of our amazing Doctors and awesome team members. I love being able to work in an office that helps me continually improve my skill as an assistant. My main role is to assist the doctors with procedures and keep our patients as comfortable as possible.

Outside of work my family is the most important thing to me. I also love sports. I played softball, and volleyball through high-school and college. I love to do anything crafty, making shirts, creating something unique, or even just doodling. Singing is also a huge part of my life. I sang in choir during school and I currently sing on the worship team at my church.

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Nikki Ryan

I started working for Joplin Family dental in January 2023. When I started working here I felt like I was working for a purpose and a team that is compassionate about helping their patients. I studied at Concorde Career College in 2020 and started my assisting journey while living in Colorado.

So far I have gained my Sedation Certification along with my radiology, CPR, and OSHA. I will continue to grow and build my education as it is a big passion of mine.

In my free time I love hiking and painting for fun. My son and I enjoy a good basketball game and catching up with family

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Carley Chandler

I have been a sterilization/hygiene assistant for 2 years. I’m a full time college student that’s interested in dental hygiene. I love my two cats, and spending time with my loved ones.

Meet Our Dental Team

Business office Team

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Erin

I graduated from MSSU in 2001 with a BA in Speech Communications. I have been working at Joplin Family Dental for 23 years as a Patient Care Coordinator. It is very rewarding to see patients put their trust in our dental office and leave with a beautiful healthy smile.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband Justin and our 3 boys Collin, Finn, and Mason and our daughter Claire. We enjoy traveling together, golfing, and our lake days.

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Cheryl

Hello! My name is Cheryl Gilbert. I have been in dentistry for over 40 years. I am a certified dental assistant, a certified orthodontic assistant. I also have my fellowship from the American Association of Dental Office Management.

I have been the treatment coordinator at Joplin Family Dental for the last 3 years. I have loved all aspects of dentistry. I enjoy watching everyone get the smile they want and deserve.

I have an amazing husband and 3 grown children and 9 grandkids. I love hanging out with my family and going to all the grandkids sporting events. I enjoy crafting and travel.

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Lindsay

I’ve been with Joplin Family Dental for 17 years. I worked for several years in the clinical department as a dental assistant before transitioning to the front office where I now specialize as an insurance/business coordinator. I love being able to help patients achieve the smile they have always dreamed of! I’ve been married to my husband Josh for 13 years and we have 4 kids, 2 sons Parker and Kruz and 2 daughters Jaeda and Lynae. I enjoy cheering my children on in all their sporting events, CrossFit and being outdoors. I’m very blessed to be a part of Joplin Family Dental
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Breanne

I have worked at Joplin Family Dental since January 2023 but have been in the dentistry field for 18 years prior to that.

I truly enjoy being a part of such a wonderful family here and meeting and getting to know all of you!

I have two children who keep me pretty busy between school activities and athletics. My favorite thing is to be in the stands, cheering my children on in their activities.

In my spare time with my family we enjoy fishing, hunting, shed hunting, and spending time with friends.

I am grateful and blessed to be a part the Joplin Dental family!

Dental Hygiene Team

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Bethany Schroer, RDH

Born and raised in Joplin, MO.

Went through the Joplin Area Catholic Schools from preschool to 12th grade. After graduating high school, worked in orthodontics while attending MSSU, graduating from the dental hygiene program in 1999. Joined Joplin Family Dental in 2011. Passionate about getting to know our patients and making sure they receive quality dental care to maintain their dental health for their lifetime. She likes to stay current in dentistry through continuing education, with the MDHA annual meeting being her favorite to attend.

Mom of a 15 year old son, Greyson. In my free time I enjoy cooking, reading, traveling and being a soccer mom.

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Julie

My name is Julie and I’m a registered dental hygienist. I’ve been with Joplin Family Dental for almost 17 years. I love helping patients achieve beautiful healthy smiles! My husband Tim and I live in Carl Junction with our 3 boys Nathan, Ivan and Chet. I love to travel and stay busy running kids around different activities!
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Lisa McDermott R.D.H.

I grew up in the four state area  my husband and I have two children and 3 grandchildren.

I am a registered dental hygienist and have been for 22 years graduating from Missouri Southern State University and licensed in the state of Missouri.

