We think it says a lot that most of our team has been with us for an average of seven years. The experience and training among our staff should assure you that you can trust us and have confidence in your dental experience. First and foremost, we listen to our patient’s concerns and then make the recommendations that best meet your overall goals and good health.

Dr. Tuggey is proud that all the dental assistants are licensed with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and are certified in nitrous oxide monitoring, radiology and CPR.

Front Desk Team

We owe dental assistant, Suzie Miller, our deepest appreciation for her commitment to our group since her commute from Godley, Texas is almost an hour and a half away. Our patients have enjoyed Suzie’s presence for over six years. After growing up in Grand Prairie, she met and married her husband, Chris, and together they are raising two future rodeo champions, Codey, who is 12 and Tyler, 4. They also have a little girl, Calli, who is 2. The family is very involved with the Ellis County Cowboy Church and enjoys their time together with their horse and two dogs.

Suzie is licensed by the Texas State of Dental Examiners as a dental assistant, with certification
in both nitrous oxide monitoring and radiography (x-ray) procedures. She is also CPR certified. Suzie’s dedication and commitment to our goal to be the best is unparalleled and she will continue to be a leader amongst her peers as a dental professional.

Our lone Sooner and office manager, Janice Davis, grew up in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She is a proud mom of three children and seven grandchildren. Retired from Amercian Airlines, her husband, Dave enjoys traveling with Janice in between visits to see their grandchildren. She is very involved with church activities and has a passion for gardening.

Before her promotion to office manager, Janice was our dental hygienist for over ten years. She continues to hold her license in dental hygiene and is certified in nitrous oxide monitoring, radiography (x-ray) procedure and CPR.

With over 27 years as a dental hygienist, Janice was a natural fit for our office manager. Over the years, she has witnessed, first hand, many of the new technological developments available to dental patients. Along with her hands-on experience, she is well equipped to consult and educate patients on the best treatment options available.

Our financial manager, Tami Saldana, is closing in on decade of service with our office. She was raised in the Grand Prairie/Arlington area where she resides currently. Tami and her husband, Juan, are blessed with two beautiful daughters, twins Kaitlin and Abigail, and a 5 year old son, Achilles. We all have some sympathy for the Juan who will have his hands full fending off the boyfriends in the near future.

Tami’s experience and knowledge of insurance benefits and procedures is invaluable. Her expertise in managing reimbursements for our patients has helped create a reputation as one of the best benefits managers in the dental field. If insurance benefits are not available, Tami will illustrate and explain other financing options to allow for flexibility and affordability.

Hygiene Team

Dental hygenist, Shelly Cook is a native Texan who was raised in Grand Prairie and is a graduate of Grand Prairie High School. Following her most important job of raising two children, Shelly decided to pursue a degree of Science in Dental Hygiene from Tarrant County College, graduating in May of 2004.

Shelly has been married 25 years to her husband, Michael, and have a son, Brandon, who recently graduated from Baylor University and a daughter, Alec, who currently attends Texas Tech University.

Shelly brings to our team the most current techniques utilized for dental hygiene and practical life experiences from her successful family life. Her commitment to our patient’s dental health is unparalleled as she continues to be a valuable part of the team.

Dental hygienist, Sharon Burrow is the newest member of our team and brings with her almost 30 years of experience. She received her degree in Dental Hygiene from Allegheney Community College in Cumberland, Maryland. Sharon was raised in the Maryland area and settled in Virginia where she raised two sons, Toby and Corey. Sharon moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area 16 years ago.

She is our resident gardener, the organic way, and enjoys time cooking and working on projects around the house. With her husband, Darren, they enjoy traveling to East Texas for some rest and relaxation, along with some occasional fishing.

She has worked in a variety of dental settings and is still enthusiastic about her career choice.
All of our patients comment favorably on Sharon’s eagerness to please and enjoy her upbeat personality.

Chairside Assistants

Donna Linamen has been Dr. Tuggey’s chairside assistant for almost 18 years. She is a Fort Worth native and married her high school sweetheart, Bobby. Together they have a teenage daughter, Destani, who is very active in sports including softball, basketball, and volleyball. Donna spends her spare time reading, shopping and watching Destani play sports. Occasionally, she’ll venture out to watch Bobby play softball, a very accomplished men’s league player.

Donna’s vast knowledge of all dental procedures makes her a vital member of our team and a crucial piece of the puzzle for those times when the schedule really gets busy.

Dr. Tuggey is proud that all the dental assistants are licensed with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and are certified in nitrous oxide monitoring, radiology and CPR.

Sandra was born and raised in West Texas. She married her high school sweetheart and they moved to the DFW area in 2002. They have two great kids. Arianna who is 8 and loves school and reading. Isaiah who is 6 and loves making mom and dad laugh. In her free time she enjoys listening to music and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football.

Dr. Tuggey is proud that all the dental assistants are licensed with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and are certified in nitrous oxide monitoring, radiology and CPR.

Shawndra Moore, or Shawnee as we all know her, is our newest team member and was raised in St. Louis, Missouri. As the daughter of an Air Force Tech Sergeant, she has moved around a lot but has made her home in Texas for the last 15 years. She graduated from Lamar High School in Arlington. She is a proud mother of four lovely girls - triplets Desiree, Destiney, and Dionne who are 13 and Aleyiah who is 8. The girls each have their own hobbies, but the thing they love the most is spending "girl time" with mom.

Shawnee worked in several positions in the medical and insurance field before deciding to make a career change to dental assisting.

Dr. Tuggey is proud that all the dental assistants are licensed with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and are certified in nitrous oxide monitoring, radiology and CPR.

Sara Phillips was born and raised in Fort Worth. She and her husband Daniel have been married 5 years and have a 2 year old sone, Kane. Daniel is a Firefighter/Paramedic in Azle and is a huge help with caring for Kane on his off days. Both Sara and Daniel enjoy spending time with friends and family, and just watching Kane grow and develop.

Dr. Tuggey is proud that all the dental assistants are licensed with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and are certified in nitrous oxide monitoring, radiology and CPR.

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