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Meet the Staff

At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health.  We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs.  As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication.  Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us. 

 

 

                   Missi

                     Front Desk

Missi graduated from Wayne High School in Huber Heights, OH in 1977 and shortly thereafter came to Hillsboro in 1978. She has been a member of our staff here at Burwinkel Dentistry since 2002 and received her radiographer's license in 2005. Her and her husband Gary have 5 children, 8 grandchildren, and a 7 year old miniature pinscher named Bella. In her free time she enjoys going to church, traveling, exercising, camping, and spending as much time with family/friends as possible. 

Favorite part about your job?

         - "My favorite part of my job has been meeting so many new people, creating                        life-long friendships, and getting the opportunity to watch children grow up from                  toddlers into successful adults."

             Tiffany, EFDA

     Expanded Function Dental Assistant 

                            &

                    Front Desk

Tiffany grew up in Hillsboro and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 2007. Directly after high school she began working with us in 2007 at Burwinkel Dentistry and has been with us ever since. Tiffany has continued her education in many ways including her Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) in 2011, an Associate of Science from Southern State in 2012, and her Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Degree in 2013. Outside of work, Tiffany lives on a cattle farm with her husband RJ and their 2 year old daughter named Randee. In addition to cattle, they have 2 dogs named Callie and Willie. In her free time she enjoys going camping with family, exploring in the outdoors, and spending time with her daughter Randee. She is also very involved with her church. 

Favorite part about your job?

          - " I've always loved to have the chance to see a patients smile completely change. It can                completely change their demeanor and in some cases their outlook on life. Overall, its                a very rewarding career."


                   Katie

          Certified Dental Assistant

Katie grew up on a farm locally in Hillsboro, Ohio. She's been a member of our staff since 2009. Her and her husband of 19 years, Parker, have a 1 year old basset/beagle mix named Hickory. In her spare time she enjoys traveling the world, kayaking, spending time with family, and renovating houses with her husband. She is also actively involved in her congregation and a wide variety of volunteer work. 

Favorite part about your job?

          - " The best thing about dental assisting is the satisfaction of being a part of a team of                       professionals who work together for the good of the patient and see smiles transform                   through each phase of treatment."

                    Beth

           Certified Dental Assistant

Beth graduated locally from Hillsboro Highschool in 1999. She has been a member of our staff since 1998 and a certified dental assistant since 2001. Beth and her husband Rick have a four year old daughter named Brynn. In her free time, Beth enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. 

 Favorite part about your job?

          - "All of the patients I've got to meet over the years! My patients and co-                                           workers are like family to me and I'm very grateful for that."

                Brig, RDH

        Registered Dental Hygienist

  Brig graduated from Hillsboro Highschool and then attended Shawnee State University where she received her dental hygiene degree (RDH). She is happily married to her husband Dave and they have two children, Joe and Brandy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with family/friends. 

 Favorite part about your job?

         - "My favorite aspect of the job is the many people I've met over the years and all of                my co-workers who have become family."

 Tristan

 Certified Dental Assistant


Tristan with an “a” moved to Hillsboro in 1999 with her grandparents and is a Hillsboro High school graduate of 2006. Tristan and her husband Jeoff have two children; Tatum (10) and Camden (8). In her spare time she enjoys going to yard sales, going on adventures with the family and collecting crystals and stones.

Favorite part about your job?

           -" Since I have two young children of my own, my favorite part is working with the                     young kids, educating them on oral hygiene and showing them that a dentist                       office isn’t a scary place."

 

 Triston

 Certified Dental Assistant


Triston with an "o" grew up in the local town of Wilmington, OH. She graduated from both  Wilmington High School and the Laurel Oaks dental assisting program in 2022. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as visiting her grandparents in Arizona.

Favorite part about your job?

           - "My favorite part about my job is getting to meet new people everyday and                             continue to grow as a dental assistant. I also love being able to work alongside                   some amazing co-workers!"