Helping patients have a beautiful healthy smile is my passion,  I consider myself very lucky to meet so many wonderful people in my career.

I enjoy the ever-changing technology in dentistry and strive to stay current. Person excellence and making our patient experience in our office the best it can be is my personal goal. Changing a patient's smile can be life changing and is very rewarding.

In my down time I enjoy painting, hiking, biking and learning to cook new foods.  My husband and I love to travel as much as we can and spend most of our free time at Table Rock Lake!

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Beckie

I am a Registered Dental Hygienist. I graduated from MSSU in 1982. I have worked at Joplin Family Dental for 27 years. I enjoy helping our patients have beautiful, healthy smiles! I enjoy learning and finished my BS degree in 2013. Overall health is important so I got a Health Coaching Certification in 2022. I have two grown children and four grandchildren. I love to travel, be outdoors, and spend time with family and friends.

Assistant Team

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Susan Conely

She has been a dental assistant for 31 years. And has been with Joplin family dental for 24 years. She is married, has 5 kids and 5 grandkids. In Her free time she likes to spend time with her family, reads, loves to go to moves and crafting.

Susan knew in the 6 grade that she wanted to be in the dental field. She is passionate about helping people to achieve the smile they have always wanted.

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Sheranda

I joined the Joplin Family Dental team in 2020, but have had the honor to work and assist Dr. Kirk since August of 2016. I have been a dental assistant for 7 years and recently became certified through DANB. My favorite thing about dentistry is helping my patients gain back their confidence through a beautiful smile.

I love spending time with my family, especially my new nephew. I enjoy cooking and baking for others, reading, making shirts and anything that tests my creativity.

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Devon Newcomb

My name is Devon Newcomb, I moved to Joplin at the beginning of 2011. I am originally from Turlock, CA. Dentistry has always been something I have been interested in. I graduated from the Franklin Tech Dental Assisting program in 2013, and have been assisting ever since.

I have had the honor of working for Joplin Family Dental for the Last five and a half years. I have learned so much, and grown as an assistant with the help of our amazing Doctors and awesome team members. I love being able to work in an office that helps me continually improve my skill as an assistant. My main role is to assist the doctors with procedures and keep our patients as comfortable as possible.

Outside of work my family is the most important thing to me. I also love sports. I played softball, and volleyball through high-school and college. I love to do anything crafty, making shirts, creating something unique, or even just doodling. Singing is also a huge part of my life. I sang in choir during school and I currently sing on the worship team at my church.

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Nikki Ryan

I started working for Joplin Family dental in January 2023. When I started working here I felt like I was working for a purpose and a team that is compassionate about helping their patients. I studied at Concorde Career College in 2020 and started my assisting journey while living in Colorado.

So far I have gained my Sedation Certification along with my radiology, CPR, and OSHA. I will continue to grow and build my education as it is a big passion of mine.

In my free time I love hiking and painting for fun. My son and I enjoy a good basketball game and catching up with family

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Carley Chandler

I have been a sterilization/hygiene assistant for 2 years. I’m a full time college student that’s interested in dental hygiene. I love my two cats, and spending time with my loved ones.

Patients Love It Here

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I’ve been going to Joplin Family Dental for 6-7 years. The staff are so friendly and helpful. And we love Dr. Kirk. My son is physically challenged and they’ve always really worked to make it the easiest possible. Beth, our hygienist, is super and we love her, too. As a formerly anxious dental patient, I highly recommend Joplin Family Dental.
-Jamie G.
Always happy to see the folks in the reception desks. They are friendly and always willing to help as needed. They're genuinely interested in the welfare of my family. Lisa is my hygienist. She understands my particular needs and sees to it that they are met. I feel totally relaxed having Lisa delve around in my mouth. My experience with others within the practice are equally positive.
-Terry B.

I am always in the best of care when I visit my dentist and his dental technicians!!
I never dread or fear going to my appointment, because they are the best at making me comfortable!!
Dr. Paustian, Susan, and Becky have always done such a great job taking care of my teeth and making sure the procedure has been pain-free.

-Nancy A.
Where to start, I’ve been a patient here for some time and while all the staff from the receptionist to my hygienist, Beth is great. Devon is my favorite. She’s very personal and caring and so knowledgeable I’m what she does. Definitely, in my opinion what keeps me coming back.
-Kyle M.