OUR STAFF
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Lynn Risinger
Lynn is the marketing director for the office. She is well-known in the area, having practiced as an emergency room nurse for over 17 years. Lynn is married to Dr. Risinger and they have three children, Brittney, Dane and Logan. She enjoys having family over to the house for crawfish boils, catfish fries and bar-b-ques.
Bethaney Daigle
Bethaney has worked for Dr. Risinger for over four years and is a registered dental assistant with the state of Texas. She is a graduate of the dental assisting program at Lamar University. Bethaney is the laboratory supervisor. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends at the lake as well as shopping with the girls. Her biggest joy is her daughter Karly.
Rachel Carter
Rachel has worked for Dr. Risinger for over four years. She is a graduate of the Lamar University Dental Assisting School. Rachel began her employment as a front office assistant before moving to the back as an orthodontic chairside assistant. Rachel is a registered dental assistant with the state of Texas. Her hobbies include fishing, shopping, taking care of her one year old son, Carter, and spending time with family and friends.
Melena Armentor
Melena has worked for Dr. Risinger for nearly five years. She began as a treatment coordinator for two years, but now works as a chairside dental assistant. She is a registered dental assistant with the state of Texas. Melena is married and has three children, Lacie, Trey and Dustin. She enjoys camping with the family and fishing at her lake house.
Kyra Tynes
Kyra has worked with Dr. Risinger for over four years. She is a graduate of the dental assisting program at Lamar University. Kyra is a registered dental assistant with the state of Texas. She loves fast cars, spending time with her family and friends, and going fishing and mudding.
Sophia Teel
Sophia is in charge of taking records for the office. She has worked for Dr. Risinger for nearly six years. Not only is she a graduate of the dental assisting program at Lamar University, but she is also an advisor to the program. Sophia is a registered dental assistant with the state of Texas. She is married and has two children, Aaliyah and Elijah. She enjoys making candles and she’s an avid jogger.
Nicole Walker
Nicole has worked for Dr. Risinger since May 2007 as the office receptionist. She has one child, Vernon and is married. She enjoys shopping and spending time with her family and friends.
Susie Johnson
Susie has worked for Dr. Risinger for eight years. She started her career as an orthodontic assistant, transitioning to the front desk and was once the office manager. She is married and has two children, Terrina and Kevin. Susie enjoys spending time with family and shopping with the girls.
Brenda Phillips
Brenda is the clinical supervisor, responsible for ordering supplies, ensuring OSHA compliance, and managing the clinical staff. Brenda has worked for Dr. Risinger for eight years and is a registered dental assistant with the state of Texas. She enjoys fishing and spending time with family on the lake. Brenda is married and has one son, Spanky.