About Our Staff…

Brandy Lane – Expanded Factions Dental Assistant

Brandy obtained her RDA Certification through Vatterot College, and has her certification in expanded functions, (EFDA) which she obtained at OTC. This certification allows her to place restorative materials (fillings), as well as fixed and removable Prosthetics.

Brandy has also completed her DOCS training on oral Sedation in Las Vegas and has become a valuable member of our sedation team.

When she is not in the office, Brandy enjoys going to off road woods racing with her husband of 3 years and their 3 boys, and shopping with their daughter.

Cheryl Beavers – Office Manager, Patient Coordinator, Financial Consultant

Cheryl ensures our office runs smoothly and efficiently, and is always happy and willing to help our patients understand their insurance, which is almost like brain surgery! She is also a very valuable member of our sedation team.

She began her career in dentistry in 1988.  She is certified to monitor conscious sedation, and is also certified in CPR, nitrous oxide analgesia, and Hazmat.  Cheryl is an Expanded Function Dental Assistant, as well as an EMT, graduating with an honors GPA of 95.3.  She has also attended the Las Vegas Institute in Esthetics, taking classes in advanced dental studies including advanced anterior aesthetic dentistry.  Cheryl didn't stop there, as she also attended the Misch Implant Institute, taking classes in the auxiliary implant management and surgical program.  She has extensive knowledge of expanded functions, orthodontics, dental anatomy and morphology, placement of restorative materials and prosthodontics.

Cheryl and her husband Carr have been married for 20 GREAT years and are looking for 20 more! They have four daughters -- Becca, Jennifer, Samantha, and Carr-Lee -- and one grandchild, named Wyatt Carr Nelson, who they are proud to spoil rotten!  Cheryl and Carr love going to their daughters' basketball and softball games and going on trips together. This year they will be taking their daughters to St. Thomas.

Lori Sage – Dental Hygienist

Lori graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry with a B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been working as a Hygienist for the last 21 years. Lori has made 2 trips to Honduras to volunteer her services to children. For the last 6 years Lori has overseen the program that places sealants on children’s teeth.

Lori has a 21 year old daughter, Whitney, who is working on her undergraduate degree in Geology. Whitney loves going to college and loves nature.

Lori also enjoys nature and most activities that include being outside.

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