Dental Team – Dallas, TX

Parker, Office Manager

Parker is a Texas native who has over 30 years of experience in the dental field! In fact, she’s worked in various office management positions in both small practices and multiple dental offices, so her experience is quite expansive. All of these years later, her favorite part of her job continues to be working with people, especially when it comes to ensuring each patient receives quality care.

Outside the office, some of Parker’s favorite things to do are play with her dog and try different wines!

Shannon, Hygiene Coordinator

For 15 years, Shannon has been part of the world of dentistry and loves every second of it. Originally from Germantown, OH, she went to Sinclair Community College before working her way up through various positions, including treatment coordinator, front office administration, sleep apnea coordinator, office manager, and now hygiene coordinator. The best part of her days involves working with our amazing patients and alongside a fantastic and passionate team.

At home, Shannon is married to her childhood sweetheart and spends much of her time with him, their two grown daughters, and their dogs. Other than being with family, she also enjoys reading, going to concerts, shopping, cooking out, playing darts and billiards, and watching scary movies. She also has a great love for 80s rock bands!

Lauren, Dental Hygienist

Originally from Texarkana, Lauren attended the University of Arkansas before studying at the Texas A&M School of Dentistry. She also worked as a dental assistant for three years before dental hygiene school, so it’s safe to say she has a lot of experience and training! Throughout her years in the dental field, her favorite part of her job has continued to be the patients and the connections she gets to make with them.

Exciting news: Lauren is engaged, and she’s getting married in 2025! When she isn’t working or planning their wedding, she enjoys playing tennis, browsing antique stores, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Alisha, Registered Dental Assistant

Alisha has been a part of the dental world for more than 20 years now, and she completed her dental education at the ATI Career Training Institute. Now, she enjoys using everything she learned over the years to help our patients get the best possible care. She also loves working alongside Dr. Barnett because he are constantly teaching her things she can immediately apply to her work.

Alisha is originally from Dallas, and her family includes her husband, four sons (with a set of twins), and a precious granddaughter. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her loved ones, reading, and watching horror movies!

Christina, Dental Assistant

With nearly two decades of experience in the world of dental care, Christina loves being able to take care of her patients when they feel at their most vulnerable or anxious. Building trust and creating a pleasant experience is the name of the game for her, and she enjoys every minute of it. She studied at Dallas Community College as well as the High-Tech Institute-Dallas to earn her certification as a dental assistant. Over the years, she’s gained experience in oral surgery and holistic dentistry, became certified in nitrous oxide, and was even involved in Spear Education and Crown Counsel to remain up-to-date with the latest advances in the field.

Away from the office, Christina is a mother of two amazing young adults, and she loves being able to see them grow in their journeys in life. Other than being with her family and loved ones, she also enjoys going to the beach, swimming, going on shopping trips, finding new restaurants to enjoy, and kicking back to watch a good movie with some popcorn. One interesting fact about her: her mother’s family is from Sicily and it’s her dream to one day visit there.