My whole family sees Dr. Wood and his staff. We are always treated like family. We always feel as if our comfort, health, and even financial concerns are top priority. We will not go anywhere else.
Eric L. Wood, DMD
Hygiene Team
Rhonda McCune, RDH
Professional
I am passionate about YOUR oral health and how a healthy smile can effect your overall wellbeing. I love working in an environment that is Welcoming, Family Focused, and Compassionate!
Guilty Pleasures
I LOVE a good Mani-Pedi! I escape my everyday with a good book, and my all time favorite is sneaking away on getaways with my husband Mark!
Family & Fun
Married to Mark. Mom to Connor, Mackenzie, and Bryce. If you know me, I’m a self proclaimed sports junkie and can turn ANYTHING into a competition!
Marsha Taylor, RDH
Professional
I am excited to be a part of YOUR team in reaching for optimal oral health. I thrive on forming a trusted relationship with you, not only during your visit at Gentle Dental, but also in those times in between where you have relied on me for trusted and educated advice for continued oral care at home.
Guilty Pleasures
I love a good Spa Day! It is important to “fill our cup” so that we can be in optimal service for others.
Family & Fun
I’m a happy grandma of 3 with two adult children. Going camping and taking long walks are amongst my favorite activities. I’m a true lake lover. You could also find me at the Walton Arts Center enjoying a great play.
Dental Assistants
Donna Watkins, RDA
How I describe Gentle Dental..
Simply put, we go above and beyond for our patients!
Guilty Pleasures
As a busy working mom, anytime that I can sit down in my house (by myself) in peace and quiet is AWESOME.
Family & Fun
I am married to my best friend Tyler and have a daughter (Emersyn) and a son (Ruger). Interesting fact, our family pet is a pot belly pig who really believes that he is a dog!
Venessa Velazquez, RDA
How I describe Gentle Dental..
Welcoming, Kind, and Amiable.
Guilty Pleasures
I LOVE Cheetos! Orange fingers and all. Oh and Make-up, I love it!
Family & Fun
Meeting new people is one of my favorite things! I will welcome you anywhere and made sure that you feel welcomed and comfortable. KIDS, they are the cutest things ever and they warm my heart.
Kate Swift, RDA
How I describe Gentle Dental..
Caring, friendly, and relaxing atmosphere! We truly do our best to make patients feel at ease!
Guilty Pleasures
Watching my favorite Soap Opera: General Hospital!!!
Family & Fun
I’ve been happily married to my high school sweetheart for over 25 years and we have 2 beautiful daughters. We love to travel, grill out, and just spending time with each other.
Front Desk Team
Tessa Oldenburgh, RDA
Treatment Coordinator + Team Leader
How I describe Gentle Dental..
Compassionate, Kind, Fun, Caring. We go above and beyond to exceed our patient’s expectations.
Guilty Pleasures
Theres not a shoe that I don’t LOVE (along with purses and bracelets) !!
Family & Fun
I’m a Grandma! I love my family and it is a big one! I have 5 children and 1 grandson. I love to go fishing, camping and being outdoors with all of them, especially with my husband!
Tee Lor
Director of First Impressions & Patient Account Liaison
How I describe Gentle Dental..
Family, Gentle, and we go beyond to make our patients Comfortable.
Guilty Pleasures
HOT Cheetos and shoes!
Family & Fun
I pride myself on being very passionate and loyal to my family and all those who are important to me!
Hannah Wright, RDA
New Patient Liaison + Patient Recall Coordinator
How I describe Gentle Dental..
Comfortable, Family, and Compassionate.
Guilty Pleasures
Netflix and CHILL! With junk food, of course!
Family & Fun
I am a graduate of Siloam Springs Highschool, and a new mom! I love the outdoors and spending time with my family.
Our Core Values
Exceed Expectations, ALWAYS.
Going above and beyond from the first phone call, is how we build trusting and long lasting relationships. We believe that your time is valuable and we strive to create an experience at Gentle Dental that is second to none. We work on REDEFINING the dental experience by delivering a warm, welcoming and compassionate environment while giving our patients control over their treatment decisions.
We Pursue Excellence
As a team, we believe in continuing education so that we can offer the most up to date treatment options available. Using modern technology, we are able to continue to improve the patient experience and grow our outreach into the community. We hire the best of the best and train them to uphold the Gentle Dental philosophy of providing care with the upmost respect without judgement.
We Practice Honesty
We believe that your mouth is the gateway into your overall wellness. It is our responsibility, as a member of your healthcare team, to provide HONEST and researched based recommendations so that you can make decisions related to your health and wellbeing. We help translate the sometimes confusing (and overwhelming) information into clear actionable steps to lead you to optimal oral and systemic health.
We Create Fun
Going to the Dentist can be FUN! Just read some of our reviews, or better yet, let us prove it! We hire great people & trust them to infuse our patient’s with what they need during their visit. We slay anxiety with compassion, ease fear with laughter, and celebrate with high-fives and hugs while exceeding our patient’s expectations. Our team members are a great fit and create magic in building trusting and lasting relationships with our patients.