Meet the Team
Our team consists of an outstanding group of individuals, many of whom have been with the practice for several years. Dr. Mace believes in hiring great people and treating them with respect. As a team, we share a common goal of always doing what’s best for the patient. We love what we do and strive to provide exceptional dental care.
Cooky – Office Manager
A native of the Washington area, Cooky has worked in the dental field since 1973. Before becoming a member of our team in 2000, she worked for three general dentists and an orthodontist – so she’s well versed in the field of dentistry. In her spare time, Cooky likes to play golf and spend time with her granddaughter.
Sheri – Front Office Assistant
Sheri began in the medical field in 1971 and became a member of our team in 2002. She has deep roots in Franklin County and enjoys riding horses and spending time with her grandchildren when she’s not assisting our patients.
Patty – Registered Dental Hygienist
In addition to receiving her degree in dental hygiene from Missouri Southern State College, Patty is also a graduate of the Schuster Center for Professional Development where she studied a variety of subjects. Her OSHA and CPR training is current, and she continually exceeds her annual continuing education requirements. Patty holds certificates in nitrous oxide sedation and infiltration and block anesthesia. She is a life-long member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the Greater St. Louis Dental Hygiene Association. She is also a member of the St. John's Mercy Women's Auxiliary. Patty and her husband, Rick, have two children: one in high school and the other in college. She enjoys the outdoors and being a soccer mom.
Doris – Registered Dental Hygienist
Doris has been a registered dental hygienist since 1990 and joined our team in 2000. She is certified in nitrous oxide administration, located infiltration and block anesthesia, and CPR. She is current with continuing education requirements and OSHA regulations and enjoys educating patients about overall health and wellbeing. Doris is married with two teenage daughters.
Natasha – Dental Assistant
Tasha is a lifetime resident of Washington and a graduate of St. Francis Borgia High School. She attended East Central College and went on to complete her dental assisting degree at Midwest Institute. She has been a dental assistant since 2004 and enjoys playing softball, swimming and coaching her son's basketball team.
Jessica – Dental Assistant
Jessica joined our team in 2009. She attended St. Louis community college and then completed her degree in dental assisting at Allied Medical College. She continued her training and became certified in expanded functions at Jefferson College. She has been a dental assistant since 2005 and enjoys spending time with her family and reading.