Meet the Team

Sarah

Office Manager

I’ve been in the dental field since 1970, save for the years I stayed home to raise my children. I take responsibility for all financials and correspondence going in or out of the office. It’s a true privilege getting to build relationships with all the families that come to us for orthodontic treatment. Each team member excels at what they do here, and the working relationship of our team is top-notch.

Jerry and I have been married for 42 years! We have two grown children; our daughter and her husband live in Denver and our son lives in Snowmass Village, Colorado. We love to visit them as much as we can. My hobbies are laughing, sewing, swimming, reading, and well … laughing! I’m also involved in activities at church and volunteer at several area civic organizations.

Debbie

Scheduling Coordinator and Insurance Coordinator

For the past 36 years I have worked in general dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontic offices. I schedule appointments and see to it that all insurance-related matters are dealt with. I enjoy getting to know all our patients and seeing the younger ones grow up as they progress through treatment.

I’ve been married to my husband Bruce for 39 years. My daughter and son-in-law live in Utah with my one-year-old granddaughter. We visit each other as often as possible! When I’m not spending time with my family, I enjoy gardening and watching University of Missouri sporting events as well as spending time with family who live in Missouri.

Brenda

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

I really love getting to work with patients, their families, and all the awesome staff here at our office! I assist the doctor during patient treatment. I’ve been in the field since 1977 and try to keep up to date by attending continuing education courses. I love the fact that all our work here is making a difference in someone else’s life.

I’ve been married for 26 years and have three adult children and nine grandchildren. I have a black Lab and two cats as well. At home I like to garden, cook (especially for those who love to eat), and spend time with my family.

Crystal

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Taking patient photos and X-rays, ordering supplies, and assisting the doctor as needed are just a few of my responsibilities. While I was a patient at Dykhouse Orthodontics, I became an employee, and I have spent over 17 years working with the doctors Dykhouse! I really enjoy working with our patients and seeing the difference in their smile from the photos taken at the beginning versus those taken at the end. The staff is great here and is like my second family; they’ve treated my children and myself and I couldn’t have asked for a more qualified group to do it.

I’ve been married to my husband Brett for 28 years. We have a daughter and twin sons. We have had a bunch of animals in the past: a lizard, chinchilla, bird, fish, hamsters, guinea pig, and frogs! Now we have two cats and three dogs. I play volleyball, have been to Jamaica three times on mission trips, and will be going to Cambodia soon too.

Rebecca

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

I take care of anything the patient may need and am usually chairside during appointments to assist the doctor. I graduated from Tulsa Technology Center and have been in the dental field since 1996. I’ve been at this office since 1998 and my favorite part of the job is giving people great smiles!

I’m originally from Oklahoma and have a husband and two girls at home. I enjoy spending time with my family, and we all love to go hiking together. I also like to cook and go shopping.

Lisa

Certified Orthodontic Assistant

I assist the doctor, work on patients, and make sure appointments go smoothly. I absolutely love seeing our patients’ mouths transform into life-changing smiles after treatment. I’ve been in the field since 1990 and started working with Dr. Dykhouse in 2011. We’re all friends here and it’s great to be able to share my day with such wonderful people.

I have a 15-year-old son, five nieces, and two nephews, and we all enjoy spending time together, especially in the summer at the lake house! I like going to sporting events and school activities with my son. I also get a kick out of attending soccer and dance events with my nieces.