"We love to work hard and see the fantastic results!"

Alicia

EFDA Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Alicia says she feels honored to work with Dr. Billings because he is not only a well-respected orthodontist, but also because he genuinely cares about patients and their concerns. Alicia’s responsibilities include assisting with appliance adjustments, x-rays, impressions, bonds, and other chair-side duties. She has worked in the field of orthodontics since 1998 and has been with Dr. Billings since 2007. Alicia loves to see how orthodontic care positively affects a patient’s self-esteem. You’ll often hear Alicia talking about her husband and little girl and the joy they bring to her life!

 

"A smile in your heart is as important as a smile on your face."

Alison

EFDA Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Alison says she especially loves working with kids, so a profession in orthodontics was a natural fit for her. She has worked in orthodontics since 1982 and has assisted Dr. Billings since 1986. She says she enjoys Dr. Billings’ sense of humor and how he blends fun with his professional expertise to make patients and their parents feel more comfortable. Alison has an extensive family and delights in cheering for her nieces and nephew when they play basketball and softball 

 

"We know how details matter while we remember to care."

Casey

EFDA Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Casey's favorite thing about orthodontics is how involved she can be in creating a beautiful smile while assisting Dr. Billings. The best part of working with Dr. Billings is the level of respect and time he gives to each and every patient. He always makes sure the patient knows exactly what is going on in treatment and wants everyone to be comfortable and confident about his or her smile. Casey is married to Elliott and they have a wonderful little boy named Blake. Her hobbies include shopping, trying out new restaurants with friends and to travel with her family as often as possible.   She has recently jshe h She has recently 

 

"I love to make each patient visit a fun experience."

Debbie

EFDA Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Debbie says she is amazed at how easy it is for Dr. Billings to help patients relax and feel comfortable. She loves working with the patients and seeing the end results in their smiles. Debbie’s duties include assisting with placing braces, removing braces, wire changing, taking x-rays, and creating impressions. She has worked in the field of orthodontics since 1988 and has been with Dr. Billings since 2000. Debbie is married with two children. When Debbie is not working, she loves teaching 4th and 5th graders in Sunday school classes, attending various school and church activities, and spending time with her family and friends. She also has fun boating, biking, and shopping.

 

"Our patients know we care and it helps them feel great."

Denise

EFDA Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Denise says she loves making people smile and witnessing the excitement that patients show at the removal of their braces. She enjoys working with both children and adult patients and delights in getting to know them personally over the course of treatment. Denise says among her favorite things about Dr. Billings is that he is very kind and understanding while he makes the work environment fun. Denise’s responsibilities include assisting Dr. Billings with monthly appliance adjustments, bending wires, x-rays, impressions, and other chair-side duties. She has worked in the field of orthodontics since 1996 and has been with Dr. Billings since 1999. She loves spending time with her husband and daughter. 

 

"I love how much laughter there is in the office!"

Donna

EFDA Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Donna says her favorite thing about Dr. Billings is his sense of humor and his exceptional care of our patients. She has worked in the field of Orthodontics since 1981—nearly 30 years! She has been part of Dr. Billings’ team since 1985. Donna joins Dr. Billings in working directly with patients to help them feel more comfortable, assists in setting up bondings, and performs many other chair-side assistant duties. Donna loves spending time with her husband and family. She enjoys being outside with her dogs and caring for the flowers in her garden. 

 

 

"I love helping to make beautiful smiles"

Mary

EFDA Certified Orthodontic Assistant

Mary says her favorite thing about Dr. Billings is that he is very particular about giving the patient the best care possible to create the best smile possible. She enjoys working for patients of all ages, getting to know them and seeing them grow in confidence. Mary especially likes to watch the process of making beautiful smiles from beginning to end. Mary’s duties include working chair-side to assist Dr. Billings with placing braces and changing archwires. She has worked in the field of orthodontics since 1975 and has been with Dr. Billings since 1990. She is married with three children. Her activities outside work include crafting, making jewelry, sewing, horseback riding, and staying as close to her children and family as possible. 

 

 

 

 

 

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"As our patients’ smiles and bites improve, so does their self esteem."

Cindy

Insurance Specialist

Cindy says she is enjoying getting to know Dr. Billings and is already finding how great he is with his patients! Cindy is new to the team and works with patients and parents regarding their insurance benefits. Cindy is excited to be part of the Braces by Billings team and is looking forward to gaining more responsibilities. She loves spending time with her husband and their four children. She likes to walk and loves watching her children play sports.  . She likes to walk and loves watching her children play sports.. She

 

"Watching how the lives of patients are changed is awesome!"

Danielle

Office Manager

Danielle says she hopes to mirror Dr. Billings’ heartfelt commitment to patients. Danielle has worked with Dr. Billings since 2007 and has recently been promoted to Office Manager! Her duties include overseeing office business operations, public relations, answering phones, scheduling appointments, setting up our automated appointment reminders, and keeping the office running smoothly. Her busy schedule gives her little time to play, but when she has a breather, she loves to relax with family and friends!

"We strive to provide excellent service as well as a relaxed and fun environment."

Deanna

Treatment Coordinator

Deanna tells us her favorite thing about Dr. Billings is that he strives for the perfect case with every patient. She says she enjoys her job because she likes getting to know the patients and their families as well as working with talented and respected co-workers. Deanna’s duties include preparing Dolphin Imaging-cephalometric tracings for treatment presentations and coordinating the necessary appointments to get orthodontic treatment started. She has worked in the field of orthodontics since 1996 and joined the Braces by Billings team in 2007. She enjoys spending time with her husband, visiting her two daughters at college, boating, and walking her dog.

 

 

"We truly care about our patients and it shows in their smiles."

Emilee

Financial Administrator

Emilee says her favorite thing about Dr. Billings is that he is a man of integrity and is a great dad to his five children. As a former pediatric dental assistant, Emilee says she has observed the perfectionism of Dr. Billings’ work and appreciates his sincere concern for patients. She has worked in the fields of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics since 1991 and has been with Dr. Billings since 2006. Emilee works with parents and patients to find the best way to pay for orthodontic treatments by creating affordable customized payment plans. Her other duties involve many financial and accounting responsibilities. Emilee loves spending time with her two sons. Her hobbies center on being outside, including: walking, running, rollerblading with her sons, cooking, traveling, and sports. She has a cat named Mizzou and a brand new puppy Harlow!