Dental Team – Derby, KS
Eager to Please & Ready to Serve
Our team members understand that our mission is to take great care of people, not just teeth! That’s why you’ll enjoy fast and friendly service at each appointment, and the first thing you’ll see are smiling faces when you step through our doors. If you have questions, our team has answers, and they are ready to take the stress out of your dental appointments. Keep reading to start getting to know everyone!
Lacey, Patient Care Coordinator
By far, Lacey's favorite part of this job is getting to work so closely with Dr. Clark each day. They both believe in making excellent patient care a top priority! A Wichita native, she completed her education at Wichita State University.
Outside of the dental office, Lacey is married to her best friend and has been blessed with four "bonus" kids, three "bonus" grandkids, and five four-legged "kids." As for hobbies, she enjoys going on walks with the dogs, listening to music, working in the yard, and restoring a 1977 Chevy Nova! She also recently discovered a talent for baking and has had tons of fun making all kinds of delicious sugar cookies and cupcakes.
Taryn, Patient Care Coordinator
Taryn is a Kansas native! She chose to attend Wichita State University to study dental hygiene, and she’s now a proud member of our team. When asked what she loves most about working in dentistry, she shared that it’s creating relationships with patients and utilizing her hygiene experience, to educate them about their oral health along the way.
Taryn loves spending her time outside the practice with her support system: her mom, sister, and niece. She also has various hobbies, including doing crafts, being outdoors, working out, and trying new recipes. Here’s something you might not know about her: she was named after a little girl her mom taught in Germany!
Susi, Dental Assistant
Susi is a relatively new hire, but don’t let that fool you – she has plenty of dental experience! Since graduating from WSU Tech’s Dental Assistant Program, she’s worked in dentistry for over five years. In particular, she’s helped a variety of dentists and learned specialized techniques. Of course, her time in the field has also given her a love of helping patients get better smiles.
Born and raised in Mexico, Susi has a strong love for her family. This fact isn’t too surprising, though, as she’s grown up with three siblings and 11 nieces or nephews! Plus, much of her time is spent with her “fur children” – one cat and three dogs she loves to spoil.
Wendi, Dental Hygienist
Wendi wasn’t just born here; she also completed her studies here! She earned her associate degree in dental hygiene from Wichita State University, and she has nearly two decades of experience in dentistry now. She is happy to use all of her training and experience to help our patients feel completely relaxed and at home while they’re in her care.
Wendi and her husband of 29 years, Scott, have two grown daughters. On the evenings and weekends, she enjoys gardening, renewing old furniture, and spending time with her five fur babies. Here’s a fun fact about her: she has an identical twin!
Stephanie, Registered Dental Hygienist
Born and raised in Conway Springs, Stephanie loves being able to form connections with patients over time while helping them feel comfortable and confident in their dental care. With close to two decades of experience under her belt, she studied at Cowley County Community College as well as Wichita State University, where she earned her degree in Dental Hygiene. She later worked for close to 19 years for a general dentistry practice before joining our team.
Away from the office, Stephanie and her husband have five children—four teenagers at the moment! While her kids typically keep her busy with all of their sports, she also enjoys doing things like hiking, reading, and spending time with loved ones and friends. One fun fact about her is that she went to college on a music scholarship!