Meet Our Oklahoma City Dental Team
Each member of our Oklahoma City dental team was handpicked by Dr. Kirk based on their training, experience, and friendly personality. Whether you’re scheduling an appointment, have questions about a treatment, or need help with your dental insurance benefits, they’ll provide exactly what you need quickly and efficiently so your dental experience is always smooth and easy. They’ll help your appointments fly by and are ready to do anything they can to improve your time with us. Read on below to learn more about the friendly faces here at Grand Dental Studio.
Laila - Registered Dental Hygienist
Originally from Edmond, Oklahoma, Laila attended Heritage Hall School and the University of Oklahoma and is a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Laila loves going on runs, good movies, and traveling. She spends her free time with friends and family. She has two Bernese mountain dogs and is a big Pink Floyd fan! Laila is warm and friendly with her patients. She says she loves to make people laugh and smile and ultimately make their day better!
Lainie - Registered Dental Hygienist
Lainie grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with her degree in Dental Hygiene. Go Sooners! She loves connecting with patients and being part of their dental care experience. Outside the office, Lainie enjoys cooking, watching sports, and going on walks. In her free time, she reads books and hangs out with friends and family.
Stephanie - RDH & Clinical Office Administrator
At Grand Dental Studio, Dr. Kirk has always encouraged establishing great relationships with our patients. Stephanie says that she has had the honor of working for Dr. Kirk for nearly 25 years. A few years ago, Stephanie went from dental hygiene to being our office administrator and trainer. Originally from Whitesboro, Oklahoma, she has been married to Mike for 20 years, and they have two sons. Stephanie is very active in her church and also enjoys reading and going to concerts. Nothing makes her happier than visiting her sons in college.
Makenzi - Registered Dental Assistant
Makenzi grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma, and attended Oklahoma State University before earning her degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma. She loves building genuine relationships with her patients, catching up on their lives during visits, and helping them achieve healthy, confident smiles.
Outside the office, Makenzi enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She also loves going on walks, trying new recipes, and reading.
Christine - Dental Assistant
Christine has been with the Grand Dental Studio team for over ten years. She loves being able to offer amenities like headphones and blankets in order to help our patients relax. She has two children, and they enjoy going to movies, OKC Thunder games, and swimming. Originally from Weatherford, Oklahoma, Christine likes to keep things simple. She really enjoys the friendships she has made with team members over the years.
Amanda - Dental Assistant
Amanda graduated in 2008 from her dental assistant program. She was President of her class! Amanda hails from Edmond, Oklahoma. She is a newlywed who is obsessed with her animals. She also likes going to concerts, hanging out with her friends, and spending time with her Nana solving crossword puzzles. Amanda really enjoys educating patients about their dental health.
Rebecca - Dental Assistant
Rebecca is a Dental Hygiene Assistant from Oklahoma who is passionate about prevention in dentistry and helping patients feel at ease during their visits. She enjoys sharing ways to keep smiles healthy and building meaningful connections with patients. Rebecca comes from a family involved in dentistry. Her father is a dentist and her brother is in dental school.
Outside of work, Rebecca loves being with family, friends and her dog, Cooper. She loves outdoor activities like running, going on walks, and trying new types of foods.
Heather - Dental Assistant
New to Oklahoma, Heather moved with her four children from Washington. She has been in dentistry for ten years. You will meet her in our front office as well as in our treatment rooms. Her favorite thing about working in dentistry is getting to know people and ensuring they are comfortable during their visit. Heather is a total cheer mom! Her daughter is a competitive cheerleader and cheers for her high school. A devoted animal lover, Heather enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and working out.
Sandra - Marketing Director
Sandra is passionate about delivering great customer service and loves articulating the mission of Grand Dental Studio. Upon completing her MBA, she worked in healthcare marketing and information technology for over 10 years. When she met Dr. Kirk, she knew he had a vision for customer service that was different and unique. Sandra is the marketing director for Grand Dental Studio as well as El Reno Family Dentistry. However, her main focus is raising a family. She is also very active in the arts community of Oklahoma City. Sandra enjoys reading, walking, practicing yoga, and taking ballet classes in her free time.