Meet the Team

Amanda has been doing great work as an office administrator since 2016. She certainly knows the meaning of teamwork, and helps our team run smoothly and efficiently. Her daughter, Harper, is the center of her universe! Her dog, Wrigley, is one of the highlights of her life. She loves to take him hiking or out to the beach. They both enjoy spending lots of quality time with close friends and family.

Connie works with our patient accounts. Most people don’t realize that’s a job we’d need in a dental office, but it’s something that we couldn’t do without. Insurance can be a nightmare, adding even more pressure to an already stressful situation. Connie is the wizard that helps people sort all of that out. With her experience and gentle manner, our patients are able to get the most out of their dental experience.

Kayla has multiple degrees and several years of experience as a dental hygienist. She graduated from Kellogg Community College with her dental hygiene degree in 2010 and earned her bachelor’s in interdisciplinary health from Western Michigan University. Kayla has been working for us since 2011 doing not only hygiene work, but assisting at the front desk, and filling in wherever there is a need.

Kayla loves spending time at the lake, or simply relaxing for the day with her husband, Sergio, and their daughter, Mia, and son, Dominick. She also enjoys binge watching Netflix and shopping (wandering aimlessly by herself at Target).

Jackie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Science of Dental Hygiene from IUSB in 2014. She worked as a substitute hygienist at Orange Door Dental from 2014-2019, then became an official part-time employee, and became full-time in June 2020.

Jackie is married and the proud parent of many fur babies – one dog and now five cats (her husband is turning her into the crazy cat lady). She loves hiking, exploring national parks, traveling, craft beer, gardening, cooking new dishes, always learning, playing board games, and spending time with her nieces.

Rita was a hygienist at Orange Door Dental Group from 2010-2014. She then returned in 2021 to become our sterilization technician. She graduated in 2009 from IUSB’s dental hygiene program with an Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene.

Rita has two wonderful boys. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also teaches violin and piano part time (she really enjoys music!)

Sherry is one of our dental assistants with expanded function certification. She does great work, and has been with us since 2013. She loves to go on long hikes, where she can really appreciate the wonder of nature. Sherry also loves to relax with her family.

Itzel is an Expanded function DA, her goal is to make your experience as comfortable as possible and make your dental visit easier than ever! Itzel enjoys going for daily nature walks.

Angie received her Associates in Applied Science, with a focus in Dental Assisting, from Ivy Tech Community College South Bend-Elkhart. She is married to an amazing husband, Daniel, and they have five fantastic daughters. Angie is a very proud grandma and loves spending time with her grandkids. She also has four cats and enjoys putting puzzles together.

Heidi has been serving our community as a dental hygienist for over 20 years and is the Lead Hygienist at Orange Door Dental Group. She graduated at the top of her class at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2001. She always strives to provide excellent, personable service. Heidi enjoys providing dental education while getting to know all of her patients.

In her spare time, Heidi enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys gardening, walking the trails, trying new recipes, and cheering on her kids at their sports games and extracurricular activities.

Liz has been a dental hygienist with us since 2011! Her cheerful attitude and professional experience make the workplace fun and uplifting for everyone. One of her goals as a hygienist is to make each patient’s experience a positive one.

The hard work never stops for Liz. When she gets home, she’s got two teenagers—Kate and John—to keep her plenty busy. With her family, she enjoys walking, cross-country skiing, and getting up to lighthearted shenanigans.

Pat brings over thirty-seven years of dental experience to our practice. She goes above and beyond, both in helping the office to run smoothly and in sincerely treating every person who comes through the door like part of the family.

Our dental family runs as a great team, thanks to Pat and her upbeat attitude. Her priorities are respect, equal treatment, and greeting every person with a smile.

Pat brings those values home to her family as well. She has been married for over thirty-five years, and has three sons and three grandsons.

Taylor joined our team in April 2024 bringing 3 plus years of dental experience to the table. She enjoys being a team player and being involved by helping in any way she can! Her favorite thing about working in the dental field is seeing the patients from start to finish and seeing how each patient’s confidence grows at each visit.

 Taylor is a lifetime resident of Warsaw, IN and is always on the go, so catching a lazy day in her PJs is rare but absolutely cherished. She enjoys her time with family and friends and loves to take her dog Jax to get the occasional pup cup!