SPEARS DENTAL - Key Persons
Abbey has lived in this area her entire life. After attending Exeter High she went on to graduate from Ozarks Technical Community College. She has been working in the dental field since 2012, and joined our team in 2015 as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. Abbey is certified in conscious sedation, fixed prosthodontics and nitrous-oxide, and she has certifications in Orthodontics and Restorative 1. She loves helping people be healthier while also helping to build self-confidence in their smile.
When Abbey's not working she likes to spend time with her husband and two children. As a family they love the rodeo, and together enjoy the outdoors, attending sporting events, and spending time with their pets. Abbey is always very personable and is ready to greet you with a smile.
Dr. Jared Spears loves his work, and it is evident in his dedication to his patients and his practice.
After attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Dr. Spears received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery upon graduating from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 2004. Shortly after, he became a partner at Cordano Spears Dental in Yuba City, California in 2005, where he remained until selling his practice and moving to Northwest Arkansas with his family in 2017. In August of that year Dr. Spears purchased the dental practice of Dr. Carolyn Hunter, a long-time Cassville dentist. Adding to her solid and respected practice, Dr. Spears brings years of experience in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and numerous additional dental procedures and modern equipment.
Having grown up in a rural agricultural area in Northern California, Dr. Spears is no stranger to small town life. He and his wife, along with their five children, love the beauty of this part of the country. Dr. Spears enjoys being with his children at their various activities, loves to fish and hunt, is very active in his church, and stays busy with all the work of maintaining a small farm.
Dr. Spears has a firm desire to provide trusted and excellent dentistry for the residents of Cassville and its surrounding communities.
Job Titles:
- Linda Brattelid, Office Administration
- Office Administration
Linda is a Minnesota girl at heart, having been born and raised there. She and her husband relocated to Cassville, MO in August of 2009. Linda joined Dr. Hunter's office staff in January of 2010 and was happy that it led to working with Dr. Spears. She enjoys helping patients with their treatment plans, mostly because she gets to talk to almost everyone that comes into the office.
Linda has two sons. One remains in Minnesota with his soon to be wife and Linda's four awesome grand kids. Her other son stayed in Nebraska after serving eight years there in the Air Force. She loves crafts of any kind, especially scroll saw wood working, as well as Ukrainian Easter eggs and embroidery.
Marisol graduated Magna Cum Laude from Neosho High School in 2012. She earned her Associate of Dental Hygiene degree and Bachelor of Health Science from Missouri Southern State University in May 2017. After traveling around the Southwest Missouri area gaining dental hygiene experience and working in Northwest Arkansas she joined Dr. Spears' team in February 2018. Marisol truly enjoys working at Spears Dental where she is able to provide patients with the best dental care while educating them on the importance of oral health. She feels accomplished when patient's oral health improves and when they are happy to come back in to see her.
Marisol resides in Neosho with her family and her dog, Maxx. In her free time she enjoys being with friends and family, shopping, spending time outdoors, and going to the movie theater.
One of Paula's passions is working as a Dental Assistant. She first started working for Dr. Hunter in 2007 and continued in her office for nearly three years. After taking a break from dental assisting to be home with her young family, Paula returned to Dr. Hunter's office in 2016 and now continues her career with Spears Dental.
Paula is the proud wife of a United States Army Veteran, and she feels very blessed to have him by her side on this journey through life. God has blessed them with four very active children and she is their biggest fan. Paula is a member of the Community Faith Chapel Church. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, riding ATVs, camping, fishing, mushroom hunting and traveling.
Regina began her career in the dental field once she became a graduate of Missouri School for Doctors Assistants in 1991. She spent time working in dental labs, at the front desk and as a Dental Assistant, which she loved to do. In 2001 she became a graduate of St. Louis Forest Park College with an Associates Degree in Science and was licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Her job allows her to provide dental preventive education and oral health care to patients, which she finds very rewarding. After she moved to the Cassville area in 2017 she began working as a temporary fill in at Dr. Hunter's office, then moved to full time for Dr. Spears.
Regina has two grown sons and a daughter-in-law. She loves to spend time with her family, to travel, and has a talent for painting, especially abstract, which is her favorite.
Wendie is the sweet voice you will hear on the phone and will be the first smiling face you see upon arriving at our office. Meeting wonderful people and making a difference in their life is what Wendie feels makes her job worthwhile, and her professional experiences highlight her desire to work with people one on one. Wendie worked for many years as a Paul Mitchell National Corporate Trainer, as well as a teacher at their schools. She spent nearly two decades as a stylist, and has years of experience as a massage therapist, working in various medical offices, and donating her time and talents to many non-profit organizations.
A native of California, Wendie moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2016. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and five children, playing games, spontaneous road trips, continuing her education in all areas, and serving others.