CARESWELL + ANDERSON DENTAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Hygiene Assistant / Front Desk
Abbie is an incredibly hard-working individual willing to jump in wherever needed. She assists the hygienist with anything from taking x-rays to polishing. She even extends her help to the front desk answering phones, scheduling and checking patients in. Abbie truly loves working in this multifaceted role because she builds many relationships with patients and coworkers.
Amy's one of the first people you'll see when you come into the office. She's our greeter, phone answerer, insurance verifier and appointment scheduler. But one duty she does that isn't on her job description? Being a go-to for motherly advice. She has a lot of it, considering she has three teenage boys. When she's not at work, chances are she's at the soccer field watching her kids. She also loves renovating houses, gardening and landscaping, trying new recipes and restaurants-or just spending a nice quiet night at home doing absolutely nothing.
What does Brooke's job entail? Is ‘everything' an acceptable answer? As a hygienist, she assists
From answering phones to greeting patients to making appointments to updating insurance, Denise's title should actually be "Does-everything-ist." She was a teacher for 29 years, so if you went to school in the Lee's Summit School District, you just might recognize her when you come to the office. (You might also hear her using her ‘teacher voice.') Denise and her husband Todd have two grown kids and three cats. When she's not keeping our office super organized, you'll find her shopping, traveling or taking a walk.
Denise is a people person to the core and enjoys forming relationships with her patients and making them feel at ease in the dental chair. She oversees preventive treatment, periodontal therapy, radiographs, patient education, and explaining treatment recommendations to patients.
In addition to being a dental hygienist, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, her three dogs and her favorite place - Lake of the Ozarks.
As an associate dentist in our office, Dr. Teegarden practices dentistry for the whole
family-from pediatric fillings to complete dentures. (And all the extractions, crowns, bridges
and more in between.) She particularly loves seeing children-watching them grow up and
Dr. Teegarden has a passion for serving others, and is proud to use her scientific knowledge and
Dr. Careswell grew up in Lee's Summit, and is a graduate of Lee's Summit High School. She attended dental school at UMKC School of Dentistry, and graduated with honors in the top 5% of her class, earning both a bachelor's and Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She also completed an elite honors surgical program during dental school, receiving honors for her work in TMJ disorders. Since then, she has completed hundreds of hours in continuing education, mostly focusing on cosmetic and implant dentistry and facial esthetic procedures. While she enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, she is particularly interested in cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Careswell has been recognized as one of Kansas City's Top Dentists by Kansas City 435 magazine for the past five years. She is known for her beautiful cosmetic dentistry, and was recently featured on the Emmy® Award-winning Netflix original series "Queer Eye," where she provided an emotional smile makeover to a very worthy recipient. (You can see her in action by watching Season 3, Episode 3!)
In addition to running her practice, Dr. Careswell is also on the Forbes Health Advisory Board, a group of board-certified clinicians who review articles, advise on content and help people make simpler, smarter and less stressful decisions regarding their health. And she is a busy wife and mom of two boys (and two dogs)-spending her off time watching sporting events, boating, working out, skiing and honing her photography skills.
Dr. Anderson received advanced education in general dentistry with a residency at Fort Sill,
Oklahoma, where he acquired new skills and gained valuable experience in root canals, crowns,
oral surgery and esthetic dentistry. He completed his military commitment there, and considers it
What does Dr. Anderson's job entail? Anything to do with teeth and smiles, from performing
routine exams to addressing dental emergencies. A native Kansan, Dr. Anderson grew up right
Job Titles:
- Certified Dental Assistant
As her title suggests, Jenay assists Dr. Careswell during patient procedures. But more than that, her kindness and understanding helps ease patients' anxieties and fears while they are in the chair. Jenay loves interacting with different personalities from day to day, and providing our clients with a personalized experience. If you see her, ask her what her favorite karaoke song is-it's one of her go-to weekend activities, along with bowling, boating and enjoying a great glass of wine. She also loves spending time with her husband of 32 years, three grown children and two dogs.
Examinations. Cleanings. Preventative procedures. Patient education. As one of our dental hygienists, Jordon does it all. She loves making patient connections and educating them (and the community) on the importance of good dental health. She also knows the importance of a healthy lifestyle-which is why you'll find her traveling and doing outdoor activities on the weekends.
Joy is our numbers gal. Filing claims, processing payments-and (her favorite activity), letting insurance companies know they were wrong. Of course, some may say her most important job around here is being the financial office's DJ, with a playlist that makes insurance red tape feel a little more enjoyable. Joy and her husband have one son and live on the lake, where she loves hanging out on the dock, baking, gardening, quilting and playing bass guitar. Oh, and if you want to know anything about our office history, Joy's your go-to. She's been here since 1988.
Kelly knows a healthy mouth is a happy one-which is why she focuses not just on teeth cleaning, but the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. She loves being a part of making people smile and improving their self esteem, and those who sit in her chair will be quick to tell you that she is easygoing and delivers high-quality care. When she's not taking care of patients, you'll find Kelly traveling, boating and spending time with her family.
Job Titles:
- Dental and Hygiene Assistant
A returning veteran of the dental field Mary spends her workday chair-side assisting Dr. Teegarden as well as filling as a hygiene assistant as needed.
As our dental assistant, Melinda makes sure everyone's needs are met-from the doctors to the patients. She loves seeing our regular patients (and meeting new ones), and making sure they leave with a healthy smile. As for what makes her smile? Her husband and teenage son-who she loves watching play football and basketball-along with relaxing weekends at the lake.